HIP HOP FAN'S FIRST TIME HEARING 'Metallica - Eye Of The Beholder' | GENUINE REACTION

[@MollyBoyTV]

I listened to the song from ‘Metallica’s KZbin Channel. I’ve seen a lot of people commenting that the vocals were never like that. Maybe they were changed in the remaster? Either way, still a really great song, just wasn’t keen on the vocal effects

[@injairgun]

The vocals have always had the phaser sound to them and I bought the casette tape when it was first released! They haven't been remastered! If this is the remastered version it may have brought the vocal effects out more, but they have always been there.

[@jefffrey4844]

Either way, good to hear HONEST reactions!!! That's why we keep coming back!

[@Metal_Mary]

It's probably my least favorite on this album, but still a Banger...lyrics for today's bs for sure!!

[@MollyBoyTV]

@@jefffrey4844 I was worried people would turn on me 🤣

[@jefffrey4844]

@@MollyBoyTV nah man. There are Metallica songs here and there that just don't do it for you. That's fine. As you can see by all the comments that have come in on your videos, everyone has their favorites and their dislikes. That is what makes us all unique! However, we find common ground as fans of METALLICA! Their music catalog is massive, there is bound to be a few songs that just don't "HIT" for you. Just be YOU man, that's what we like!!!!

[@mikeg7547]

Frayed ends of sanity!!!!

[@KrisK565]

This song is so prophetic. Society today and governments censoring those who don't believe what they do.

[@reaganp6731]

It was already happening back then as well just more easily seen today

[@kylehoulihan3875]

Is this satire? This has been happening for hundreds of years

[@HistoritorJimaldus]

Right-wingers are banning books today just like they were when Metallica wrote this, just like they were burning books in the 30s

[@shaheedharun445]

@@kylehoulihan3875You must be a kid! Blind to seeing US media censorship is worse than ever before

[@shryggur]

@@kylehoulihan3875 dude, it's all about the length of your ruler. I'm from Russia and let me tell ya, you're getting it really easy, even now. You don't want to feel the real difference yourself. I'm no expert on US politics - but please don't take the benefits of your political system for granted. You can outlive a bad president but you can't outlive an opportunity to choose president, however flawed your choice is now. AJFA sounds just like Russian politics sound today. No base haha

[@billwong553]

I think the lyrics are some of my favorites. It gets me when he says, “bittering distrust” and “you can do it your own way just as long as it’s how I say.“

[@lordbenitoofkresevo8920]

Actually, it's bittering distress

[@Nightmare_Texas]

I petition for Metallica Mondays! With that being said, Metallica does everything for a reason. For this song you have to understand the subject matter of the message of this song. Usually when Metallica warps the sound of the guitars or the vocals it’s because in that phrase or that measure he is talking about or pointing out a warped sense of reality or understanding. In this case he’s talking about how the justice system is rigged and warped in favor of corrupt politicians etc. they have a warped sense of reality and that’s why those verses are warped. Same with Leper Messiah.

[@jonzaker8880]

Never make apologies for being honest 🤘🏻

[@andyk2607]

It would also help if he listened to the original. This version has an effect on his vocals

[@yumegd2625]

​@@andyk2607 but the version with effect is the original version

[@justbenelson]

​@@yumegd2625Yeah, this is the original as I remember it.

[@bqcaldwell99]

I never noticed it before but they did put some sort of effect in the mixing it seems on his vocals.

[@ArildmedD]

​@@yumegd2625er du helt nedsnødd ell 😂har lp plata og kan garantere dwg at den vokalen ikke er sånn

[@JBAKER97]

This whole album is killer

[@lawman466]

Imagine if they hadn’t muted Jason’s bass so much on this album.

[@lawman466]

With enhanced original bass tracks kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3LZqKKabKd1gZIsi=sxo9SY6MLClK9Neg

[@JBAKER97]

@@lawman466 IKR. That was just strange they did that. His bass playing on Garage Days is awesome and loud.

[@lawman466]

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[@SyprasKill]

best ever. Master piece.

[@LauraBarbuio]

What a GREAT fucking album!!!!❤❤❤

[@toddyoung7112]

The lyrics hit home

[@LachezarDonchev]

You should check out the song "The outlaw torn" from the "Load" album (their 6th studio album from 1996). It`s one of the most underrated Metallica songs ever. It has an unique solo.

[@Metal_Mary]

Yes yes, Live from Germany 2019...omg James' emotions I can feel through his guitar!! He solos on this too! Excellent song!! One of my favs❤

[@FloridaHammer]

I freakin love 98% of load

[@shmick6079]

S&M version

[@vikusen1857]

I like the older albums, but this song is great. Especially the s&m live.

