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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 |
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| 1. Enter Sandman |
| 2. Creeping Death |
| 3. Harvester of Sorrow |
| 4. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) |
| 5. Sad But True |
| 6. Of Wolf and Man |
| 7. The Unforgiven |
| 8. Justice Medley: Eye of the Beholder/Blackened/The Frayed Ends of ... |
| Disc: 2 |
| 1. Through the Never |
| 2. For Whom the Bell Tolls |
| 3. Fade to Black |
| 4. Master of Puppets |
| 5. Seek & Destroy |
| 6. Whiplash |
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
This enormous live box set is a necessity for the hardcore Metallifan, though casual fans (if Metallica has any casual fans) might be scared off. It contains material up to and including the self-titled "black" album, including concert favorites "Creeping Death" and "Seek & Destroy," as well as classics like "For Whom the Bell Tolls," "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)," and "Fade to Black." There are also a couple of ripping-fast solos from Jason Newsted and Kirk Hammett, and covers of "Last Caress," "Am I Evil?" and "Stone Cold Crazy." The videos are from a 1992 San Diego concert and a 1989 stop on the Damaged Justice tour in Seattle; both are guaranteed to turn any fan who hasn't had the considerable pleasure of hearing this seminal metal band live green with envy. Pricey, but very highly recommended. --Genevieve Williams
Product Description
Convenient new size...Still f***ing huge! Metallica's Live Sh*t: Binge & Purge - the unprecendented box set featuring three complete concerts on three CD's and three VHS tapes, more than eight hours of live Metallica - is now being made available on three CD's and two DVD's at a special price. This colossal box has sold an incredible 613,000 copies since its 1993 release, and this reissue is sure to swell the ranks of those blown away by these shows. Nothing gets left behind -- the complete original 72-page full-color book is even included on DVD 2, and the commemorative backstage pass and scary guy stencil are enclosed as well. It's a one-two-three punch unmatched by any band, before or since, and the perfect gift for that special someone who needs their ass kicked hard by the world's greatest rock & roll band.
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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Simply put, this is the best box set I've ever owned. Granted, I'm a huge Metallica fan and I'm probably inclined to fall in love with anything they release. But Metallica rips it live, and this box set showcases over eight hours of that. On both the CDs and DVDs (a Mexico City show on the CDs, and full Seattle and San Diego shows on the DVDs), you hear a completely different side of the band. While their studio recordings are tight and emotional, their live set conveys the sense that Metallica have fun when they play live. There is a certain leaning toward improvisation that makes listening to these tracks a blast.
The sound quality isn't as good as on S&M, probably because these shows were recorded in the early nineties, and the high-budget production of that era falls short of what you can expect of live recordings from the past few years. But it's still great to listen to a different interpretation of their songs. When they play live, their tunes sound different than their studio counterparts, but this is actually a positive thing; there are certain moments when they let things hang, and then pummel the tension whenever they feel like it, which gives the sets kind of a jammy feel. Hetfield's comments to the crowd are left in, which was the only dissapointing thing about S&M; it's great to hear James interact with the crowd. As he pumps them up, you feel energized as well.
The show from the Black Album tour is impressive, but the direction is somewhat choppy. The ...And Justice For All show is directed brilliantly, and their set comes across as very epic and powerful.
Like I said, best box set I've ever owned. And it's loads cheaper than the VHS version, so I'd recommend this to any hardcore Metallica fan, or anyone who loves hearing quality live albums.
36 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I'd missed out on the chance to see Metallica live during this tour in support of the band's eponymous 'Black Album', so Live Sh*t: Binge & Purge is probably the closest I'll come.
This former boxed set is now available in two formats -- a double-CD case and a DVD-style longbox. As far as I can tell from their descriptions, the contents are the same, and typical of Metallica, they give you loads of material for a pretty good price -- three live CDs and two concert DVDs for only a little more than the price of two DVD movies.
The good points:
- The three live CDs span a broad range of songs from the band's history, rather than obsessively focusing on the Black Album.
