My First Time Listening to Master Of Puppets by Metallica | My Reaction

[@k_CO1]

Anytime you ask "what is that sound?", it's the bass. Always the bass. Cliff Burton is a legend.

[@soupycalebb]

can’t wait for the and justice for all metallica reaction‼️

[@mollyesanborn]

I'm looking forward to hearing it :)

[@chrisbooth478]

@@mollyesanborn a reaction to their first video "ONE" official video is phenomenal when you get to AND JUSTICE FOR ALL, would be awesome! 🤘🤘

[@johncarpenter3751]

I can’t wait for Load

[@TBass050]

Can’t wait for St Anger

[@ThinkShink]

...And Justice For All is definitely my FAVORITE album of theirs, for emotional resonance reasons. I consider Ride the Lightning their *best,* but not my favorite. There's so much glory in that album.

[@BigHomieSteveTheMetalHead]

RIP to the legendary Cliff Burton 🙏😥 That man was a genius, he still lives on in the heart of every Metallica fan!! I also want to give Jason and Robert the recognition they deserve, My Friend Of Misery remains in my Top 3 Metallica songs because of Jason's bassline and Rob is a beast on the bass (and a loveable personality as well). I wish the importance of the bass as an instrument wasn't soo downplayed in metal, a catchy bassline or even a bass solo can take a great song and make it a masterpiece!

[@mollyesanborn]

I agree that the bass is often overlooked, but it adds so much to a band's sound. And the bass across Master of Puppets is absolutely incredible! Cliff Burton was so talented, I looked him up after I filmed this reaction and realized he passed away, and at such a young age too.

[@Jekyll_Island_Creatures]

@@mollyesanborn And to think they drew straws or cards to see who would have their pick of sleeping bunk on the tour bus and Cliff won and he chose Kirk's bed; the bed he'd be ejected out of when the bus rolled.

[@Blizzard0fHope]

and i think 1 thing people overlook with jason is his support/vocals in their live shows

[@sinistan1002]

Cliff was metallica in the early days he was more or less driving the bus and brought harmony melody and classical music theory and mixed genres but did it on bass they have never fully recovered from losing him and took it out on jason

[@JoaoSantos-lh2xg]

@@mollyesanborn This was the last "Cliff Burton" 's album.When you ear AJFA,you'll see "a lot of changes " in Metallica's sound. As for Orion....There is a bass solo after the "interlude"(part on bass) and Kirk's solo.Then goes the fast part.(and at the first part of the song...when you think is a guitar,it isn't) For Damage inc....The Intro is Cliff's bass.

[@jez_77]

Two solos on Orion were actually bass solos, often people dont realize it at first since its very rare to hear bass being played the way Cliff did

[@matthewstarkey7665]

There’s only one bass solo on Orion. But Kirk has two. The solos in this video are Kirk at 17:56 , James at 19:00 , Cliffs solo is mostly cut out but you hear the end at 19:15 , then Kirk again at 19:20

[@jez_77]

@@matthewstarkey7665 I would count that repeated bass lick between two main riffs as a mini bass solo

[@MasterofOrion]

​​@@jez_77eah thats like 'For whom the bell tolls' intro of Master of puppets

[@midnight347]

​@@jez_77 that is just a bass riff. I know the one you're talking about

[@MUSiC-world-20986]

@@MasterofOrion For Whom The Bell Tolls is from RIDE THE LIGHTNING

[@egrojz6221]

I really liked your comment about 'The Thing That Should Not Be' feeling like it was crawling on the ground. Cliff was heavily inspired by Lovecraft's stories and was a genius at translating that "monsters lurking in the dark" feel into Metallica's compositions. Great content as usual!

[@mztweety1374]

Thanks to Metallica I'm now reading Lovecraft

[@drickja25]

This album is so legendary. In fact, it was the 1st metal album added to the Library of Congress

[@Musicfan88.]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! Leper messiah is the best song on the album! Fun fact: Cliff was inspired to write the beginning of Damage Inc as an ode to a classical music piece.

