![]() ![]() I usually skip this one post-opening bass riff. It is not all doom and gloom though as Newsted had the opportunity to display his frantic and crisp playing style. Hetfield’s vocals on the track seem to be out of his range and you can hear him struggling to reach the higher register. “Crash” is my least favourite cut on the E.P. I do feel the vocal effect was a tad overdone, but the song’s strengths far outweigh any shortcomings that are found. The build-up at the beginning of the song and pre/post solo riffs are some of the strongest sections on the release. but “the wait” has the sound and feel of an authentic “Tallica track. Metallica added their distinctive touch to all the songs on the E.P. ![]() The key he chose to solo in is high-pitched and takes away from what Hetfield is playing underneath it which kills any momentum that was brewing.Īfter listening to this one you may also feel that “Hours” have passed Hammet’s work on this song is the weakest on the album. At seven minutes, the most exciting part of the track is the pre-solo section. Keep your ears open to hear some interesting sounds in the full one-minute build-up to the start of the vocals. “Hours” represents the most experimental we would see the band on the E.P. While I do prefer the abridged live version the band adopted in the mid-’90s, there are plenty of strong arrangements to be found on a full listen-through.įor fun give a search on YouTube for Metallica’s acoustic rendition of the song. The song does become a little self-indulgent in the middle section and hints at the direction of the next record. The opening drum work from Lars Ulrich sets the pace for the rest of the track and you can really feel the energy from the rest of the band behind him as they settle into their performances. Without a doubt, “Helpless” is my favourite cover song that Metallica has recorded. It is also worth noting that James Hetfield was recovering from a broken arm and some of the riffs on the E.P. of covers would satiate the fan base while they recalibrated their efforts towards their next studio effort. – Garage Days Re-Revisited.įollowing the death of Cliff Burton and the introduction of Jason Newsted into the band, Metallica felt an E.P. On August 21, 1987, Metallica released The $5.98 E.P. ![]()
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