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Remastered reissue of double platinum album includes four bonus tracks, 'Crown Of Worms' (prev. unreleased in U.S.), 'Countdown To Extinction' (demo - prev. unreleased), 'Symphony Of Destruction' (demo - prev. unreleased), & 'Psychotron' demo - prev. unreleased).

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.8 x 5.71 x 0.39 inches; 3.67 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Capitol
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 3 3 00598620
Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2004
SPARS Code ‏ : ‎ DDD
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 27, 2006
Label ‏ : ‎ Capitol
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0002EXH4K
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

Best Sellers Rank: #1,059 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #1 in Thrash & Speed Metal (CDs & Vinyl)
- #30 in Pop Metal (CDs & Vinyl)
- #592 in Rock (CDs & Vinyl)

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Kenny M.

Need I speak for it?

Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2017

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It's Megadeth. It speaks for itself. Best songs in my opinion are Architecture of Aggression and Psychotron.
The seller I bought from sold me an original pressing of the CD, so I can't speak for the remaster. But basically, this album is perfect.
Some have said that Megadeth "sold out" with this record; they must have got that confused with "sold billions". It sold that many for a reason: it's just that good. It is a slight departure from their usual 80s/1990 style, but you can still recognise that it's Megadeth. Definitely more speed metal than thrash, but it's still a very heavy album. Definitely get it if you're thinking about it. I don't regret it one bit

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xstohl

REMIXED & Remastered disappointment

Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2020

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Remastering involves changing each tracks volume level to achieve an overall balanced volume level, leaving the song structure/arrangement intact...

Remixing is changing how the instruments sound (like adding/removing effects, EQing, etc);...

But what they did here is rearrange the song structure! AND since these are "new" arrangements of the original song, they are essentiallyl new songs and therefore, they should have been RENAMED (like version 2, extended mix, etc).

"Sweating Bullets" no longer starts with the drums but has a longer, dragged out intro. The drums are no longer dry and solid (clean & heavy sounding) but muddy and are lost in the mix because of too much reverb. It goes on and on...

This isn't the version I grew up with and loved, and learned the patterns with, but is a rearranged muddled up mess.

But I understand that as an artist one may never be satisfied with ones work, but there's a reason it sells millions/billions of records. "If it isn't broke don't fix it" & "less is more" are a few cliche's that come to mind...

Just have to find the original version...

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Shelldbow

This is essential Megadeth right here

Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2012

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This was the follow-up to "Rust in Peace", what most people consider Megadeth's best album. I have to say that after hearing "Countdown to Extinction", I would say these 2 albums tie over-all in my opinion.

"Countdown" maintains some of the thrash and shredding solos that were signature Megadeth but this time around, the band incorporates melody and experimentation. There's acoustic guitar on "Foreclosure of a Dream" for instance but it doesn't make it any less intense or heavy. They struck the right balance on each song.

At first I have to admit that I was a bit weary when Dave Mustaine spoke verses on songs like "Sweating Bullets", but I really can't imagine the songs any other way. Dave has this way of speaking with such conviction combined with an insane aggression that actually works (he doesn't do that with every song on here). Songs like "Psychotron" are driven by spoken verses like I mentioned and somehow they sound powerful and amazing instead of coming off as lame or cheesey.

The songwriting and musicianship on this album is right up there with "Rust in Peace" and on some songs surpasses it in my opinion. It's literally mind-blowing listening to the instrumental arrangements and the musicians playing these brilliantly penned songs.

As for the bonus tracks, "Crown of Worms" sounds like a pretty good B-Side but not up to the caliber of what was originally on the album. The rest of the bonus tracks are demos and you basically hear skeletons of what would become masterpieces.

If you're a fan of Megadeth and don't own this, get this as soon as you can.
If you're new to Megadeth, you can start here or with "Rust in Peace".

