Metallica Ranked 2023
AKA The Most Original List EVARRRR. |
| 11 |  | Metallica
St. Anger
It's bottom boy, and it will always be bottom boy. One of the most embarrassing miscalculations ever committed to audio format. |
| 10 |  | Metallica
Hardwired...To Self-Destruct
You know what a dull-as-dishwater album that carries on for a seemingly endless 80 minutes really needs? A special edition bonus THIRD disc with another 60 minutes of music... |
| 9 |  | Metallica
Load
Controversial in its overt, unapologetic choice of a more commercial direction, but very well made for what it is, and with more than a couple of good songs in its tracklist. |
| 8 |  | Metallica
72 Seasons
Absolutely overlong and the definition of 'mid', but a vast improvement over its predecessor in that most of its songs at least warrant repeat listens. |
| 7 |  | Metallica
Reload
Underrated because 'not da metuhlz', but a really solid mainstream heavy rock album nonetheless. |
| 6 |  | Metallica
...And Justice for All
Slightly dull in places, but some undeniable bangers scattered throughout. |
| 5 |  | Metallica
Death Magnetic
A 'return to roots' album done right. |
| 4 |  | Metallica
Metallica
A sell-out album done right. |
| 3 |  | Metallica
Kill 'Em All
Raw, messy, clumsy, but all the more charming because of it. Bang that head that doesn't bang! |
| 2 |  | Metallica
Master of Puppets
Every bit as much of a masterpiece as its predecessor, and absolutely one of the greatest albums of all time, not just for thrash metal, but for metal as a whole. |
| 1 |  | Metallica
Ride the Lightning
The choice between this and its successor comes down to preference, but the presence of arguably Metallica's best song ever (Creeping Death) seals the deal for this as their magnum opus. |
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