[@mollyesanborn]

Picking a best song is like picking a favorite child lol. They all bring something really unique to the table. But yes Leper Messiah is fantastic, I agree!

[@Musicfan88.]

@@mollyesanborn very true haha. This is definitely my favorite Metallica album! Please do a review of “Reign in Blood” by slayer! It was also released in 1986 and that’s been called the greatest thrash album of all time.

[@herbertwest9626]

Great video. I like the way you analize the songs with so much emotion and focus. Really well done. I'm definitely going to check out your other videos.

[@mollyesanborn]

Thank you so much! Glad you're enjoying the videos :)

[@squashedeyeball]

A great listening :) THE album. 86 was the greatest year of thrash, and for Metallica, is meant an "official gods" status achievement. There was nothing that could stop them after MOP.

[@konasavage]

It's 1986, hair metal and pop music are dominating the charts, then this perfect metal storm hits. I still remember the first time I heard this album. 🤯

[@Waltergoodboy]

“Restrained creepiness”.....Has to be the best descriptor I’ve heard. Haha. Your reactions are always deep and thoughtful. Thanks!

[@olly8453]

This is peak Metallica for me. They have some great stuff beyond this, but nothing eclipses this album.

[@mollyesanborn]

Right now I can't imagine another Metallica album topping this one... 10/10 for sure. I am really excited to check out more from them though!

[@AaroRissanen-pi4td]

I think AJFA (the song) tops everything of theirs for me personally. Such a masterclass in composition and uniqueness.

[@aaronbevinsnerdcentral]

I am loving how you have been following Met's albums chronologically...they were such an important band for me to explore more extreme music; this album was the first CD I ever owned and remains a classic of the genre. Looking forward to when you hear 'And Justice for All'; first 4 albums are their finest no question.Keep up the good work, enjoy your reaction vids. So much great music out there!

[@mollyesanborn]

Metallica is such a great band, I'm really getting sucked in more and more with each album haha! I'm very excited now to hear And Justice For All, I'm sure that'll be awesome as well :)

[@bernhardfbuttner5694]

First 5! The Black one is not bad at all.

[@KillroyLP]

@@bernhardfbuttner5694 BASED

[@detvarsomfankanske]

@@bernhardfbuttner5694 No, and Load and Reload has their gems aswell. Not as fast, but way more of a full heavy sound with emotional lyrics if you're in to that.

[@bove2k918]

​@@mollyesanborn well, it definitely changes after this one. The next had the same writing style, even amped up in complexity, and then things take a turn on the one after that.. that's not to say it is bad, just different.

[@jakesmith6233]

Ah yes, Master of Puppets! It's considered to be the best Metallica album by most fans. To me it's a really really close 2nd to ride the lightning. Every track is amazing, and picking one track that stands out is difficult. Though it is also the last album that featured Cliff Burton before a bus accident took his life. He made Metallica what it is! By the way, Listen to Orion with your eyes closed and reflect, it's an awesome experience!

[@mollyesanborn]

This album is seriously incredible, all eight tracks are standouts. No filler whatsoever. And yeah, that bass has such a unique tone I've never really heard before. Cliff Burton really added something special to Metallica's music. I'll be curious to hear them with a different bassist and see how they adjust their sound on the following albums. And I'll be sure to do that with Orion! Such a great track.

[@TinoScott]

This and Ride the lighting are so good. And Justice for all was their last listenable album Imo. 🤘

[@jakesmith6233]

@@TinoScott We can make a case for the Black Album as well.

[@mikatu]

No, Master is the best and Kill em all second!

[@midnight347]

I love cliff and he was amazing and helped James and kirk learn harmonies which are still utilized alot even today and it's part of their sound but I wouldn't say cliff "made them what they are" it's always been driven by James and Lars since 1981 before and after cliff. Cliff was amazing and still is with them to this day and always will be. I just think he gets a little too much credit for all their material.

