Harvester of Sorrow - 10 Worst Metallica Songs Over 10 Days

[@Foxikaze]

This one hurts lol. I love the main riff. It sounds so evil. Also my favorite part of the whole song is that section where James starts singing "all have said their prayers" and the rest of the band come in slightly later than James. That is the best part of the whole song imo

[@GameboyFanatic]

The “All have said their prayers” is one of the best parts along with the solo and the evilness

[@brett-spangler448]

“All have said their prayers” is one of the heaviest lyrical points on that album imo. The way James would laugh and spit right before singing it(live moscow ‘91) made me realize just how heavy the classics can be🤘🤘

[@juanforrester2283]

Why hurt?why explaining? This blows my mind!!

[@Foxikaze]

@@juanforrester2283 What? I don't understand what you're saying.

[@juanforrester2283]

@@Foxikaze no need to explain loving Metallica to the lamest of the lame,which is this become the crap guy!

[@alpschuldiner6363]

Harvester of sorrow is the most headbanger songs that metallica has ever written.

[@youreokayboah2128]

Hell NO

[@kylehoulihan3875]

@@youreokayboah2128why not? It’s one of the best songs on their most heavy album

[@mrfunnyman285]

It's a headbanger, but it definitely ain't a great song.

[@kylehoulihan3875]

@@mrfunnyman285 brain dead take

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm438]

Sad but True

[@filmskanauka6364]

I'm sure this pick won't cause any contreversy, right?

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Nah never

[@TheKey304]

Damn!! Well, it wouldn't be Mike if there wasn't at least one controversial one in the bunch. I do love the song myself, but hey, that's being human right? Love this series and can't wait for the next one!! Rock on🤘🤘

[@mustaineboots]

I love the positivity here. You rock, bud!

[@TheKey304]

@@mustaineboots thanks dude! Equally likewise😁

[@BecomeTheKnight]

It's just my opinion lol. Thank for the love 🤘🔥

[@danielalmeida7382]

I’m with Mike on this one, I never understood the love for this song.

[@vashwolfwood5899]

The "worst song" of this album is still a banger that's why this album still remains considered their best by many and I agreed with that, pretty much a perfect album

[@mrbungle3310]

When this album hits i think its the peak metallica

[@arthurgabriel4325]

Master Of Puppets you just described right there

[@arthurbrown4984]

It's hard to tell one song from the other from that album

[@prsenthusiast262]

Eye of the Beholder is absolutely terrible… but I agree about the rest of the songs

[@JohnnyRaven69]

@@prsenthusiast262 Lars hate that song too, but i love that song

[@panterarocks9326]

Interesting pick. I expected Eye of the Beholder to be your pick off Justice. I personally love this one, but it’s interesting seeing why you don’t like it. A lot of the reasons you don’t like it are reasons I do like it 😂 loving this series tho, much love

[@jay4.166]

@@LuxHM 50?

[@ali965]

eye of the beholder is amazing. that chorus riff is so good

[@BecomeTheKnight]

That's a similar response i got from Tool fans lol

[@panterarocks9326]

@@BecomeTheKnight it’s funny you say that because I don’t like tool 😂

[@shockt9610]

Dyers Eve is one for me that leaves a lot left to be desired.

[@kaladin783]

“Brevity is important” -Mike, Dream Theater fan

[@paul1720]

This clown just flys by the seat of his pants and makes up whatever he wants at a given time, to suit whatever narrative he has. It’s like he works backwards from liking or not liking something, then assigns a load of made up bullshit, e.g. Dream Theater = not self indulgent, a riff that repeats itself more than once in a track he doesn’t like = self indulgent. Pure nonsense.

[@soulknight5330]

For fucking real

[@ChikaNeca]

This one is gonna be interesting since everyone loves Harvester, including me. I like that evil clean in intro.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

The clean intro is good

[@annstevens6223]

Wish we could go back in time and see it live with Jason screaming “language of the mad!”

