Considering the fact that Metallica was on the very edge of splitting up during creating this album, James going to rehab, Jason already left the band, Lars and Kirk wondering alone if even Metallica still existed, it is a huge miracle St. Anger ever saw the light.
@@robertpfeiff Yes, and for this reason I think it is a very important imprint in Metallica's career. It is a document of that period of the band and I think we would be poorer without it. Actually I like this album for some reason.
When you are madly in anger with everyone and everything, you don’t even care about the mix at all, you just stick with it and it works perfectly! Great job! 🤘🏼🔥
A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica is probably the best documentary I've ever seen on making an album. So much information and great little details, like James cocking a real gun over the guitar riff of "The God that Failed" that you barely hear on the final song but you'd notice something was missing if it wasn't there. The Classic Albums episode was basically a shortened version of the original documentary with some added interviews.
Metallica have been playing Frantic, St. Anger, and Dirty Window live more frequently since 2019. You guys should react to one of those live performances and hear how different that sounds compared to the recordings!
While editing the video I came across the live studio rehearsals that came on the DVD of the deluxe edition of the album! I watched a little bit of it and was really surprised about how it sounded. The quality of the recording was awesome, and the performance was great!
At the time of its release, it was a such a devise album. You either love it or hate. I love all Metallica albums, but yes if I ranked the albums, this would be at the bottom. There are some good songs on here. Definitely Frantic, St. Anger, Some Kind Of Monster, Unnamed Feeling are the highlights. I will say they do an acoustic version of All Within My Hands and its great, and All Within My Hands is on S&M 2. As far as live Frantic and St. Anger are still put in the set list to this day
@DonkeyPopsicle yes it does have a solo now when played lived. And the live versions of these songs are actually really good. Matter of fact, headed to Dallas in 3 weeks to see Metallica on their M72 tour. Both shows are actually going to be live broadcast in movie theaters.
there was a bonus DVD that came with the album which has the band performing the whole album in the rehearsal space, and it actually sounds better than the album
Clarification: The videos about the Black Album are called "A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica." It was originally a double VHS boxset. Tape 1 was about the making of the album, and Tape 2 was about the ENORMOUS tour they did to support it. There is also a show called Classic Albums that was on Netflix for a time, and they have an episode about making the Black Album, as well.
Yes. James and Jason had a fight about Echobrain while filming their episode for Classic Albums. James threateningly implied Jason could be replaced in Metallica. That was the moment Jason knew he was leaving the band.
I’m a longtime Metallica fan, and I have enjoyed every video you guys have done. Your perspective on the music as audio engineers is unique, as opposed to average music listeners. I’m not bothered by the differences of opinion you may have on them. I actually find it fresh and fun. Honestly, keep it going.
There’s a version of “Some Kind of Monster” remixed by one of the Black Album / Load engineers, Randy Staub, called “Some Kind of Monster (Edit)” that sounds awesome. If anyone wants to see what this album could have been with great mixing, please listen to that. The arrangement is changed a little bit too in that version. Great video, as always! 🤟
I've just listened to it..holy fucking shit this album would've sounded INCREDIBLE! Only thing I don't like is taht it is missing the "OMINOUS, HIDES IN US" part (or whatever is being said there).. Don't understand that decision, that part is really cool!
This Edit version was released on the CD Single, it’s the version I remember the best! And I actually got a little confused when they reacted to the normal version in this video haha
"If anyone wants to see what this album could have been with great mixing," That would have ruined the entire point of the album. It's supposed to be raw and rough around the edges just like they were at the time.
I wasn't thrilled with this album when it first came out, but after watching the SKOM Documentary I gained a whole new appreciation for it after understanding why and how it came about. IMO this is a therapy album where everything gets purged angrily out by every member of the band which is why it was mixed in such a raw way. I feel the same way in some respects to the AJFA album after Cliff's death. That album was therapy of sorts; I was in high school then and remember it wasn't necessarily met with the best reviews at the time (Even James has said in past interviews he wasn't happy with that album) but it has stood the test of time and some of their harder, better songs are recognized from it. It's the same with St. Anger. Granted, I still don't love several of the songs on there but there are more on there that absolutely rock. All in all it's a good album...but again, I appreciate it for what the band went through to create it. I think they definitely rebounded very well with their follow up Death Magnetic. We won't talk about Lulu.
You should check out the bonus DVD that came with the St. Anger CD. Recorded right after Rob joined the band, they play through the entire album in the main live room of their HQ. Shows you what the album could have sounded like without being compressed to death and without the baffling drum mix.
I agree dvd version of the album so much better. Just buy the album throw the audio cd away and just listern and watch the dvd. Especially when kirk nearly falla over because hes rockin too hard😜😂😎🇬🇧 Lol
Dirty Window is my absolute jam. So f'n fun. The whole album is raw and fun and I love it. It's heavy af. The lyrical content resonates so hard with me. Love love love the album.
The scrapped demo known as “Shadows of the Cross” that later became All Nightmare Long from Death Magnetic is pretty cool. It was recorded before James’ rehab situation. They wrote it in an old abandoned military barracks; only two songs made it to the album from those 2001 recording sessions. Some Kind of Monster & My World the rest of the album was done at their own studio (HQ). There’s even a demo from the Death Magnetic sessions called “Flamingo” interestingly enough, another version of All Nightmare Long.
Hey guys! I’ve watched all of the Metallica reactions and a ton of the rock reactions. You guys clearly make statements to poke fun at the fans and it’s hilarious. I agree and disagree with your takes all the time but it’s just fun to see your reactions and analysis to music I love.
Its not my favorite album but it rocks. When you just want something different and raw this is a good album. Sure few songs are bad but there us some bangers on this album
The snare sound makes this record unique. Like the other aspects like "live" guitar sound, rough vocals etc. It hasn't any "precision", any feeling of commercial or tailor-made product. This is one of the most natural sounding album in the history.
Commented a couple weeks ago and mentioned I was working on my own version of St Anger, and I released it earlier this week. I also watched the St. Anger 2015 reaction, and I believe I made some improvements on that version as well. If you wanna check out St. [b]Anger then feel free to do so. I really do think it's a banger. :)
I've always felt like St Anger has some real diamonds in the rough. If it was rerecorded with James' current voice, normal drums and maybe a few solos sprinkled here and there, and it would be a great album
You guys shouldnt write off Garage Inc. I think its one of the best sounding albums, and it has some really really amazing songs on there. Just not what you would expect from Metallica but that also makes it cool... Astronomy is amazing! The Merciful Fate medley sounds very Metallica though!
I’m so surprised how much you guys are writing of Garage Inc. It’s a really diverse album and is really well produced. And there’s plenty of metal on it. I really urge you all to listen to it.
Turn the page is an incredible cover and the video draws tears. Astronomy is one of my favorite songs of all time and the only thing that beats my hype for it is hearing BOC's "Imaginos" version. It's like receiving forbidden knowledge
The Unnamed Feeling is definitely my favorite song of the album. A bunch of other songs have great riffs but that’s my favorite song all the way through.🤘🏻
Yep. It’s heavy. It’s got a mood and ambience too it. It’s actually setting a tone and taking you on a journey, plus I like the music. Production sucks obviously. The cymbals splashing into everything is aaaaalmost too much to tolerate, but it feels like an actual bit of emotion.
Bro seriously, thank you for making these videos. I have watched through all of your metallica videos and i cant express how much i love watching these. Please dont stop. If you would like a nice suggestion for an album, I would say ”Time Is Up” by Havok. Trust me, this is the ”most” thrash metal band i have ever heard. They literally define thrash metal. So it would be cool if you check them out. Especially ”Time Is Up”. I would say that Havok is a mix between Metallica and Megadeth. So check it out! And when is the Death Magnetic album video coming out? Cant wait for it anymore! It is my personal favourite album by them (and most underrated ;) ). Once again, thank you for making these. Cheers
As far as the snare goes it doesnt bother me like it did at first. Actually a lot of “brutal slam death metal” bands use that similar snare tone. Snares are definitely on, but they have them cranked so tight it gives it that ringy ping sound.
