Word: metallica
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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RUBAIYAT, ELEKTRA'S 40th ANNIVERSARY (Elektra). If a company has to give itself an anniversary toast, this is an intrepid -- and often amusing -- way to do it. Thirty-eight current Elektra artists (from Tracy Chapman to Metallica) polish up some tunes from Elektra's past and take them out for a Sunday drive. Surprise is constant on this 2-CD set, satisfaction frequent, and transcendence (as on Jackson Browne's version of First Girl I Loved) available on request...
With this in mind, don't pass judgement on heavy metal on the basis of bands like Poison, Twisted Sister, and Anthrax. Be fair, and recognize the truly great musical achievements of Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and AC/DC; the contemporary virtuosity of Iron Maiden and Metallica; as well as the refreshingly innovative and dangerous Guns N' Roses...