Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. So What! A video was made for "In My Darkest Hour". A largely uninspired effort recorded with a new guitarist and drummer, So Far, So Good...So What! In My Darkest Hour. 8 tracks (33:25). To mix the album, the label turned to Paul Lani, who previously had remixed the band's previous album, Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?.Mustaine was initially skeptical, but later became very irate with Lani's "eccentricities" and his way of handling things. So What! "Set the World Afire" is one of the band's earliest compositions, and was initially titled Megadeth, when the band was named Mechanix.When they switched to Megadeth, the song was retitled. So What! As usual the guitar solos are a highlight & show off the bands talent for producing memorable leads that find a nice compromise between … He sounds genuinely spiteful & aggressive & it really suits both the music & lyrics. "Set the World Afire" is one of the band's earliest compositions, and was initially titled Megadeth, when the band was named Mechanix. The band has since released 13 studio albums. https://rattlehead.fandom.com/wiki/So_Far,So_Good...So_What! The album reached #18 in the UK charts, and #28 in the US. A video was made for "In My Darkest Hour". You May Also Like. "Set the World Afire" is one of the band's earliest compositions, and was initially titled Megadeth, when the band was named Mechanix.When they switched to Megadeth, the song was retitled. But it's far, far away Everlasting life for me In a perfect world But I got to die first, Please God send me on my way Solo - Mustaine Time has a way of taking time Loneliness is not only felt be fools Alone, I call to ease the pain, Yearning to be held by you Alone, so alone, I'm lost, Consumed by the pain The pain, the pain, the pain Won't you hold me again Lots of fret work, direction and key changes. Anarchy In The U.K. Mary Jane. So What! The production was plagued with problems, partially due to Mustaine's struggle with drug addiction. 502 is U.S. police code for DUI (Driving Under the Influence of alcohol). A pioneer of the American thrash metal movement, Megadeth rose to internationa… more » But in terms of songs, the finished album - titled So Far, So Good… So What! in typically insouciant Megadeth style – actually contains some of the most interesting music the band had recorded. So far, so good,...so what! Red flash, clouds choking out the morning sky. To conclude, “So Far, So Good, So What!” is the most underrated thrash album by Megadeth and is often neglected for their other much hyped albums “Peace Sells…” and “Rust in Peace”; it really doesn’t get the attention and praise it so richly deserves since it is one of those thrash records which managed to break free from the monotony and mediocrity of a large percentage of 80s … - Megadeth on AllMusic ... unless Metallica is doing them), and B) the lyrics to "Liar" can be a bit cringeworthy at times. The album was eventually certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and indicated Megadeth's forthcoming emergence from the underground scene. So Far So good so what, is and always will be an album that is thought by most as a masterpeice. lacks the conceptual unity and musical bite of Peace Sells, which helps push much of its lyrical material into the realm of self-parody, as Mustaine rants about the PMRC, the apocalypse, ex-girlfriends, and other people he is angry with, while hinting at the depth of his substance abuse … So What! Hook In Mouth. CDP 7 48148 2; CD). The album's first track, "Into the Lungs of Hell", is an instrumental composition which features synthesized horns, winds and percussion. 502 Lyrics: 2. Old style Heavy Metal that, by today's comparisons, is relatively mild. ?oldid=4424. Released 19 January 1988 on Capitol (catalog no. took over five months to record. Megadeth is an American thrash metal band led by founder, frontman, guitarist, and songwriter Dave Mustaine. Dave Mustaine has since stated his regret for the way he handled Reynolds's firing. Formed in 1983 Los Angeles, California with bass player Dave Ellefson following Mustaine's departure from Metallica , the band has since released fifteen studio albums, three live albums, five compilation albums, two extended plays, thirty-four singles, eight video albums, … Featured peformers: Dave Mustaine (lead vocals, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, producer), Jeff Young (lead guitar, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar), David Ellefson (bass, backing … The lyricism centers on nihilistic themes, but occasionally deals with … "Liar" is dedicated to Chris Poland, who was fired from the band for stealing Dave Mustaine's guitars. