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Track Listings
| 1. Enter Sandman |
| 2. Master Of Puppets |
| 3. Harvester Of Sorrow |
| 4. The Unforgiven |
| 5. Sad But True |
| 6. Creeping Death |
| 7. Wherever I May Roam |
| 8. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) |
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Take four cellos, mix with a quartet of Finnish classical-music students who possess a note-for-note knowledge of metal giants Metallica, and beat gently. Viola! You have a truly stirring album that provides tangible evidence of the dramatic passages and intricate arrangements that classical music and heavy metal share. On "Enter Sandman" and "Creeping Death," the exquisite playing of the cellists intensifies the darkness and emotion of Metallica. In the process the strength and versatility of the group's songwriting is given more credence. Perhaps the most remarkable element of the album is the faithfulness that's shown to the original songs, right down to faultlessly following the vocal melodies. With Plays Metallica by Four Cellos, Apocalyptica have proved that the universal language of good music is unbound by genre. Here is a clever concept brilliantly realized. --Steffan Chirazi
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Limited Edition import-only vinyl LP repressing of this album. Universal. 2007.
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By Ray Wallis
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I liked it. It sounds great, and its real metal to the core, even if it is orchestral instruments rockin' the sound. They do the Metalica sound justice.
By Langer
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Never actually realized that thrash metal translates well to strings.I'm a fan of both classical and metal and have always felt thde two aren't mutually exclusive. This album proves that premise
Format:Audio CD
Some albums that cover other genres with classical instruments end up being very gimmicky. Apocalyptica, however, obviously loves Metallica's music and does an excellent job of arranging it for a cello quartet without losing the original mood of the songs. This album sounds more acoustic than their subsequent, and equally-good, Inquisition Symphony, which gets more electronic and heavier.
Occasionally, the voice part gets a little repetitive since there are no lyrics to provide variation between identical passages, but overall it's a very satisfying album. It should appeal to both metal lovers who are interested in a different take on Metallica and to classical lovers who like their music heavy. Cellists (like me) may find a new appreciation of the capabilities of their cello.
Occasionally, the voice part gets a little repetitive since there are no lyrics to provide variation between identical passages, but overall it's a very satisfying album. It should appeal to both metal lovers who are interested in a different take on Metallica and to classical lovers who like their music heavy. Cellists (like me) may find a new appreciation of the capabilities of their cello.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Non-metal metal
This is a good intro to Apocalyptica, basically four guys with cello and occasional percussion playing classic Metallica. Read more
Published on Oct 28 2009 by Brian Ashe
5.0 out of 5 stars
AWESOME!!!!
I've played the cello for 9 years, but I never knew that a cello could sound that awesome! Apocalyptica really changes the whole stereotype that cello's are boring,... Read more
Published on Nov 7 2003
2.0 out of 5 stars
Cellos played like electric guitars!
This cd is dissapointing. Why? because it's not a real mix of classical and metal music. The guys just played his cellos like playing electric guitars. Nothing else. Read more
Published on Mar 6 2003 by Matias
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great CD!
I never thought that Metalica could sound good on cello's. The cd is soooo good. Its one of the most amazing cd's ive have listened to. The lead cello player is just amazing. Read more
Published on Feb 9 2003 by Karen L. Gendall
5.0 out of 5 stars
An awesome album
I used to be a non-metallica fan, but till i tried this album, i simply can't believed how great this album is. Read more
Published on Jan 19 2003
2.0 out of 5 stars
it looks cool but how can i know
i like calassical. i play the cello and when i heard of this band i got really excited. When i tried to download the music it didn't work so i still have no idea what they sound... Read more
Published on Jan 3 2003 by a good fan, i think..
5.0 out of 5 stars
what a discovery
I can't believe what I have discovered here. Im so blown away. I don't even like Metallica that much. Yes there is something special about Metallica though. Read more
Published on Dec 13 2002 by Tyler M. Hennessey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Apocalypse
Apocalypica is truly the Apocalypse of musical boundaries. There is no end to their talent and vision. I eagerly await the latest edition of hard cello wizardry.
Published on Dec 2 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
Metallica at its most beautiful
And here we are back at the very basis of Apocalyptica's music, the hard-core, plain and simple, no-distortions-added-and-no-bass-or-percussion-either CD. And I still love it. Read more
Published on Nov 20 2002 by Ashley Keesis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Plays Who on What?
I was completely dumbfounded when a fellow heavy metal lover friend of mine told me about this group. They did what? Read more
Published on Nov 20 2002
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