The sweetest cuts are usually the deepest. Meanwhile, lyrics like, “The healing hand held back by the deepened nail” take an emotional approach to anti-religious sentiments that more metal bands could learn from. From its brolic mid-paced riff to its icy harmonized vocals, the track exudes a venom that the band only occasionally taps into. More people ought to stan this song.įairweather fans may never have gotten deep enough into the Black Album to hear “The God That Failed,” but true metalheads know this one’s a monster. Featuring one of James Hetfield’s most underrated vocal performances, the song manages to confront a horror trope without going too spooky, and Papa Het’s cry of, “So seek the wolf in thyself!” brings the metaphor back to the band’s patented introspective approach. Metallica’s tribute to lycanthropy is a slavering beast, opening with a feral pulse before bounding into a strange, elemental biker metal track.
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Too bad the movie named after it didn’t fare so well. Still, as far a lofty, cosmic number, this is a solid one for one of the most earthbound bands ever. The pace and lyrics give it an almost ethereal vibe, but it’s also perhaps the most thrashy song on the record. “Through The Never” is a strange track for Metallica, especially on an album where the band is so intent on shouldering their way to the top of the charts. The song definitely feels like a testament to James’ own sorrow and struggle, and as such has remained a much-respected Metallica mainstay. Is it about a Clint Eastwood movie, or James Hetfield coming to terms with his harsh upbringing? It’s both, baby! “The Unforgiven” does its namesake film justice with its harrowing western vibe, but it doesn’t get bogged down in the typical mire of just describing what happens onscreen. Also, it’s perhaps the only Metallica song with a Stephen Sondheim reference. But you can’t deny that both the electric quality of the chorus and the disgustingly tasty Kirk Hammett solo in the middle make it an undeniable banger.
Of course, this is what some might see as its downfall, with lyrics, rhythm, and tone all lacking any nuance. What makes “Don’t Tread On Me” so rad is that the song is exactly what it says on the package–a big ol’ America flex.
A herald of things to come, but also a cool, outstanding track on this classic record. That said, the song is also proof as to why those albums are unfairly misjudged as terrible the chorus of “My Friend of Misery” is heavy as shit, and Lars slams those drums with noteworthy umph. The issue, however, is its sheer bluesiness–basically, this is a Load/Reload track that made it onto this album. It feels weird putting “My Friend of Misery” this far down on this list, because it truly is a solid track. Still a rager, if one of the lesser ragers on an album of prime cuts. That said, there’s soemthing to hearing Metallica tell off pious assholes, but there’s a better song on this album about that (keep reading). It’s just a little on the nose with its attacks against the devout, and hearing Hetfield yell, “No more, the CRAP runs out your mouth again!” is, well, kind of ridiculous.
Sure, “Holier Than Thou” is fast and chuggy, and it has a lot of attitude. Anger, showing that Metallica’s most daring (and controversial) departure from the norm was already in the works. What’s interesting is that the rhythm of the verse when it kicks in is deeply reminiscent of those on St. It’s not entirely clear what the track is about, even if the solo in the middle is some real glorious high-quality wah worship. You gotta love the opening military drums and howling guitars of “The Struggle Within,” but the song itself is definitely a little more aimless than the others on the Black Album. Choosing any of these tracks over each other is a difficult task, but here’s what we came up with… Since today marks the 30th anniversary of the Black Album’s release, we decided to rank the twelve songs thereon in order of greatness. And while metalheads will never automatically equate commercial success with talent, the fact that the Black Album has sold 16 million records in the United States alone and a mindblowing thirty-one million copies worldwide is an undeniable statement on its widespread appeal and gigantic staying power. But Metallica’s self-titled 1991 record, commonly known as the Black Album, is very much that–a collection of songs that fans both diehard and casual know down in their bones from the moment they’re referenced. It’s telling when an album is so successful and groundbreaking that you don’t even need to mention what band it’s by in the headline.
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