Stephen Hayes

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So disappointed in the use of the orchestra in the final mix. Each of the San Fran Symphony Orchestra know how Jason Newstead felt on the Justice album. The '99 S&M was so harmonious. The score punching through the riffs perfectly with a kind of battle for supremacy and both gloves raised at the end to continue the adage but unfortunately this is all drums and guitars. The orchestra disappeared for significant parts of the songs. For anyone in doubt, listen to the same songs on both. No comparison. The positives, JH's voice considering he was in a bad place, they are still tight and Anesthesia of course. I hope the dvd plays differently. \m/

Metallica & San Francisco Symphony: S&M2

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Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre

Phenomenal album relative to the bands age and sustainability. Lux, 72, Burn, Chase etc, I find myself humming along in my mind. JH's vocal range is the best it's ever been with the lyrical topics well placed, personal but yet topical. Once you accept a new album is never gonna be MOP etc, you'll enjoy/love it more.... 4/5 with 1 star for KH's lack of inspiration in parts and LU's insistence on the high hat being a definitive musical instrument

72 Seasons