[@birberking6999]

It’s truly a masterpiece, huh? I used to joke before actually listening to it myself about how this album was the favorite of dads everywhere… then I checked it out and I was like “Oh! This thing deserves to be celebrated by generations after generations to come!” Nice to see that there are many new metallica fans discovering how great this is since the title track was featured on stranger things too. May this go down as a cross-generational keystone in metal! 🤟

[@metalrules1135]

6:40 Yes. We all get that same feeling and expression. The creepiness of The Thing That Should No Be really fits the subject matter which is all an homage to the works of H.P. Lovecraft. They had that grunge sound before Grunge existed and some of the grunge guys were surely influenced by Metallica. Part of it comes from the fact that the song is played tuned down to D, instead of the standard E. Disposable Heroes is militaristic because it is about soldiers being sent to the meat grinder of the front lines. The sounds at the beginning of Damage Inc. is a guitar. It is done by rolling the volume knob on the guitar up and down, fading it in and out. As fast as they play, James Hetfield played with all downpicks, no alternate picking, which makes it even more impressive.

[@pjdexter168]

Considering they were all around 22/23 years old when they wrote this, is unbelievable. Love your reactions too!

[@abhishekyogan3358]

Was waiting for this thank you for the reaction!!

[@mollyesanborn]

Of course, glad you enjoyed it! This album was such a fantastic listen, so glad I've finally heard it.

[@TheRealEricMitchell]

YES my favorite KZbinr reacted to my favorite album!!! ☺️☺️

[@mollyesanborn]

Nice, hope you enjoy the video! This album was fantastic, I loved every minute of it.

[@TheRealEricMitchell]

⁠@@mollyesanborn There’s not a bad video by you!! Always amazing! ☺️

[@mollyesanborn]

@@TheRealEricMitchell I appreciate that! :D

[@thescourgeofathousan]

Absolutely loving your Metallica album reactions mate, please keep going!

[@mollyesanborn]

Thanks, glad you're enjoying them! I will absolutely continue with Metallica, their music is fantastic.

[@JayTor2112]

"The Thing That Should Not Be" is about the same thing as "The Call of Ktulu", the famous H.P. Lovecraft tentacled sea monster, which is spelled "Cthulhu" by the author.

[@seanconnors1613]

20:18 the swelling sound you hear at the beginning of Damage Inc is bass! Well it's a MULTIPLE basses in harmony, using a volume pedal to create the sweeping effect.

[@glx3846]

Yes! Master Of Puppets is one of my favourite Metallica albums. The style of the songs has a nostalgic feeling. I enjoyed your reaction. My best friend also likes this album. We both enjoyed watching

[@mollyesanborn]

Such an awesome album! Every single track is a standout.

[@emjayvee7776]

Awesome album reaction!! Battery is such a great start to the album! I hope to hear more Dillinger Escape Plan in your musical journey, especially with Greg Puciato's new band, Better Lovers coming out soon. 🤘🖤

[@mollyesanborn]

YES, 100% I'll be doing more Dillinger! I love their music so much. I'll also plan on doing The Black Queen when I finish up with Dillinger's albums. I'll have to check out Better Lovers too.

[@maksfugiel5974]

Beside the interlude where bass is audible and easy recognizeable there are two bass solos in which bass is heavily distorted and sound almost like guitar( 17:32 and the one that ends at 19:15). Intro is distorted bass as well. You can find isolated bass track on youtube to hear the bass clear. Cliff really was a genius ahead of his times

[@andyohil7465]

