I think I was in 4th grade when this album was released. I vaguely remember that Metallica had been nominated for a Grammy or some other award, and that at the show they were to perform a song. However, I don’t remember much more than that.
Metallica was really just starting to gain in popularity with this one. This was when they still had something to prove. In my opinion, they proved themselves to world fully with the black album. After that, there was nothing left to say. Load and Reload where after the fact, superfluous and not necessary. Over Metallica’s first 5 albums they proved they play beyond a reasonable doubt. They proved that their names belonged to the ranks of musicians that have influenced the world in the same way Beethoven has, even though there are bands that are better than Metallica.
S&M was a silly little ditty, though that is generally considered to have bridged the gap between metal and classical music, I, personally, find that idea hilarious. If you are a classical musician, and can’t hear the talent on Metallica’s early albums like this one, then I would question your credentials.
First, and foremost, if you don’t like most metal, I might suggest that you give this album a try. It is really one of those albums that almost anyone should be able to appreciate. For example, try listening to the song, “One.” You shouldn’t need any help from a lyric sheet. Sure the vocals do have some rasp, but only to the extent of adding flavor in a tasteful way.
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