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Title: BIG!!
Review: I'll admit I'm a johnny-come-lately Metallica fan. This is the album that got me hooked on the band. I can only describe the sound here as "BIG." You might think adding a classical orchestra would soften the edge of Metallica's music, but it only fills up the sound. This fullness gives these versions an edge over the originals. Also improved are James' and Kirk's guitar chops. Listen to the guitar solo finale of "One" here and then listen to the original version. You'll see what I mean. Particularly of note on this album are "The Call of the Ktulu" (It blends orchestra and band better than any other track), the new "No Leaf Clover," "One" (a true epic in every sense), and "Battery" (note especially the beginning--going from straight classical strings to the hardest metal on the album).
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