Too many people are sleeping on Metallica's GREATEST song...

[@CYB3R2K]

But fr though, "the soothing light at the end of your tunnel is just a freight train coming your way" is such a cold ass line!

[@andrewpappas9311]

Definitely one of their coolest lines imo, it sounds awesome

[@BecomeTheKnight]

The chorus and outro hit so lyrically. Took me a while to really digest the verses but they're also great haha.

[@kennymoore7546]

My favorite line from any song...right now

[@xXMachineGunPhillyXx]

90’s Metallica is *underrated.* They are objectively an incredible construct.

[@GordonHeaney]

There are indeed a good few 90's Metallica songs that are really good.........sadly, there are quite a few meandering album fillers too. Half of Load and half of Reload would have been such a better option

[@BirdsElopeWithTheSun09]

Disliking Metallica's 90's stuff is a social construct

[@sabrethemoment6799]

Have not seen yet but I agree... James is indeed the table.

[@TheNyxCabin]

LOL! Yes.

[@chrismcgovern6514]

S&M was when this Boomer really understood why Metallica was so popular.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Lmao YES You can feel Michael Kamen's excitement OOZING in that documentary. Love it.

[@theheadbangguy5985]

Memory Remains is a fantastic live song! Because the whole crowd gets to sing that guest vocal part in unison

[@BecomeTheKnight]

It's a great moment!

[@robertisagigachad666]

No leaf clover feels heavy, dramatic and epic without being excessively long or stupidly over the top. Really cool song.

[@leerobbo92]

Outlaw Torn for me, also from S&M. That chorus sounds absolutely massive with the orchestra!

[@victorthemusicman7243]

You break down the song in such an easy-to-understand way! Loved this video! It's making me want to listen to "No Leaf Clover" some more.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

THANK YOU!!!! I was hoping it was as engaging as I wanted it to be! Hope you enjoy listening to the song!

[@colui_5392]

I really appreciate that you didn't put Death Magnetic in the category of "I don't love these albums that much" because I fucking love it okay? Anyway I think this is one of your best videos. I really like the fact that you talked about the song in a technical way but also in a very passionate way. I really like when people talk about the more artistic and profound aspect of music. You should make more videos like these. Good job Mike

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Thanks man!!!! It wasn't my most fun video to make (I wasn't very well organized lol) but I did have a ton of fun talking about it! Hopefully there's room for more in the future

[@colui_5392]

@@BecomeTheKnight hell yeah!

[@lcuas47]

Wow, you're genuinely not wrong about baiting the algorithm, I was suggested this video

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Welp, glad it worked for someone! Haha. Seriously though, I hope you enjoyed the video!!!

[@BrainWasherAttendent]

Lol me too

[@sulistyorini2335]

Haters and lovers will always selling metallica for baiting the algorithm. fact!

[@AriaMohtadiHaghighi]

It's a tragedy that we lost Michael Kamen so early. Not only did he bring his magic touch to Metallica's song, but let's not forget that he was integral to orchestrating Queen's "Who wants to live forever" and making the performances stand out in the memorable Pavarotti & Friends concerts. PS. I think the pentatonic string arrangement he does in the final chorus could be a nod to some of the well-known Western cinema soundtracks (I think mainly by Elmer Bernstein).

[@voidritual777]

I love these 'Scraping the Bucket' Analysis...

[@shanechelone7381]

I still get chills when I listen to this song. I wore out the the S&M double disc album when I bought it. The other standout from this performance was Outlaw Torn, the orchestra adds so much depth and meaning. Plus it seems James gives the lyrics some extra emotion when singing. Just No Leaf Clover, Outlaw Torn and Bleeding Me would make this one of the greatest rock and roll performances of all time. I don't understand why people don't recognize this more...

[@pratikmandal1350]

I knew exactly what this was going to be. Not disappointed. Would love more such breakdowns of other favorites of yours.

[@DC.PardyArt]

THANK YOU!! about time someone said it out loud

[@funface7253]

I had a Siberian Husky that howled at the guest vocalist part in The Memory Remains. It was the only music he ever howled to.