I must say that I find your way of describing and evaluating songs truly fascinating. Your authenticity and expertise never fail to impress me. It's evident that you place a great value on truthfulness and have no fear in expressing your honest opinion. That's what I appreciate about you. I'm certain that you will also be a huge fan of Nightwish. Your detailed analyses and profound reflections align perfectly with their musical complexity and artistic value. Therefore, I'd like to recommend a few of their most well-known songs, as I'm confident that you will appreciate their music. "Ghost Love Score" is an absolute epic masterpiece. The emotional highs and lows, the powerful choruses, and the impressive orchestral arrangements make this song a true musical experience. I'm eager to see how you will analyze and interpret the many facets and nuances of this piece. Another song you absolutely have to explore is "Nemo". Here, catchy melodies blend with a perfect mix of symphonic and metal elements. I'm certain that you will appreciate the complexity of this piece and share interesting insights about it. And then, there's "The Poet and the Pendulum". This piece is a musical journey full of depth and intricacy. From delicate and atmospheric passages to powerful guitar riffs and breathtaking vocal performances, this song takes you on an emotional rollercoaster. I'm very excited to hear your interpretation and analysis. I simply want to thank you for your valuable comments and sincere evaluations. It's refreshing to see someone like you who not only shares their opinion but also possesses the knowledge and passion to understand songs on a deep level. Please continue to share your thoughts and analyses with the world, as you enrich the music community in a unique way. I hope that you discover the magic of Nightwish's music and share your thoughts and evaluations with us. I'm confident that your analyses will be a valuable addition to the Nightwish community and to all music enthusiasts seeking honest and knowledgeable reviews. Looking forward eagerly to your upcoming reactions and evaluations.

[@mollyesanborn]

Wow, I really appreciate the kind words! Glad you're enjoying the reactions and my commentary. I really don't have any technical understanding of music so sometimes I feel as if my comments are a bit vapid, so I'm happy to hear that you're getting something out of them. I just love music and hope that my passion comes through in these videos. And I will certainly make sure that Nightwish is on my list, sounds like a band I would really enjoy. Thanks for the suggestion :)

[@MrMoy6003]

Welcome home is my favorite tallica song. I always get goosebumps listening to it. It’s fucking beautiful😭

[@panas257]

1986 that album come out.. I was 12 years old.. I never forget that filing...❤

[@BucsFanO22]

It's hard to say just one because Metallica has just so many 10 out of 10 songs, but Disposable Heroes might be my favorite song from them. Such an amazing track. Fantastic video. Big fan of you lol.

[@mollyesanborn]

Yeah, that track is fantastic! Honestly every track on Master of Puppets is just composed perfectly, such a great album from start to finish. Glad you enjoyed the reaction :)

[@midnight347]

It's killer. It just sounds like there is a war going on with the music (which is what the song is about) which is very cool. Similar to the machine gun riff in one how it brings that "war time" feel to the song.

[@dezmilad]

Molly, the beginning of Damage is bass, same with that "synth" sound in the beginning of Orion And yes to continuing metallica 👍 you have to hear metallica's evolution

[@beamertoy]

Battery will forever remain my personal favorite intro to an album (and a song) hands down. And I listen to many genres of music.

[@pazwretzky4673]

first time I heard Master of Puppets I wasn't sure how Metallica would top it, until I heard...and Justice for All, which for me, is still my favourite album from them...can't wait to see your review on that one Molly, also I'm with you on The Thing That Should Not Be, it's so trudgey and heavy

[@mollyesanborn]

Oh man I can't imagine what I'll think of And Justice For All! Looking forward to hearing that one. And yeah that sludgy sound to The Thing That Should Not Be is so fantastic, I love how heavy they go on that track.

[@josephamoraz7990]

BATTERY GO! 🤘 On your own time I highly recommend you check out battery live in Seattle 89. Great video as always. Keep em coming!

[@cimerians]

Cliff on bass! Those were my favorite tracks when I first heard the album (in 1986!)....whole album is a masterpiece.

[@magnusmagnusson8302]

my fav thing watching your reaction is when you tell us your fav song from the album,,, i can never tell what you will pick you hide it very well in your reaction.

[@mikestelzer2027]

Great album. Looking forward to watching you do the rest of their catalog

[@mollyesanborn]

I can't wait to hear more from Metallica! Really loving their stuff so far.

