(insert a very long and awkward pause)
Sorry about that, I'm back from having to vomit... I just got the stomach wrenching news that Metallica is still making records. You remember when that racehorse had to be euthanized on the track because it broke it's ankle and it just wasn't going to heal? This is what should have transpired with Metallica after S & M... and I'm just being generous because I like strings.
No, I am not a connoisseur of heavy rock, nor am I familiar with any Metallica record that is not named 'Ride the Lightning'... but certain circumstances have brought me to this painful moment... and I will persevere.
After falling asleep through the painfully long intro, I was softly awoken by the entrance of a vocal part. The first thought that ran through my mind was "Well shit! Incubus got heavier!" Yes, the vocals had qualities reminiscent of this guy. Ouch.
One aspect I did find exciting is the repetitive guitar part that goes on for like 3 minutes straight. That basically means that if fate brings me to such crossroads, my novice guitar skills could potentially score me a gig with Metallica.
I should also note that they finally start rocking out at the 5:00 mark... come on guys, you make radio friendly rock music! Your target market has an attention span of about 1:35... and that's on a good day! My humble advice would be to follow the likes of your fellow on-the-radio colleagues, or switch to post-rock, where pretentious bastards can get away with an 8 minute song.
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for the record, they have plenty of awesome 7-8 minute long songs, most of which are prior to the black album. (Will is goina have to have a speed metal night with you or something). this new song just has such a lame structure. i mean, where's the real drum action? there aren't enough accents in the beat, that's not the Lars i loved. i think one of the biggest problems is that the guitars, drums, and bass aren't battling each other like they use to. where's the conflict? that's Metallica at its craziest.
my most awesome discoveries as of late has been the Van Der Graaf Generator and Can
Crap, I was more referring to the single being 7 minutes long. I'm sorry! I'm not trying to piss anyone off! I think Will probably does have to give me a crash course in metal, as I only have indie crossovers like Isis and Converge to rely upon...
Can is freaking amazing! Way ahead of their time.
Yeasayer is probably the best thing I've heard recently... brilliant rock/pop, middle-eastern with electronica aspects.
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