METALLICA And Justice for All LP 1989 Brazil Heavy Metal Thrash Slayer Rare

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ARTIST: Metallica  ‎‎ TITLE: And Justice for All LP 
LABEL: Vertigo ‎– 836 062-1, Vertigo ‎– 836 417-1, Vertigo ‎– 836 418-1
Vinyl: G (Heavy wear to the vinyl, especially on disc one where there's pretty significant wear to the beginning of the record)
Sleeve: VG
Notes: RARE! Official Brazilian pressing from 1989. Includes gatefold cover. 
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Released in 1988, Metallica's fourth studio album, ...And Justice for All, is a landmark of thrash and progressive metal. It represents a pivotal moment for the band, as it was their first full-length album following the tragic death of bassist Cliff Burton. The album is a testament to the band's musical ambition and technical prowess, pushing the boundaries of thrash with its long, complex, and unconventional song structures. Gone are the more straightforward, verse-chorus formats of previous releases; instead, the songs are dense, multi-sectional epics filled with intricate guitar riffs, shifting tempos, and odd time signatures. Lyrically, the album is a bleak and biting commentary on political and social injustice, addressing themes of corruption, censorship, and the horrors of war, most famously on the iconic anti-war anthem "One," which also became their first-ever music video.
The album's production, however, is a point of enduring controversy. While the guitar tones are sharp and "dry," giving the album a distinct, serrated edge, the bass guitar performed by new bassist Jason Newsted is almost inaudible in the final mix, a decision that has been widely debated and criticized by fans and critics alike. Despite this aural quirk, the album's aggressive complexity, combined with its powerful lyrical themes, solidified Metallica's place as a dominant force in heavy metal. ...And Justice for All stands as a challenging, yet rewarding listen, an album that not only defined a new era for Metallica but also helped to lay the groundwork for the burgeoning progressive metal genre.
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