From what I remember hearing about, in interviews and stuff is that they jammed out this album all together, but they also found the best parts of each song and edited them together. Like instead of jamming out the whole song multiple times and taking the best version, they jammed out the song multiple times, took the best parts of each version, and mashed it together in the editing room, and that’s why you have such a differences in the chorus and verses and stuff like that because it will go from one jam session in the chorus to a different jam session for the verse. Know what I mean?
to me this is one of my favorite albums because while it sounds "weird", it works really well if you think that this album is the equivalent of a broken person, every song is a different kind of "dealing with this bad situation" or more like "not knowing how to deal with it"
Man, this whole video is just a feel good experience for me. I love this album, and I love you guys. Since you read the comments I'll let you know that I adore your interactions and every take you guys have makes me appreciate both the expertice you have and the music; I'm sorry your sincere part got cut off. I will legitimately pay you guys to react to Chicago, I don't know how well produced it is but I love almost everything they have ever put out. I want to say thank you for shouting out the sale going on with Metallica albums, I juat picked up my own copy of the self title because of it. If you could shout out any other nation wide deals in the community tab that would be awesome, it really doesn't have to be just Metallica either. I would like to watch a reation for ELO, I know its not metal but I would love to hear what everyone thinks of their music. Of course a Linkin Park reaction would be phenomenal as well, any of their early punk-numetal is fine but what I would really love to hear about is some of their later works. This comment is a rambling mess and for that I apologize, but in my defense alot was said in the video and if I made a comment about everything that came to mind I'd be typing a dissertation from now to next week. I want to say thank you for taking all the time you do to make these excellent video, they have made actually go out and buy albums I had always streamed; the difference in quality is astounding, something I had never really paid attention to. Anyway, I wanted to say I would love if you guys hit the theater and recorded a reation to the live shows; I won't be able to because I work both days it shows and can't take time off, but being able to watch it "with" you would certainly more than make up for it. Ramble over, have an excellent day/night, whenever you get around to reading this.
My cousin Cody and I have talked about doing a reaction to ELO and I think that will definitely happen! And I know I have heard a few Chicago songs over the years, but I can't think of them at the moment.
The guy that remastered this on youbtube with the green cover made this into one of the toughest albums I've heard. Also highlighted how each song had a moment of genius. The comments section was lit up with time stamps of each one.
Knowing the circumstances behind the production of this album, it’s no wonder James’s vocals are the way they are. He sounds like he’s reached the limits of his endurance and is at the breaking point. There’s desperation and fear in his vocals most of the time, like things are changing beyond his control and he can’t handle it. Especially the last song. He hates the thought of losing control, even scared of losing control.
I'm happy that you guys seem to agree that although this album may not be the best in terms of musical greatness, it's still damn fun to listen to. I love the rusty-toolshed-on-fire vibe that just eminates from St Anger. I saw some remixes where people "fix" the snare, but it sucks, doesn't feel right, it's like censoring a horror movie. Like I get it that it doesn't quite sound like Metallica, but they weren't themselves when they made it. I understand the negative reactions as to the moment it was released, because it was hyped up to be something entirely different before that. All these years later, it's like a remnant of a rough patch in Metallica's story. Even then, it kicks ass with how heavy it is. Great video, loved your takes.
3:02:10 And the funniest thing is, the acoustified/orchestral version of All Within My Hands they did for S&M2 is, pardon my language, a goddamn masterpiece...
2:55:30 Those barracks they rented in 2001 (the Presidio) are not where they recorded the album though. That's just before James went to rehab, then they recorded St Anger at their new HQ in 2002-3. In the Presidio sessions, they recorded some weird demos, some of which went into St Anger (I think Some Kind of Monster and My World, for example), but also a lot of REALLY REALLY weird stuff. If you find St Anger strange, the Presidio Album (ruclips.net/video/4OUkEvznFyg/видео.html) shows a band at their absolute darkest time, doing some experimental weird things.
The plan was to take some time off after the 2000 tour ended, and start recording new stuff in 01. Then Jason left at the start of the new year, they tried those demos but nothing was really working, and then James' rehab stuff started
‘A Year & a Half in the Life of Metallica’ was a two part documentary from 1992. Half was about the black album studio stuff and the other was about touring on that album. It was a pretty good documentary actually. I have it on dvd somewhere…
WOW, FOR THE FIRST TIME I SEE SOMEONE COMMENT ON THE KICK IN THE CHORUS OF ST. ANGER THAT'S LIKE AN ADDITIONAL KICK, I NOTICED IT THE FIRST TIMES I LISTENED TO IT AND IT'S REALLY GOOD!!!!
I saw that while editing the video! I saw just a tiny clip of Frantic and I want to hear the whole thing now for sure! I will look for a deluxe copy of St. Anger and make sure that I get one that comes with the DVD!
Really great to see people go passed the preconceived notions to see this album actually has quite a few bangers. Surprised about the lukewarm response to The Unnamed Feeling, though. To me, that’s a top 10 Metallica song.
I absolutely love your full album reactions to Metallica your content is fantastic you guys are doing such a great job I love and respect your opinions keep it up loving it you guys rock 🤘
Hello, special thanks for all the time you have devoted to this and other Metallica albums! Unfortunately, we didn't get to know much about the small things and insider secrets of the sound engineer, but it's still exciting. I have a fundamentally different opinion about the sound of this album, I love it. I especially love the sound of a snare drum without a wire!! This was a brave step by Lars, the sound is much more punk, more primitive, more honest! The album also plays very often, hits the listener in the head, the whole thing is booming. Unfortunately, apart from 3-4 tracks, the other tracks are not exciting for me, but not because of the lack of solos. frantic, st anger are good songs, they sound amazingly heavy live, I was blown away when they played them in concert. The highlight of the album, the perfect track, is SKOM, for me it's really Metallica. The other tension reliever is my world, it was a hit!!! I find it amazing that they were able to write a lot of songs for essentially the same pair of notes: E, F, G, A, Bflat, high E - completely different and fundamental, defining, it's unique!!
on the metallica youtube channel there are frantic and st anger live performances from 2019-2021 that sound really good, its 100% worth checking them out
I’m the only other person on this earth who liked this album since it came out in 2003. Yes, despite the production, but man, the songs are just so fun, especially to play on guitar. Fun to sing along to while driving, too. Yeah the production is bad, but the drum playing is inspired and the riffs are SO good. The Unnamed Feeling is unironically a top 5 21st century Metallica song IMO. Even the production, it was a deliberate creative choice. Did they nail what they were going for? Depends who you ask. I like the album as-is. Though I’d love to hear a special release or something where they clean up the production and trim the songs ~20% or so as a curiosity. My hot take. The guitars here sound drastically better than Hardwired and 72 seasons which are undergained and have all the personality dried out of them. Thanks for the reactions. Still love ‘em.
You guys are amazing! Usually I would skip to the songs but I recently started to go back to when you first started reacting to Metallica and I would just sit through it and listen to all 3 hours of each episode while I studied/do work, I love watching your guy's videos, you guys deserve way more subscribers
Thank you! When we first started doing these Metallica reactions we got a lot of comments about how we were more like a podcast than reactors. And I actually like that! I always try to think of anyone who watches one of my videos as a friend that I'm having a discussion with...we might not agree on everything, but the conversation is the best part!
these were the most fun, interesting, educating, entertaining good 2 hours (I admit, I skipped a bit here and there) of a reaction to such a controversial record. I loved the "oh I love that" and the "WHAT NOW" shifts a lot haha, that's what you get from St. Anger :D It's certainly one of the records ever made by Metallica - to me, it the lyrics were always stealing the show. Came out at a point in time for me that gave me a lot of support, I'd say. And looking back at it now, I still enjoy it. But yeah, seeing some folks that know their stuff about recording and mixing and such, it's a whole new view on it. keep it up :)
This reaction gives me life. I keep coming back to it, especially All Within My Hands. Your reactions are hilarious and it was really fun to follow the abrupt EQ changes along with you guys (and your faces 🤣). A jarring record for sure.
I must really like you guys. I've been avoiding this album like the plague. I've heard maybe 2 songs on it. I'm only watching it so I can react to it with you
@@PatrickMusilek ok. I don't hate it. There are some cool riffs and a couple other elements that are interesting. I do know that Lars' own dad hated it, and begged them to change some things. On the other hand I think that Lars could fart on a snare drum with James vomiting on the mic and Chris Parker would like it because it's Metallica. I don't think it's as bad as I was expecting and maybe if I heard it a few more times it would grow on me. But I think if it never existed we wouldn't be missing anything.
As someone who loves this album, I love this video! (and all your other analysis in general), even if I don't agree all that much sometimes your perspectives and commentary are really fun! I really enjoy these vids ya'll.
Loving you guys commenting. Ross here from Singapore, to me this is the best banger nastiest angriest rawness Metallica album of all time. When I received this album as a fathers day gift in 2003, it was the best gift ever!!
Keep coming back to this video because y'alls reactions to this are amazing. As far as Dirty Window sounding the "best" i think its because they were tuned up to Drop C# with most of the album being in Drop C or Drop A# for Invisible Kid. Glad to be apart of this community!
ST. Anger songs are catchy. Cacthiness is what makes a band be famous. The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Elvis presley, and everybOdy else wouldn t be famous if it wasnt for their catchy songs. It doesnt matter the quality of the musicians, the song, melody, need only to be catchy in order to make a band be famous.
