24 for '24

 

I’ve long since given up trying to keep on top of new releases and doing my ‘Best of the Year’ posts.

72 Seasons to Be Cheerful

 

72 is an important number for Metallica. It’s the age of both frontman James Hetfield and sticksman Lars Ulrich and it’s also the number of years since they last produced a decent album. It feels that way at least. But joking aside, 72 Seasons is a 77-minute behemoth (why didn’t they cut out one of the songs and make it 72?) and it seems like they’re finally back on the right track.

Whatchu Tolkien 'bout?

It’s always good to discover new music, particularly when it belongs to a genre you don’t listen to that often. But wait, I might be getting ahead of myself a little here.

My Top 22 Songs I Listened to in 2022 Based on Memory Alone

I used to often do one of those ‘My Top 20 Albums of the Year’ posts, but in recent years I’ve struggled to be inspired by any new releases and I actually don’t even keep on top of release dates anymore. I saw a post the other day where someone was sharing their Top 200 new albums of the year. How is that even possible? Firstly, they must have an incredibly varied taste in music and secondly, four new albums a week? How does anyone find enough time to even listen to that much new music?

The Best of Metallica (part two)

 

So, without any further ado, let’s get on with the top 50…

The Best of Metallica (part one)

 

I’ve seen a few articles online recently where an artist or band’s entire discography is ranked from worst to best. It is something that can lead to great discussion and argument because the writer is invariably “wrong”.

The Fear of Thunder over London

 

This blog has been sadly neglected for a long time, so it’s time to blow the dust off it and crack on.