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Summary: Great Look into the bands studio life
Review: If you're looking for a fairly in depth look at Metallica in the studio and on tour this is a great DVD to get. It was really interesting some of the things that happened in the studio for this wicked album, showing how they did things here and there, definately cool. Part 2 when they were on tour is also interesting to see, my only gripe is that they show them playing Enter Sandman like 4 times.... They could have at least put in some other songs, either off the Black Album, or any others. Other than that though, I give it 5 stars, great DVD.
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Summary: dedicated Metallica fans will enjoy
Review: Most has already been said about this release, but for those who are still unsure... this DVD is an excellent addition to any Metallica fan's video library. The sound and picture is quite good considering it had to be remastered and the task behind such a project (4 hours of footage...). Of course, 5.1 channels would have been the ultimate, but this stereo version lives up to expectations. This DVD gives great insight in the process of recording an album and touring, with all the up and downsides, including little things that go wrong. Handpicked concert footage including the awesome Freddie Mercury Tribute concert adds to the lineup. A must for anyone interested in Metallica, but beware if you're just "sort of" interested, 4 hours is a long time...
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Summary: YEAR AND A HALFT PARTS 1 & 2
Review: NOTHING ONLY I WANT SEE, A LITTLE PART OF THIS DVD METALLICA'S
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Summary: Very different than part 1
Review: Part 2 shows Metallica on the road, even in other countries. A humerous, informative, and even surprising two hours and fifteen minutes. Let's all hope that Metallica returns to this way of doing it.
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Summary: Year and A Half is pretty good
Review: The great part about this DVD is that it really gets across the genuine nature of Metallica as a band. They work very hard, and are dedicated to their music. If it isn't apparent in any of their albums or concerts, it is in this DVD. It was extremely interesting seeing the details of one of the longest metal tours ever, and watching the recording was fun and interesting. Some drawbacks include: lack of special features (not-a-one!), copious amounts of horse-play by the band and every other loser that knows their on camera, and Lars Ulrich. Another thing that was dissapointing was the concerts, which I felt were a little boring.
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Summary: A must if you're a hardcore fan, a decent rental if not...
Review: The only reason I would hesitate to recommend this to anyone who even has a passing interest in Metallica is the sheer length of it - four hours! It's an awful lot to digest at once, or even in pieces, but of course if you love this band, four hours is not an inconvenience, it's a BONUS. It's also a great insight for everyone interested in the recording process. The second part of the disc covers the band on tour, which is a scenario covered in countless other rock documentaries. But the first part, covering the recording of the "Black Album" offers some intriguing information into what a producer actually does, and the producer here is one of the most legendary in the business. Bob Rock probably ranks only behind "Mutt" Lange and the late Bruce Fairbairn on the list of sucessful hard rock/metal producers. It also succeeds in showing Metallica as a relatively down-to-earth band. Of course this is back when they were only used to selling 3 or 4 million copies of an album instead of the 10 million that this one managed to move, so who knows how egotistical they are now (all you pro-Napster/anti-Lars fans hush, I'm talking raw personality here, not their business ethics). The most amusing thing I saw in this video was the very first scenes - Metallica fans lined up outside music stores just before the official midnight release of the "Black Album", and stacks of Metallica CASSETTES and CD's in CARDBOARD LONGBOXES sitting next to the cash registers. That along with the decidedly 80's hairstyles and fashions let you know that you're definitely not watching anything from the post-hair metal era in music (that would occur only a few short months after this footage was shot - when Nirvana would come along and change the rules about everything).
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Summary: A must if you're a hardcore fan, a decent rental if not...
Review: The only reason I would hesitate to recommend this to anyone who even has a passing interest in Metallica is the sheer length of it - four hours! It's an awful lot to digest at once, or even in pieces, but of course if you love this band, four hours is not an inconvenience, it's a BONUS. It's also a great insight for everyone interested in the recording process. The second part of the disc covers the band on tour, which is a scenario covered in countless other rock documentaries. But the first part, covering the recording of the "Black Album" offers some intriguing information into what a producer actually does, and the producer here is one of the most legendary in the business. Bob Rock probably ranks only behind "Mutt" Lange and the late Bruce Fairbairn on the list of sucessful hard rock/metal producers. It also succeeds in showing Metallica as a relatively down-to-earth band. Of course this is back when they were only used to selling 3 or 4 million copies of an album instead of the 10 million that this one managed to move, so who knows how egotistical they are now (all you pro-Napster/anti-Lars fans hush, I'm talking raw personality here, not their business ethics). The most amusing thing I saw in this video was the very first scenes - Metallica fans lined up outside music stores just before the official midnight release of the "Black Album", and stacks of Metallica CASSETTES and CD's in CARDBOARD LONGBOXES sitting next to the cash registers. That along with the decidedly 80's hairstyles and fashions let you know that you're definitely not watching anything from the post-hair metal era in music (that would occur only a few short months after this footage was shot - when Nirvana would come along and change the rules about everything).
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Summary: A Worthy Documentary
Review: This DVD is not an ultimate DVD concert experience - it simply documents Metallica's recording of 1991's Black Album, and their tour from 1991 to 1993. The second part of this video will hold your interest the most, as it contains 5 music videos & 3 live concert clips. It's nothing spectacular, and ONLY hard-core Metallica fans need apply.
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Summary: Year and A Half is pretty good
Review: this gives you the inside scoop. Metallica fans will love it because it's got it all - behind the scenes footage, interviews, recording sessions, and concert footage. But anybody who's ever wanted to live the rock & roll life (and do it successfully) will get a great insight into how much hard work it takes. The first half of the DVD covering the recording of the "Black Album" is worth the price alone. After seeing this, you'll know what it's really like to be in the studio and how gruelling it can be. No wonder Lars has an attitude about people ripping their songs of the internet! The concert footage is awesome - it's what you'd expect from Metallica. These guys are talented musicians, cool dudes, and funny. As always, Metallica gives you your money's worth - this is a long DVD. I suggest watching it over a 2-night period to attain maximum absorbtion. Buy it. Watch it. Crank it Loud, and Rock On!
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Summary: If you want to know what it's really like to be a rock star
Review: this gives you the inside scoop. Metallica fans will love it because it's got it all - behind the scenes footage, interviews, recording sessions, and concert footage. But anybody who's ever wanted to live the rock & roll life (and do it successfully) will get a great insight into how much hard work it takes. The first half of the DVD covering the recording of the "Black Album" is worth the price alone. After seeing this, you'll know what it's really like to be in the studio and how gruelling it can be. No wonder Lars has an attitude about people ripping their songs of the internet! The concert footage is awesome - it's what you'd expect from Metallica. These guys are talented musicians, cool dudes, and funny. As always, Metallica gives you your money's worth - this is a long DVD. I suggest watching it over a 2-night period to attain maximum absorbtion. Buy it. Watch it. Crank it Loud, and Rock On!
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