It's funny you said this album would sound great while driving. That's where I listened to this album the most, and I love it. I should preface that by saying I had never listened to an entire Metallica album before St. Anger. I only knew Enter Sandman. So this was my introduction to Metallica.
Wow! My friend had a similar experience, his parents had the CD and so that’s how he knew Metallica. I’m interested what your thoughts are on the other albums after starting with St Anger?
@biga6664 so I grew up listening to Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen. At 11, I moved to a different state, and my new friends were all listening to Rap. This was around 94-95. So I wanted to fit in, and I forced myself to like rap. I ditched all rock music. 2003 I was out of high school and had new friends at work, and they were all into Linkin Park and other bands, and it really opened my eyes to other music. I'd say Audioslave and Metallica and System of a Down all kicked the door down on Rock for me. So after St. Anger I had people giving me the hits from Metallica, Master of Puppets, One, etc... I clung to their less metal songs, Unforgiven, King Nothing, etc... I would more or less make a mix of the Metallica songs I liked instead of listening to an entire album. Then Death Magnetic changed everything. It blew me away and made me appreciate the more metal songs from them. Oddly enough, when Hardwired came out, I bought the album and NEVER listened to it until 2 weeks ago. I also discovered 72 Seasons was out. So I've actually been listening to a lot of Metallica recently, and I have to say they've moved into my top 5 favorite bands. And I still love St. Anger haha
I'm not a musician but I really like this album. It is nice with something a lot different than all the other albums and it gets me in a different mood with all the angry/aggressive songs. Also, a few years ago I only listened to Shoot me again from this album but after watching Some Kind of Monster documentary, I listen to all the songs in a completely different light and with much appreciation.
The ideas for the album are actually pretty good, but the arrangement, performances, and mixing are all awful. I'm not a Metallica fan, but when I listened to it at some point this year, I heard what the album could have been. So I started not just re-recording it, but cutting out all the crap and changing some parts a bit and making the songs cohesive. Watching your video made me realize just how much stuff I actually cut out. Some of the parts that I removed are cool, but didn't add to the song. I think I cut out 20 minutes from the whole album. I should have it done this upcoming year, it's actually coming out really heavy.
Great listening to this with you guys. I still enjoy this album. I think they went thru so much crap during that this time that it sounds exactly as what they were going thru. Just a murky,dark,raw, confused, unpolished record. It’s a snapshot into where their heads were at. There almost wasn’t a Metallica anymore during the time leading up to this album. Awesome to see how you all felt about it. Love the channel. As a lover of Metallica since I was a kiddo, it’s great so see you genuinely react to them. Can’t wait for the next one…which is?
In case nobody has told you yet, the artwork on this album is by the same legendary dude that did just about every Metallica poster in the late 80's and early 90's. His stuff is always sooooooo damn coool. So many legendary t-shirt designs.
I'm watching these videos with some sort of delay, like a on demand podcast, and I literally gasped when you showed the Housebuilding EP. Patrick, you are a nerd!!!! You literally breathe music and I can relate to that!!!!
Hate train and 3 other songs were left over from the Death Magnetic sessions and were later released at the 30 year anniversary in the Beyond Magnetic ep. They are rough mixes but sound amazing in comparison to the album and are of the same quality
You have a great mix of personalities here. Guys with insightful opinions from different backgrounds and tastes of music. Very delightful to listen. 3,5 flew by quickly. Whenerver you three get together and record together is a treat. Keep it up!
The comment about load and reload, if they were not released by metallica, they would be considered to be absolute classics, I think that is true. But the thing is, it wouldn't be considered Classics among the heavy metal guys. At least not all of them, because, at that time, I think some of the metal folks were getting into the more bluesy Stoner Rock side of things, and the bluesy feel of these are absolutely in line with what is now considered the first heavy metal bands.
Alright now that I've listen to this whole video ( literally listening while working lol) I can say you guys gave me a new appreciation of this album. I already did love this album but now I think it's probably if not my favorite Metallica album. All the insight and things you guys talk about really shed light on things I didn't notice on this album. All I gotta say it these reviews you guys do are really helpful in many ways. And I hope this youtube channel does make you guys some kind of profit. You guys deserve it 👍🏾
It took me 1hr and 15 ish minutes to do that list. (which is funny since St. anger is 1hr and 15 minutes long). As for 72 Seasons I restrained myself (literally) for 3 months not to make that list and wait until 72 seasons came out. It was painful. Also, Hate train is on Beyond Magnetic-Ep
My list of metallica songs w/Garage inc. and both S&ms Note: the songs that have SFSO are from S&M one, if they just say live, they are from S&M 2 192. Better than you 191. Anesthesia-Pulling Teeth 190. Free speech for the dumb 189.Anesthesia-Pulling Teeth (live) 188. Crash course in Brain Surgery 187. Purify 186. Poor Twisted Me 185. The shortest Straw 184. Dirty Window 183. Cure 182. Metal Militia 181. Die, Die my Darling 180. Invisible Kid 179. Trapped Under ice 178. Damage Inc. 177. bad seed 176. Motorbreath 175. Overkill 174. Of wolf and Man 173. ManUNkind 172. Holier Than Thou 171. Of Wolf and Man (Live with SFSO) 170. Crown of Barbed Wire 169. Slither 168. Am I Savage? 167. Escape 166. -Human (live with the SFSO) 165. So what 164. The house Jack built 163. No Remorse 162. The thing that should not be (live with SFSO) 161. The Struggle Within 160. Hit the Lights 159. The thing that Should be 158. Lux Aeterna 157. Eye of the Beholder 156. Prince Charming 155. Whiplash 154. Wasting my Hate 153. Fight fire with fire 152. Cyanide 151. Leper Messiah 150. Killing time 149. The Frayed ends of Sanity 148. Don't Tread on me 147. last caress/Green Hell 146. 2X4 145. Disposable heroes 144.Through the never 143. Damage case 142. Attitude 141. The call of ktulu (live) 140. Dyers Eve 139. If Darkness had a son 138. the god that failed 137. Thorn Within 136. Carpe Diem Baby 135. Harvester of Sorrow 134. All within my hands (live) 133. My world 132. Stone dead forever 131. The Memory Remains 130. All within my hands 129. The memory remains (live with SFSO) 128. Ain't my B***h 127. Jump in the Fire 126. Screaming Suicide 125. Blackened 124. My Apocalypse 123. Ride the Lightning 122. Dream No more 121. Until it Sleeps (live with SFSO) 120. Tuesday's Day 119. The Call of Ktulu (live with SFSO) 118. Until it sleeps 117. Loverman 116. Just a bullet away 115. St. Anger 114. Sad But true (live with SFSO) 113. Murder One 112. The Prince 111. Sad But True 110. Creeping Death 109. The Memory Remains (live) 108. Broken, Beat and Scarred 107. Stone Cold Crazy 106. Some Kind of Monster 105. The Outlaw Torn (live) 104. Shoot me Again 103. The Outlaw Torn (Live with SFSO) 102. Where the Wild things are 101. Some Kind of Monster (Edit) 100. The Judas Kiss 99. The Outlaw Torn 98. Wherever i may roam (live) 97. Wherever i may roam (live woth SFSO) 96. Hardwired 95. Wherever I may roam 94. Fuel (live with SFSO) 93. Phantom Lord 92. Frantic 91. Breadfan 90. Fuel 89. Enter Sandman (live) 88. Enter sandman (live with SFSO) 87. Now that we"re dead 86. Helpless 85. Enter Sandman 84. The More I see 83. Blitzkrieg 82. Here Comes Revenge 81. I Disappear 80. The Wait 79. too Far Gone? 78. That was just your Life 77. Astronomy 76. Hero of the Day (live with SFSO) 75. &2 Seasons 74. Devils Dance (live with SFSO) 73. Hero of the Day 72.Devils Dance 71. Too late Too late 70. The Call of Ktulu 69. ...And Justice For All 68. Nothing else Matters (live) 67. Nothing Else Matters (live with SFSO) 66. Ronnie 65. Atlas, Rise! 64. Nothing Else Matters 63. Confusion (live) 62. The Small Hours 61. Sweet Amber 60. Hell and Back 59. Confusion 58. Ronnie Rising Medley: A light in the Dark/Tarot Woman? Stargazer/Kill the king (Chill out) 57. The end of the Line 56. Seek & Destroy 55. Sabbra Cadabra 54. Battery (live with SFSO) 53. Sleepwalk my life away 52. Battery 51.The Four Horsemen 50. Shadows Follow 49. It's Electric 48. Low mans Lyric 47. The Unnamed Feeling 46. Am I Evil? (very) :0 45. Suicide and Redemption 44. Bleeding me (live with SFSO) 43. Welcome home (Sanitarium) 42. Bleeding me 41. When a blind man Cries 40. My Friend of Misery 39. The Unforgiven 2 38. Rebel of Babylon 37. Moth into Flame (live) 36. Remember tommorrow 35. Mama said 34. The Unforgiven 3 (live) 33. Moth into flame 32. The Unforgiven 3 31. King Nothing 30. Hate Train 29. Master of Puppets (live with SFSO) 28. Mercyful fate 27. To Live is to die 26. Lords of Summer 25. Room of Mirrors 24. No leaf Clover (live with SFSO) 23. The day that never comes (live) 22. Master of puppets (live) 21. Whiskey in the Jar 20. Master of Puppets 19. Spit out the bone 18. The Day that never Comes 17. The Unforgiven 16. Fixxxer 15. Turn the Page 14. Chasing Light 13. halo on fire (live) 12. All Nightmare Long 11. Halo on fire 10. For Whom the Bell Tolls (live) 9. One (live with SFSO) 8. One (live) 7. Fade to Black 6. For Whom the bell tolls (live with SFSO) 5. One 4. You Must Burn! 3. For Whom the Bells Tolls 2. Inamorata 1. Orion
I remember this record. I had listened to The Black Album, Load, Reload S&M, I disappear and Garage Inc. because my mom loved 90s Metallica but never paid much mind to it and then this was released because I was obsessed with Iron Maiden's dance of death and Megadeth's The world needs a hero and just discovering the joys of metal and I bought the record (digipak tbh) and sounded really bad so I just shelved it. A year later in August 2004 my mom's cousin (which I called uncle) died and it was one of the darkest moments of my life at that point, I was 13 and was really angry with the world and very, very sad. I remember I just could not listen to any kind of music, but St. Anger just felt right because it sounded like I felt and I fell in love with The Unnamed Feeling. It made me feel like I was not alone feeling like that. Then I watched the docummentary and it was clear why it felt like a painful album. I'm not saying it's a good record, just that it was a portrait of pain and in that it was accurate. Also, that strange UUUUUuuuuu in invisible kid could have been done by a lead guitar but the "no solos" policy kinda screwed the song up. The album is like, a bunch of great songs messed up on purpose. It's like buying a bunch of cristal glasses and then scratch them up so they become "custom glasses". They are not custom, they are messed up, you messed up.
