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S & M

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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (149 customer reviews)
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  • Original Release Date: 18 Aug 2008
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Disc 1:
  Song Title Time Price  
Play   1. The Ecstasy Of Gold [Explicit] 2:32 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   2. The Call Of The Ktulu [Explicit] 9:34 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   3. Master Of Puppets [Explicit] 8:54 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   4. Of Wolf And Man [Explicit] 4:18 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   5. The Thing That Should Not Be [Explicit] 7:26 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   6. Fuel [Explicit] 4:35 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   7. The Memory Remains [Explicit] 4:42 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   8. No Leaf Clover [Explicit] 5:43 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   9. Hero Of The Day [Explicit] 4:44 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play 10. Devil's Dance [Explicit] 5:26 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play 11. Bleeding Me [Explicit] 9:01 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Disc 2:
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Play   1. Nothing Else Matters [Explicit] 6:49 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   2. Until It Sleeps [Explicit] 4:30 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   3. For Whom The Bell Tolls [Explicit] 4:52 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   4. Human [Explicit] 4:19 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   5. Wherever I May Roam [Explicit] 7:01 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   6. Outlaw Torn [Explicit] 9:58 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   7. Sad But True [Explicit] 5:46 £0.69  Buy MP3 
Play   8. One [Explicit] 7:53 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   9. Enter Sandman [Explicit] 7:39 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play 10. Battery [Explicit] 7:24 £0.89  Buy MP3 
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars It shouldn't work - but it does masterfully 16 Jan 2006
Format:Audio CD
After 8 studio albums (including Garage Inc), Metallica had actually lost quite a few of their fans. They had gone from a rip roaring and successful thrash metal band, to a more mainstream rock band to an almost alternative rock band. These changes led to Metallica being abandoned by some fans, but some of the true fans still stuck by them. They had gone through leaps and bounds, and many say that there wasn't a single decent album after the infamous Black Album. So, to attract some attention (and to recapture a few fans), Metallica went classical. Big style.

What they did was produce a surprisingly good live (yes live) album, along with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. Confused? Well, it was somewhat of a rather epic experiment, and one that gladly paid off. Metallica played many of their classics (some open for debate however), and the Orchestra would play along with them. But come on, let's get this straight. Classical and metal just shouldn’t go together, they really shouldn't. But give this a listen and you will find that all the speculations are wrong - this is an incredible album.

The thing is, I am not the greatest fan of live albums. In fact I hate the majority of them. Yet this is in a different league. The quality is that great that you hardly notice the fact that it is a live album. It's so clean, the only thing that really gives it away is the presence of the cheering crowd.

What could have been a total disaster is turned into a deeply atmospheric and satisfying selection of tracks, and a lot of which improve on the originals. The orchestra provides the perfect atmosphere at times, blending in well with the guitars. A good example of this can be found in the song One, where towards the end the tone of the song changes and speed increases....

As far as the track listing goes, they have included many classics, including Enter Sandman (saved for last), Master Of Puppets, For Whom The Bell Tolls, Nothing Else Matters, One and Until It Sleeps. Unfortunately, absolutely nothing was included from Kill 'Em All, and there are a few songs that would of been perfectly suited for this album but never made it - where is The Unforgiven? As I said, a lot of the tracks do actually improve on their originals but there are exceptions. The Memory Remains, although an excellent song, isn't a favourite on this disc, and Enter Sandman just isn't the same. Having said that, The Call Of Ktulu is one of the highlights, vastly improving the 1984 original. The atmosphere is greatly improved, as is the quality resulting in a 9 minute masterpiece.

Also included on this album are 2 brand new tracks, exclusive to S&M. They are No Leaf Clover and Human. They are not timeless classics by any means, but No Leaf Clover is pretty good and Human is just ok.

All in all, this is one of Metallica's best releases to date, especially when you consider the release of it, at a time when Metallica were thought to of been going downhill. In fact, you could say it increased their respect at the time, brought back some old fans and even new fans. The track listing could of been a little better, but you simply cannot do without listening to one of Metallica's most famous and epic albums. It really is that good - and I hate live albums. Read more ›

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Oh, dear God, yes!!! 27 Nov 2006
Format:Audio CD
IT'S METALLICA AND AN ORCHESTRA!!! IT'S INSANITY, IT'S MENTAL,IT'S.... actually frightengly good.

This would the "greatest hits" Metallica said they would never do, so they decided to do something a little out there, and, by George, it's good.

"Master of Puppets" sounds better than the original (3 Metallica purists have just bought sniper rifles), "Fuel" sounds HUGE, the lethal bass intro "Devil's Dance" is picked out brilliantly by the orchestra, "Outlaw Torn" actually becomes listenable (6 more Metallica purists have joined the hunt for my head), "Hero of the Day" and "One" are, frankly, sublime.

And for those who love their Metallica raw "Enter Sandman" hasn't been messed around with too much by the orchestra, and "Sad But True" is still as brutally heavy as it was on the Black Album.

