Another new megadeth song

[MartinBarre]

Dunno about that. I really don't like Broderick's solos here, they're totally out of place in Megadeth.
This is nowhere close to RIP. It will probably grow on me, but it's clear it's nowhere close to the masterpiece RIP was.

[Soap]

GREAT ALBUM!!!!! that's all I have to say about it.

From the opening instrumental track Dialectic Chaos to The Right to Go Insane Megadeth is BACK!!!!!

I'm enjoying it as well.

[Brian]

Dunno about that. I really don't like Broderick's solos here, they're totally out of place in Megadeth.
This is nowhere close to RIP. It will probably grow on me, but it's clear it's nowhere close to the masterpiece RIP was.

They're not bad. It does feel/sound like you're listening to a shred clinic though.

There will never be another RIP. I'm fine with that. I think a lot of times when artists set out to try and recapture a vibe/sound they had years ago it usually winds up sounding really lackluster.

The album as a whole is really good. I enjoy it. But I can't help but think about how much better it would have been if Ellefson/Menza/Friedman were playing on it. The solos and drumming especially.

[orions]

I prefer Drovers drumming and do not think it would be a better CD with the old crew. Look at the crap they are playing now.

[Mr.C]

Dunno about that. I really don't like Broderick's solos here, they're totally out of place in Megadeth.
This is nowhere close to RIP. It will probably grow on me, but it's clear it's nowhere close to the masterpiece RIP was.

It is what it is. Apples and oranges... It is not RIP those days are gone. For me it was refreshing hell I even smirked when I heard the track 44 minutes off this album..

Kicks you right in the ass for a jumpstart...

[Brian]

I prefer Drovers drumming and do not think it would be a better CD with the old crew. Look at the crap they are playing now.

What the old crew is doing now really doesn't have any bearing on Megadeth. Dave has always been in the drivers seat, even for their worst efforts. It's about the chemistry those four had together. Just the soloing alone would be so much more memorable had Marty composed them. No disrespect to Chris, he's a monster player. Just has very big shoes to fill.

And Shawns drumming for me by comparison to nearly all the former drummers is very very basic and dull for a band like Megadeth. No interesting fills, no real attack, and he's got a much looser feel than any previous drummer which really doesn't compliment Mustaine's brand of guitar playing at all. He's very much like Chuck Behler, just kind of there. He's got a lot of doublekick on this new record, but that gets old pretty quick if it's the only trick you have up your sleeve.

[MartinBarre]

I've listened to the album a few times now and while some of the songs are fantastic, I just can't take the soloing. I find it extremely irritating. It sounds like Pac-Man or something, totally out of place, and done to ridiculous lengths. Broderick seems to have the same problem as Zakk Wylde - learned a neat trick, now can't stop doing it every couple of bars.

And is it just me, or has Dave Mustaine learned how to sweep too? I keep expecting Broderick's solos to end, and Dave's to start, then some other sweeping part comes in again. So, either Dave's sweeping too, or Broderick's playing most of the solos?

[Soap]

If it's being released at sale price I'll grab it.
Otherwise any CD 17+ dollars regardless of the artist/group, I choose other means.

I already have it, the songs are strong and clearly a better release from Megadeth in some while.
I like it and having been enjoying over a week now and recommend it.

No, it's not RIP but we gotta move on and let that be what it is.
Great music that would be completely pointless an idiotic silly attempt to try to replicate. It represented an era and its time to move on.

We all have our personal favorite players, drummers and etc that have came and gone with Megadeth. To each their own.
You can over analyze and nit pick anything if you so choose.
If that's your cup of tea, pour yourself some more tea and keep being overly critical.

This new Megadeth CD is good and no it's not stellar.
Even so, I still confidently recommend it and give it a thumbs up and a couple headbangers.

[MartinBarre]

You can over analyze and nit pick anything if you so choose.
If that's your cup of tea, pour yourself some more tea and keep being overly critical.

How's it "over analyzing" or being "overly critical" to say you don't like the solos? I didn't think commenting on an album was "over analyzing".

[Sinistas]

I don't think that was directed towards you?

I AM surprised at how negative some people are about this cd.

[MartinBarre]

Why? People have been negative about Megadeth albums for years, even fans of the band. I don't like TSHF for example, but really enjoy UA.

I think half the problem these days is that when a band like Megadeth, Slayer or Metallica bring out a new album either the band, their management, or fans who've heard some stuff from it, say it's a return to the sound of that band's classic era. It raises expectations, and it's always a load of shit (the claims I mean, not the music itself in every case).
For all their faults, at least Anthrax never claimed to be going back to their roots!

[Brian]

I don't think that was directed towards you?

I AM surprised at how negative some people are about this cd.

Really?

I think anything those famous bands who pioneered the movement back in the 80's do today is going to be scrutinized to no end. Some people are respectful about their dislike, but it seems most people just shoot whatever it is down in flames. No matter what they do, it will never be good enough.

[Soap]

Oh Martin, Oh Martin, what am I gonna do with you?
You big goof, not that I needed to tell you it wasn't directed toward you.
But sense you think it may be, let me assure you its not directed you.
Not get over yourself I love you man.

I'm standing by what I said.
Its a good CD, not stellar, but a good CD that Megadeth has released in a long while.
I like it and recommend it.
But yes, there are people and will be people that no matter what will be overly critical about it.
I'm okay with that to each their own.
But its a good megadeth release regardless of the the folks who will overly nit pick it.

[mr426]

Wow the MD is sounding great.Glad to hear it...

[sevser]

I listened through every song...

RIP was a great album but...When will people get over it? The production was good for its time...Not when compaired to the stuff coming out now, including this...

I think this was the best "First listen" of a MD album I have ever had. Cool riffs all over the place.

And Nick Menza...This guy is not, and never was a "Great" drummer...decent, capable...
For the life of me...I can't see why people think he was such a integral part of MD...

(and I forgot my flame resistant suit...shit!)