I know as a suggestion this most likely will come far down the pike but i would love to see you guys go through all of Trivium's albums. Very cool to see you guys like Ascendancy and Shogun. The Crusade gets so much unwarranted flack. Their last 3 albums, The Sin And The Sentence, What The Dead Men Say and In The Court Of The Dragon are so damn good. I really hope you cover their entire discography. Cheers Fella's
2:25:23 Never realised it until now, I guess because I'm slow, but "Sweet Amber" is about beer, which is basically a song about him processing his alcoholism, which is why he went into rehab I think just before this album came out? I don't think James had many drug issues, but he's basically an alcoholic. St Anger as a whole, is about him processing his demons which in this case, was alcoholism, and how he used alcohol to avoid having to face his demons such as anxiety, overthinking etc. He'd numb his thoughts and feeling so he wouldn't have to deal with them, and I guess this whole album is him forcing himself to feel it all, hate it all, and process it all. I love that the whole band was able to sonically describe what he was feeling through frantic noise. Anxiety, fear, anger, pain, that's some of the feelings the "Bad" recording induces in people which I feel was intentional to get across the feeling of trying to get off alcohol, and learning how to live life without that crutch, and learning how to live with pain, anger and anxiety without alcohol to numb you down. "Sweet Amber" seems like an ironic look look at "relief" (that only makes this worse for him) "sweet sweet relief" And now that I think about it, the fact that the Unnamed Feeling, a song about anxiety, follows the song about alcoholism is really fitting.
I'm so glad you're going to listen to the 2015 re-record! It's actually fantastic and really highlights how good some of the songs are once you get past the awful mix of the original. My favorites are St. Anger, Some Kind of Monster, Dirty Window, and The Unnamed Feeling.
The vocalist sounds like the guy from slayer too which makes it better considering hetfields strange vocals on this album, I know Patrick liked them but I think they’re my least fav part, although they work sometimes but they used it too much, like the whole Alice in chains dreary vocal thing on reload which is in like..every song on that record.
Dude.. i am so fucking happy to see this! St anger got me through literally thee worst times in my life. It was actually the first Metallica album I ever bought, and the first album I ever bought with my own money when i was 12 years old. Just turned 30 and have seen Metallica 10 times now, changing that to 12 times next year. Never stop doing these
There's a few Aussie alt rock/prog bands that have incredible production, but they'll never get any other ppl recommend them. Cog - The New Normal & Sharing Space, Karnivool - Themata & Sound Awake and The Butterfly Effect - Begins Here & Imago. All fantastic albums. The story behind the Cog - The New Normal demos recording process is really interesting, using crystals in front of the mics etc...very weird techniques but by all accounts could've been released as the final album.
I just want to add something if I may, I saw Metallica in 2003 on their St. Anger tour at the LA Colosseum, and I wanted to say they played the songs from this album just like the album, with no guitar solos but with the drums obviously tuned to a better sound for their live tour so a lot fo the songs sounded better live at that time. NOW, if you go watch some of their performances of these songs live in the last 5 years or so, on their YT channel, James' voice has gotten so much better and lars' drums sound so good now that they are almost like new songs, especially with the edition of Roberts amazing bass playing. Not only THAT but they ADD GUITAR SOLOS live now, and they rip. All the songs have their own solos now.
![BEST of Metallica Solo’s [CONTROLLER]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/jH1fNyIj61Y/mqdefault.jpg)
Considering the fact that Metallica was on the very edge of splitting up during creating this album, James going to rehab, Jason already left the band, Lars and Kirk wondering alone if even Metallica still existed, it is a huge miracle St. Anger ever saw the light.
I often referred to this as the rehab album, because I feel that fueled so much of what was coming out of James at the time.
@@robertpfeiff Yes, and for this reason I think it is a very important imprint in Metallica's career. It is a document of that period of the band and I think we would be poorer without it. Actually I like this album for some reason.
HE FOCKING LEFT THE FOCKING BAND
I think the miracle would’ve been stanger never seeing the light of day.
I'd liken the process of making the album to a lengthy session of colonic irrigation because the resulting sound is pure shit.
When you are madly in anger with everyone and everything, you don’t even care about the mix at all, you just stick with it and it works perfectly! Great job! 🤘🏼🔥
3:16:05 btw, you should listen to the mexican band The Warning, they have just started their international tour! 🇲🇽⚡️
In denial
The roast of St Anger
Exactly !!!!!
@@ppaulisdeadd5879 you have no music tase
A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica is probably the best documentary I've ever seen on making an album. So much information and great little details, like James cocking a real gun over the guitar riff of "The God that Failed" that you barely hear on the final song but you'd notice something was missing if it wasn't there. The Classic Albums episode was basically a shortened version of the original documentary with some added interviews.
Agree
“Cliff Em All” is great as well.
Cliff 'Em All baby, I got the tattoo.
Cliff 'Em All is great 🤘but it doesn't count as a making of documentary.
It’s also great watching Bob Rock beat the now classic Unforgiven solo out of Kirk.
Metallica have been playing Frantic, St. Anger, and Dirty Window live more frequently since 2019. You guys should react to one of those live performances and hear how different that sounds compared to the recordings!
While editing the video I came across the live studio rehearsals that came on the DVD of the deluxe edition of the album! I watched a little bit of it and was really surprised about how it sounded. The quality of the recording was awesome, and the performance was great!
St Anger has a guitar solo now!
At the time of its release, it was a such a devise album. You either love it or hate. I love all Metallica albums, but yes if I ranked the albums, this would be at the bottom. There are some good songs on here. Definitely Frantic, St. Anger, Some Kind Of Monster, Unnamed Feeling are the highlights. I will say they do an acoustic version of All Within My Hands and its great, and All Within My Hands is on S&M 2. As far as live Frantic and St. Anger are still put in the set list to this day
@DonkeyPopsicle yes it does have a solo now when played lived. And the live versions of these songs are actually really good. Matter of fact, headed to Dallas in 3 weeks to see Metallica on their M72 tour. Both shows are actually going to be live broadcast in movie theaters.
@@PatrickMusilekYes it is
Listening to these songs live really gives them new life, it just shows what this album could have been with good production
there was a bonus DVD that came with the album which has the band performing the whole album in the rehearsal space, and it actually sounds better than the album
I saw a version of one they did live and Kirk actually threw a solo in and it was very tasteful but invigorating
I don't think this abomination can be saved. it simply does not have good songs
Clarification: The videos about the Black Album are called "A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica." It was originally a double VHS boxset. Tape 1 was about the making of the album, and Tape 2 was about the ENORMOUS tour they did to support it.
There is also a show called Classic Albums that was on Netflix for a time, and they have an episode about making the Black Album, as well.
