![]() Devils Island is faster paced and more traditional thrash metal, a memorable song with a shout along chorus and brimming with an almost punk-like energy. Its jackhammer riffs and satanic lyrical themes help make this album much more distinct than its predecessor, and still offers a lot more nuance in its songwriting than heard before. Songs like The Conjuring and Devils Island are dripping in controversy, in fact Mustaine doesn’t even play The Conjuring live anymore now that he’s a Christian. Its catchy main riff is repetitive in the best way possible in that it never gets old, and the dazzling solos culminate in a second breakdown riff (and more solos) that finish off the track in triumphant fashion. Album opener Wake Up Dead spares a few lines of lyrics but is ultimately a showcase of the brilliant musicianship that the members of Megadeth are capable of. Of course, being the only cover song among a roster stocked full of amazing original Megadeth songs, I Ain’t Superstitious is objectively the worst, although that’s more of a testament to the quality of the rest of the record rather than a knock on the song. The jazz influence from the guitars as well as from Gar Samuelson’s dynamic drumming make it pay enough homage to the original as well as add enough thrash metal flavor for it to fit perfectly onto the album. This style works perfectly even for the cover song I Ain’t Superstitious, originally by Willie Dixon. Their chemistry is one of the best things about this album, their leads and riffing intertwine beautifully in every song with a really organic flow. Marty Friedman is always going to be the ultimate Megadeth lead guitarist to many, but Chris Poland’s jazz infused style compliments Mustaine’s own style very well. David Ellefson’s bass has been raised in the mix compared to the first album, giving things a lot more weight. Maybe not as unhinged or fierce sounding as its predecessor, Peace Sells still sounds muscular and commanding, due to a much better production and a serious improvement in musicianship. Metallica released Master of Puppets the same year which is considered by many as their defining moment, but Megadeth outdo that album, as well as nearly every other thrash metal album ever created with Peace Sells.įrom the get go, it’s clear that Megadeth are a new beast. In barely over a year, Megadeth went from one of the most promising talents in the American thrash metal scene to already recognizing their potential as the apex predator of the scene in terms of quality and musicianship. Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying? on the other hand has no discernible flaws. ![]() Immature and rough, but still high quality. Despite being a bit rough around the edges, it’s still a near perfect offering of early thrash metal. It shows promise, Dave Mustaine was fueled with rage after being unceremoniously dismissed from Metallica and he displays it with lots of frenetic energy and intensity on his first record as Megadeth. Megadeth’s debut album, Killing Is My Business… And Business Is Good! immediately put them on the map. ![]()
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