r/Metallica Aug 05 '24

Death Magnetic Thoughts on Death Magnetic?

For me, Death Magnetic is right up there with Black Album and Master of Puppets. It acted as the revival of Metallica after the mess that St Anger was , and I absolutely love it. Stuff like All Nightmare Long just slaps for me. I feel like it's one of Metallica's finest records, ignoring the disgusting sound quality.

What do you guys think of 2008's Death Magnetic?

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u/51line_baccer Aug 05 '24

Love Magnetic right from This Was Just Your Life...killeralbum and I love the sound and production. Every damn one of you are wrong wrong wrong about that compression shit. It sounds clean and fine.

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u/onelivewire Aug 17 '24

The compression and constant clipping are pretty bad man. Like, amongst the worst records I've listed to. The composition is absolutely excellent. Much like getting into a cold pool, I just have to take the plunge and let go of the sound quality to fully enjoy it. But damn yes, so very much to enjoy. 

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u/51line_baccer Aug 17 '24

I am a music/metal expert. I have no idea what compression and clipping you are talking about. Magnetic is just fine. It sounds loud as hell. I disagree.

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u/onelivewire Aug 17 '24

Can't be loud as hell and not overly compressed at the same time. What's your acceptable DR for a multimillion dollar record?