[@danishihara2526]

I felt the same way about Harvester until hearing them live last year. Phenomenal. Felt like marching to war. Harvester is now my top 10

[@noahraab2429]

This is what happens when you pick something apart too much. I think it's great.

[@ShounenN]

I strongly disagree with you (on this song only rn) about the intro being "too long"..it builds upon the feeling of the song and to me at least it doesn't feel long, it rather feels very appropriate. If they moved on from every single riff or as you say it "idea" after a single repetition, then that would be just too fast and mood breaking..

[@Concatenate]

Agreed, and I also think Lars decently flexes on this track. It's thick and chunky sounding, I think the length fits the mood perfectly.

[@CharlesDarwinHimself]

Whaaat. Harvester is heavy af, plus the live version at Moscow 91’ kicks ass.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

I hope you watched the video

[@Foxikaze]

The live in Moscow version does kick ass tho. I love that moment when the band just waits for a little while before going back into the song

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Oh damn. Well enjoy!

[@ghostofmoredishesmorebitch1507]

@@Foxikaze well there's also bass live vs the old production😂

[@ohlander4254]

Would you consider ever doing an "improved" version out of any of these songs? Like take the outlines of the song but change up the stuff you don't like to make a modified cover. Would be interesting to see.

[@rizus9583]

I'd love to see that!

[@jod_hates_it_here6895]

this is a FANTASTIC idea!

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Yes, i have

[@Tybren]

A reimagined by a snob series would be epic

[@onick9250]

@@BecomeTheKnight yeah lets see

[@jonaswagner9656]

I can totally relate to not liking a song everyone else seems to like. When i was younger i used to be a big ACDC fan and eventhough this might not be the case today anymore, i still can't understand for my life why "you shook me all night long" is seen as one of their absolute classics. My god, talking about overrated 😅

[@screamingscarecrow4251]

Never understood that one either. My buddies use to try to sell to me how great the song is 🙄

[@thequinlanshow3326]

Everything about ACDC is overrated to me, I can't stand anything about them and they've been making the same three or four songs their entire career

[@r0hko]

as a Metallica fan: I can’t stand listening to sad but true, yet everyone else seems to love it

[@zuckleyplays4120]

@@r0hko it’s weird for me I can only listen to it once and awhile if I try to listen to it like I how I listen to disposable heroes or trapped under ice I’d hate it.

[@r0hko]

@@zuckleyplays4120 yup! i heard it live when i was in vegas seeing them last month, and i dont even think i was singing along or bobbing my head. it’s just so.. ehh

[@kingtarkus4895]

Despite you being labeled a "snob", you are pretty reasonable and give off a lot of very well put together points relating to why you like/dislike something. Always interesting to see your input!

[@rhyno_64]

I personally have always liked the idea of a long intro before a verse. I think letting the instruments "do the talking" is a great way to help set the tone for the emotion of the song. Also I love this song, one of my favorites from Metallica

[@bradya456]

Nah, absolutely not. Perfect song. I think the only argument I agree with here is the chorus. It can be boring lyric wise. But the point of the song is to be dumb and heavy, and the chorus fits it. Aside from that, total disagreement from me

[@KrypticGhoul]

Agreed 💯

[@bonesylikesgoodmusic3401]

@@LuxHM Not to be that guy but Mike has Metallica in his top favorite artists video and Master of Puppets was one of the top of his top 10 favorite metallica songs. You're kinda talking out of your ass to say he wouldn't like Master lol. Blackened was in his top 10 too I'm pretty sure so it's not anything to do with An Justice For All... The man just doesn't like Harvester

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Perfect in what way? It's supposed to be big and dumb....ok sure. Is it supposed to be drawn out and meandering? Is the solo supposed to spund like it was performed by a 15 y/o?

