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Metallica
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0075596111324
Label: Elektra / Wea
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
MPN: 61113
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Elektra / Wea
Release Date: August 12, 1991
Studio: Elektra / Wea
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Editorial Review:
Called "the Black Album" by many (due to its monochrome cover), Metallica marks the group's entrance into the mainstream, with shorter songs, simpler song structures, and slower tempos overall. That said, this is an excellent album, featuring some of the best songwriting Metallica has ever done. "Enter Sandman," "Wherever I May Roam," and "God That Failed," despite being slower and more groove-oriented than the band's earlier work, feature the same heavy riffs and heavier rhythms that have always been a feature of Metallica's music. The band goes introspective with "Unforgiven," and proves that they can write a ballad with "Nothing Else Matters," which succeeds better than one might expect. Overall, this is a high-energy album despite its laid-back approach, and is in many ways superior to the previous . . . And Justice for All, which was weakened by overly complicated song structures and mediocre production. -- Genevieve Williams
Japanese edition of their multi-platinum 1991 smash album that spent four consecutive weeks at #1, with the bonus track 'So What'. 13 tracks, also featuring the top 40 hits 'Enter Sandman', 'The Unforgiven' & 'Nothing Else Matters'. A Sony Records release.
Australian Release featuring a Limited Edition Bonus Live in London EP.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Mainstream Metallica
Before I get into the meat of my review, I must acknowledge that this album was one of several that distanced the "hardcore" Metallica fans from the band. Many felt betrayed by the band, which they had seen as moving away from their thrasher metal roots. This is indeed true; the album is very radio-friendly. That said, the album on its own is very solid, whatever your opinion of how it compares to the band's previous work.
From the distinctive opening noted of "Enter Sandman" all the ... Read More
Rating: - A gem, despite what some might say
First off, let me say that I am not a metalhead at all. I barely know anything about the genre. But I like Metallica. And I refuse to accept the claim that this album is a sellout just because it doesn't thrash like Master of Puppets (which is a masterpiece). Sure, it doesn't, but that's an unfair reason to insult an album. It isn't as fast or hard, and it isn't as good, but it's got some of the best songs Metallica ever made.
First and most obviously is "Enter Sandman." Like many others, I ... Read More
Rating: - One of their best albums ever!
I am a Metallica fan since the late 80s and the black album IMO is one of the best they have released. Enough said as most of the praise, positive comment and feedbacks have already been mentioned on this comments section so I suggest you start reading others comments.
Rating: - The Great Sellout?
This album has been labled as the moment Metallica "sold out." I've heard that phrase so much I'm almost not sure what it means anymore. And to the die-hard fans that creamed their pants for Master of Puppets and Ride The Lightning, I guess I can see your point. Gone are the days of speed metal, the riffs are slower, the tempos much mellower, the bass isn't nearly as epic as when Burton played (RIP). But to completely knock the band and the album is being overly harsh. This is a great album if ... Read More
Rating: - The album that immortalized Metallica is great despite some calling it a "SELL OUT"
California based metal titans Metallica released their self-titled fifth album better known as "The Black Album" in August of 1991.
By 1991, Metallica(which comprised by then of drummer Lars Ulrich, guitarist/singer James Hetfield, lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bass player Jason Newsted) were real hard and heavy metal's sledgehammer (along with slayer, Megadeth and Iron Maiden) amidst a hair metal trash and boy band infested world with a myriad of classic albums like Ride the Lightning, Master ... Read More
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