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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Back when they really were the best
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Yes, a classic. One of metal's all-time greatest. Back when, believe it or not, Metallica were an underground band. This is the record that confirmed their genius and defined what Thrash Metal was/and would be for all time. Heavy, bone crushing, and technical with riffs for days. If you'r looking for something that sounds like the Black album - GO AWAY!!! This was, and will always be, the REAL Metallica.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
The Deth Album
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Thrash masterpiece! "Ride the Lighting" was Metallica's sophomore album and let me tell you, there is no slump. What has changed since "Kill 'Em All? The album is not nearly as raw, along with both songwriting and lead work taking huge steps forward, the band members are beginning to grow into what they would become, on their beastly follow up, "Master Of Puppets",... Thrash Legends!...Lars Ulrich's drums were not my favorite on this album but he definitely gets the job done. James Hetfield's vocals are improving. Kirk Hammet really stands out with some spectacular lead work. What can possibly said about the great Cliff Burton (R.I.P.) except he was and always will be one of the greatest bass players in metal. The lyrics surrounding death with the incredible music, makes for very intense play to say the least. Standout tracks "Creeping Death", "For Whom The Bell Tolls, "Ride the Lighting" and the thrash ballad "Fade to Black", along with the album closing instrumental "The Call of KTULU", make this a thrash classic that will live on forever. Every track on this album is classic. Buy it at Best Buy.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Simply Awesome
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had the cassette of this but it got worn out. Since I have the first 4 Metallica on record I never thought about buying the cds. But I was driving running errands and thinking I wish I could hear old Metallica in my car so I drove to my local Best Buy and bought this Cd and also Kill em all. I am happy now this has been in my Cd player since I got it.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
METALLICA's high point
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Combining speed, power, and subtlety, Ride the Lightning is METALLICA's greatest triumph. While the other 1980s METALLICA albums have their strengths, this is the one album that I turn to the most in their discography.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Classic Hard Rock!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome CD at the low price of $5.99! Brings back tons of memories from my early years, and Metallica is just timeless. With this and all of the Metallica CDs being so low in price it's worth picking them all up.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great album
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have bought this album at least 2-3 times over the years because it has just disappeared (or someone borrowed it and I could not remember who). Great metal music and is hard to believe it is as old as it is.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Metallica rocks!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Old school Metallica fan. Walked by the CD section and saw a few Metallica disks at a great price. Had to grab one to put in my car so I rock it on the way home. Listen to it all the time. Awesome buy.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
One of metallicas best
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ride the lightening one of the best metallica albums.great guitar riffs and lyrics.fade to black and for whom the bell tolls.it is a shame how metallica has fallen after cliff burtons death.buy this one.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
This is great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I can't convince you to buy this or not, but if you are reading reviews of it, you might as well just go for it. Really if you don't like it the problem is with you, because this is a great album.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great album!!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had to get this disc again because of years of use and scratches. One of Metallica's best, showing off their heaviness along within their transition into more melodic and intricate songs. Must have for metal fans
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
It is Metallica
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Some good jams from Metallica, in a cd format. If your ipod ever gets lost or somehow ends up in the washing machine you've got a cold, hard-copy at your fingertips to jam away at metal all day.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
A metal must
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A metal must for all collections. A game changer in 1984 and still is relevant in 2015. My third copy after the vinyl purchase in 1984 and a worn out cd that was purchased in the '90's.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Metallica Album
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This Album is one of the greatest Metallica albums of all time. If you are a fan of Metal music in general you owe it to yourself to get this.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome album!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you like early Metallica, you will like this. I was buying this to replace my cassette tape version. Definitely recommend this album to anybody, full of great songs!!!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Disk!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Guess these guy's are to lazy to remaster this. I mean it sounds good don't get me wrong but it the age of today a remaster of the first 3 CD's would be great!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Greatest Metallica album EVER!!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is in my opinion the greatest and best of all Metallica's album. The perfect amount of hard and heavy mixed in with massive melodies.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
A Great Classic
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Another purchase for my son who loves many of the classics. He's a huge Metallica fan and was thrilled to add this album to his collection!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
A must for Metallica Fans
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Solid follow-up to Metallica's first album. High energy, well-recorded cd that will stand the test of time for Metallica and metal fans.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
An unforgettable classic
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So many great songs. Metallica really began to come come together on this one, and distinguish themselves as a band too be reckoned with
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great album
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.More classic Metallica to add to my collection. Can't go wrong at today's CD prices if you want a physical copy.
I would recommend this to a friend