I have those tapes, the VHS live shit binge and purge plus the VHS Hero of the Day single...lol
Yes. James and Jason had a fight about Echobrain while filming their episode for Classic Albums. James threateningly implied Jason could be replaced in Metallica. That was the moment Jason knew he was leaving the band.
I’m a longtime Metallica fan, and I have enjoyed every video you guys have done. Your perspective on the music as audio engineers is unique, as opposed to average music listeners. I’m not bothered by the differences of opinion you may have on them. I actually find it fresh and fun. Honestly, keep it going.
There’s a version of “Some Kind of Monster” remixed by one of the Black Album / Load engineers, Randy Staub, called “Some Kind of Monster (Edit)” that sounds awesome. If anyone wants to see what this album could have been with great mixing, please listen to that. The arrangement is changed a little bit too in that version.
Great video, as always! 🤟
"Changed a little bit" I mean it's cut in half basically. And yes it's great
I've just listened to it..holy fucking shit this album would've sounded INCREDIBLE! Only thing I don't like is taht it is missing the "OMINOUS, HIDES IN US" part (or whatever is being said there)..
Don't understand that decision, that part is really cool!
This Edit version was released on the CD Single, it’s the version I remember the best! And I actually got a little confused when they reacted to the normal version in this video haha
Thats the main version of SKOM that I listen to. Amazing
"If anyone wants to see what this album could have been with great mixing," That would have ruined the entire point of the album. It's supposed to be raw and rough around the edges just like they were at the time.
I wasn't thrilled with this album when it first came out, but after watching the SKOM Documentary I gained a whole new appreciation for it after understanding why and how it came about. IMO this is a therapy album where everything gets purged angrily out by every member of the band which is why it was mixed in such a raw way. I feel the same way in some respects to the AJFA album after Cliff's death. That album was therapy of sorts; I was in high school then and remember it wasn't necessarily met with the best reviews at the time (Even James has said in past interviews he wasn't happy with that album) but it has stood the test of time and some of their harder, better songs are recognized from it. It's the same with St. Anger. Granted, I still don't love several of the songs on there but there are more on there that absolutely rock. All in all it's a good album...but again, I appreciate it for what the band went through to create it.
I think they definitely rebounded very well with their follow up Death Magnetic. We won't talk about Lulu.
Lulu is a Lou Reid album, noone will ever change my mind on that
@@garethLDragon is cool though
@@garethL Yes, it is. And may it forever Dwell in the abyss of music hell never to be listened to by anyone again. lol
Lulu doesn't count dude. Lol
You should check out the bonus DVD that came with the St. Anger CD. Recorded right after Rob joined the band, they play through the entire album in the main live room of their HQ. Shows you what the album could have sounded like without being compressed to death and without the baffling drum mix.
I agree dvd version of the album so much better.
Just buy the album throw the audio cd away and just listern and watch the dvd.
Especially when kirk nearly falla over because hes rockin too hard😜😂😎🇬🇧 Lol
Dirty Window is my absolute jam. So f'n fun. The whole album is raw and fun and I love it. It's heavy af. The lyrical content resonates so hard with me. Love love love the album.
I agree. It’s a great album. It’s a genuine slice of where they were at the time, in crisis.
The scrapped demo known as “Shadows of the Cross” that later became All Nightmare Long from Death Magnetic is pretty cool. It was recorded before James’ rehab situation.
They wrote it in an old abandoned military barracks; only two songs made it to the album from those 2001 recording sessions. Some Kind of Monster & My World the rest of the album was done at their own studio (HQ).
There’s even a demo from the Death Magnetic sessions called “Flamingo” interestingly enough, another version of All Nightmare Long.
Hey guys! I’ve watched all of the Metallica reactions and a ton of the rock reactions. You guys clearly make statements to poke fun at the fans and it’s hilarious. I agree and disagree with your takes all the time but it’s just fun to see your reactions and analysis to music I love.
They have ZERO clue about music production. It’s clearly a piss take. You’d hope.
Finally, I found the people who enjoy St. Anger just as much as I do 😂
this one here’s guilty as well 😂
Its not my favorite album but it rocks. When you just want something different and raw this is a good album. Sure few songs are bad but there us some bangers on this album
I really like the album. Not their best, but still 7/10…do wish the drums sounded better because the riffs are sick
@@Troy.RitterI actually love drums, they're just kinda too loud...
The snare sound makes this record unique. Like the other aspects like "live" guitar sound, rough vocals etc. It hasn't any "precision", any feeling of commercial or tailor-made product. This is one of the most natural sounding album in the history.
Keep trying to convince yourself that
@@Captain_AAhab😂😂
Bro dude in the blue has to stop talking so much and just listen
Commented a couple weeks ago and mentioned I was working on my own version of St Anger, and I released it earlier this week. I also watched the St. Anger 2015 reaction, and I believe I made some improvements on that version as well. If you wanna check out St. [b]Anger then feel free to do so. I really do think it's a banger. :)
I listened to your whole [b]Anger and it shocked me how freakin' great it is. I really love it 🧡👊🧡
@@barson8439 thank you! 🥰
It sounds much cleaner and the snare is infinitely more listenable
@@bigdawg702 thanks! ❤️
After so much years of despising the album, i can finally listen to it and enjoy it, thank u man!!
I've always felt like St Anger has some real diamonds in the rough. If it was rerecorded with James' current voice, normal drums and maybe a few solos sprinkled here and there, and it would be a great album
All you said minus the solos! Kirk sounds so unbelievable bad nowadays so it's a relief to not having to endure his "solos".
@@eeeeeeee5063 I think that's a huge reach. Kirk is certainly boring now a days, but to say he is 'horrible" is reaching in my opinion.
You guys shouldnt write off Garage Inc. I think its one of the best sounding albums, and it has some really really amazing songs on there. Just not what you would expect from Metallica but that also makes it cool... Astronomy is amazing! The Merciful Fate medley sounds very Metallica though!
I’m so surprised how much you guys are writing of Garage Inc. It’s a really diverse album and is really well produced.
And there’s plenty of metal on it. I really urge you all to listen to it.
Turn the page is an incredible cover and the video draws tears. Astronomy is one of my favorite songs of all time and the only thing that beats my hype for it is hearing BOC's "Imaginos" version. It's like receiving forbidden knowledge
This album was pivotal in my development as a beginner guitarist. Those riffs were so much fun to play!!
The Unnamed Feeling is definitely my favorite song of the album. A bunch of other songs have great riffs but that’s my favorite song all the way through.🤘🏻
Mine too. Not only is it my favorite off St. Anger, it's honestly one of my favorite Metallica songs period.
Yep. It’s heavy. It’s got a mood and ambience too it. It’s actually setting a tone and taking you on a journey, plus I like the music.
Production sucks obviously. The cymbals splashing into everything is aaaaalmost too much to tolerate, but it feels like an actual bit of emotion.
Same.
Bro seriously, thank you for making these videos. I have watched through all of your metallica videos and i cant express how much i love watching these. Please dont stop. If you would like a nice suggestion for an album, I would say ”Time Is Up” by Havok. Trust me, this is the ”most” thrash metal band i have ever heard. They literally define thrash metal. So it would be cool if you check them out. Especially ”Time Is Up”. I would say that Havok is a mix between Metallica and Megadeth. So check it out!
And when is the Death Magnetic album video coming out? Cant wait for it anymore! It is my personal favourite album by them (and most underrated ;) ).
Once again, thank you for making these. Cheers
As far as the snare goes it doesnt bother me like it did at first. Actually a lot of “brutal slam death metal” bands use that similar snare tone. Snares are definitely on, but they have them cranked so tight it gives it that ringy ping sound.
From what I remember hearing about, in interviews and stuff is that they jammed out this album all together, but they also found the best parts of each song and edited them together. Like instead of jamming out the whole song multiple times and taking the best version, they jammed out the song multiple times, took the best parts of each version, and mashed it together in the editing room, and that’s why you have such a differences in the chorus and verses and stuff like that because it will go from one jam session in the chorus to a different jam session for the verse. Know what I mean?
to me this is one of my favorite albums because while it sounds "weird", it works really well if you think that this album is the equivalent of a broken person, every song is a different kind of "dealing with this bad situation" or more like "not knowing how to deal with it"
Man, this whole video is just a feel good experience for me. I love this album, and I love you guys. Since you read the comments I'll let you know that I adore your interactions and every take you guys have makes me appreciate both the expertice you have and the music; I'm sorry your sincere part got cut off. I will legitimately pay you guys to react to Chicago, I don't know how well produced it is but I love almost everything they have ever put out. I want to say thank you for shouting out the sale going on with Metallica albums, I juat picked up my own copy of the self title because of it. If you could shout out any other nation wide deals in the community tab that would be awesome, it really doesn't have to be just Metallica either. I would like to watch a reation for ELO, I know its not metal but I would love to hear what everyone thinks of their music. Of course a Linkin Park reaction would be phenomenal as well, any of their early punk-numetal is fine but what I would really love to hear about is some of their later works. This comment is a rambling mess and for that I apologize, but in my defense alot was said in the video and if I made a comment about everything that came to mind I'd be typing a dissertation from now to next week. I want to say thank you for taking all the time you do to make these excellent video, they have made actually go out and buy albums I had always streamed; the difference in quality is astounding, something I had never really paid attention to. Anyway, I wanted to say I would love if you guys hit the theater and recorded a reation to the live shows; I won't be able to because I work both days it shows and can't take time off, but being able to watch it "with" you would certainly more than make up for it. Ramble over, have an excellent day/night, whenever you get around to reading this.