[@heathceccato2953]

The memory remains is my favourite Metallica song surely 😮

[@Roadiedave]

Best Metallica moment in my life was Summer Sanitarium '00. Full arena rock. Played Fade To Sanitarium to Black. Actually played Sanitarium as the bridge for Fade To Black. That concert was when I won the meet and greet where I met Metallica, and the bands on the side stage where they had it knew my brother and gave me tix to their next gig. Security wasn't paying attention, and I started just pushing a box of gear following the crew into the stadium and ended up magically backstage/sidestage with Kid Rock. Got kicked out. And getting back to my seat my friend vowed he would never trade tickets with me ever again!! Roadie Dave: Day 1 and the next 24 years is all because of Metallica!!

[@tonyschannel7438]

The soft break-down part on No Leaf Clover(espeically without the orchestra) kinda reminds me of Dream on by Aerosmith

[@SlyHikari03]

I assume its an influence.

[@peanutcsgo]

It's a bit of a tragedy that they decided to auto-tune James' voice on this album (same goes for Death Magnetic, but for different reasons). I get that they only used it sparingly to correct some vocal pitch mistakes here and there, it's a live album after all and it would be weird to re-record those lines in studio... But I still feel like the mistakes would sound way less jarring as opposed to the sudden robotic vocal segments that resulted from 90s pitch correction software.

[@J4ck1100]

This Video made by love for No Leaf Clover and S&M in general grow even bigger. Thank you Mike, really enjoyed the Video!

[@JJ-tk7xf]

Listening to Mike talk about the music he loves is as fun as watching him shit on stuff. Loving the passion!

[@magnumopus5406]

I really love your enthusiasm in this one! It's always inspiring to hear someone ramble about their passion, especially when it's similar to my own (i go on hour long rants about prog bands and vocalists I love lmao) I was never the biggest fan of this song, even though I loved most of S&M, and you've given me a new appreciation for it! Gonna listen through the album again to really digest it. Thanks for the amazing video Mike!

[@AidanArmstrong04]

Would honestly love the same type of video with Kamen’s orchestration of Call of Ktulu

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Brrrroooooo he did incredible with that one

[@AidanArmstrong04]

@@BecomeTheKnightplus that transition to puppets is just 👌

[@Daily_Bassist]

Wow, the tracks without the orchestra sound like a demo.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

I think it's because IT WAS A DEMO!!! And Michael Kamen brought that boy to LIFE

[@foxfire204]

The song was created for Load originally but it stayed like a demo till S&M

[@swere1240]

i feel like call of ktulu is overlooked too thats always been one of my favorites by them im not sure why. that along with and justice for all. just somthing about that opening riff is so freaking good.

[@Hydrograd57]

The way that James sounded like such an evil psychopath in "The Thing That Should Not Be" is horrifyingly gorgeous I adore this album!

[@RedRedTread]

Kirk's licks are more emotional than on the fade to black solo

[@nicholasgenovese2454]

No Leaf Clover is SO SLEPT ON when it comes to Metallica. Finally someone said it ⚡🤘⚡ Edit: Can we also admit that Prince Charming is THE MOST understated Metallica song aside from No Leaf Clover????

[@NewDawnCircle]

S&M is the album that got me into metal back in 2002ish. I had not even heard Metallica before then, (hard to believe I know) but I fell completely for this collaboration. Still sounds absolutely massive.

[@patriknessboLemoran]

I am blessed to have heard no leaf clover live

[@hugloobugloo]

S&M is, to this day, one of the few albums that I am compelled to listen to from beginning to end.

[@cheezy8492]

You uploaded this video when I needed it, and for that i thank you Mike 🫡

[@Ruleof2Review]

I would argue that “- Human” is the more slept in song. No Leaf Clover was released as a single, still gets played live, and even appeared a second time in S&M2.

[@benwilling]

Near the start, that oboe above the guitar is beautiful. It gives me Mozart vibes (Symphony No. 25, I think).