[@8tonystark8]

@@BecomeTheKnight Now I'm interested if you'd like Dyers Eve Demo more? Because it contains the main Harvester riff in second part of the song

[@instaman34]

@Tony Stark he's said dyers eve is good, and that chorus is a little short lived and could be longer, the riff and drum beat is superb.

[@dynamicsasquatch]

I can't get enough of the 1991 Moscow performance of this song...so much better than the album version imo

[@skin7156]

Frrrrrrr/!/!!/!/!

[@lxr_3]

Live in Mexico City is way better check it out !

[@xdimitrije]

This honestly shocked me i love this song but i respect your opinion and also i kind of agree with your points

[@BecomeTheKnight]

It is possible to agree with critiques and still love the song 🤘🔥

[@thepatterpatrol26]

I love the song but the solo is a bit shit

[@Concatenate]

It's kind of funny to me because the main criticism I hear of this song is the repetition of the main riff. Ya know, sometimes we need that. I always hate it when a band jams a freaking monster riff and then jump into something else right away. No, jam that a few more times. So, since the riffs are cool in this song it's okay for it to be a little longer with a few more bars in there. But I understand why some people get annoyed by it.

[@JakeTerch]

If I had to pick a worst song from AJFA, it’d be Eye of the Beholder. It just seems a bit repetitive. HOS has that awesome clean riff and the angry lyrics really come through in James’ voice. But the first four albums have no bad song in my opinion and the Black Album only has one meh song.

[@The_JustJoshing]

Exactly

[@CharlesDarwinHimself]

Nahh Eye of the beholder is quite good, I don’t think there are any bad songs in the album imo. “Freeeeeeedom with their exception.” hits real hard. Lyrics are good, riffs are heavy, its just a little more complicated than we’re used to listen in Metallica

[@gamingnovices5166]

@@CharlesDarwinHimself I agree. EOTB slaps! The title track is also great.

[@The_JustJoshing]

@@CharlesDarwinHimself It’s still a good song definitely. But if I had to pick a least favorite off Justice it would be that one

[@Ilshatey]

Shortest Straw is the worst of AJFA.

[@gibbysmoviecorner8286]

This is one of my favorite Metallica songs. Probably top 3 or top 5. I’m interested to hear what you have to say with this. Edit: disagree with pretty much everything you said. Still respect your opinion!

[@BecomeTheKnight]

We value different things i suppose

[@heenymeety406]

Man, everyone is hating Eye Of The Beholder and I genuinely think it’s an underrated song in my opinion

[@TheNyxCabin]

Yep! Way better than harvester imo.

[@andrewpappas9311]

It was definitely interesting hearing your take on this song, always cool hearing your input and I’m looking forward to hearing what you choose for the next albums

[@nevermind4611]

The 1991 Moscow performance of Harvestor is actually my favorite metallica song, just because of the shear groove. But I do agree with some of your points. 1. The intro drags on too long 2. When the main riff comes in after the buildup, its kind of a let down, BUT on the 1991 moscow performance it kicks ass. 3. I disagree on the verse riff I like it, especially the 'i give u take' part 4. The chorus is without a doubt the worst part of the song, defintely one of their weaker choruses. However, this song kicks ass and there's a reason why metallica performs this over most of the other justice tracks.

[@benwasson7]

Dang, didn’t expect this one. If I was to put something from ajfa it would be Shortest Straw. This song just has a brutal heavy vibe that I love

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Everyone with the brutality lol

[@lordgannor4814]

I think frayed ends honestly

[@KevinLuper99]

@@lordgannor4814 that's one of the best on the album imo 🤷‍♂️

[@scottragland4753]

@@BecomeTheKnight is that not a characteristic of metal\thrash and purely this entire album?? If you dont like it, good for you sir .... But this is one of the heaviest tunes this world has been hit with.