My cousin Cody and I have talked about doing a reaction to ELO and I think that will definitely happen!
And I know I have heard a few Chicago songs over the years, but I can't think of them at the moment.
The guy that remastered this on youbtube with the green cover made this into one of the toughest albums I've heard. Also highlighted how each song had a moment of genius. The comments section was lit up with time stamps of each one.
Since Chris mentioned how a section of double bass sounded like Slipknot’s Iowa, you guys should check it out. It’s an experience worth listening to
I love this album I love how it sounds, the riffs, the drums yes the drums and james sounds incredible because he is not singing he is growling.
Knowing the circumstances behind the production of this album, it’s no wonder James’s vocals are the way they are. He sounds like he’s reached the limits of his endurance and is at the breaking point. There’s desperation and fear in his vocals most of the time, like things are changing beyond his control and he can’t handle it. Especially the last song. He hates the thought of losing control, even scared of losing control.
The snare drum gives me a headache... I listened to the album like 2 times and never again... Lol that fkn empty barrel hit sound... 😂
Finally!! 🔥
Invisiblekid was very hard to get through lol
I'm happy that you guys seem to agree that although this album may not be the best in terms of musical greatness, it's still damn fun to listen to.
I love the rusty-toolshed-on-fire vibe that just eminates from St Anger. I saw some remixes where people "fix" the snare, but it sucks, doesn't feel right, it's like censoring a horror movie.
Like I get it that it doesn't quite sound like Metallica, but they weren't themselves when they made it. I understand the negative reactions as to the moment it was released, because it was hyped up to be something entirely different before that. All these years later, it's like a remnant of a rough patch in Metallica's story. Even then, it kicks ass with how heavy it is. Great video, loved your takes.
3:02:10 And the funniest thing is, the acoustified/orchestral version of All Within My Hands they did for S&M2 is, pardon my language, a goddamn masterpiece...
I absolutely agree!!!
S&M2 version of All Within My Hands is great! That is what made me revisit St Anger to begin with.
2:55:30 Those barracks they rented in 2001 (the Presidio) are not where they recorded the album though. That's just before James went to rehab, then they recorded St Anger at their new HQ in 2002-3. In the Presidio sessions, they recorded some weird demos, some of which went into St Anger (I think Some Kind of Monster and My World, for example), but also a lot of REALLY REALLY weird stuff. If you find St Anger strange, the Presidio Album (ruclips.net/video/4OUkEvznFyg/видео.html) shows a band at their absolute darkest time, doing some experimental weird things.
The plan was to take some time off after the 2000 tour ended, and start recording new stuff in 01. Then Jason left at the start of the new year, they tried those demos but nothing was really working, and then James' rehab stuff started
"All Nightmare Long" was also made in different form in Presidio.
‘A Year & a Half in the Life of Metallica’ was a two part documentary from 1992. Half was about the black album studio stuff and the other was about touring on that album. It was a pretty good documentary actually. I have it on dvd somewhere…
I remember the part about the first time Kirk noodled the solo for Enter Sandman
Is it on Netflix?
@@MotionlessHorizxn It’s on RUclips actually. Just look it up by name. I saw part 1 at least. It’s about 90 minutes long I think
WOW, FOR THE FIRST TIME I SEE SOMEONE COMMENT ON THE KICK IN THE CHORUS OF ST. ANGER THAT'S LIKE AN ADDITIONAL KICK, I NOTICED IT THE FIRST TIMES I LISTENED TO IT AND IT'S REALLY GOOD!!!!
The bonus version of st anger came with a live in studio dvd set of the album. It sounded way better than the album itself.
I saw that while editing the video! I saw just a tiny clip of Frantic and I want to hear the whole thing now for sure! I will look for a deluxe copy of St. Anger and make sure that I get one that comes with the DVD!
Really great to see people go passed the preconceived notions to see this album actually has quite a few bangers. Surprised about the lukewarm response to The Unnamed Feeling, though. To me, that’s a top 10 Metallica song.
I absolutely love your full album reactions to Metallica your content is fantastic you guys are doing such a great job I love and respect your opinions keep it up loving it you guys rock 🤘
You should check the “live in studio” session where they played the entire album with Rob Trujillo who joined Metallica a few weeks prior the session.
FAAAAR superior to the studio album. Those songs translate very well to a live setting.
Hello, special thanks for all the time you have devoted to this and other Metallica albums! Unfortunately, we didn't get to know much about the small things and insider secrets of the sound engineer, but it's still exciting. I have a fundamentally different opinion about the sound of this album, I love it. I especially love the sound of a snare drum without a wire!! This was a brave step by Lars, the sound is much more punk, more primitive, more honest! The album also plays very often, hits the listener in the head, the whole thing is booming. Unfortunately, apart from 3-4 tracks, the other tracks are not exciting for me, but not because of the lack of solos. frantic, st anger are good songs, they sound amazingly heavy live, I was blown away when they played them in concert. The highlight of the album, the perfect track, is SKOM, for me it's really Metallica. The other tension reliever is my world, it was a hit!!! I find it amazing that they were able to write a lot of songs for essentially the same pair of notes: E, F, G, A, Bflat, high E - completely different and fundamental, defining, it's unique!!
on the metallica youtube channel there are frantic and st anger live performances from 2019-2021 that sound really good, its 100% worth checking them out
"The ring is like a whole other instrument" is a hilarious observation. It really is like a bell or something.
I’m the only other person on this earth who liked this album since it came out in 2003. Yes, despite the production, but man, the songs are just so fun, especially to play on guitar. Fun to sing along to while driving, too. Yeah the production is bad, but the drum playing is inspired and the riffs are SO good.
The Unnamed Feeling is unironically a top 5 21st century Metallica song IMO.
Even the production, it was a deliberate creative choice. Did they nail what they were going for? Depends who you ask. I like the album as-is.
Though I’d love to hear a special release or something where they clean up the production and trim the songs ~20% or so as a curiosity.
My hot take. The guitars here sound drastically better than Hardwired and 72 seasons which are undergained and have all the personality dried out of them.
Thanks for the reactions. Still love ‘em.
Thanks for reminding me of how much I love this album. Great review.
“Those big hits. What is that” - 56:44
Lars is literally just hitting the crash with the kick 😂
I think he meant the kick overdubs in the chorus. They stand out too much in comparison to the otherwise crappy kick sound.
You guys are amazing! Usually I would skip to the songs but I recently started to go back to when you first started reacting to Metallica and I would just sit through it and listen to all 3 hours of each episode while I studied/do work, I love watching your guy's videos, you guys deserve way more subscribers
Thank you! When we first started doing these Metallica reactions we got a lot of comments about how we were more like a podcast than reactors. And I actually like that! I always try to think of anyone who watches one of my videos as a friend that I'm having a discussion with...we might not agree on everything, but the conversation is the best part!
these were the most fun, interesting, educating, entertaining good 2 hours (I admit, I skipped a bit here and there) of a reaction to such a controversial record.
I loved the "oh I love that" and the "WHAT NOW" shifts a lot haha, that's what you get from St. Anger :D
It's certainly one of the records ever made by Metallica - to me, it the lyrics were always stealing the show. Came out at a point in time for me that gave me a lot of support, I'd say.
And looking back at it now, I still enjoy it. But yeah, seeing some folks that know their stuff about recording and mixing and such, it's a whole new view on it.
keep it up :)
Hey Patrick ! Really enjoyed your Metallica reaction.
You should react to Ghost, great songs, great production, great band
This reaction gives me life. I keep coming back to it, especially All Within My Hands. Your reactions are hilarious and it was really fun to follow the abrupt EQ changes along with you guys (and your faces 🤣). A jarring record for sure.
The Black Keys have always been my favorite band, to hear Dan Auerbach mentioned in a review of St Anger was wild but made sense
That scream during dirty window gave me goosebumps
I must really like you guys. I've been avoiding this album like the plague. I've heard maybe 2 songs on it. I'm only watching it so I can react to it with you
Comment with your thoughts after you hear the whole thing! This album still confuses me, but the Chrises both seem to be liking it more and more!