- The sound quality of the CDs is quite good.
- The performances, especially James Hetfield's vocals and rhythm guitar, are searing.
- The DVD concerts are pretty well shot, if a little bit rough on the editing front. I'd always had reservations about getting this set because I was worried the concert footage would wear thin very quickly, but the band's fiery performances, the inventive staging (such as when Lars Ulrich runs across the stage in the middle of "The Four Horsemen" and jumps onto another kit at the other end) and multiple cameras helped make the viewing experience engaging.
The bad points:
- No booklet. I think they should have made the package a little bigger, a small boxed set, and included the booklet.
- The sound on the DVDs is horrible. I've never heard a professional music-DVD release with so many volume fluctuations and bad sound cuts. It's like listening to a live CD with the engineer whipping the faders up and down for no reason. The vocals are muddy, the lead guitar mixed too far back, and all of the tracks on the DVD sound like they have foam in front of the speakers.
- The format I'd bought, the double-CD case, is just not enough to hold five discs. They should have designed a special Digipak, or used three double-CD jewel cases.
- The live CD contains far, far too much crowd noise, banter and moments of waiting for the music. In a concert setting this might be okay, but as a listening experience, it's dreary to listen to a solid minute and a half of war sound effects before "One" can begin. They should have been more diligent with editing.
- No bonus materials. The videos from the Black Album, and especially the legendary music video for "One", would have made very enticing bonus materials for this set.
Despite its shortcomings, this was the last major official release from Metallica before it entered its bitterly contested 'Load/Reload' phase, so as a document of the band's history, this set is invaluable.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
There is SO MUCH included on the DVDs and CDs that I've had the set for a couple days and still haven't gotten through it all!!
One more DVD to watch! The (all LIVE) music includes songs from KILL 'EM ALL through METALLICA, and it rocks thunderously hard!!!
The DVD quality is excellent. The CDs sound great! A MUST for all Metallica fans!
One more DVD to watch! The (all LIVE) music includes songs from KILL 'EM ALL through METALLICA, and it rocks thunderously hard!!!
The DVD quality is excellent. The CDs sound great! A MUST for all Metallica fans!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
This set is frickin' awesome
And I'm 49 years old. I still watch it and don't want to get rid of it. I saw the other prices on here and could not believe that they want only around $14 dollars for the VHS... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dean
excelent!
excelent! the product item quickly and was delivered ahead of schedule. I enjoyed the disc and brings within many accessories
Published 3 months ago by Juan Pablo
Great Metallica Video
I bought this because plain and simple i needed a metallica dvd. The DVD is great it has a lot of great songs for the average metallica fan. Read more
Published 5 months ago by xST3ALTHx
Not What You Think
The audio Cds are just what you'd expect of Metallica from that era. Good tunes played well. HOWEVER.....the video from 1992/3 is simply terrible. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Frank A. Accetta
Worth the money!
This is a great buy for all Metallica fans. This is a great buy for all music fans. Metallica is one of the best bands to see and hear perform live. Read more
Published 10 months ago by SamanthaNT
Excellent.
3 amazing CDs with some of Metallica's best songs- recorded live in Mexico...2 phenomenal DVDs of Metallica rocking out for hours in Seattle and San Diego...truly wonderful. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Metallifan
must have
kalo elu fan'berat metallica. you must have! karena dvd konser utk "black album" hanya ada disini dengan kualitas bagus. Read more
Published 19 months ago by knt
Kick Ass concert from Metallica
This concert is kick ass just what i needed to get me going everyday, I can't believe i didn't attend this concert i was bearly in kindergarden when these guys came out, Now i know... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Alex Aragon
Defrauded
The product's detailed information specified that it comes with 3 CDs and 2 DVDs, but it only comes with 1 DVD, the Seattle concert DVD is missing
Published 23 months ago by PCS
BINGE AND PURGE
This box-set is truly amazing! The thought of having 2 shows on DVD and another show on 3 CD's is good enough in itself, but having sat down and watched it all, it's... Read more
Published on December 10, 2009 by MRT
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