[@Metal_Mary]

​@@vikusen1857 check out the Outlaw Torn live 2019 Germany...omg! I feel James guitar n emotions!! Bleeding me as well....excellent songs that are on my daily playlists!❤

[@Daniel-xq6zy]

All that’s left is Frayed Ends of Sanity….And it’s a good one to end the album reaction

[@Metal_Mary]

One of my favs on this album! That's Crazy live in 2014 ! A must see...they hadn't covered it since 89' Seattle I believe! But Robert Trujillo said they needed to do that song, Frayed ends of sanity, Fixxxxer, and 2 others I can't think of, during an interview! I love Robert, miss Jason especially backing vocals & his live interaction with the fans!! And my heart aches for the little time with Cliff that we got. He's left some of Metals most influential bass lines and taught them harmonies which made them who they are today. Forever missed Cliff Burton RIP❤️‍🔥

[@duncancordray2054]

The vocal effect is supposed to mimic the censorship of freedom of speech. Listen to the lyrics more carefully and it might make a little more sense why they used them. Amazing reaction!!

[@mellertid]

It's not in the original though.

[@johnvegar9098]

@@mellertid the voice effect has always been on this song, look at some of the other comments

[@drumnut7767]

The vocals effect is NOT original.

[@juggis]

@@drumnut7767Yes damn true. Listened original record and it is not there.

[@shaheedharun445]

@@mellertidLOL tf… It is on the original album

[@jeffduncan9634]

Yeah something is definitely jacked up on James's vocals. I've never heard it sound like that before on this song. Your doing a great job Molly Boy 💯

[@justbenelson]

Nope, this is 100% how it was released. This song is often a skip title for a lot of listeners, but I listened the heck out of this song when I was a Senior in HS back in the 1990s. I was pumping myself up for basic training and for whatever reason, this song gave me big military vibes and I loved it. The vocals are exactly the way I remember it.

[@Ragnar6000]

My favorite song on the justice album! : ).......the lyrics are perfect!

[@francescoferri7062]

È tutto xfetto.🤘M🤘

[@tatt00l]

The frayed ends of Sanity has always been one of my favorites from this album.

[@_Lux_Ex_Tenebris]

This is exactly how it was released. I had the single on cassette back in the day. I always thought of it as James talking in 2 voices - 1 through a megaphone, acting like he just learned something and the other, his normal voice coming over the top telling him this is how it is and this is how it has always been...

[@xstatic13]

Molly Boy, this was actually the very first song I ever taught myself on guitar when I was like 17 years old. Brings back great memories and vibes.

[@hereticzealot]

Don't forget THE 5.98$ EP LITTLE BROTHER! IN ONE LISTEN!!!! PLEASE!!!

[@shmick6079]

Just listen to Garage Inc

[@hereticzealot]

Green Hell!!!!

[@LARSENALmtl]

There's a second vocal track in the verses. That second track is sung an octave lower and that's the one with the effect (phaser/flanger).

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Yeah, I am a mixing engineer and what I think is going on is what you said - a double tracked vocal with one side out of phase and I also think there is a third vocal layer buried in the mix where James (or whomever) is whispering the vocal lines. You can hear it peek in and out slightly if you listen on good cans. Not sure why folks are saying it isn't on the OG track though because I own the OG vinyl and it is on it but I think there is some kind of weird compression and maybe bitrate distortion artifacts going on with the digital upload that pronounces it and maybe not in the best way because I am listening to both right now and they are noticeably different

[@FHouseOM]

There is indeed an effect on his voice! You do you, brother! We like what we like, and we don’t like what we don’t like! Love the videos! Keep em coming! I’d love to see your reaction to DRI beneath the wheel, studio version (the video has parts cut out)

[@firastalhouk8957]

This is a great song the meaning of the lyrics is so so so deep

[@ReturnToTradition]

He has a very light chorus effect on his vocals. its the same effect you see on Metallica's 'clean' guitar parts: it gives a more literally metallic sound to the guitar. On vocals it has the effect you've noticed. Some extreme metal bands use that same effect to make their harsh vocals harsher artificially.

[@metler7642]

This is one of their phatest tracks, the riffs, solo and double kicks are delectable. My guess on why his vocals sound underwater, would be that it represents being drowned out, like in their track 'Trapped Under Ice'. Don't worry, once you get used to it you don't really notice it.

[@HistoritorJimaldus]

One of my faves from the album :) that crunchy chug riff!

