![]() ![]() The overall sonic signature of Sabbra Cadabra is cemented in blues rock and roll and I absolutely love it! The groove is so compelling that you will be toe-tapping and head-bopping subconsciously. Sabbra Cadabra has a gorgeous guitar intro. It is mastered with a little too much focus on the treble region, but that is a minor quibble. It's Electric is an excellent song that is perfectly suited to Hetfield's vocal style and the overall musicality of the band. It isn't my favourite song on the album, but it gets the album off to an incredible start. While I’ve been critical of other Metallica reissues on their own Blackened Recordings label, this particular release is nothing short of pure perfection and is highly recommended.įree Speech For The Dumb is a fat Thrash-infused song that encourages you to turn the volume up. Years later, however, while the double CD had succumbed to the MP3 era, I was fortunate enough to acquire the Blackened Recordings Vinyl reissue (BLCKND013-1). The double CD would go everywhere with me and I look back at that era with nostalgia for it was the music of my youth that simultaneously gave me the confidence to traverse the confusing and wondrous world around me. quickly became one of my most beloved albums and arguably my favourite Metallica album at least until S&M was released in 1999. one of the greatest compilations to have ever been released.Īs it has a little bit of everything, Garage Inc. are a little less Thrash driven than some fans may like, but I find all songs, from all eras, blend effortlessly together thereby making Garage Inc. Yes, some of the newer recordings on Garage Inc. However, all was not lost in the Black Album, Load / Reload eras for in 1998, Metallica would once again go back to their roots to deliver the somewhat produced Garage Inc. Remastered by George Marino at Sterling Sound.Throughout the 90s, Metallica exploded with Bob Rock at the production helm and while some may still lament this shift from their Thrash origins, it did allow for a radio-friendly, welcoming sound, that would make the band a household name. In Sausalito, California, in December 1995. Recorded live direct to two-track at The Plant Studios Recorded in 1991 in Los Angeles, California. Roughly produced by Bob Rock with Hetfield and Ulrich. Recorded in 1990 in Berkeley, California. Recorded in 1988 in Los Angeles, California. Recorded in 1984 in Sausalito, California.Įngineered by Mike Clink and Toby "Rage" Wright. Recorded in 1987 in Los Angeles, California. Track 10 was recorded on December 18th, 1997 during the "Don't Call Us, We'll Call You" radio broadcast on KSJO. Mastered by George Marino at Sterling Sound. Recorded and mixed in September and October, 1998 at The Plant Studios in Sausalito, California (except track 10). Somewhat produced by Bob Rock with Hetfield & Ulrich.Īssisted by Kent Matcke, Leff Lefferts, and Chris Manning.ĭigital Edits by Paul DeCarli and Mike Gillies. On disc 1, "The More I See" ends at 03:23, and after a period of silence there is a short segment of the Robin Trower song "Bridge of Sighs".įront cover photography and of the booklet by Anton Corbijnīack cover photography of original sleeve by Ross HalfinĪdditional photography by Ross Halfin and Mark Leialoha Originally “Whiskey In The Jar” is a traditional Irish folk song, though Metallica’s rendition of it is largely based on the Thin Lizzy version of the song. "Mercyful Fate" is a medley of the songs "Satan's Fall", "Curse of the Pharaohs", "A Corpse Without Soul", "Into the Coven", and "Evil". "Sabbra Cadabra" also covers part of the Black Sabbath song, "A National Acrobat". The album line-up section is the musicians from the newly recorded songs on disc 1. The songs on disc 1 are newly recorded, while disc 2 is gathered from previous recordings. Guitars (lead) (CD1 track 9), Vocals, Guitars (rhythm)Ī collection of cover songs. Too Late, Too Late (Motörhead cover) (live) Stone Dead Forever (Motörhead cover) (live) Loverman (Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds cover)Ĭrash Course in Brain Surgery (Budgie cover) Free Speech for the Dumb (Discharge cover) ![]()
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