Rust in Peace - Megadeth

Megadeth's Greatest Work........By Far

Rust in Peace is one of those albums where everything comes together: songwriting, performance and recording. This is by far the best Megadeth has to offer. I've heard every Megadeth album multiple times, but I always find myself coming back to this one.

First, the playing here is top-notch. The addition of Friedman gives Megadeth a completely new dimension in terms of sound. From his modal guitar solos to his mechanic speed-picking, this album cooks from first to last note.

Second, the songwriting and lyrics. Great and...great. Song structures are tight, lyrics are melodic and have meaning, really not a bad song on the entire album. No fillers here.

Lastly, the recording is so clear and crisp, you would never know that is was recorded in 1990. A great sonic achievement.

In closing, if you are just getting into Megadeth, this is the album to start with. Great thrash, unbelievable playing, and one of the best sounding metal records of all time.

Favorite Tracks: Holy Wars, Hangar 18, and Rust in Peace.

Megadeth's defining moment.

Ah,the album that defines Megadeth to this day.
The album that all technical metal is measured against.
This was the album that finally brought Megadeth out from under Metallica's shadow. Rust is Megadeth's Master of Puppets/Reign in Blood.
Yes, it's good enough to stand along those two and is a music changing masterpiece.
If you own only one Megadeth disc, then this is the one to get.
Too bad Megadeth fell down and went boom after this release and they have yet to recover.

NEW FAN

After buying the whole Megadeth collection in the last few weeks I thought I would write my first review.
After listening to music for the last 30 years, I'm 38 now, I got into Thrash metal about a year ago after getting into all the early Metallica albums which I love. I had to try the next biggest metal selling band.
I made the mistake of buying Rust in Peace - Remastered which didn't really grab me. Luckily I gave Peace Sells a try and loved it.
After buying all Megadeth albums I realized how great they were. I know a lot of fans prefer their 80s work the best, but I don't think they have made one bad album. By bad I mean Metallica "St Anger" bad which I can't even listen to.
I finally got a copy of the original Rust in Peace and it blew me away. The 1st 2 songs are incredible. The pace and musicianship are mindblowing. From the 3rd song down the pace slows but the songs are still catchy. I wouldn't say it's my favourite Deth album as I like them all but do yourself a favour if you like this type of music, just buy it.
It is one of the best Heavy metal albums of all time.
I hope my review helped.

A Must Have!!

Gotta get this if you don't already have it. Ranks up there with Metallica's ...And Justice for All album as being one of the greatest metal albums of all time! Considering that the two records came out around the same time, they certainly complement each other.

Dave Mustaine had the best lineup here, and carried it through the next few albums. Marty Friedman is a GOD on guitar, and a blessing to Megadeth fans everywhere!

Every song is listenable (unlike most of the music released today; bound to be a few duds in the bunch) and every song just kicks major a$$!! From the beginning to the end, this album will keep thrashing you against the walls until you feel like you're gonna explode.

My personal favorites are `Holy Wars ... The Punishment Due' and `Rust In Peace ... Polaris' though any of them could really turn me on, depending on my mood.

My only gripe is that Mustaine had to go and remaster the album a few years ago. I don't have that version, and will unlikely get it (unless my original copy gets toasted somehow). I think this is a cheap gimmick by the artist to boost profits and get people to buy all their old albums all over again. Iron Maiden did this and I haven't forgiven them yet.

Overall, you can't go wrong with this album. I really don't know what the hell's wrong with these people giving the album anything less than 5 stars. This album is just killer!

Rust 1990

Total monster , it's great how the rhythem guitar is so intense ,
Kind of the way Jazz guys admire Harris of IM . You can't deny what lurks in the brain of the mighnty Mustaine
This CD upped the ante of what metal is .Much the way Ozzy and Rhoades did .The Sound is State of the art The crunch guitars and Bass stay out of each others frequency ranges , the drum parts are as intense as the guitar riffs .The songs are well crafted . The lead guitar has an interesting tension .It's alot of fun .
It should be intersting to see where mustaine goes now after 2 albums ripping the U.S. government a 3ed A-hole , mabey he will get more into other topics like Maiden does ,Lore, myths , urban myths , scary movies, classic novels , how bout Phantasm portholes , or a concept album about a different planet where everything is cool and energy is created by generators that recharge thier own batteries so everything is cheaper!