@@PatrickMusilek ok. I don't hate it. There are some cool riffs and a couple other elements that are interesting. I do know that Lars' own dad hated it, and begged them to change some things. On the other hand I think that Lars could fart on a snare drum with James vomiting on the mic and Chris Parker would like it because it's Metallica. I don't think it's as bad as I was expecting and maybe if I heard it a few more times it would grow on me. But I think if it never existed we wouldn't be missing anything.
One of the best reaction videos ever. Thanks, lads!
Without its flaws, this album is unironically awesome, it's raw, groovy and riffs hard
I will enjoy this when I've finished work haha
As someone who loves this album, I love this video! (and all your other analysis in general), even if I don't agree all that much sometimes your perspectives and commentary are really fun! I really enjoy these vids ya'll.
Thank you so much! Lulu and Hardwired coming up soon-ish!
@@PatrickMusilekOh man, can't wait for Lulu LOL. Tho I actually do dig that album. Keep it up guys!
Loving you guys commenting. Ross here from Singapore, to me this is the best banger nastiest angriest rawness Metallica album of all time. When I received this album as a fathers day gift in 2003, it was the best gift ever!!
Keep coming back to this video because y'alls reactions to this are amazing. As far as Dirty Window sounding the "best" i think its because they were tuned up to Drop C# with most of the album being in Drop C or Drop A# for Invisible Kid. Glad to be apart of this community!
ST. Anger songs are catchy. Cacthiness is what makes a band be famous. The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Elvis presley, and everybOdy else wouldn t be famous if it wasnt for their catchy songs. It doesnt matter the quality of the musicians, the song, melody, need only to be catchy in order to make a band be famous.
It's funny you said this album would sound great while driving. That's where I listened to this album the most, and I love it. I should preface that by saying I had never listened to an entire Metallica album before St. Anger. I only knew Enter Sandman. So this was my introduction to Metallica.
Wow! My friend had a similar experience, his parents had the CD and so that’s how he knew Metallica. I’m interested what your thoughts are on the other albums after starting with St Anger?
@biga6664 so I grew up listening to Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen. At 11, I moved to a different state, and my new friends were all listening to Rap. This was around 94-95. So I wanted to fit in, and I forced myself to like rap. I ditched all rock music. 2003 I was out of high school and had new friends at work, and they were all into Linkin Park and other bands, and it really opened my eyes to other music. I'd say Audioslave and Metallica and System of a Down all kicked the door down on Rock for me. So after St. Anger I had people giving me the hits from Metallica, Master of Puppets, One, etc... I clung to their less metal songs, Unforgiven, King Nothing, etc... I would more or less make a mix of the Metallica songs I liked instead of listening to an entire album. Then Death Magnetic changed everything. It blew me away and made me appreciate the more metal songs from them. Oddly enough, when Hardwired came out, I bought the album and NEVER listened to it until 2 weeks ago. I also discovered 72 Seasons was out. So I've actually been listening to a lot of Metallica recently, and I have to say they've moved into my top 5 favorite bands. And I still love St. Anger haha
I'm not a musician but I really like this album. It is nice with something a lot different than all the other albums and it gets me in a different mood with all the angry/aggressive songs.
Also, a few years ago I only listened to Shoot me again from this album but after watching Some Kind of Monster documentary, I listen to all the songs in a completely different light and with much appreciation.
I’m glad to finally see some love for Shoot Me Again 😂
My favorite on the album!
It's my favorite as well!
The ideas for the album are actually pretty good, but the arrangement, performances, and mixing are all awful. I'm not a Metallica fan, but when I listened to it at some point this year, I heard what the album could have been. So I started not just re-recording it, but cutting out all the crap and changing some parts a bit and making the songs cohesive. Watching your video made me realize just how much stuff I actually cut out. Some of the parts that I removed are cool, but didn't add to the song. I think I cut out 20 minutes from the whole album. I should have it done this upcoming year, it's actually coming out really heavy.
Orion is the 7th track on MOP Damage Inc is the last song
I love this album
Great listening to this with you guys. I still enjoy this album. I think they went thru so much crap during that this time that it sounds exactly as what they were going thru. Just a murky,dark,raw, confused, unpolished record. It’s a snapshot into where their heads were at. There almost wasn’t a Metallica anymore during the time leading up to this album. Awesome to see how you all felt about it. Love the channel. As a lover of Metallica since I was a kiddo, it’s great so see you genuinely react to them. Can’t wait for the next one…which is?
THE DAY HAS FINALLY COME! I HAVE WAITED SO LONG FOR THIS!
In case nobody has told you yet, the artwork on this album is by the same legendary dude that did just about every Metallica poster in the late 80's and early 90's. His stuff is always sooooooo damn coool. So many legendary t-shirt designs.
Pushead
@@fixxxer3456 yes!
I'm watching these videos with some sort of delay, like a on demand podcast, and I literally gasped when you showed the Housebuilding EP. Patrick, you are a nerd!!!! You literally breathe music and I can relate to that!!!!
Man you should listen the live in studio version of these songs, imo so much better sounding overall
Hate train and 3 other songs were left over from the Death Magnetic sessions and were later released at the 30 year anniversary in the Beyond Magnetic ep. They are rough mixes but sound amazing in comparison to the album and are of the same quality
2:57:44 Actually Lars and Kirk contributed to writing the lyrics on this album.
You have a great mix of personalities here. Guys with insightful opinions from different backgrounds and tastes of music. Very delightful to listen. 3,5 flew by quickly. Whenerver you three get together and record together is a treat. Keep it up!
Love these reactions
The comment about load and reload, if they were not released by metallica, they would be considered to be absolute classics, I think that is true. But the thing is, it wouldn't be considered Classics among the heavy metal guys. At least not all of them, because, at that time, I think some of the metal folks were getting into the more bluesy Stoner Rock side of things, and the bluesy feel of these are absolutely in line with what is now considered the first heavy metal bands.
You can never go wrong with pink floyd!
Oh I bet this was a treat to listen to
I love how Chris on the right gets utterly possessed listening to Metallica lol.
That's pretty much how I generally listen to music when I'm not analyzing it out loud!
Oh boy, dis gone be good!
Been waiting for this 😂
Alright now that I've listen to this whole video ( literally listening while working lol) I can say you guys gave me a new appreciation of this album. I already did love this album but now I think it's probably if not my favorite Metallica album. All the insight and things you guys talk about really shed light on things I didn't notice on this album. All I gotta say it these reviews you guys do are really helpful in many ways. And I hope this youtube channel does make you guys some kind of profit. You guys deserve it 👍🏾
Cant wait for Death magnetic. My fav album by them
"I've tried nothing, and I'm all out of ideas"
Remote chris with the simpsons quote lol
Lamb of God- Ashes of the Wake would be a sick reaction!🤘🏻
It took me 1hr and 15 ish minutes to do that list. (which is funny since St. anger is 1hr and 15 minutes long). As for 72 Seasons I restrained myself (literally) for 3 months not to make that list and wait until 72 seasons came out. It was painful. Also, Hate train is on Beyond Magnetic-Ep
My list of metallica songs w/Garage inc. and both S&ms
Note: the songs that have SFSO are from S&M one, if they just say live, they are from S&M 2
192. Better than you
191. Anesthesia-Pulling Teeth
190. Free speech for the dumb
189.Anesthesia-Pulling Teeth (live)