[@NiggaMind69]

It would definitely be Eye of the beholder for me

[@KrypticGhoul]

I'm one of those who you mentioned earlier in the video as I personally have this on my top 10. The video was fun but ain't changing my opinion I just enjoy this song from the bottom of my heart and will continue to do so. But it's always good to see people with different opinions and what their take on things are. And also .... Death is my favourite artist of all time.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

You loving this song and also being a fan of Death is no surprise to me at all lmao

[@Kakaroti]

@@BecomeTheKnight Let's hear your contributions to metal music and your compositions, so we can judge and compare them to the likes of Death.

[@YamnayaSintash]

​@@Kakaroti listen to his band crusade

[@Kakaroti]

@@YamnayaSintash I did, and mediocre and derivative comes to mind, sadly. Death is S-tier technical death metal (genre defining). Crusade is “waste of time” tier. But I guess he needs the clicks so being obnoxious gets him more views.

[@YamnayaSintash]

@@Kakaroti mikes biggest critique of death from what I can see is their inability put together a coherent flowing song, instead it is just a bunch of cool riffs and solos thrown together. Just bad writing.

[@animal1439]

I agree with most of your points except for the part about James' vocal flow/delivery in the verses. I love the almost hip/hop sound to it and it has a great groove. I d agree though that the verse riff is awkward and that the song definitely needs to be trimmed down.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

If he had a little more pitch variation and the instuements supported that feel better, maybe. It still comes across a little hokey to me

[@alexandrospapamichail9233]

This one really hurt my freaking heart. You have the ability to trigger me to the core and still be interesting and fun. This is one of your greatest qualities. Keep up the nice work!

[@relevantbrother8964]

I love the live version especially the Germany 2018 performance..James started it off alone and then Kirk and Rob join him and it sounded just huge..His voice is a bit lower and Rob's bass is more prominent than the studio version.Also the solo is better .

[@Brandonmtlhd]

Sorry but don't agree. Harvester's main riff, the rhythm and overall vibe are just too cool. There are maybe a few on Justice I could get behind but not this one.

[@hudsonpoll1279]

I thought you might talk about this song in this series as I’ve heard you mention how you don’t like this song in the past, but for me, this song has literally prevented me from self harming. To me, this song gives me a sense of pure, senseless fucking hatred, exemplifying how low one could sink, and in a counterintuitive way, it has stopped me from cutting. I respect that you’re not a fan of this song, as music was never meant to be something that was unanimously agreed upon, but quite frankly, this song, among others off the first 5 albums, have helped me refrain from further slicing up my arms.

[@jack_the_pug5213]

I never listen to the studio version. But the live version (89 Seattle or 91 Moscow) is the heaviest matter of the universe.

[@MetalRob81]

I dig this song, but it's def one of the weaker ones off of AJFA, imo. The riff after the solo is pretty sick though!

[@BecomeTheKnight]

The riff after the solo is aweesssooommme

[@gnutard1735]

you know what's hilarious, the metallica fanboys just seething and totally ignoring any of the points he made in this video. go learn some music theory metallica children.

[@abravexstove289]

Music theory is irrelevant in determining if a song good or not

[@gnutard1735]

@@abravexstove289 It literally is relevant. without theory, your song will just be not structured one tiny bit. resulting in a BAD SONG. stop commenting things you don't know.

[@aryotaheri7421]

I'm so happy you picked this song because it's a sentiment I've subconsciously always held. I've always like maybe a couple of the riffs in this song quite a lot, but I've never been able to sit down and listen to it beginning to end. It'd always bore me soon for all the reasons you mentioned, the monotony, the chorus that isn't energetic enough, the band taking too long to get to the point etc. And the worst part of it all for me is that the best riff (the one they play clean in the beginning) is a very small part of the song overall.

[@davidrodkey8660]

Happy im not the only one here who likes this one. To be honest this is my favorite metallica album. Very complete and satisfying. Love the main riff and chorus here.