[@greghunter4383]

I've heard this song a thousand times and never heard it sound so different, and the vocals, bringing the effect out like that with this version, I'm just glad this is not what I heard back in the day.

[@shaheedharun445]

It’s the same vocals 🤡

[@cogline]

I wasn't into Metallica until I heard this on the radio. Bought the album and was blown away

[@mlkc3271]

Appreciate the honesty! God forbid you have your own opinion, Mollyboy!! 😂

[@jochencooper2751]

Chugga chug chug chug chug chugga chugga chug x 100🔥

[@cooperlittlehales6268]

The black album is awesome

[@jasondye3893]

Definitely my favorite song on that album

[@dtruth5769]

THEIR ON ANOTHER LEVEL!!!

[@bassvibasics479]

Metallica are at their best when they groove. This is a damn groovy piece.

[@jjs3890]

There was a studio modulation affect on the vocals in the verses to thicken the sound (chorus or flanger style). The goal is to change the tone to sound a little thicker and sound other worldly. It’s generally a subtle effect but maybe with decent headphones it’s more obvious? 🤷

[@AZColt1971]

One of their most progressive sounding albums for sure. I love it and it was my gateway to Metallica. Played this on repeat late 80's.

[@elguapo9628]

Don't forget Garage Days Revisited by Metallica! GREAT shit on there. Just after Cliff died. Killer shit, man.

[@richie8454]

god bless monday metallica!

[@m4nu003]

Metallica Monday sounds better than Monday Metallica

[@efman1313]

two great classics today Molly Boy. Glad you finally heard them. This track is unique, never noticed the effect on the vocals so much. Mostly because I think James has effects on alot of older tracks. However the message of this one dovetails with the title track to help flesh out concept of the album as a whole.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

The hook on this song is bad ass

[@SanderMom]

Was this the remastered version? I think the effect on James’ voice is more ‘in your face’ in the remastered version than in the original.

[@MollyBoyTV]

Yeah it was

[@KabukiKid]

It is possible that it is more "up front" in this remaster.

[@tubelious]

that effect is definitely not on the original album (cassette/LP/CD)

[@tristanrl1940]

Much like what the title track puts on offer - The lyric content alone of Eye Of The Beholder is what stands-out on the album - our inalienable rights is a very relatable topic indeed and as it ought to be, really. I urge you to read the lyrics whilst having another listen - do try 😃

[@theOGnokk]

One of my favorite Metallica songs. Can't wait to watch your reaction. I know you'll love it

[@Utmus]

about that..

[@smarttvhome335]

Love almost everything Metallica has ever done. It started with Enter Sandman from the Black Album. I don't understand the hate for the album.. They were starting to explore new sounds and techniques. I grew up listening to old school country, and 50s-60s golden oldies with my parents. Follow your own musical path. Don't care about if anyone judges you for it, or let anyone sway you on what you "should" want to listen to.

[@CoreyWickramasekera]

I saw this tour, I was a Junior in High school, late 80's, THE CULT opened for them. At the end the big statue of LADY JUSTICE BLEW UP, and crumbled all over the stage.

[@MickeyStartraveller]

I've known this album for 30 years and never noticed that effect :)

[@junior4654junior]

Me too, since 1988. Never noticed it, but seen other reactions (Lilly Jane) where there is no "under water" effect.

[@GalacticCenterOG]

This was my favorite song on this album for a long time.

[@Wither81]

I actually love the effects on his vocals on the verses.

[@andyk2607]

Not the original though. This has been manipulated

[@Wither81]

@@andyk2607 Really? I could swear that they always sounded like that.

[@venon4575]

​@@Wither81 no this is the original vocals, both original and remastered. idk what he's talking about lol

[@andyk2607]

@@Wither81 definitely not. Haha

[@shaheedharun445]

@@andyk2607It is the original. I had this album since about ‘89 listed to it over a hundred times. Ya are weird

[@MarcelekMusic]

Gotta listen to 'The day that never comes' by Metallica aswell, it's one of their even older albums is so similar but so different you'd love it, one of my personal favourites, it was one of the first one of theirs that gave me goosebumps,

[@laurawatters914]

⚡️METALLICA⚡️ THE BLACK ALBUM IS MY FAVORITE!! "NOTHING ELSE MATTERS" I DO LOVE MASTER OF PUPPETS AND SEEK AND DESTROY!! I KNOW ALOT OF METALLICA FANS LOOK DOWN ON THE BLACK ALBUM, INCREDIBLE ALBUM!! THANK YOU MOLLYBOYTV YOUR TOTALLY AWESOME!! 😊🩷🤘✌️

[@DemonbreedGaming]

ive been listening to metallica for 18 years and i have never noticed that effect on his vocals wtf

[@WhatsUpDoc1379]

If I had to pick a weak link on this record, I'd definitely have to call it this one. Good ear, I never noticed that was some kind of filter on his vocals. Rock on bro!