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last.fm. Megadeth Megadeth is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California which was formed in 1983 by Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson, after Mustaine's expulsion from Metallica. (2004 Remaster) by Megadeth on Deezer. (1988) Set The World Afire. 7 48148 1; Vinyl LP). Matrix / Runout (Side A Variant 2): C1-1-48148-Z1 DMM PRECISION SPO-1 SM1-1 B-29864-Z1-DMM 19035 2̶-̶2̶ AR-SP And it nearly contained a song called Megadeth, as the bassist explains. Recorded at Music Grinder, Los Angeles, CA. When they switched to Megadeth, the song was retitled. It is the band's only album recorded with drummer Chuck Behler and guitarist Jeff Young, both of whom were fired immediately … In My Darkest Hour Lyrics: 4. The album reached #18 in the UK charts, and #28 in the US. is the third studio album by American thrash metal band Megadeth. is the third studio album by American thrash metal band Megadeth. The album reached #18 in the UK charts, and #28 in the US. Released 19 January 1988 on Capitol (catalog no. “Liar” is the seventh track off Megadeth’s third album So Far, So Good…So What! Liar Lyrics: 5. Megadeth Lyrics. "Set the World Afire" is the first song Dave Mustaine wrote for Megadeth after being fired from Metallica. Mastered at Precision Lacquer, Hollywood, CA. A video was made for "In My Darkest Hour". It is the band's only album recorded with Jeff Young and Chuck Behler, who were fired immediately after the subsequent tour. Bottom line, this is an AMAZING THRASH RECORD and a total CLASSIC regardless of what AM and other close … So What! Hook In Mouth Lyrics: 3. Inspiration for the song cam… (Into the Lungs of Hell, Set the World Afire and more). Some copies will have a "Combat Records" logo on both vinyl labels, some copies will have the logo only on the B side vinyl label, and some copies will not have any logo. But that dosent … At first, the band hired guitarist Jay Reynolds from the band Malice,[3] but Reynolds was not up to the task of recording, and was subsequently replaced by his guitar teacher, Jeff Young. So What!" Megadeth. For obvious reasons- MEGADETH never sold their souls for commercial fame. Matrix / Runout (Side B Variant 2): C1-2-48148-Z1 DMM PRECISION B-29865-Z1-DMM 19035-X 2̶-̶2̶ AR-SP 0-1 So What!, an Album by Megadeth. Some may argue that its one of the worst albums to be released by Megadeth but if you take the time to listen to it im sure that youl conclude that its a classic nonetheless. features music performed at very fast tempos with technical ability; lyrically, frontman and guitarist Dave Mustaine addresses a variety of topics, including nuclear holocaust and freedom of speech. 502 is U.S. police code for DUI (Driving Under the Influence of alcohol). It managed to enter the top 30 on the Billboard 200 with no commercial radio play; it charted in several other countries as well. Mixed at The Entreprise, North Hollywood, CA. Guitarist Chris Poland and drummer Gar Samuelson had been expelled from the band following the conclusion of the Peace Sellstour for disruptive behavior, including Poland's habit of pawning band equipment to pay for drugs.Samuelson was immediately replaced by his drum technician, Chuck Behler.However, a new guitarist would take longer to emerge. Megadeth - So Far So Good So What Album Lyrics; 1. All forms of life die now, the humans all succumb. 502 is U.S. police code for DUI (Driving Under the Influence of alcohol). They said it'd never come, we knew it was a lie. It was released on January 19, 1988 through Capitol Records; a remixed and remastered edition including several bonus tracks was reissued in August 2004. Barcode: 077774814812 When they switched to Megadeth, the song was retitled. Liar. Rated #469 in the best albums of 1988. The album reached #18 in the UK charts, and #28 in the US. Mustaine flew back to Los Angeles later that day and fired Lani, who was replaced by Michael Wagener. So What!, an Album by Megadeth. A video was made for "In My Darkest Hour". Read and write album reviews for So Far, So Good...So What! Anarchy In The U.K. The cover photo model is Martin C. Schmidt of Matmos. Genres: Thrash Metal. It was released in January 1988 through Capitol Records; a remixed and remastered edition including several bonus tracks was reissued in August 2004. Matrix / Runout (Side B Variant 1): C1-2-48148-Z1 DMM PRECISION B-29865-Z1-DMM 19035-X 2-2 AR-SP 0-1 502 Lyrics: Pull over, shithead. Matrix / Runout (Side A Variant 3): C1-48148-1 1AZHZD: 502 is U.S. police code for DUI (Driving Under the Influence of alcohol). The record was well received among contemporary music critics, although retrospective analysis has been less favorable. Work on the album started while Reynolds was in the band, but continued after the