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That One Night: Live In Buenos Aires

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No disrespect to any of the previous Megadeth lineups, but this is the heaviest sound I've ever heard from them, and possibly, on any live album by any band. Listening to "That One Night" is like sitting in front of two blazing guitar amps, and seems to be mixed hotter than the audio on the DVD of this show. If you love twenty-ton guitar riffs, this is your record.

Instead of going through the motions of a typical "greatest hits live" CD, these Megadeth classics sound fresh and fierce, making the studio versions, which I love, seem anemic by comparison.

Listen to the opening blitzkrieg of "Blackmail the Universe" and you'll know what I mean. This is full-volume guitar ferocity that goes way beyond previous versions, and it only lets up once, for the acoustic "Coming Home To Argentina." The legendary intro to "Holy Wars" sounds like a knife fight here, and "Reckoning Day" sounds like a construction crew smashing the side of a building.

If you've seen the DVD of this show, then you know Dave and Co. are really inspired by the gonzo Argentine crowd. The fans are so into it that they sing along to the guitar riffs, like a giant collective Beavis. It's an energy that feeds the entire performance.

There is a focus and intensity onstage that you can see in the DVD, and it transfers perfectly to this CD. Dave in particular sounds like someone who has mastered what he does, showing why he's one of the pillars of thrash. He has not mellowed with age, and he sounds as vital as ever.

If you were suspicious of the Megadeth re-mastered (re-recorded?) CDs, this is one you can buy with confidence. It's a musical chainsaw.

If you asked me years ago, would I be listening to the best metal live album, in 2007, I would have said no. heck,at one point it looked like we would never see a Megadeth album again. yet Dave has put the best line-up together in Meg History, put out one of the best studio albums from Megadeth "United Aboinations", and now one of the best Metal live albums ever. This band is so tight. They bring so much to the band. They nail the old stuff and kill with the new. The Drover brothers are unbelievable and James is a great addition to the rhythm section. Songs sound heavier than ever. If you are looking for a cd of great riffs and leads, then get this album... and defenitly check them out on Tour..
Sarge

I had heard rumours that this possibly the best metal live album ever, and so I decided to buy it. I had also heard that the sound was mixed better that in DVD. After listening it I realized that the both statiments were true. It wasn't hard for me to listen to the both CDs through twice during the day I got it. "Jet Intro/ Blackmail the Universe" is an amazing opener. Other songs from "The System Has Failed" in this live set are "Die Dead Enough", "Something That I'm Not", and "Kick the Chair". I think that most people have suspicions for the songs like "I'll Be There", "Return to Hangar", "Coming Home to Argentina" and "Die Dead Enough". Still, I think that this live album needs them. The live audience in Buenos Aires is really awesome. They sing great during the songs. Three highlights for the audience are "I'll Be There", "Hangar 18" and "Symphony of Destruction". In Hangar 18 the audience shouts between the solos "Megadeth Megadeth Megadeth Megadeth!" and during the riff of "Sympshony of Destruction" they sing "Megadeth, Megadeth, we love Megadeth". It's great to notice that Megadeth didn't try to make "a greatest hits live album" because that would been terrible. I think that live gigs should been recorded as they are...not trying to give all the audience favourites. This album is perfectly mixed and I (almost) felt like I would been there in Argentina because it sounded so good. This album is defintely better than "Rude Awakening". Dave Mustaine sings almost like in 80's - his voice is amazing! The band plays perfectly - it is great to hear "Reckoning Day" with great drumming. Notice, that there are many opening songs in the beginning of the. There are many live songs that weren't in RA, such as "Skin Of My Teeth", "Set the World Afire", and "I'll Be There". I hope that Megadeth will make a live album soon again. Still, I would love to hear songs from KIMB...at least "Rattlehead" and "Last Rites/Loved to Deth"...
Stars: Set the World Afire, Wake Up Dead, Holy Wars, Kick the Chair, Hangar 18

I agree with a lot of the other reviews - this is one of the best live metal albums - and Megadeth's best live album, I find it a lot better in sound that on Rude Awakening. The sound quality is very good just like you'd hear when you hear Megadeth live, and this also proves how well these guys can really play their stuff old and new - Mustaine has never lost his touch in the band keeping up getting the new members to play the songs they did not record. For those into that live metal sound, get this.

I enjoy this cd more then rude awakening, the vocal is way way better so does the guitar and drums. glen nailed the solo way better then pitrelli.
the only disapointment is they dont include train of consequences and the scorpion which suppose to be there. While rude awakening has ashes in your mouth,devil's island and hook in mouth, this one has blackmail the universe, skin o my teeth and set the world afire!!! coming home & i'll be there were dedicated to argentina fans and its the only show where the band played these songs.

I just got this cd today and I have to say that it is F##king awsome!!! This has to be the best lineup Megadeth has ever had. I am also just like other Megafans that thought Dave may never play as good as he used to. WOW!! I was wrong. I read in Guitarworld that he has re-learned the guitar and plays better than he used to. Well, he was not wrong at all. I just want to say that if you are new to the metal world and want to know what real metal is.....GET THIS LIVE DISC!!!!!!!!!!

This albums rocks from beginning to end! Megadeth has never sounded so clear and powerful!!!

If you didn't already know, this is available as a DVD as well. However, That One Night - Live in Buenos Aires DVD version doesn't include "Skin Of My Teeth," "Die Dead Enough," and "ANGRY AGAIN". So if you are debating between CD or DVD you'll want to take that into consideration.
Now that that is out of the way I'll move on to the performance. Let's be honest...this is not Megadeth's shining hour. I'm probably being a bit unfair to the guys in the band, but it's just the cold hard truth. You can hear it. While the album isn't bad, it isn't as clean as the performance on Megadeth's other live album Rude Awakening. This isn't a knock on the skill of the Drover brothers or bassist James MacDonough (Iced Earth), I just don't think they had enough time to get up to speed on the Megadeth library. This may explain why another review says "Reckoning Day...sounds sloppy." It's just a shame that there isn't a full length live album from the Nick Menza, Marty Friedman, David Ellefson era, since many fans consider that Megadeth's golden age.

This disc set rocks. If you've ever seen this band live, then you know how great they are. Mustaine's lyrics and guitar shredding is on point with album recordings, unlike many other bands that totally suck live - these guys are intense!

The song lineup is really good and leaves little to be desired. We all have our obscure Megadeth favorites, but this album covers all of the greats.

The second disc is really kickass. Classics like Trust, Symphony, Holy Wars, Peace Sells... its just amazing.

I was skeptical because usually I hate live metal albums, but this is actually an excellent recording. I'm even considering buying the DVD version. If you are a huge lifetime Megadeth fan like I am, you should check this out. Its actually pretty cheap too!

I love Megadeth and the fact that they are still a Metal band (cheap shot to Metallica...) This album really puts together what Megadeth is all about "In your face metal". Now to the album itself.. Is it their best live album? Given that they do not have that many live ones, this is probably not their best. Consider the band line up on this one vs Rude Awakening...Guitar work is much solid in Rude Awakening, heck, even the drums (compare Reckoning Day on both albums, the song on this album is just sloppy). I have to agree that on this album at least Mustaine doesn't sound like he's drunk when he's singing. Also, the song editing is a bit sloppy, some songs just cut right in, like they cut off the intro part of them.
Overall a good album but not what I was expecting. If you're looking for a live album by Megadeth, consider first Rude Awakening (or at least give that a listen first, then try this one) and you will see the difference in guitar/drum work (I know, I know, they both have different line ups, but they do make a huge difference).