![]() ![]() “Ride The Lightning” retains the speed of “Kill 'Em All” on songs like "Trapped Under Ice" and "Fight Fire with Fire", but also contains the first of Metallica's longer, more intricate tracks, such as "Fade to Black" and the nearly 9-minute closing instrumental "The Call of Ktulu". ![]() There are extended, progressive epics tight, concise groove-rockers thrashers that blow anything on "Kill 'Em All" out of the water, both in their urgency and the barest hints of melody that have been added to the choruses. But the true heart of "Ride The Lightning" lies in its rich musical imagination. The lyrics push into new territory as well - more personal, more socially conscious, less Metal posturing. Every track tries something new, and every musical experiment succeeds mightily. Incredibly ambitious for a one-year-later sophomore effort, "Ride The Lightning" finds Metallica aggressively expanding their compositional technique and range of expression. "Kill 'Em All" may have revitalized Heavy Metal's Underground, but "Ride The Lightning" was even more stunning, exhibiting staggering musical growth and boldly charting new directions that would affect Heavy Metal for years to come. "Ride the Lightning" is the last Metallica album to credit former member, Dave Mustaine. Limited Deluxe Edition remastered re-release of the second full-length album by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.Īlbum was released on Jthrough the independent record label Megaforce Records and was re-released on Novemby Elektra Records. ![]()
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