This is a must for Metallica fans, the only downside being that occasionally the guitars get a bit lost under the orchestra and the somewhat mundane "-Human".
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars It has to be heard to be believed... 27 Jan 2002
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Format:Audio CD
So you hear "Metallica" and "San Fransisco Symphony" in the same sentence, you'd figure you're dreaming or something right? That's what I thought, but then I realised I was awake and so I bought this album. I was a bit sceptical - not because I doubted how good it would be, but just coz I was curious as to how they'd manage to pull this off. Once I pressed play, I found out!!! 2 - yes 2 - CD's, all recorded live so the atmosphere's already there. I personally wanted some tracks like "The Unforgiven" or "Orion" in there, but when you've got many other great tracks on there (see the list!) you forget all that. As for the 2 new tracks "-Human" is a pretty powerful track, but "No Leaf Clover" has become 1 of my most fave. songs ever. The orchestra pulls it off so well that they make it seem like they've always been there, but don't expect them to drown out the metal :-) If you only buy 1 Metallica album in your entire life, make sure it's S&M!!!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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This album is nothing short of stunning! I am a huge (the BIGGEST!) Metallica fan, and I was very impressed by the collaboration. This is a perfect sit-down and listen-to album (if you can control yourself that is!!), with everything from the pumping engines of Fuel, to Battery's dominating flurry. Truly, this album couldn't be much more from the heart.
Some "hard-core" fans knock this piece of brilliance without giving it a chance, but go in with an open mind, for a different view, and you won't be disappointed! Hetfield sounds better than ever, with his voice completely obeying its master, and his guitar playing burning hard, loose, and clean. Ulrich's drumming is laden with powerful fills, while Hammet remains God's gift to the guitar, and Newstead roars through his backing vocals like an angry Warthog (most notably in "Outlaw Torn").
In fact, even if you are only browsing this because you like the San Francisco Symphony, then I would still recommend it, because it is a truly excellent record for anyone who appreciates good (original) music!
So come hither and take my hand, we're off to never never land....
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Once again David Hale has been proved wrong! 20 Feb 2000
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Format:Audio CD
I have to admit that when I heard about the forthcoming 'S and M' album I really thought it was going to be a big mistake, just as I felt when 'Garage' was released. However as with 'Garage' I have been proved wrong. As an emphatic Metallica fan more into the earlier 'heavier' albums than of their latest offerings I thought the idea of adding an orchestra was a bad idea - How could they work together? Still I purchased the album and was suprised. The album provided me with over two hours of bliss. Sure the orchestra doesnt always gel with the playing(eg the hugely dissapointing Enter Sandman or Sad But True) but on some songs it adds to the power and feel in a very effective way- Check out Hero of the Day or Nothing else matters and both of the new songs. Even songs like 'Master of Puppets' and 'The Thing That Should Not Be' really work. Generally the sound quality is good although Kirk Hammets guitar is not nearly as loud as it needs to be. Hetfields voice is powerful throughout complementing the tightness of the band. Sometimes the orchestra crowds out the band and some songs sound completely different. 'S and M' doesnt really make up from the lack of quality of Reload or Load but certainly settles as something to listen to while waiting for the next album. No, more than that it is a rare and overall magnificent showpiece that actually works. Metallica can still cut it Live but when will we hear some new impressive material?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pure power
This is just a metal masterpiece. The depth and power that the symphony orchestra adds to Metallica's collection of classic heavy metal power tracks and ballads is just awesome.
Published 26 days ago by Mr Gordon Bowie
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Addition to the collection
If you love metallica, this live album with the blend of Orchaestral accompanyment is a whole new and exciting experiance. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sanjay
5.0 out of 5 stars super!!
Geat suff and price, I bought cose my doughter ask me and she's happy now, I like Metallica too, I can recomend this album
Published 2 months ago by Alina76
5.0 out of 5 stars Great album.
I bought this for my husband as a replacement as his original had worn out from over use! He listens to it a lot when driving.
Published 3 months ago by Sarah Bell
5.0 out of 5 stars Best investment
A brilliant album, wish i had bought it sooner. Truly amazing that an orchestra can collaborate with them it sounded awesome!
Published 6 months ago by rebeccachopper
5.0 out of 5 stars Classical rock
I personally felt that the power of the orchestra complimented metallica wonderfully.
It added a new dimension which made the music far more interesting.
Published 14 months ago by M. Curston
5.0 out of 5 stars Epic!
What can I say that hasn't already been said?! On paper it shouldn't work, but in practice it more than works! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr Potatohead
5.0 out of 5 stars Great collaboration
What a brilliant collaboration between SF Symphony Orchestra and Metallica. Just illustrates what a fantastically talented bunch those Metallica guys are. Read more
Published 15 months ago by strups
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
What an amazing concept album. Hard rock with an orchestra, who'd have believed it would work. But it does. Must be in the top ten best live rock albums. Read more
Published 15 months ago by David Bootland
1.0 out of 5 stars If you love rock don't by this album
It was probably my own mistake buying this album. I have all the other Metallica cds and think they are great but I simply can't find anything to like about S & M. Read more
Published 18 months ago by kentsman
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