Garage Inc.

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Editorial reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review
This double-CD, all-covers release could come to represent a vital turning point for Metallica. While Disc 2 is a straightforward collection of every cover the group have recorded in its 16-year history, Disc 1 comprises 11 new selections drawn from the oeuvres of such exciting and diverse artists as punk rockers Discharge and the nefarious Nick Cave. The heavier songs, such as the Mercyful Fate medley, Black Sabbath's "Sabbra Cadabra" and the Misfits' "Die Die My Darling", prove that nobody delivers a crunching riff better than these metal veterans. But it is vocalist-guitarist James Hetfields's confident approach toward the likes of Cave's "Loverman" and Bob Seger's "Turn the Page" that delivers the most electricity; here his raw, heartfelt vocals are largely untouched. Given that the recharged group spent only three weeks in the studio recording these tracks, it appears that these guys have remembered the value of studio spontaneity over laborious pontificating. Hopefully, that mindset will resurface in future projects. --Steffan Chirazi

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Customer reviews

review by: Symphonic Metal Fan date: 2008-08-09 rating:
ESSENTIAL DOUBLE CD OF REALLY GREAT COVERS! A MUST FOR METALLICA FANS!
Ironic, just how good this band are at covers! This is far more than just a completist's release, it's essential for the Metallica fan!
Some very good covers, all really well played and on the whole, well produced, especially on Disc one which is the more recent covers as produced with Bob Rock. The production here leans far more towards the Black album, than St Anger, with a fat snare, and thumping bass, and sharp, clear guitars. Hetfield's vocals are excellent, with the man unafraid to dabble in a myriad of styles.
Also, Jason Newsted really shines here with some cool bass guitar!!
Highlights are Turn The Page, Loverman, Sabbra Cadabra, Astronomy, Helpless, Crash Course In Brain Surgery (LOVE the bass work here!), Am I Evil, The More I See, The Prince etc.
It's a good intro to some of the original artists and I'd recommend the Full Metal Garage - Songs That Drove Metallica Double CD so you can hear many of the original tracks by the original artists!

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review by: date: 2006-07-09 rating:
Back to Basics
Kym Fletcher's interesting review below (written before the release of "St. Anger") sees "Garage Inc." as a symptom of Metallica's decline. I agree with much of Kym's argument, but while it's fair to attack "Load/Reload" and "S&M" for looking overdrawn at the ideas bank, the same cannot be said for this fantastic revisitation of Metallica's metal roots.

Metallica seems to have been torn in two competing directions: the world-conquering mainstream rock of "Nothing Else Matters" and the purist thrash of "St. Anger". As a band that actually still seems to enjoy playing, there's no doubt that Hetfield & Co. enjoy the thrash material better, and they are on top form on these covers, with the new recordings equalling anything that they seem able of writing on current form.

There is little indication that Metallica is likely to release another album as significant or rewarding as "And Justice For All.." or "Metallica". On the evidence of "St. Anger" they are also unlikely to regain their early ability to land a killer punch as a thrash band. If they never do, "Garage Inc." can only gain in significance: a swaggering, unrepentant reminder that this band can rock.

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review by: date: 2005-04-13 rating:
Best covers album EVER!!!
Let me start by saying that this album is amazing!!! I've owned it for what must be in the region of 6 years and I still love it to bits.

This is the album that got me into Metallica. The first song I heard from this album was "Die Die My Darling", a cover of the old Misfits song.

Other notable tracks include the fantastic "It's Electric", a glorious version of "Astronomy" and a huge 11 minute Merciful Fate medley. Metallica also show their softer side with a beautifully soulful version of Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Tuesday's Gone" taken from a BBC radio session and including guests (such as Alice In Chains quitarist Jerry Cantrell).

The first CD comprises of tracks recorded for the album. The second CD features B-Side cover tracks and rarities recorded through the years.

I cannot reccommend this album enough. I still listen to this album quite regularly and still vastly enjoy it.

Garage Inc. is unmissable to any fan of Metallica or rock/metal music in general. Absolutely fantastic!!!!

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review by: bass101 date: 2005-03-13 rating:
Great album!!!
The 1998 release of Garage Inc, saw the band go back to most of the songs they played back to the early-to-mid 80's.

CD1 contains songs they did in 1998, I reckon the best is 'Whiskey in the Jar'.

CD2 contains material from 1984-1995, again I would have to go with 'The Wait' as the best song here.

Most cover albums are usully cast off straight away, however the CD is so consistant is definatley worth buying.


review by: date: 2005-01-08 rating:
Metal, no other words.
This is a fantastic album, covering every cover the band has recorded throughout their twenty - two year career. The repetoire of songs here are varied, and a nice mix of genres and time feels also. The first disc is a set of new recordings produced by Bob Rock, the same producer responsible for Metallica's infamous "Black Album". The disc contains a nice collage of genres and sounds, with some of the best examples being "Sabbra Cadabra", which sounds even better than the Black Sabbath classic, "Astronomy", with a brilliant pre - chorus riff and a solo to match, flawlessy executed by axeman Kirk Hammett, "Whiskey in the Jar", "Turn the page" and "Die Die my Darling" by the infamous Misfits. The second disc has more of an old - school metal feel to it, opening with the crunchy riff of "Helpless", credit must be given to drummer Lars Ulrich for this track, with a miniature drum solo at the intro, ushering you in the to dynamic second disc. Another stand out track on this disc is "The Wait" by the NWOBHM's (New wave of British Heavy metal)'s Killing Joke. "Crash Course in Brain Surgery" with a nice, deep bass line, Diamond Head's "Am I evil"? In all of its twisted glory, "Blitzkrieg", with an expiremental guitar solo, "Stone Cold Crazy" by Queen, "So what", which no doubt has offended many the censor, and a brilliant Motorhead cover in the shape of "Stone Dead Forever". This is undoubtedly one of the finest cover albums of all time. Enjoy.

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