Artist: Megadeth
Record: Countdown to Extinctions
Published: Capitol, 1992
This is a big one. One of the biggest. Perhaps even THE biggest, in my humble opinion. Am I biting over more than I can chew? I don't think so.
This record is completely without dull parts. Each and every song on this album would be one of the best songs on any Megadeth album. "Countdown to Extinction" is packed with awesome riffs (few make cooler riffs than Dave Mustaine!), great songs, fast and furious solos, great lyrics, melodies that just stick in your ears, Dave's angry vocals, perfect timing...
The lyrics are well written. Dave Mustaine always write well, but this time he out-did himself! After listening to "Captive honor" I'm pretty sure you'll try avoiding spending time in jail any time soon... Another example is the title cut, which is about the "brave" trophy hunters, killing species threatened by extinction simply... ...because they can.
Megadeth has made several good records both before and after this one, but "Countdown to extinction" is Megadeth's most successful album -- this is high quality metal throughout the record.
Highlights
On such a complete album as this one, selecting highlights is very difficult, but it's hard do avoid songs like "Symphony of destruction", "Sweating bullets" and the title cut, "Countdown to extinction".
This is simply a must-have!
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