[@mikestelzer2027]

@@mollyesanborn they've been on a linear path so far, but starting with 'and justice for all' there are some bends in the river

[@saranshsd1299]

17:34 is bass. Cliff used distortion so it sounds like guitar. There is also bass solo after guitar solo which was skipped

[@mummriken99]

Damn that's about time :D Nice to see your reaction!

[@mollyesanborn]

Haha, yeah I finally got around to this album! It certainly lived up to the hype though, I loved every second of it.

[@mummriken99]

@@mollyesanborn Yeah it's really a masterpiece at worst. But hey, just wait for And Justice for All, my personal favourite album! :)

[@mollyesanborn]

@@mummriken99 can't wait to hear it!

[@Sam_T2000]

you should do a video talking about your movie collection 👍

[@mollyesanborn]

Haha, now that would be fun! Most of my DVDs are from when I was a kid. It's a pretty random assortment 😂

[@MUSiC-world-20986]

James Hetfield did his first guitar solos on this album! (I'm talking about: first solo from the title track and the second solo from "Orion") Oh, and the guitars on "The Thing That Should Not Be" are in D tuning, one step lower

[@rahbeat9785]

this sound is beyond. almost psychedelic in the way it hits me

[@KillroyLP]

The Thing That Should Not Be has the best atmosphere on the album. Knowing what it is about, it's unmatched. Kirk's lead brings that beastly Cthulhu mood. Second is Welcome home. And Leper Messiah has the best drum track and the fills are so much fun.

[@retrovertigocl]

Orion is a masterpiece... R.I.P. Cliff Burton.🖤

[@Salomon_G]

The intro of Damage Inc. is bass guitar with effects. Volume swells, delay and distortion.

[@mollyesanborn]

Oh thanks for letting me know! Really cool effect they use on that bass, sounds so much like a synthesizer.

[@Salomon_G]

@@mollyesanborn Yeah, this is the last Metallica album where bass was this interesting. Cliff Burton died after this album in the band's tour bus in a crash.

[@williamstewart5361]

I first heard Master of Puppets in 1986, i was 13, fell in love with Metallica instantly, that was a great video Molly, and your comments and descriptions were spot on, i'm a Drummer, i've just recently got back into it, i've played Master Of Puppets and Lepper Messiah throughout the years, the album is a masterpiece, i thought your mentioning of the Bass was lovely actually, the great Cliff Burton, yeah that gave me goosebumps, it was Master of Puppets that got me into Metallica, that first hearing was November 1986, 2 months after Cliff had died....❤....brilliant stuff, i avidly await your video on And justice for all.... 😍😁

[@troymyers5181]

I watch your channel to relive the times I heard these bands myself for the first time. It's like going back in time, reliving the memories attached to the albums release. Totally bad ass. Keep up the good work, I think a lot of your descriptions of the songs and how it makes you feel are dead on how I interpreted them. Very cool.

[@doctorbarber1]

There's a documentary about the writing and recording of this album on KZbin called "Hypnotizing Power" which is really well done. It includes clips from bedroom demos and practice recordings that demonstrate how tracks like "Master of Puppets" were assembled from a bunch of riffs and ideas.

[@herbertwest9626]

I didn't know that and I've been listening to them since the beginning. Have to look it up right now 😊. Thanks!

[@darthdev]

Yeah top class!!! 👏🤗🎸🤘 Simply a legendary masterpiece. Next one is amazing too!!

[@mollyesanborn]

Yep, a masterpiece for sure. Looking forward to ...And Justice For All!

[@RyanJamesOfficial]

I love that you really listen. I respect your channel because you are a live demonstration of how albums are meant to be digested. Streaming era has delegated many classic records to "background music"

[@puttu_racing]

One of my favorite albums of all time, so good.

[@MAJMAJESTIC]

I was 14 when this album came out. One of my favorite Metallica albums!

[@mollyesanborn]

Nice, you got to grow up with their music! This album is certainly a masterpiece, I can see why it's a favorite of yours.