[@Bralex-offisiell]

They played «No leaf clover» in Gothenburg this summer❤

[@MPerfect92]

I like this style of video. Keep doing ‘em’ please

[@kingcrimson0646]

No joke I was listening to S&M before clicking on this video

[@NHR_Music]

Speaking of how great not only this song is, but also S&M is, I get chills every time I hear the S&M version of One. I don't think there has ever been any other version that pulled me in as deep into the emotions and story of that song like the S&M 1 live version does. That intro part from the orchestra before James starts playing is probably burned into my brain at this point.

[@Milehighssc5280]

This is why Metallica will be played on the radio for the next 100 years. Such a masterpiece.

[@stevesgarage22]

I don't particularly subscribe to the title 'no leaf clover' being the opposite reference to a 4 leaf clover (good luck) ... but maybe just 'no luck' ... not good, not bad, just when it comes to luck (then it comes to be ♫♪♪♪) ... there's just none at all. Although considering that 'the soothing light at the end of your tunne' could be a freight train - that's unlucky for anyone!

[@markwilliamson2555]

If the music that Metallica put out in the 90s was put out by a completely new band it would have been well received. The problem is that it’s so different from 80s Metallica. Some of my favourite Metallica songs are from load and reload.

[@RedRedTread]

I'm so glad that I held this opinion before watching this video

[@rankin1289]

I remember getting the symphony album back in 7th grade.

[@andrewpappas9311]

This is definitely one of my favourite songs by them, it's so fucking good and the orchestration works really damn well with it. I've also always thought that this song has one of Metallica's coolest clean riffs (plus that breakdown goes hard as well), not to mention James' singing is on point as well. Plus this song is just one reason why S&M is one of the best live albums with so many of the other songs being absolute staples like Puppets, Call of Kthulu, One and Nothing Else Matters imo, great video as always brother

[@williamcarbajal383]

I've always said that this is the quintessential definition of a perfect Metallica song.

[@padmakshkhandelwal1832]

I love this song, it's very beautiful and still powerful. I get why you so dearly love it. However, my pick for Metallica's single greatest composition would be The Call Of Ktulu on S&M. It was made for a classical orchestra, the OG on Ride The Lightning in itself is great and super groundbreaking imo. A 9 minute classical-driven progressive metal instrumental to close off their sophomore album. Who does that?! Fricking, Rush took siz albums to do that with La Villa Strangiato. But the orchestra just elevates it to another dimension. The highs, the lows, the surges, the breakdowns, the clean and the heavy riffs, the marvelous harmonies all coming together in perfect sync and arrangement for one epic composition. It's thunderous, it's gorgeous, it's incredible.

[@daydragoon331]

God, S&M is a pure masterpiece, every song is done to perfection.

[@expander3710]

I clicked thinking “I hope it’s No Leaf Clover, but it probably won’t be….” You’re right!!!

[@SixString.Savage]

As somewhat of a Metal Elitist, that Bob Rock comment is 100% approved 😂😂

[@BillCoz]

heeey your algorithm trick worked, I clicked.

[@reeenji]

I'm so gratefull they played it in their last concert in Chile, I'd thought I'll never hear that masterpiece live 😔👌

[@brandonbonds7120]

Honestly, I would love more deep dive videos where you break down songs like this. It's reminiscent of Rick Beato's "What makes this song great?" series. With a little more teeth to it. Love it.

[@MrBiteme39]

Very underrated song Everyone forgets that Metallica does have really good songs after the black album I love small hours from garage inc And most people just disregard that album from what I've experienced as a fan. It was them trying to fit that my metal sound that was coming in the mid 90's but still be Metallica. And I think they did it.

[@kylereece1979]

Many thanks for this analysis! S&M is one of my all time favourite albums. I even think that the version of Call of Ktulu and especially Outlaw Torn surpass the album versions. Outlaw Torn S&M is a towering masterpiece. It sounds like a widescreen western epic with a lone ranger on a quest for redemption amidst a huge open world. Id love more videos like this on S&M, mate! I loved this, and would love you to discuss Outlaw Torn from it.

