Poor is a rather strong term. "Not as good as other albums."

To make comparison by some of the stuff you referenced, you'll hear amazing stuff with, say Cryptic Writings, but Ride the Lightning (assuming you don't have a remastered version) won't sound as good--and by as good, I mean the soundstage won't be as wide, it will be harder to place the instruments in space, etc.

I am the Doctor, and THIS... is my SPOON!