[@dneuens]

Even though I love Justice (literally wearing a Justice t shirt right now), I've never been into this song. What's weird is I feel like I enjoy all the independent parts of it, but it just drags on and feels like it treads water, not really going anywhere. I get that it's "groove", but it's missing parts to really tie everything together IMO. Eye of the Beholder and Shortest Straw kind of do the same thing for me off Justice. That being said, I don't think any of those songs (or Harvester) are really "top 10 worst" out of their whole catalog, but I get not turning the series just into a St Anger, Death Magnetic hatefest, which would be too easy to do. And not very interesting.

[@rayray5091]

Easily easily easily my least favourite song off this album it’s way too long for how uninteresting it is

[@vinceyrankings]

@@rayray5091 Finally someone who thinks the same. I'd give Harvester a 6,5/10

[@alexflorez9012]

The Death diss hurt me deeply

[@Th3F0cu5]

i know, that part didn't even make sense to me.

[@alexflorez9012]

@@Th3F0cu5 well I know he doesn’t like Flesh and the Power It Holds because of the progressions and he said the guitar playing is ego playing. He’s complemented several other songs and gave Voice of the Soul a plus sign. All power to him but like don’t generalize the band after listening to a handful of songs it’s kinda stupid

[@Kakaroti]

@@alexflorez9012 Ego playing? Sounds like he is jelly?

[@theheadbangguy5985]

Come on man, this is a solid song! The riff is crushing, the lyrics are cool, the groove is awesome, it's heavy as hell. It's an awesome song! You've gone on record to say that you don't really enjoy this song, but I didn't think you disliked it to this extent 😬

[@sebchamp1775]

This is going to be controversial. To be honest I think none of their songs before load were really bad, but nonetheless I respect your opinion.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

I'll agree that all of the *actual* worst songs really take place after the black album. But just bashing on late Metallica gets redundant.

[@thepatterpatrol26]

Of wolf and man is terrible to a lesser extent holier than thou is bad

[@sebchamp1775]

@@thepatterpatrol26 i dig those two. My least favourite song from "classic period" is actually the thing that should not be.

[@RaaZVan99]

@@thepatterpatrol26 holier than thou is the cheesiest song ever, It's probably the only Metallica song I truly dislike

[@TCsInspiredVlogs]

Escape is my least out of the first 5 records

[@jaypeterman8414]

I love what you've done with Mom's basement.

[@grim1683]

I absolutely adore this song to death

[@abhigyandas211]

You should listen to a live version of this song. It's great but depends heavily on the crowds energy and lars performance.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

So I've been told

[@ghostofmoredishesmorebitch1507]

Or the bass actually being present xD

[@HypeWrecks]

As much as I disagree with you about the song, your commentary gave me a good laugh. Always appreciate the content, regardless. Can’t wait to see what charismatically controversial takes you come up with next in your 10 worst.

[@jamesonecell]

Idea for the next series, Mike has to count down his ten favourite Doors songs 😂

[@BecomeTheKnight]

That could actually be fun

[@deepenwadhwa4027]

@@BecomeTheKnight nooooooooooooooooo

[@biopanda4226]

The doors have like 2 songs

[@tommyravnaas1449]

Was not ready as a Metallica fan for this series but it has been great so far🙌

[@BecomeTheKnight]

I figure most people weren't ready for this lol

[@sigtyr8887]

I fell off my chair and spilled apple juice all over the places when I saw the title. Harvester of Sorrow is one of my favorite on AJFA. But I do prefer the Binge & Purge version because Jason really show us wtf to do there.

[@AriaMohtadiHaghighi]

Loved the review, especially from 6:29 (the natural 2nd/minor 2nd debacle and the Family Guy analogy had me in tears). Awesome video.

[@ZeBubba]

This song was a single too, imagine that. The B-sides on the maxi vinyl single were super cool tho: Breadfan and The Prince! Listened to those over & over.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Those b-sides were fun!