[@johnathans9816]

no way this is your first time, honored to witness this

[@johnnyb6067]

Cliff Burton who was on bass for the first 3 albums heavily influenced their melodic style. He was an incredible musician. They became a much more one note band when they lost him. He was the magic ingredient.

[@unrealisticcliffburton3893]

Sanitarium is so good I cry hearing it years later.

[@drhall343]

The electric violin comment during Master of Puppets made me think you'd love Bijou Pleasurette by Michael Schenker Group. Gorgeous clean guitar (and fretless bass) with a Middle Eastern sound.

[@kkresendiz3707]

I almost Od'ed at 19, Master Of Puppets was one of my favorite albums as a kid, and the song itself took a whole different meaning after that, i still feel tears slowly group in my eyes just before he screams Fix me!!!! a masterpiece

[@jamesnorthup7717]

Yes! My favorite albums were this one and the next one ( first four are incredible though)

[@Willyboy933]

"Like the Energizer Bunny running through sand." Love it!

[@Hicks-g1m]

I love Master of Puppets by Metallica such an awesome band 🤘😈

[@mollyesanborn]

Yeah I'm loving Metallica so far! They always bring so much energy to their music.

[@kennysoriginalmusicchannel5916]

Great reaction. Yes u should continue on this journey! U got ...And justice for all coming up next. Enjoy.

[@nature_nd]

Great reaction! I love all of your reactions, but it’s so fun when you do a metal classic! Can’t wait to see how you feel about their sound on Justice! I’d recommend do the original as recorded and not the remastered.

[@dezmilad]

The remastered version doesn't have much bass either lol 😂

[@pnuemicking7347]

It’s a shame that Cliff passed so young, because all of his work with Metallica was only better and better over time. Two highlights on this album for me: - that final guitar solo in Orion is actually Cliff on the bass! The whole arrangement on this track is largely Cliff’s work. - the bass intro to Damage, Inc. (Yeah that’s bass.) It was inspired by a Baroque era classical piece. If I’m not mistaken, the original inspiration is called Come Sweet Death.

[@azdarkforce]

Love this stuff! Continuing with Metallica reactions is a no-brainer, just good in general for channel's exposure!

[@mollyesanborn]

Oh yeah I'll absolutely continue with Metallica! Such an amazing band.

[@denniszipps1202]

In 2015, Master of Puppets became the first metal recording to be selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."

[@alanela6761]

Ever since this was still relatively new, I've most heavily blown away by the musical talent and lyric writing prowess that they had at such a young age. 20/21 yrs old on kill em all and 23/24 on puppets (one year after lightning). Subject matter, themes, and storytelling are top notch

[@NLBoots]

Best use of the word "languid" I've heard so far this year. Bravo!

[@sentenced03]

Absolutely the next album ..and justice for all im interested to hear your take on. It's my favorite metallica album, but some people have some very strong feelings about it.

[@zmarko]

This album came out my sophmore year of HS, and if theres anything a teenager needs in their life, its a record like this being hugely popular with all their friends. IMO, this is their magnum opus.

[@michaelduran8627]

Came out my freshman year. I remember like it was yesterday. Never heard anything like it before. It blew my balls off. And still does.

[@joaogabrielferreira9459]

The Thing That Should Not Be is based on the same creature off of The Call of Cthulhu. They just love Lovecraft (as so do many other metal bands). They revisited it on the Hardwired album. About the album, just a freakin' incredible album. The compostitions are on another level. Nice to see that you liked it.

[@mollyesanborn]

Thanks for letting me know! And yeah this album is composed masterfully, I love how it's clearly a well though out and intricate album yet it still has a sort of unpolished, raw quality to its tone. They balance those two aspects perfectly.

[@joaogabrielferreira9459]

​@@mollyesanborn yeah, intricate and raw but accessible at the same time. Hope you get to see it live, it hits another level of wildness and beauty, especially with the orchestra.

