From that interview...“When our record and [Metallica’s] Ride the Lightning and the Slayer record and the Anthrax record were all out, that was one of the coolest times to be alive,” Mustaine says. “Metal was huge and we were having so much fun." So true...
There were some reviews. I can say this, it is compressed, yes. Brickwalled? Looking at the graph, yes it is. Is it full of distortion and clipping like CtE 2012 remaster and first 2011 PSBWB remaster? No. It's loud and compressed but clean.
I love the new KIMB. Keep in mind iveI always liked Megadeth casually and own many albums but have never heard the first one at all in any form until about a month ago. I saw the "final kill" pop up on my Amazon list and ordered it. It is awesome! Crank it up in my truck on the way to work and it sounds good to me. I have nothing else to compare it too but I've been told this version is much better than the last one that was released a couple of years ago.
They've been very hit or miss since Countdown but Endgame and Dystopia are fantastic. Lately when I've been in a Megadeth mood I've been reaching for those two.
Just looked it up. Average DR of six on all versions including HDTracks. Original (which I have) has an average of 12.
Seriously, I'm going to need to hear some samples of The Final Kill before I shell out the cash. On the one hand, this is one of the most notoriously poor mixes in the history of metal music. On the other hand, what good is fixing a mix if you're just going to make it one big brick wall? There's a vinyl too, and apparently that is ALSO bricked. I just. don't. get it.
Also, I never heard the story about Hazelwood fighting the inclusion of These Boots before this. I had always assumed that it was some settlement due to unpaid royalties. I didn't think that an artist could sue over a song's use if proper attribution and royalties were given? I remember Coolio calling out Weird Al for his Gangsta's Paradise parody, and Al retorting that as long as he paid royalties, there was nothing the rapper could do. Am I misunderstanding here? I thought artists surrendered exclusive rights when they used a publishing company.
The track listing will be interesting condering they’ve been on a few labels. And does this mean all the post-Risk albums are remastered?
With the announcement of TWNAH and TSHF being reissued and remastered, I'd think they would not remaster the later albums. What's interesting is since they reissued PSBWB, RiP and CtE as new remasters during 2011-2016 they might finally use original mixes. The trailer for the compilation was actually using 2004 remix drums for TnP so maybe they still are sticking with 2004 versions...
I believe in Weird Al's case it's protected because it's considered a parody. There was a Supreme Court case about this in 1994 where they ruled in favor of 2 Live Crew and their parody version of Roy Orbison's "Pretty Woman". The Time the Supreme Court Ruled in Favor of 2 Live Crew I'm not sure whether a court would necessarily classify Megadeth's version of "These Boots" a parody. Probably not, but I'm no legal expert.
I'm definitely down for Hero & System. I suppose with Warheads this might be the first time we'll be hearing tracks from Youthanasia on real vinyl since the flippers took the originals hostage.
The bigger issue with the estate and Mustaine was that he changed the original lyrics to These Boots. The latest reissue has the song back...but he re-recorded the vocals to be a true cover of the original.
Yes, but 2 Live Crew also changed the lyrics to "Pretty Woman" and won the case. I still agree that the 2 Live Crew version was easier to fall into the protected "parody" status since it's clearly done for humor. Megadeth's "These Boots" would be tougher to interpret that way.
Wow...500 riffs. The new album is gonna be amazing. Dave Mustaine Had 500 Riffs Written for New Megadeth Album
As I've been rounding out my 'Deth collection this last couple of years (I took a break after Cryptic Writings and never came back), I have to say that these albums in between are nowhere near as bad as I was led to believe. Even Risk, which I just picked up after hunting down an original (not remastered) copy has decent tracks on it though I can't see myself listening to it over and over like the other albums. So far, and I have only two left to get (Thirteen, Supercollider), the only one that strikes me as inessential is The World Needs a Hero. It sounds like an album that could have come directly after Countdown to Extinction, but lacks strong enough songs to be considered anywhere near as good. Admittedly, it is the one I've listened to least of the newer echelon, so maybe its a grower? But United Abominations, The System Has Failed, Endgame... All good, solid albums. Dystopia blows them away, of course, but they're not shabby efforts by any means. Can't wait for the new one. BTW, what are the opinions of the redone KIMB LP? I have the original CD - is it worth getting the new version?
Three CDs/Four LPs and no Peace Sells? Megadeth unveil tracklist for expansive 35-song anthology, Warheads on Foreheads
Found a separate thread on it - reviews decidedly split. Those in favor say there is added clarity and that the drums stand out more. Those opposed cite the compression, which isn't overwhelming but still too modern, and the fact that the drums stand out more. So clearly, it depends on taste.
