Metallica Album Rankings
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Master of Puppets by Metallica
Metallica scores a combined 3.8234 out of 4 stars for Master of Puppets
3.8234
OnMaster of Puppets' "Damage, Inc.," James Hetfield lays out Metallica's business plan: "Go against the grain until the end," he bellows, gleefully adding, "Life ain't for you/And we're the cure. ...more about Metallica
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Ride the Lightning by Metallica
Metallica scores a combined 3.6068 out of 4 stars for Ride the Lightning
3.6068
When my friend informed me in 1985 that this was the heaviest band on the planet, my introduction to Metallica was the pretty guitars that open "Fight Fire With Fire. ...more about Metallica
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Kill 'Em All by Metallica
Metallica scores a combined 3.5927 out of 4 stars for Kill 'Em All
3.5927
Blah blah blah. You all know the story. ...more about Metallica
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Metallica by Metallica
Metallica scores a combined 3.5885 out of 4 stars for Metallica
3.5885
The first thing you notice about Metallica's new album is that itsoundsgreat. The band's previous disc, . . . ...more about Metallica
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Death Magnetic by Metallica
Metallica scores a combined 3.4396 out of 4 stars for Death Magnetic
3.4396
It’s hard to say who detests Metallica more: the post–“Black Album”/post-therapy bandmembers themselves (if their lyrics are to be believed), or their fans, whose twisted hate of their idols c ...more about Metallica
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...And Justice For All by Metallica
Metallica scores a combined 3.2052 out of 4 stars for ...And Justice For All
3.2052
I am a huge Metallica fan and this is my favorite CD of all time. Bet you can't guess what rating I'm giving it....And Justice For Allcame at a critical time in this band's career. ...more about Metallica
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Live Shit: Binge & Purge by Metallica
Metallica scores a combined 3.1296 out of 4 stars for Live Shit: Binge & Purge
3.1296
For hardcore fans, Live Shit is a godsend. ...more about Metallica
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Garage Inc. by Metallica
Metallica scores a combined 2.8354 out of 4 stars for Garage Inc.
2.8354
(NOTE: This review originally ran onConsumable Online12/7/98. Reprinted with the author's kind permission.)The diehard Metallica fan already has disc two of this 'new' two-CD release. ...more about Metallica
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St. Anger  by Metallica
Metallica scores a combined 2.7866 out of 4 stars for St. Anger
2.7866
I went to Wal-Mart on Wednesday, June 4, 2003, and bought this CD. Happy as a clam, I was about halfway home when I noticed a little sticker that said "Edited."Metallica "censored"?Not in my house. ...more about Metallica
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Reload by Metallica
Metallica scores a combined 2.7682 out of 4 stars for Reload
2.7682
Still, the towering closer, "Fixxxer," along with handful of cuts that successfully push the outer edges of Metallica's sound, make the record worthwhile. ...more about Metallica
 
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Career Span:

Decade
# Albums
Album Score
1980
3
total ranking of 3.4846  3.4846
1990
23
total ranking of 3.0678  3.0678
2000
10
total ranking of 2.4923  2.4923
Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews for each album.
Overall Band Score:
3.5378
Metallica is ranked overall as 3.5378 out of 4 stars
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