[@TheSentinel86]

One leaf clover has been my favourite by them since I'd 1st heard it, and was actually my intro to Symphonic metal as a sub-genre. 😅 And for me the intro & Bridge perfectly capture the imagery of a freight train thundering down the tracks (intro its not as in your face so to create the image of it far away and nothing to be worried about; Bridge- the train is on you and about to run you flat). Such a beautiful use of the sound to create that image to me. 🤘

[@P3rm4frost]

S&m is still my favorite Metallica album because it fits so damn well with the Orchestra arrangement. People shit on it that it doesn't add up. I disagree, it just that Kamen wrote a lot of counterwaves and didn't want to play the exact same piece of music. The call of cthulu version is even a notch better than no leaf clover. It's like a wild roller-coaster ride of emotions up down and sideways. Without the orchestra I can't stand the track at all. But with all the dynamics added it almost sounds like a movie soundtrack. Cliff Burton was so visionary when they wrote those songs. Also James Voice sounded the best ever. I don't know if they put on a lot of autotune but man, it still had that gritty lion tone and since the load and reload days he really learned how to sing so much better.

[@jakeseitz]

Agreed, this song and “- Human” are their best work

[@coolgabe64]

Metallica's greatest song is Outlaw Torn.... end of story. No Leaf Clover is very nice since they presented it during S&M but nothing comes close to Outlaw Torn.

[@HandlesTheCyberman]

Fade to Black, To Live Is To Die, My Friend Of Misery, Unforgiven 3 are some of my alltime favs, I was lucky enough to finally get to see them last year it was awesome when they did No Leaf in TX. I agree with the orchestra extensively giving this song that personality, then agsin im a big fan of classically produced music as well.

[@DoubtingThomas333]

For me; The outlaw torn & Bleeding Me. Personally, overall, i think the Load album is the best album they made.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Dang that's a flamin hot take hahaha. But I'm happy you like it! It's a great album.

[@unforg1v3n]

I love the S&M version of those two songs!

[@MGTRN-tw5uq]

By far my favourite song from 'S&M' and my overall favourite Metallica song, along with 'Welcome home (Sanitarium)'. RIP Michael Kamen and thank you for music that I'll still listen to 50 years from now.

[@kesamek8537]

S&M version of this song is superb, it was always my favorite Metallica song and I bought Ride The Lightning on the day it released.

[@TheKyokushinMaster]

This was awesome! I really love your song break downs. Song you love or hate even lol Do more plz 🙏

[@mztweety1374]

It’s brilliant! Both albums!

[@acc3209]

Yeah, no leaf clover is amazing, great vid mike ❤

[@hoodiejalen366]

Ogs already know he’s gonna say No Leaf Clover

[@foxfire204]

-Human it's another jewel

[@kylereece1979]

Also, its really good to hear positive reflectons on the Load/Reload era. I think the general word is that, were it released as a single album of their best songs its full potential would have been rightfully realised. There is a 5 star heavy rock album spread out 'cross both albums. At its best, its brooding and brawling. Moody and Melodic. New and other ways of being heavy.

[@facelessandnameless]

100% agree!

[@duff0120]

I would love to see u react to Metallica`s cover of one of the greatest Glam rock song (in my opinion) from Elton John , . the song, Funeral for a friend, love lies bleeding

[@MaazHamidPK]

Not their best, but definitely my fav song is Fuel. No leaf clover gets slept on cuz of heavy gatekeeping

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Fuel is soooo sick haha

[@gingeranagram2467]

Official No leaf Clover respecter

[@ianwakers]

How about a stream where you give 72 Seasons another listen through? I thought it was pretty mid at first, but there are songs from there that I listen to every day, and have done pretty much since the album came out. The last three in particular. A lot of people who were very harsh on the album when it launched have come around on it now, too. Agree on No Leaf Clover, one of my favourite songs from any band. Kirk's solo is completely underrated, too.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Maybe......could be an intriguing idea

[@tylercollinsworth9075]

​@@BecomeTheKnight plz

[@twankleankle]

That riff Kirk starts playing at 4:03 is way better than it has any right to be

[@jaded9234]

21:28 I can't let you do that. There are multiple songs I still unironically like on "Hardwired". 72 seasons has some brief moments, but I haven't listened to it since it came out.

