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Amazon offers Rust in Peace (Audio CD),17 September, 1990 List price $11.98 Megadeth redefined thrash here / 5 What can I say about 'Rust in Peace' that hasn't already been said? I know I may be wasting your time by repeating what 500 other positive reviewers said about this album, but here's my reasons for liking, no, loving 'Rust in Peace'. I'll start with the band members. Dave Mustaine, the founder of Megadeth and original lead guitarist for the once great Metallica, is probably one of the best rhythem guitarists of all time and is great at lead as well. This is proven in the verse riff of the title track and the verse riff of 'Tornado of Souls', as well as other areas you'll find out on your own. He is a phenomenal lead guitarist, and although he doesn't make many solos on RIP, the ones he does make (like the last few in 'Hangar 18') are amazing. If you want to hear more Dave Mustaine solos I suggest you listen to the 80's Megadeth albums (especially Peace Sells). Even though Dave doesn't have the best voice, he does have some songwriting talent, and his vocals seem to flow smoothly with the rest of the music. I like the lyrics he makes, they're centered around nuclear war and politics, although some songs, like 'Tornado of Souls', deal with Hollywood and the social aspect of America. Anyway, Dave Mustaine is a very good musician. The co-founder of Megadeth, David Ellefson, is a great bassist and, in my opinion, extremely underrated. Ellefson certainly knows how to make great bass leads, and he has some of the best bass rythems I've ever heard (check out the intro to 'Five Magics' for clarification). Other than Mustaine, he is the main songwriter of Megadeth and has a lot of influence in the band, so most of the songs are either built off of his bass rhythems or Mustaine's guitar riffs. Dave Ellefson is an exceptional bassist, and deserves more attention than he is getting. Besides Dave Mustaine there is another guitarist worth mentioning, and he is perhaps one of the best metal guitarists of all time: Marty Friedman. what can I say? His work in songs like 'Holy Wars...the Punishment Due', 'Hangar 18', and 'Lucretia' alone worth getting this album. Friedman has a very unique sound, and he is what made Megadeth a great band from 1990 - 1999. The Mustaine/Friedman duo blows the Hetfield/Hammett duo out of the water. I'll put it to you this way: Friedman could destroy Hammett by playing with his feet! Anyway, if you like Friedmans work, then I suggest you get 'Countdown to Extinction' and 'Youthanasia', as well as any Cacophony albums. So that leaves us with the crazy Nick Menza. Not necessarily the most talented drummer ever heard (although he certainly is good), he still gave Megadeth a strong foundation, and is better than past drummers like Gar Samuelson (who is also good). Menza is, I'd say an underrated rummer for the fact that he gets NO attention, he does deserve a bit, because he has skills. I wouldn't get this solely because of Menza, but he is good, and a wise choice to recruit by Mustaine and Ellefson. Alright, I dont no if I need to mention how good the songs are...but I will anyway. Holy Wars...the Punishment Due - This is perhaps Megadeths best songs EVER. The reason why I believe that is because of Mustaines incredible rhythems and Friedmans unique solos and riffs. Mustaines vocals go in well with the rest of the music, and I must say this is one hell of an opener. Rating - A+ Hangar 18 - While this song may not be as good as the preceeding one, it still packs quite a punch. The opening riff is similar to the chorus riff in the instrumental 'Call of Ktulu' by Metallica. From there, though, it gets very complex. The song is about what this government is secretly doing inside their labs and research facilities. The song doesn't start reaching it's potential, though, until the end, when there are a whopping eight solos by Friedman and Mustaine. The solos are short but ferocious, this is where Friedman became a legend. Rating - A+ Take No Prisoners - Sort of a let down from the previous two songs, but not bad, I like it. This song has some pretty cool riffs by Mustaine and the end solo by Friedman is pretty cool. It isn't very long though, and I think the band could've done better here. Rating - B+ Five Magics - Remember when I said that Ellefson was a phenomal rythem bassist? Well here it is proven. Roughly five seconds into the song Ellefson creates this extremely catchy and original bassline that hooks the listener fast. Ellefson isn;t the only one excelling here, however, because Friedman makes a great verse riff and some kick ass solos on top of that. The whole song is great and certainly worth a few listens. Rating - A Poison was the Cure - A very short song, I dont even know if it goes beyond three minutes, but its very fast paced and demonstrates Megadeths punk side. The end solo by Friedman is very catchy and blazing, definitely a good song. Rating - A Lucretia - Not the best Megadeth, but Friedmans opening riff is complex and hooks the listener. I like the verse riff, but Mustaines vocals could have been better. The only person who stands out here is Friedman with his post-chorus solo and opening riff. Rating - B Tornado of Souls - It is here where Megadeth gets back on track and starts making classic songs again. Friedmans solo in this song is legendary, and Mustaines riffs are very catchy. The verse riff of this song reminds me of the verse riff in Iron Maiden 'The Prisoner', and that riff was amazing. Also, if you strain your ears you might be able to hear Ellefsons flawless lead bass, what did I tell you? This song about Hollywood is a great example of classic Megadeth, truly astounding. Rating - A+ Dawn Patrol - Very Creative song by Ellefson and Menza. The bass rythem is like something that Ellefson has never done before: he's slowed it down but it still sounds heavy. Menza takes full advantage of his led foot when he POUNDS on that bass drum throughout the song. I think this songs about a dark species carrying out their everyday lives, Mustaine sure can get creative cant he? Anyway I like this song, as it demonstrates the abilities of Ellefson and Menza. Rust in Peace...Polaris - Probably the catchiest song on the album, and also one of the most ferocious. There are only two short solos in the beginning and right after the bridge, but this is one of the few instances when a lack of solos won't hurt the greatness of the song. The riffs are very catchy (especially the verse riff) and the lyrics are very relevant in the world today, because they are about nuclear war and how the politics would do whatever it taskes to win. A truly great way to close a truly great album, brilliant song. Rating - A+ I know that was a bit long, but I had to get my point across. If you decide to get this (which I HIGHLY recommend) then I suggest you get 'Peace Sells', 'Youthanasia', 'System has Failed', and 'Countdown to Extinction', and if you like guitar albums then get anything by Friedmans old band, Cacophony. Song "Architecture Of Aggression" Born from the dark, In the black cloak of night To envelop its prey below, Deliver to the light To eliminate your enemy, Hit them in their sleep, And when all is won and lost, The spoils of wars are yours to keep Great nations built from the bones of the dead, With mud and straw, blood and sweat, You know your worth when your enemies Praise your architecture of aggression Ensuing power vacuum, A toppled leader dies His body fuels the power fire, And the flames rise to the sky One side of his face a kiss, The other genocide Time to pay with your ass, A worldwide suicide Born from the dark, In the black cloak of night To envelop its prey below, Deliver to the light To eliminate your enemy, Hit then in their sleep, And when all is won and lost, The spoils of war are yours to keep

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