[@njldst2007]

I respect Mike for voicing his opinions, reminds me from time to time that he also calls himself Mike the Music Snob, but a lot of these are, well, subjective and opinionated. That sounds redundant and slightly contradictory, but I just feel that a lot of people who have strong opinions on matters don't take into account that it's possible for other people to have different opinions on the same exact matter, presented with the same exact facts and elements and knowledge of elements. A much more interesting approach would be to examine the whys of what is going into the songwriting or the whys of the draw of said songwriting rather than just the statement of one's own reaction to those elements.

[@liamliam5341]

I love harvester of sorrow. However, I love how you technically break it down, and why it is not a superior song. I have arguments like that all of the time, and somehow people think I am telling them they cannot like their favorite band. No I am not telling them they can't like their favorite band, I am telling them their favorite band technically sucks.

[@spykp]

I found this video randomly and I was like "hmmm let's watch this one, it could be a fun and interesting take!" And then you shit on Death...

[@MetaITurtle]

I'm not assuming you havnt watched the Justice for all Remastered interview but they talk about how this Album had so many riffs they wanted into the songs, any riff could of been in any song. This was fixed in the song "Sad but True". The Black album was kind of like saying sorry we made the songs so long last time lol

[@Masterlessmusic]

And justice is like the best bedroom guitar tone ever.. I think that was the problem 😂

[@Purified.799]

Harvester is one of Metallica’s most badass songs

[@vinceyrankings]

LOL! Every song of theirs is badass aside from Mama Said, Low Man, Nothing Else and probably The Unforgiven. A song is not good bcs it's heavy or badass but hey, it's your opinion, nth wrong with it and I'm glad we're all Metallica fans

[@thepolishcow9050]

One of the worst qualities a band can have is ignoring the rhythm guitar part so you can just get to the verse. You can disagree all you want, but you’re wrong.

[@adamwheelerproductions1607]

I'm gonna say straight up. I think The Black Album is slightly overrated, I don't think it's their greatest album like many others think.

[@RJWaynerium]

I agree. The hallmark from that album is wherever I may roam and that's basically it

[@bonesylikesgoodmusic3401]

Honestly most Metallica fans don't really think it's their best, just most commercial (which isn't a bad thing.) I will disagree with Wherever I May Roam being the only stand out though. Sad But True, Don't Tread On Me, Of Wolf and Man and even Enter Sandman (as overrated as that song is) are all great

[@laurisaarinen1126]

Black Album is highly overrated. Nowhere near their best

[@BecomeTheKnight]

That's not a very controversial opinion haha

[@sqwurd4610]

Agreed. Outside of The God That Failed, (one of my favorite Metallica tracks) it’s good, but not great

[@juanjoramirez01]

This song and Dyers Eve used to be the same song when they did the first AJFA demo, and the main riff was the breakdown in the demo. But honestly, it sounds better as a song in its own in my opinion

[@flaviusaetiuspt]

Honestly, out of the Justice songs I think Eye of the Beholder is the weakest by a mile, I wouldn't be surprised if many people put it in the skippable section of the record. Harvester of Sorrow is a controversial pick for sure, to me it is a song that works live pretty well, the record version lacks the punch because of that shoddy production (that drum sound...).

[@EviloveMetal]

Mike, these song analyses are some of my favorite videos from you. I'm learning a lot about how to improve songwriting. Would love to see more like this, of different bands!

[@kylehoulihan3875]

You shouldn’t be learning from this considering this is one of Metallica’s best song

[@lilychandler6627]

I can’t say I agree at all on this one, but loving these vids. 😂🤘You never fail to make great content. Rock on!

[@531ff]

I was surprised when I saw the song he picked as well, however , he made some good points .

[@lilychandler6627]

@@531ff yes I agree.

[@masonpeterson8894]

It’s just super cerebral prog so far ahead of it’s time that even prog nerds can’t comprehend yet.