[@shaheedharun445]

It’s a great song. Nothing wrong with the vocals & it is the original

[@thundacracka77]

Couldn't make the livestream, but here for this now after work... LETS GOOOOO

[@brianlafrazia8237]

The lyrics in this incredible song are more relevant today than even they were in 1988. Classic metal with genius lyrics.

[@CJ-Fischer]

Always really liked Lars’s playing don’t understand why some people give him shit. Less is more for me in a lot of their songs. I’m a drummer and feel many drummers try and do overkill and ruin songs. I guess that’s why I really never got into Rush. Rush had amazing songs but the drumming for me was really too much and it became more about the drumming than the music and the band. 😅

[@nenadmomcilovic9133]

Feel the same way. More isn't always better.

[@bigemetalmilitia8462]

I agree. Die hard fan here saying that. I love the song but i totally understand 🤘🤘 it's not the best live song. FRAYED ENDS will not disappoint🤘🎸

[@RipTorn7]

I've never heard that strange effect on the vocals before and I have listened to this song thousands of times over the decades. 🤔

[@Liberty1977]

Can't wait for you to do Frayed Ends of Sanity. Maybe the best song on the album. Definitely the craziest solo.

[@OliOllsen]

I love this intro. It's like a army, marching slow ans steady towards you. I always liked this song a lot. It's just so heavy without beeing very crazy and extreme at all. Great reactions by the way.

[@henningpieterjordan7416]

Best Metallica album ever...❤😊

[@jtfree348]

"Slayer" "Postmortem!" Playlist for sure!

[@metalmaniac1244]

Slayer's best song!

[@KabukiKid]

You sort of need to put Postmortem and Raining Blood together as one song... that's how I have it on my playlist. They just go together. ;-)

[@kmvoss]

Thank you for the reaction.

[@KattMurr]

I listened to this obsessively when it came out. I was in the 11th grade, so 16. I know school terms in your area are very different from America...

[@Searching_Skies]

Bro...the Black Album is my favorite Metallica Album. Know that a lot of people hate on it because it's whenever Metallica had "$0|d 0ut.". But it's the one that came out right after I was born and I have such great memories of it whenever my Pops rescued me from a tragic very early childhood. We used to roll down the country roads to my daycare lady's house in the Black zip top convertible Jeep Wrangler and he'd ask me what I wanted to hear. I'd always say "Let's Listen to some Metallica!!!" but it was always the Black Album and Pearl Jam - Ten. And Alice In Chains - Dirt!!! Read my story MOLLYBOY...IT IS A GREAT ONE. And listen to the full album all the way through in one setting man it's really the only way to do it. It's short and sweet all in all definitely check out Enter Sandman ...And Nothing Else Matters and The Unforgiven. And then think of you were three-years-old jammin out to that shit whenever you felt like you were gonna fly out of the Black zip-top convertible Jeep wrangler on them country roads with your hero!!!

[@glasgavlen]

And Justice is an absolute masterpiece.

[@TheSlysterII]

Nice to hear honesty mate, don't ever apologize for that, that's what I like about you and your channel, keep it up!

[@Metal_Mary]

Honest reactions is why I'm here & to watch the younger gen hear music that I grew up with & seen live! It's great...and most don't gaf! But Mollyboy is genuine! This songs confusing me as well, my cd doesnt sound as weird as this. Strange. But its not my fav on this album, i like it though & i wouldn't skip it... the entire album is ❤️‍🔥 you need the lyrics Mollyboy, Please. Lyrics would connect you more to the music. Love the choices today!! Metallica Mondays and Ozzy... I'm lovin it!❤️‍🔥🎸

[@JeremyMiller-sn6nh]

This song is definitely relevant right now ! Cancel culture, media bias, censoring free speech etc.

[@EkcotheBeholder]

Nothing but smiles 😃 😊 🙂 😀 😄 😁

[@noxidereus]

I've loved Metallica ever since the 80's and I've never noticed the vocal effects. Maybe my equipment wasn't the best, haha! Great work with your reactions, by the way! I like your channel. I hope it does well for ya.

[@MollyBoyTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@leav2980]

Metallica could do no wrong for me in the early years but its normal to not love every single thing Molly. Viewers dont want fake enthusiasm like Ive seen from many youtubers (the thumbnails are usually an idicator) who shall remain nameless. Keep doing what you’re doing! 🤟

[@mrgreen801]

The vocal edit was planned and to fit the story of the lyrics.

