As far as I know, they're doing very well here. I'm the wrong guy to ask, though, as I don't listen to the radio or watch MTV or anything. It's the impression I get, though, when I have conversations with other people who do have that kind of exposure.

Oh, and I forgot to mention I watched Jenny Lewis perform on Conan last night. She was pretty good, but I kept wishing she wasn't wearing the hat.

I thought she could leave her hat on.

Tom, I can see where you are going with this and I like your way of thinking...

I guess 98% of the people have pi$$ poor hearing? Why would a band like Metallica release a crappy recording? Maybe they are trying to cover up inadequacies in their playing (Lars)? Out of curiosity I'll eventually purchase this cd and load it on my iPod touch but avoid listening to it on my Axioms

Hey Rockhead,

The playing is actually pretty good on this.. good enough to make me want to listen to it and enjoy it.. as opposed to a lot of their material post Justice. Other than the incredibly distorted and compressed sound, this is a really good " musicaly" album. Kirk flat out rocks with the riffs and solos. and James's vocals are clear and powerful, even Lars's drumming is actualy good..

Overall a really good Metallica album..piss poor sound, victim of the loudness war I guess..

My tweaked GH3 version sounds really good as oposed to my retail CD version, which I don't listen to anymore.

Cheers,
Riker

Riker,
I'll have to find someone to 'tweak' this cd after I purchase it

Boston - Don't Look Back

Because, like, Tampa Bay might be gaining on you?