Load

With 'Load', Metallica takes a dramatic left turn with their music, continuing in the direction suggested by Metallica, their previous album. The songs on 'Load' have groove; they're slower, with far fewer of the lightning-fast riffs that have been Metallica's trademark since their inception. While songs like 'Ain't My Bitch' and 'Wasting My Hate' are up-tempo and full of the vitriol one would expect from the quintessential heavy metal band, '2 X 4' is hard rock with a blues beat, 'Hero of the Day' sounds positively mainstream, and 'Mama Said' is an actual, honest-to-god ballad. While some diehard fans may find this mix unappealing, there's plenty to like about this album, including its laid-back, rhythmic orientation, and James Hetfield's characteristic growl tempered by his growing maturity as a vocalist.

Disc 1
1: Ain't My Bitch
2: 2 X 4
3: The House That Jack Built
4: Until It Sleeps

Disc 2
1: King Nothing
2: Hero of the Day
3: Bleeding Me

Disc 3
1: Cure
2: Poor Twisted Me
3: Wasting My Hate
4: Mama Said

Disc 4
1: Thorn Within
2: Ronnie
3: The Outlaw Torn

Number of Discs: 2

Producer: James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Bob Rock

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