Instead of relying strictly on fast tempos as on Kill 'Em All, Metallica broadened its approach by employing acoustic guitars, extended instrumentals, and more complex harmonies. This was partly because bassist Cliff Burton introduced the basics of music theory to the rest of the band and had more input in the songwriting. Although rooted in the thrash metal genre, the album showcased the band's musical maturity and lyrical sophistication. The title was taken from a passage in Stephen King's novel The Stand. The artwork, based on a concept by the band, depicts an electric chair in the midst of a thunderstorm. The album was recorded in three weeks with producer Flemming Rasmussen at the Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen, Denmark. Every track tries something new, and every musical experiment succeeds mightily." -Steve Huey, allmusic.Digitally remastered edition of the second studio album by Metallica, originally released in 1984. Discover more selections just like this online or in-store. "Ride the Lightning was even more stunning, exhibiting staggering musical growth and boldly charting new directions that would affect heavy metal for years to come.Ride the Lightning finds Metallica aggressively expanding their compositional technique and range of expression. Shop Metallica - Ride the Lightning LP at Urban Outfitters today. Ride the Lightning is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on July 27, 1984, by the independent record label Megaforce. Decibel Magazine rated it the #1 thrash metal album of all time. Ride the Lightning was listed at #3 on a list compiled by of the Top 100 Metal Albums of All Time and #5 by IGN Music on the Top 25 Metal Albums. The album retains the speed of Kill 'Em All on songs like "Trapped Under Ice" and "Fight Fire with Fire," but also contains the first of Metallica's longer, more symphonically arranged tracks, such as "Fade to Black" and the nearly 9-minute closing instrumental "The Call of Ktulu." Ride the Lightning is often hailed by fans as a classic of the thrash metal genre, and a vital bridge between the band's albums Kill 'Em All and Master of Puppets, pushing the thrash metal of the debut into progressive territory more fully-realized on Master of Puppets and. The album contains "Fade To Black," "For Whom The Bell Tolls" and concert favorite "Creeping Death." Released in 1984, Metallica's second album, Ride the Lightning, is considered by some to be their best. Remastered for the First Time! Featuring "For Whom The Bell Tolls", "Fade To Black", & "Creeping Death!" Typical order times are located within the product description.ġ80g Vinyl Reissue on Metallica's Own Blackened Recordings Label! It is not guaranteed.Ī Special Order item is an item that we do not stock but can order from the manufacturer. When an item is Out Of Stock and we have an estimated date when our stock should arrive, we list that date on our website in the part's description. We do not have a specific date when it will be coming.Īwaiting repress titles are in the process of being repressed by the label. The Preorder can be released anywhere between weeks, months or years from its initial announcement.Īn Out Of Stock item is an item that we normally have available to ship but we are temporarily out of. Other Preorders are set to release 'TBA.' This means that release date is yet 'To Be Announced'. If a projected release date is known, we will include this in the description in red. Typically the label will set a projected release date (that is subject to change). An In Stock item is available to ship normally within 24 business hours.Ī Preorder is an item that has not yet been released.
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