[@celicacelica1]

Top 5 for me. Probably my favourite metallica song of all time.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

🤘🤘

[@GabiBrooks]

Your edits are better than I remember. Nice! 🖤

[@BecomeTheKnight]

I've been trying to step up my game. Thank you 🙏

[@GabiBrooks]

@@BecomeTheKnight long time fan here, Mike! Keep up the good work!

[@benbong4577]

I can't believe you've done this EDIT: 5 minutes in and i disagree with just about everything you've said lmao, still respect your opinion though. In my opinion both Eye of the beholder and AJFA are both a lot worse than this song. Eye of the beholder has a pretty abysmal chorus and is very repetitive

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Eye of the Beholder is very repetitive, the worst thing about the chorus is how it ends. But at least it sounds like it belongs with itself. And almost every vocal line is smart. AJFA is a pretty good track imo. Idk what you're on about with that one.

[@benbong4577]

@@BecomeTheKnight Nah don't get me wrong, i don't dislike AJFA at all, i just tend to come back to harvester of sorrow more so than both of those. AJFA is a pretty universally loved track but i don't think it's the best song on the album by far. Glad you know what i'm talking about with eye of the beholder though, lmao Anyways, i'm not mad about your opinion and i respect the fact you're honest with yourself and your subs about it, i really didn't expect this song on your list and that made it interesting!

[@BecomeTheKnight]

I didn't expect it at first either haha. But just railing on the same 3 albums would get pretty boring.

[@MarioLuigi-yz9pz]

I’m just glad you didn’t choose The Frayed Ends Of Sanity because that’s my baby

[@8tonystark8]

I don't like the studio version as much as the live version '89-'93 But it's still probably the heaviest thing ever written in E

[@italianchewy]

I love Hetfield's spit take before the final verse during the live version. So badass.

[@INTERCEPTOR-Official]

Nah bro Slaughtered by pantera

[@thetribalist6923]

@@INTERCEPTOR-Official slaughtered is unbelievably heavy, but it’s tuned between standard and E flat. I play it in E flat and it works better than standard in my opinion. Brutal song, either way.

[@INTERCEPTOR-Official]

@@thetribalist6923 close enough

[@nathanmartin1850]

“Leaving this here for no particular reason…”💀

[@BecomeTheKnight]

🤘🔥

[@aaronjones4649]

Noooooo love this song, just pure heavy and very raw I agree it’s not the best but definitely not worst but your opinion and I respect that so no hate 👊🏻 very intrigued by the rest of the 6 songs now 😊

[@BecomeTheKnight]

It's not literally bottom 10, no. But this song needs a little audience humility lol

[@Graylegs]

This is one of my favourites! Very fun to hear the input from someone with a different view and the reasoning behind it. I just found your channel and it's really awesome!

[@padmakshkhandelwal1832]

I get not liking a "classic" song from a band you love. I have lately become a Rush fan and I don't even like Tom Sawyer and Limelight.

[@GianMariaMarchiori]

I think it doesn't open up because it's literally the point of the song. The harvester of sorrow marching. Maybe I'm wrong but I think it's like that. Also, I really like the solo

[@Kriegter]

It's about the groove, this is a very simple song but the groove is so sick

[@audiosmurf]

Your points essentially boil down to "this is cool; this is not cool." Off the cuff remarks without further reasoning don't really make for a good critique. Then again, this take would have been abominable regardless of whether the argument was cogent.

[@mitchlatour1932]

Hey Mike I can really appreciate your thorough analysis of the songs you have thus chosen. When I saw harvester, I was like wait, what how can he not like that song? lol. But honestly, your articulating points really do open my eyes to different nuances in a song that I hadn't fully paid attention to. Rock on bro! Very interested to see your upcoming selected songs.

[@PrimaryToSecondary]

Guys remember. It’s just an opinion. Don’t get to hurt over it. Harvester is definitely in the top 10 best songs.

[@guitarthrasher81]

Wackest take of all time

[@SystemYTP]

The solo is not trash 😮 it’s short, but sweet -and better than most on Hardwired

[@nc23jordan16]

I completely disagree with what you said but I respect your opinion keep up the videos

[@ShounenN]

Moscow 1991 live performance is what makes this song an immortal classic!