188. Crash course in Brain Surgery
187. Purify
186. Poor Twisted Me
185. The shortest Straw
184. Dirty Window
183. Cure
182. Metal Militia
181. Die, Die my Darling
180. Invisible Kid
179. Trapped Under ice
178. Damage Inc.
177. bad seed
176. Motorbreath
175. Overkill
174. Of wolf and Man
173. ManUNkind
172. Holier Than Thou
171. Of Wolf and Man (Live with SFSO)
170. Crown of Barbed Wire
169. Slither
168. Am I Savage?
167. Escape
166. -Human (live with the SFSO)
165. So what
164. The house Jack built
163. No Remorse
162. The thing that should not be (live with SFSO)
161. The Struggle Within
160. Hit the Lights
159. The thing that Should be
158. Lux Aeterna
157. Eye of the Beholder
156. Prince Charming
155. Whiplash
154. Wasting my Hate
153. Fight fire with fire
152. Cyanide
151. Leper Messiah
150. Killing time
149. The Frayed ends of Sanity
148. Don't Tread on me
147. last caress/Green Hell
146. 2X4
145. Disposable heroes
144.Through the never
143. Damage case
142. Attitude
141. The call of ktulu (live)
140. Dyers Eve
139. If Darkness had a son
138. the god that failed
137. Thorn Within
136. Carpe Diem Baby
135. Harvester of Sorrow
134. All within my hands (live)
133. My world
132. Stone dead forever
131. The Memory Remains
130. All within my hands
129. The memory remains (live with SFSO)
128. Ain't my B***h
127. Jump in the Fire
126. Screaming Suicide
125. Blackened
124. My Apocalypse
123. Ride the Lightning
122. Dream No more
121. Until it Sleeps (live with SFSO)
120. Tuesday's Day
119. The Call of Ktulu (live with SFSO)
118. Until it sleeps
117. Loverman
116. Just a bullet away
115. St. Anger
114. Sad But true (live with SFSO)
113. Murder One
112. The Prince
111. Sad But True
110. Creeping Death
109. The Memory Remains (live)
108. Broken, Beat and Scarred
107. Stone Cold Crazy
106. Some Kind of Monster
105. The Outlaw Torn (live)
104. Shoot me Again
103. The Outlaw Torn (Live with SFSO)
102. Where the Wild things are
101. Some Kind of Monster (Edit)
100. The Judas Kiss
99. The Outlaw Torn
98. Wherever i may roam (live)
97. Wherever i may roam (live woth SFSO)
96. Hardwired
95. Wherever I may roam
94. Fuel (live with SFSO)
93. Phantom Lord
92. Frantic
91. Breadfan
90. Fuel
89. Enter Sandman (live)
88. Enter sandman (live with SFSO)
87. Now that we"re dead
86. Helpless
85. Enter Sandman
84. The More I see
83. Blitzkrieg
82. Here Comes Revenge
81. I Disappear
80. The Wait
79. too Far Gone?
78. That was just your Life
77. Astronomy
76. Hero of the Day (live with SFSO)
75. &2 Seasons
74. Devils Dance (live with SFSO)
73. Hero of the Day
72.Devils Dance
71. Too late Too late
70. The Call of Ktulu
69. ...And Justice For All
68. Nothing else Matters (live)
67. Nothing Else Matters (live with SFSO)
66. Ronnie
65. Atlas, Rise!
64. Nothing Else Matters
63. Confusion (live)
62. The Small Hours
61. Sweet Amber
60. Hell and Back
59. Confusion
58. Ronnie Rising Medley: A light in the Dark/Tarot Woman? Stargazer/Kill the king (Chill out)
57. The end of the Line
56. Seek & Destroy
55. Sabbra Cadabra
54. Battery (live with SFSO)
53. Sleepwalk my life away
52. Battery
51.The Four Horsemen
50. Shadows Follow
49. It's Electric
48. Low mans Lyric
47. The Unnamed Feeling
46. Am I Evil? (very) :0
45. Suicide and Redemption
44. Bleeding me (live with SFSO)
43. Welcome home (Sanitarium)
42. Bleeding me
41. When a blind man Cries
40. My Friend of Misery
39. The Unforgiven 2
38. Rebel of Babylon
37. Moth into Flame (live)
36. Remember tommorrow
35. Mama said
34. The Unforgiven 3 (live)
33. Moth into flame
32. The Unforgiven 3
31. King Nothing
30. Hate Train
29. Master of Puppets (live with SFSO)
28. Mercyful fate
27. To Live is to die
26. Lords of Summer
25. Room of Mirrors
24. No leaf Clover (live with SFSO)
23. The day that never comes (live)
22. Master of puppets (live)
21. Whiskey in the Jar
20. Master of Puppets
19. Spit out the bone
18. The Day that never Comes
17. The Unforgiven
16. Fixxxer
15. Turn the Page
14. Chasing Light
13. halo on fire (live)
12. All Nightmare Long
11. Halo on fire
10. For Whom the Bell Tolls (live)
9. One (live with SFSO)
8. One (live)
7. Fade to Black
6. For Whom the bell tolls (live with SFSO)
5. One
4. You Must Burn!
3. For Whom the Bells Tolls
2. Inamorata
1. Orion
I remember this record. I had listened to The Black Album, Load, Reload S&M, I disappear and Garage Inc. because my mom loved 90s Metallica but never paid much mind to it and then this was released because I was obsessed with Iron Maiden's dance of death and Megadeth's The world needs a hero and just discovering the joys of metal and I bought the record (digipak tbh) and sounded really bad so I just shelved it. A year later in August 2004 my mom's cousin (which I called uncle) died and it was one of the darkest moments of my life at that point, I was 13 and was really angry with the world and very, very sad.
I remember I just could not listen to any kind of music, but St. Anger just felt right because it sounded like I felt and I fell in love with The Unnamed Feeling. It made me feel like I was not alone feeling like that. Then I watched the docummentary and it was clear why it felt like a painful album. I'm not saying it's a good record, just that it was a portrait of pain and in that it was accurate.
Also, that strange UUUUUuuuuu in invisible kid could have been done by a lead guitar but the "no solos" policy kinda screwed the song up. The album is like, a bunch of great songs messed up on purpose. It's like buying a bunch of cristal glasses and then scratch them up so they become "custom glasses". They are not custom, they are messed up, you messed up.
I think you might have to officially call the intro 40mins a podcast at this rate.
I know as a suggestion this most likely will come far down the pike but i would love to see you guys go through all of Trivium's albums. Very cool to see you guys like Ascendancy and Shogun. The Crusade gets so much unwarranted flack. Their last 3 albums, The Sin And The Sentence, What The Dead Men Say and In The Court Of The Dragon are so damn good. I really hope you cover their entire discography.
Cheers Fella's
2:25:23 Never realised it until now, I guess because I'm slow, but "Sweet Amber" is about beer, which is basically a song about him processing his alcoholism, which is why he went into rehab I think just before this album came out? I don't think James had many drug issues, but he's basically an alcoholic. St Anger as a whole, is about him processing his demons which in this case, was alcoholism, and how he used alcohol to avoid having to face his demons such as anxiety, overthinking etc. He'd numb his thoughts and feeling so he wouldn't have to deal with them, and I guess this whole album is him forcing himself to feel it all, hate it all, and process it all. I love that the whole band was able to sonically describe what he was feeling through frantic noise. Anxiety, fear, anger, pain, that's some of the feelings the "Bad" recording induces in people which I feel was intentional to get across the feeling of trying to get off alcohol, and learning how to live life without that crutch, and learning how to live with pain, anger and anxiety without alcohol to numb you down. "Sweet Amber" seems like an ironic look look at "relief" (that only makes this worse for him) "sweet sweet relief"
And now that I think about it, the fact that the Unnamed Feeling, a song about anxiety, follows the song about alcoholism is really fitting.
Live the content can’t wait to watch the vid 🤘🤘🤘
A year and a half in the life of Metallica
One half recording the album, one documenting the tour
I'm so glad you're going to listen to the 2015 re-record! It's actually fantastic and really highlights how good some of the songs are once you get past the awful mix of the original. My favorites are St. Anger, Some Kind of Monster, Dirty Window, and The Unnamed Feeling.
I was actually impressed how much they could fix it. The original still has my ear ringing from the snare sound. It was really awful.
The vocalist sounds like the guy from slayer too which makes it better considering hetfields strange vocals on this album, I know Patrick liked them but I think they’re my least fav part, although they work sometimes but they used it too much, like the whole Alice in chains dreary vocal thing on reload which is in like..every song on that record.
Dude.. i am so fucking happy to see this! St anger got me through literally thee worst times in my life. It was actually the first Metallica album I ever bought, and the first album I ever bought with my own money when i was 12 years old. Just turned 30 and have seen Metallica 10 times now, changing that to 12 times next year. Never stop doing these
Lars is playing drums with a frying pan and cradles as drum sticks
frantic and dirty window...best songs...
There's a few Aussie alt rock/prog bands that have incredible production, but they'll never get any other ppl recommend them. Cog - The New Normal & Sharing Space, Karnivool - Themata & Sound Awake and The Butterfly Effect - Begins Here & Imago. All fantastic albums. The story behind the Cog - The New Normal demos recording process is really interesting, using crystals in front of the mics etc...very weird techniques but by all accounts could've been released as the final album.
Sound awake is absolutely epic!
"All the shots I take
What difference did I make? (What difference did I make?)
All the shots I take
I spit back at you (I SPIT BACK AT YOU)
(ARGH!)"
I just want to add something if I may,
I saw Metallica in 2003 on their St. Anger tour at the LA Colosseum, and I wanted to say they played the songs from this album just like the album, with no guitar solos but with the drums obviously tuned to a better sound for their live tour so a lot fo the songs sounded better live at that time.
NOW, if you go watch some of their performances of these songs live in the last 5 years or so, on their YT channel, James' voice has gotten so much better and lars' drums sound so good now that they are almost like new songs, especially with the edition of Roberts amazing bass playing. Not only THAT but they ADD GUITAR SOLOS live now, and they rip. All the songs have their own solos now.