[@phadrus]

Helped me appreciate this song more that I never found very interesting.

[@unleashthebloodthirst69420]

While I love this song, it ain’t my fav. I have to say To Live Is To Die is easily my favorite. It’s got melody, emotion and a message. Just my favorite.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Also a great song!!!

[@Mult_ID]

1:20 The pitch for Metallica's S&M 2

[@passiveaggressive5520]

Not even debatable. Masterpiece

[@rw4652]

great video

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Thanks man 🙏

[@Defensive_Wounds]

From the thumbnail pixellated bit I assumed it was No Leaf Clover...lol

[@johnnyrico3637]

It's still my favorite Metallica song too. It was on every single mix cd I ever burned.

[@bc5935]

The first time I heard this was live in St Louis. And I think it is an incredible song. The only thing I would change is the vocal effect they had on James in the chorus. But I still think this is an incredible song

[@jdspublic]

Couldnt agree more partially in a tie with outlaw torn off SM

[@oskarjonsson9117]

Fkn love this song and other higlights from s&m are the load tracks thats is so fkn elevated by the orchestra and one

[@bogawoga7487]

Such a beautiful song!

[@cesarvelasquez3186]

No leaf clover is amazing i love the song...

[@mikedavis7636]

I'm pretty sure that melody in the memory remains is a hurdy gurdy through distortion

[@Trinkengine]

I always thought so too (I was about to comment the same thing!) but everything I’m seeing online shows Low Man’s Lyric was the only track on reLoad that used a hurdy gurdy

[@MrDman21]

Michael Kamen is one of my favorite composers next to Alan Silvestri and James Horner

[@YoungSazz]

how to you get all the instrumental and voices separated into their own track?

[@The_Left-Hand_Path]

Aside from the first 4 (and bits of the Black Album), I've always felt Bleeding Me is one of their best, especially the S&M performance.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Bleeding Me is siiiiiiccckkkkk. Took me a while to actually enjoy it as a teen lol. But man it's good.

[@kylereece1979]

@@BecomeTheKnight Bleeding Me, Outlaw Torn and Fixxxer are a terrific trinity of tracks that sound awesome back to back to back. Yeah, they sound a bit too familiar in places, which is my initial critique about the mid90s songs in general. But, when Load/Reload works, man, it is right on the Money. The S&M Outlaw Torn is one of the best things they ever did. It is utterly magnificent.

[@Nichwar19]

James's singing in s&m is annoying for bleeding me. Only vocal performance i despise on that album

[@mrbungle3310]

Probably the most underrated Metallica classic

[@TheNyxCabin]

No Leaf Clover is the greatest Metallica song because everyone's opinions are different and everyone should respect them :) Imo the best Metallica song is My Friend of Misery.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

That's a great song! Shout out to Jason!

[@TheNyxCabin]

I agree! The clean bass and guitar are the highlight of the song and amazing.@@BecomeTheKnight

[@Nichwar19]

​@@TheNyxCabinthat song could've been whole lot better. It's a skip for me

[@TheNyxCabin]

@@Nichwar19 I disagree but I do respect your opinion. What in your opinion is the best on black album?

[@Nichwar19]

@@TheNyxCabin hard question i like every song other than misery and struggle. Maybe god that failed a little less

[@svenheuseveldt7188]

Hate train? anyone? first half of the song slaps like the devil slaps my life

[@149CreepingDeath08]

Bro what the hell I just watched your top 21 Metallica songs like 8 minutes ago

[@DrewskiTheBassist]

Thoughts on -Human?

[@lewisgrant7622]

Damn i forget how much I love this song. 2 their greatest songs to me would be one and no leaf. Also i was always wondering when you were gonna talk about no leaf clover on your channel

[@adamwheelerproductions1607]

Master of Puppets from s&m is my personal favorite.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

The rendition is SOOOO SIIICCCKKK

[@gregheffley4176]

I would say my 2 favorites are Fuel and The Thing That Should Not Be from S&M.

[@BannedPhotoshop]

Cliff would have loved this song :(