[@ryancouch8860]

I don’t get your criticism on Harvester of Sorrow. I have heard your band. Maybe your jealous!

[@BecomeTheKnight]

I would happily put any of Crusade's songs against this one. Especially composition and production.

[@Finley4747]

i really like when riff is ugly ..bcs it gives it some kind of evilish mood

[@richardloostburg2637]

Are you serious? Harvester of Sorrow is a great song. It’s slow and heavy. Yikes

[@dmusiclife5727]

I’m glad they didn’t trim the “fat” off this track. It would’ve been your standard radio pop format which is the direction they went on the black album. And that album fails in comparison.

[@peteosmussen9423]

Harvester of Sorrow is one of the best for me mostly for the mood it sets.

[@berylmgage09]

Honestly, I sort of agree with this pick. I feel like a lot of Metallica fans praise AJFA because it’s AJFA, without even questioning the material. The same thing with St. Anger, only for St. Anger it’s negative. But it’s the same premise, people hate on that just because everyone does.

[@stinkystank6678]

I’m gonna have to agree with you. AJFA is a great record but the fact that the record having no bass is treated as a joke within the Metallica fandom is kinda wild. It’s a detriment to the enjoyment of the record.

[@KenoxProductions]

First one I disagree with. I expected something like Eye of the Beholder, but I do get your criticisms, especially the ones at 3:30. I guess I'm a sucker for riff salad sometimes. EDIT: Not mad, this shit was hilarious.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

I was at least hoping to make people laugh 😁 I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@zk4ore]

Unpopular opinion…I don’t really like Justice. At all. So I agree with your analysis wholeheartedly.

[@PikeBishop1]

One?

[@Cian._.]

Always thought I was weird for not "getting" this song, from someone who considers AJFA Metallica's best. This video was exactly what I always thought

[@theironvirus9019]

I will admit, harvester has a very long intro. But its still my favorite song and favorite album

[@madridvideos008]

Wtf!!!! I respect and love your channel Mike, but I disagree with this being a bad Metallica song!!! You sleeping on a Metallica classic, not only one of there best songs off And Justice for all but for me one of there top 10 best songs!!!

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Read your last sentence back to yourself

[@erkkapehto9125]

Does it really matter that James sings the natural 2nd even if the riff is in the phrygian mode? You know, borrowing from parallel modes can be cool. Doesn't matter if they did it consciously or not

[@Aesopos]

I understand you want to spread this series throughout their career,but i think you're talking out of your arse/ass on this one. This song has a tribal feel to it.Metallica are on their most "progressive" phase,so i don't think you should judge it as a typical pop song.The intro build up and the chorus are just what they should be.

[@TheNyxCabin]

Honestly, NOT A BAD SONG. But it's too overrated. The intro is good, the main riff is kinda boring and the choruses are bland af. The lyrics are good tho, also the time where the solo kicks in not good but the solo is good. Overall, this is a 7/10 for me, maybe 7.2 on a good day, but im sorry i just prefer other AJFA songs more.

[@ubefresch]

This song is actually in my top 10

[@BecomeTheKnight]

It is for a lot of people

[@smith168]

yeah - you're correct, he is wrong. it happens sometimes.

[@dieselbaby846]

William shakesman 💀

[@linus5171]

I never really liked Justice as an album. But some of the songs on the album are some of the best.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Yup

[@wileyschmitt]

The end of Harvester is okay, but I assumed the worst ten would simply be the entire St. Anger album.

[@giank.belusoiii8056]

damn harvester, really? i didn't expect that BHAHAHA out of topic, i'm predicting escape to be on here. i love the song but i feel like it's gonna be included here

[@BecomeTheKnight]

🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@seitan4943]

I mean no, but alright I guess, taste is subjective......