[@jameslr1800]

Llegó el gran día, la reacción a mi álbum favorito!, aunque he notado que quizás tus preferencias son otras :P

[@bertrach]

People are still talking about you, Cliff... RIP, man.

[@tetsuoshema]

Bravo, The thing that should not be, is my all time favorite Metallica song. The music is top tier and I love the lyrics of it. I like to play ' Call of Cthulhu' straight into 'the thing that should not be' for that full Lovecraft vibe. Great reaction.

[@shmick6079]

Don’t forget to add “Dream No More” to complete the Lovecraft trio.

[@danbrown4life]

I love in the last track where they stop and whisper “don’t eat your cornbread”

[@thunderspike1892]

Saw an interview with drummer Lars Ulrich and producer Flemming Rasmussen who produced Ride The Lightning and Master Of Puppets. The Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen had a large store room. They set up the drums there. It gave a lot of echoes and the drum sound was all over the place.

[@ChewyAndGo]

Owen Wilson! that was bugging me for so long. That's not a bad thing, you sound great 🍻

[@YONATOOTH]

Battery is my favorite thrash song of all time.

[@mollyesanborn]

Great choice! 🔥

[@stigpetersen9701]

The absolute pinnacle and peak of Thrash Metal….8 bangers each rated 10/10….and then realizing that these 4 geniuses were 22-23 years old when writing the songs….get out of here…pure amazement….crazy…..🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘( disclaimer; am a fan if not already guessed 😜)…..and HELL YA; more Metallica…..🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘

[@losingstreak415]

Metallica is my favorite band and I love the way you describe their music and the way you perceive it. Awesome reaction to it. Disposable Heroes is definitely one of my all time favorites. Such awesome lyrics for an important message. Orion is my favorite instrumental from them. And yes. Absolutely continue to react to their albums. Have a good one! 🤘

[@Houldey]

One of my favourite gigs ever was Metallica at Download Festival 2006, they played the entirety of the puppets album for its anniversary as well as a buncha other hits. Plus they played out the festival to a misfits cover (die die my darling) followed by seek and destroy, with all sorts of other bands who had been playing & watching metallica coming on stage for the chorus vocals etc. Such a fantastic gig.

[@_amp1262]

I'd love to see your reaction on Death! would suggest Symbolic as the first album to start

[@mollyesanborn]

For sure, I have Death on my list! Definitely want to check their music out soon.

[@_amp1262]

@@mollyesanborn oh that's amazing! would to love to see you get into death metal tbh :)

[@continentalaquatics2725]

I’d love to continue to react to Metallica’s albums. The next one, “And Justice For All,” is a beast. I’d also be curious to see your reactions to the albums that follow. There are plenty of surprises in store. Most are positive ones in my opinion.

[@squashedeyeball]

Oh on the favorite song note, you have to watch The Thing That Should Not Be from Seatle 89. The whole show was probably the greatest in Metallica's history. But on this song in particular they were possessed.

[@mollyesanborn]

Thanks for letting me know, I'll have to check that out!

[@squashedeyeball]

@@mollyesanborn Bless you! I hope you'll have an awesome time :)

[@metaltiacandia1445]

Um dos melhores álbuns de toda a história do metal, top 5 fácil!!!

[@HenriqueSouza-ju6ps]

O melhor álbum de metal da história.

[@agrofindastation]

11:12 If you really want an experience, find an original pressing of the LP for Master of Puppets. The lead in is about 4 or 5 seconds. Put yourself in the mindset of someone listening to this for the first time ever in 1986, and they just flipped the Pizza and are waiting for whats next, and Disposable Heros comes through the already cranked headphones, or speakers. Just, wow!

