41 of 41 people found the following review helpful
*plunk, plunk* Mama they try and break me... *plunk, plunk*,
July 28, 2004 Phil Keeling "Phil" (Savannah, GA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bluegrass Tribute to Metallica (Audio CD)
I sampled this album at a music store and laughed my butt off.
"What in the world could have convinced these guys to make this album?" I howled.
"It's so plunky and funny-sounding," I continued.
"It's so funny... it's.... it's..." I muttered. "..it's actually REALLY good."
And it is. Bear in mind, I'm a big fan of Metallica *and* bluegrass, so tinny, plucking banjos appeals to me to begin with. I'd recommend that the average metalhead give this a sample or two before splurging on the whole album- I'm not sure you wouldn't like it. From beginning to end, the album is fun and the musicians (Iron Horse) are very talented. Their vocal harmonies are ridiculously tight- this is what sold me, as I'm a sucker for good harmonies. This is not for everyone, which is why I'm giving it four stars only- I'm not guessing it will appeal to all of you, which is alright. But don't be afraid to at least give it a...Read more
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Not for the Metalhead Stuck in the '90s,
January 12, 2004 J. Ohnui "freakanchovy" (Detroit) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bluegrass Tribute to Metallica (Audio CD)
Simply put, I am a veteran metalhead. A big fan of the Bay Area Thrash scene that once existed with the likes of Testament and Exodus, and the British metal sounds of Iron Maiden. As a hardcore-old-Metallica fan, my first reaction to "Fade to Bluegrass" was to chuckle with incredulity. How in the heck did these guys pull this off?!As I listened further though, I grew to appreciate not only the musicianship of Iron Horse, but their sheer accuracy in capturing the Metallica tunes. It's evident that they learned to play the songs in the original metal style, because as a musician myself, I know that it's difficult to play a cover song in a wholly different genre unless one can play the song in its original form. One must learn the rules before one can bend them without breaking them.The intricacies of the guitar leads are captured and adjusted to fit into the bluegrass style and instruments. A Kirk Hammett solo on an acoustic guitar with the traditional James...Read more
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
I was skeptical...,
October 17, 2003 By A Customer
This review is from: Bluegrass Tribute to Metallica (Audio CD)
Hey, I'm a Metallica fan from way back and not much into bluegrass, so when I heard about this CD on the radio I assumed it was crap. But they played Enter Sandman and I realized that I had to buy it. The bluegrass band is not goofy. They play the songs with the intensity they deserve. It is a whole new way to listen to one of my favorite bands. I am going to buy a bunch of these for Xmas presents!
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