[@ShadowBanned904]

I really enjoy your channel. This is actually my favorite Metallica song lol. I would rather you have an honest opinion that I don't agree with, than to try to blow smoke up my ass. I appreciate you and your channel. Keep growing and building your brand, Brick by brick! That's about all...

[@internationallanguageofdan3559]

My favourite too

[@raumfahrer007]

You need to listen to Escape and The Call of Ktulu to complete the RTL Album ;)

[@justbenelson]

Escape is one of my most favorite Metallica tracks, despite how James feels about it.

[@mikelois5297]

Favorite song off the album

[@reddirt9117]

It's the message that they are conveying MB... ✌️❤️🤘.....

[@David-zs4dh]

Very underrated song, a banger for sure!

[@morganlyckman4221]

spot on, he has some chorus effect on the song

[@Ace-v3t]

I still have the cassette and a Walkman and yes they both still work after xx amount of years😁😁😁

[@riphopfer5816]

James does have a flanger on his voice during the verse. He was inspired by Killing Joke’s song “The Wait” to apply that effect to his vocals. In fact, Metallica covered this Killing Joke tune on…*Garage Days, Revisited*, IIRC, which I may not.The flanger is even more egregious in the Killing Joke tune, but it rather works for them, as they were this great experiment in combining hardcore punk rock with acid-inspired synth-pop and hypnotic tribal rhythms.

[@Cyprian08]

Listen to Laid to Rest by Lamb of God or Fear of the Dark by Iron Maiden

[@brianjohnston5221]

Pretty sure he will love Lamb of God riffs and drums🤘

[@patrick86806]

great song to re-listen to! it's better than just the voice an the effects applied to it! even though it's part of it! you'll get it in time! you can't like'm all in one sitting! the cutting edge of the guitars and all is crazy!🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘😎

[@carlossalazar3917]

I told you, this is the best album of Metallica by far

[@robvegas9354]

Great video MollyBoyTV, that one always ft me a bit flat as well. The drums and the guitar solo are great. Looking forward to when you get to 'Outlaw Torn' & 'Bleeding Me' & ''Waste my hate' from load. those are some absolute bangers!!!

[@martinell7672]

For something a little different, check out Rock Sugar. Their mashup of Metallica's "Enter Sandman" and Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" is truly unique.

[@tatianawhittaker]

This song, like Dyers Eve really means a lot to me as it points to something or someone attempting to control the individual. Keep up the amazing job you're doing with these reaction videos.

[@jguitarz1]

This and Blackened best 2 songs on the album.

[@Nichejackers]

Somebody added that shit to his vocals. I bought the original when it came out and i dont remember it sounding like that

[@michaelwharton3447]

This is my favourite 'tallica intro

[@FL_CORPSE]

I must surprise the voice of the vocals of this. A little bit different. Is this remastered? This is one of my favorite eye of the beholder. The riff of this its so grinded. And the lyrics of this is one of the best to our society. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 im still waiting for the frayed ends of sanity. The solo not too long but the creations of composition of kirk it was so amazing.

[@Shawn-mo6dh]

The message of this is ❤️

[@sotexsailor]

Great reaction, mate! Finish the album and move on to the Black Album!! You're on your way!! Doesn't matter what you see Or into it what you read You can do it your own way If it's done just how I say

[@donovanbriggs3650]

Without a doubt every song on this album was 🔥 Enjoy my boy!!

[@backseatdriver4833]

Killer tune

[@UncleUncleRj]

You should react to Justice Medley. It's Metallica playing a mishmash of a bunch of And Justice For All songs thrown together into a single Live song, it was pretty popular on tour and even now is a banger.

[@saulserna9696]

This one of my favorite from the album 🤘👍

[@sixela9185]

Best Metallica album!!!

[@henry247]

Bro please react to "In My Darkest Hour" by Megadeth and also to "Dread And The Fugitive Mind" they're really good songs by them!

[@stevehammersolway5084]

Few more listens you'll love it 🤘🏻

[@gordonbezanson4710]

Seen this tour. They opened with blackend.

[@KabukiKid]

I always dug this one, but I also heard it when it was new in 1988, so maybe it being so different and new at the time helped me appreciate it? lol We also used to play this one in my band, so I am also fond of it for that. Yeah, it is some sort of flange effect on the vocals during certain parts. I do know that this song is Lars's least favorite Metallica song because of the odd alternating time signatures. They haven't played it live in its entirety since the Damaged Justice Tour in 1989.

[@robbluke3654]

The black Album got me into Metallica