induction of Young. Quite a varied musical style within the stereotype too. To mix the album, Lani relocated himself and Mustaine to Bearsville Studios, near Woodstock, New York, ostensibly for the purpose of inspiration.Mustaine decided he had had enough when he, having just awakened and made coffee, noticed Lani outside in his underwear feeding an apple to a deer. This is the cops! The original sound version is now out of print. As, in the fact that, each track was distinct, and not just a thrash of noise from start to finish. Genres: Thrash Metal. [Music & lyrics by D.Mustaine] Pull over, shithead, this is the cops Full tanks, pocket lined with cash Full throttle, gonna rip some ass Drive all day, and through the night Romance the road,winding left to right The stars above guide me, the moonlight is free A feeling inside me, and the whole world to see Driving fast makes me feel good 502 is U.S. police code for DUI (Driving Under the Influence of alcohol). Matrix / Runout (Side A Variant 1): C1-1-48148-Z1 DMM PRECISION SPO-1 SM1-1 B-29864-Z1-DMM 19035 2-2 AR-SP Sex Pistols' singer Johnny Rotten refused to provide them with a lyric sheet, however, leading to some mistakes in the Megadeth version. But the coolest part which isn't even that cool after 100 times of listening to the album is "Pull over s*** head this is the cops." Read and write album reviews for So Far, So Good...So What! Listen to So Far, So Good...So What! "Hook in Mouth" addresses censorship, and more specifically, the PMRC (:Parents Music Resource Center), a US organisation who campaigned heavily against metal bands' lyrics. He later said that he wrote the lyrics during his journey home from the departure. A definitive album. He was a member of Metallica from 1981 to 1983, and was dismissed just before Metallica recorded its debut album Kill 'Em All. It is the band's only album recorded with drummer Chuck Behler and guitarist Jeff Young, both of whom were fired immediately after the subsequent tour. (1988), and possibly one of the first diss tracks of thrash metal. Matrix / Runout (Side B Variant 3): C1-48148-2 1AZHZD: Guitars, Vocals, Songwriting (tracks 1, 2, 4-8), Lyrics (tracks 2, 4-8), Bass, Vocals (backing), Lyrics (tracks 4, 6), Songwriting (tracks 7, 8). I would like "Liar" and "502" more if the lyrics weren't so silly. review: Great album with some killer songs such as Into the Lungs of Hell, Set The World Afire, Mary Jane, In My Darkest Hour, and Hook In Mouth. The lyrics are good to sing along to but thats about it. A remixed and remastered version including several bonus tracks was released in 2004. Best viewed without Internet Explorer, in 1280 x 960 resolution or higher. This album features one … "Liar" is dedicated to Chris Poland, who was fired from the band for stealing Dave Mustaine's guitars. Alice In Chains - "We Die Young"Scary's on the wall Scary's on his way Watch where you spit I'd advise you wait until it's over Then you got hit And you shoulda known better And we die young Faster we run Down, … Mary Jane Lyrics: 6. So What! is the third studio album by American thrash metal band Megadeth. Mustaine has since criticized Wagener's "pedestrian" mixing efforts, citing the album's "muddy feel", in particular.Mustaine was able to recruit Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones to perform guitar parts on "Anarchy in the UK". Listen free to Megadeth – So Far, So Good...So What! I don't know how you go from the lyrics of "Peace Sells" to become … "Set the World Afire" is one of the band's earliest compositions, and was initially titled Megadeth, when the band was named Mechanix.When they switched to Megadeth, the song was retitled. Lyrics So Far, So Good…’s final track, ‘Hook in Mouth’ is about censorship. Set The World Afire Lyrics: 7. (Megadeth eventually covered "Problems", and it was included in the "Hidden Treasures" compilation.) It was released by Capitol Records in 1988. So What! 502. It was released on January 19, 1988 through Capitol Records; a remixed and remastered edition including several bonus tracks was reissued in August 2004. / Full tank, pockets lined with cash / Full throttle, gonna rip some ass / Drive all day, and through the night / Romance the road, winding Dave Mustaine had originally wanted to cover the Sex Pistols' "Problems", then tried to record a medley of "Problems" and "Anarchy in the U.K. ", and eventually settled on just the latter. - Megadeth on AllMusic. ... Megadeth's lyrics often focus on death, war, politics, and religion. "In My Darkest Hour" was written in late September, 1986, on the day Dave Mustaine heard about Cliff Burton's death, but is not about him lyrically. is the third studio album by American heavy metal band Megadeth. 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