[@shanematthews1089]

This album has a whole lot of different themes, that as you said revolve around trying to break free from a “master” or higher figure. MoP is about drugs and how they can control you. Sanitarium is about mental health and, again, the control is has over you. Disposable Heroes is about needless wars festered in propaganda by our governments. There are definitely more in other songs but those are ones I remember off the top of my head. You really hit the nail on the head with your synopsis’s in these videos, you clearly know music :)

[@mollyesanborn]

Yeah, I really love how they made this album so cohesive thematically with the lyrics. Even though the tracks all touch on different topics they all tie in with the mindset of setting yourself free from someone/something.

[@fidacuca]

@@mollyesanborn That's a great point, Molly.

[@TheScorpio1999]

Ohhhh, what a banger. Pun intended maybe? Dunno. RIP to Cliff Burton. So sad to lose any musician, let alone one who was only 24 and had so much potential as he did. It's a tragedy. My favs off this album are Thing That Should Not Be, Disposable Heroes, Damage Inc is cool, and of course, Orion. Such chill, chill Orion. Cliff's masterpiece.

[@mollyesanborn]

I know, the bass on this album is something else. I had to look up their bassist after I filmed the reaction because it stood out so much, only to read that Cliff Burton passed away before the release of their next album. He was such an incredible musician, I will have to see how their sound will progress as a band without him on their subsequent albums.

[@metalmania3678]

Honestly I'm kinda surprised you hadn't heard the song Master Of Puppets before lol, but I'm so glad you enjoyed this album, this has gotta be my favorite from them. Orion is an absolute masterpiece, Cliff was a phenomenal bass player. Up next is ...And Justice For All, I'm sure you'll love that one! 🤘

[@LouisMazzei]

The greatest metal album of all time (in my not so humble opinion) also features the greatest metal bassist of all time- Cliff Burton. I really enjoy your reactions, they breathe new life into some old classics

[@rickyshaw4759]

And justice for all. Is so amazing.. 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@wethepeople6642]

Omg I Love You Molly!!! 🤘😭🤘

[@kardeef33317]

This was the last album with Cliff, A musical writing wizard .

[@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987]

Yes he was REST IN POWER CLIFFORD LEE BURTON MISS HIM SO MUCH

[@davidmillschills]

An album without a weak song. Legendary Orion, which made Cliff immortal. Oh man, all those shifts and changes of speed leading to the most heavy moments Metallica ever brought on the table. What a joy to hear those songs, even though I know every note for decades now. Welcome home is one of their best songs they have don and not getting all the buzz like puppets or battery.

[@Rcprobot]

Arguably Metallicas best album everyone has their personal favorites but usually it’s between ride the lightning , master and justice

[@tetfol3315]

From other side of musical spectrum I suggest - Cut Copy -"In Ghost Colours" and Animal Collective - "Merriweather Post Pavilion"

[@mikepetersen6792]

Before you react to ...And Justice For All, don't forget to react to The $5.98 E.P. - Garage Days Re-Revisited. That was my introduction to Metallica. I borrowed it on cassette tape from a friend during my sophomore year in High School. After the passing of original bassist Cliff Burton, it was an EP to break in the new bassist Jason Newstead.

[@mollyesanborn]

Thanks for letting me know, I'll have to check it out.

[@bernhardfbuttner5694]

And after the EP, Killing Joke from the first to the last!

[@anthonyv6962]

Great reaction, I enjoy your take on the various albums you have reacted to. I've always thought MOP was a very well put together album more sophisticated than the previous two but not over done.

[@mikehup2383]

… And Justice for All would be next! Can’t wait to see it!

[@chrono050]

I Enjoywatching your videos . (I enjoy when you do albums i love or ones from a band i don't like ex. Korn Dub Step) I'm here for any Maynard project Chino project, Korn Mudvayne, Metallica till you reach ST anger lol etc...

[@TheRealEricMitchell]

Your smile is the prettiest thing I swearrr ☺️

[@mollyesanborn]

Aw thanks! :)

[@TheRealEricMitchell]

@@mollyesanborn omg of course!! ☺️

[@tojorozombie]

Clifford, The Big Rad Dog!!💜 Miss your face, Sir!🤘