So this is I guess the second "sell-out" record by Metallica, since all the die hards thought they sold out with the Black Album. I've commented on how stupid that is before, but just in case you don't remember, that's stupid. The Black Album was awesome, regardless of how 'poppy' Enter Sandman was. Load came out 5 years later, and a lot of those fans refused to even listen to it. Rest assured B Side, I was not one of those people! I picked this up a couple weeks after the release and fell in love. One of my favorite records by Metallica. Looking through other review sites and getting others feedback, so many people think it's garbage. I'm curious if any of them really listened to this, or just passed judgment. C'mon, I find it hard to think anyone popped this in and became disgusted. There are a few really great tracks here. It's not up there in the conversation for best album of all time, but no Metallica albums are. They rely on a few really awesome hits and then settle into mediocrity for the other few tracks. That's the way it works for them. You don't even have to be a 'metal' fan to enjoy this record...since there are a couple tracks that slow it down and are just as good. Check out my Top 3 if you've never heard it before, I think you'll like what you hear. Then go out and pick this up, as you'll for sure enjoy it. To me, we need to reward artists for trying different things and reinventing the wheel sometimes. Prime example. Happy Hump Day B Side!
TRACK LISTING:
1. Ain't My Bitch
2. 2 X 4
3. House Jack Built, The
4. Until It Sleeps
5. King Nothing
6. Hero of the Day
7. Bleeding Me
8. Cure
9. Poor Twisted Me
10. Wasting My Hate
11. Mama Said
12. Thorn Within
13. Ronnie
14. Outlaw Torn, The
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Top 3 Tracks:
1. Bleeding Me
2. King Nothing
3. Hero Of The Day
FINAL RATING:
4.25 out of 5 stars
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