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100
In short, Ride the Lightning is the moment where metal developed a worldview.
100
If Kill 'Em All was the manifesto, Ride the Lightning was the revolution itself.
11y
100
Ride The Lightning is the rare metal album that is as charming as it is powerful; there is nostalgia in this record for the days when metal was fun without being a gimmick, when it was hard-hitting without being suffocating.
10y
80
Ride The Lightning was a titanic step forward, codifying a format for the following two records.
Extraordinary
It took me to another world entirely. Amazing shit. Escape is mid, but besides that WOW
so melodically energetic in the most incredible way ever
REVIEW REPOST #066. I repost my old reviews, which got no attention, with updated thoughts. Posted this review 2 years ago, but I'm posting it again.
It's crazy how a 1984 Metallica album sounds newer and fresher and has aged better than any of their newest albums. That just shows how incredible this album is. It's truly filled with incredible songs, from energetic bangers, to melodic songs to the most incredible ballad you'll ever hear ... read more
THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!!!
Ride the Lightning is the 2nd album from American heavy metal band Metallica, released in June 1984. It was recorded over the course of 3 weeks (February 20th - March 14th, 1984) at Sweet Silence, Copenhagen.
The title is derived from the Stephen King novel 'The Stand', where a character uses the phrase to refer to execution via electric chair.
The album is rooted in thrash metal, but expands upon the band's musical evolvement. They employed acoustic guitars, ... read more
Daily Metal Discography Binges: Metallica (Part 2)
Tracklist Ratings
1. Fight Fire With Fire: 5/5
2. Ride The Lightening: 5/5
3. For Whom The Bell Tolls: 5/5
4. Fade To Black: 5/5
5. Trapped Under Ice: 5/5
6. Escape: 5/5
7. Creeping Death: 5/5
8. The Call Of Cthulhu: 5/5
40/40= 100%
Album Presentation: A sophomore album that improves on literally everything the debut offered. 5/5
Vocals: James Hetfield sounds so much more confident and shines throughout the record. 5/5
Production: Sounds ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | Fight Fire with Fire 4:44 | 93 |
| 2 | Ride the Lightning 6:36 | 93 |
| 3 | For Whom the Bell Tolls 5:09 | 96 |
| 4 | Fade to Black 6:57 | 97 |
| 5 | Trapped Under Ice 4:04 | 88 |
| 6 | Escape 4:23 | 82 |
| 7 | Creeping Death 6:35 | 95 |
| 8 | The Call of Ktulu 8:53 | 92 |
Total Length: 47 minutes
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Added on: September 24, 2012