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Countdown to Extinction Explicit Lyrics, Limited Edition, Extra tracks 2006 $28.71

Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2014

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Iconic. Megadeth's crowning achievement. I first purchased this CD at the 1992 release after seeing video on MTV. Then saw them live at Cow Palace SF, during the Countdown tour and have purchased many Megadeth CD's since then. Anyway this Mobile Fidelity 2006 stereo only (right-left-sub) release remastered with Dave Mustaine himself is worth every penny of $28.71. The jewel case with pop up for CD is first I have seen, love it. The liner notes by Mustaine are great. I am usually not a big fan of bonus tracks or demo's etc, but these 4 bonus tracks are as good as any on the entire CD and I am glad Mustaine added them.
Thanks Mobile Fidelity and Megadeth.

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Actual Owner

I switched the 2004 CD for the 1992 CD

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2016

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I bought the 2004 remastered version long ago and listened to the album 2000+ times. I've just recently bought the 1992 CD after reading reviews about bad sound quality/ remixes. Upon listening to the 1992 CD I immediately realized a difference in sound quality - it's most noticeable on the drums (the cymbals are clearer on Countdown to Extinction and the drum intro tone on Skin O' My Teeth sounds different). The tone of the guitars is also different in many songs. The re-mixing parts are mostly small and I don't recall anything very majorly distracting.

The 2004 remastered CD sounds warmer and muddier (all the instruments sound compressed together). Listening to the 1992 CD was VERY strange at first. I heard many sounds (mostly from drums and bass) that I didn't notice before. I therefore recommend all buyers buy the 1992 version IF you care about sound quality, are curious about how it is supposed to sound, or are buying this album for the first time.

However, I personally love Crown of Worms and the Symphony of Destruction demo. So maybe it's worth picking up the 2004 remaster just for those tunes - up to you.

As for the album, I love it most for its lyrics, which are very intelligent and well crafted. Originality, musicianship, and outstanding lyrics give this album 5 starts for me.

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Matt Gordon

Disappointing

Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2016

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Don't get me wrong, this is a fantastic album. But the re-release/remaster alters the music too drastically and doesn't stick to the formula that made this album a classic. The songs sound different than originally recorded and not in a positive way. I will be searching for an original release of this album to replace this version.

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Thomas M. Rogers

Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2016

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It's one of Megadeth's best albums, but this re-master is not well-recorded. The lower frequencies have been cut off, so the sound is not as full and potent as the original, plus the added fidelity of the higher freq. makes it sound thin, overall. Very disappointed in this purchase.

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Vektor

Must listen It!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2021

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Really a great CD...Maybe is one idea of years of violence the expression of phenomenals in society... in the music call ironically "trash metal?!" only I call Hard Rock...and this genere will alive for centuries...the demos are stunnings ...the MFSL edition is wonderful ...the sound is subjective and for me is probably great for others no...the most important is a MFSL...and I think so that the audio engineers and the technology for remastering? this edition was some the most serious working did it

nicki perkins

5th copy!!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 29, 2017

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Just fabulous. 1 of most amazing albums on planet n my 5th copy since 1992!!! My ex loved megadeth n wen we split i kept this album. Eventually wore it out n bought a new 1. Upgraded from tape to cd then bought an extra so i had 1 in car too!!! Pull onto the mway n turn up the volume....perfect. This must've been their highpoint bcos no other megadeth album has caught my attention like this. And i aint even a metaller!!!

Vivian

Great Album

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2013

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The album itself has some thrash moments. Definitely Ashes In Your Mouth, which is the highlight of the album. Great verses, nice riffs and cool leads under them. The opener, Skin On My Teeth is also kinda thrashy, but in a softer way. Nice guitar tone and some tasty guitar licks. A nice catchy chorus. Oh, and the verse ''That that doesn't kill me, only makes me stronger'' is really great...
Well this is definitely worth buying. It should satisfy Megadeth fans, especially the ones who like Rust In Peace and Youthanasia. You should also try it, if you're not really into thrash and you would like to get, because this is one of the softest forms of thrash you will get.

Diego Crespo

Awesome presentation, amazing music

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2018

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Awesome presentation, amazing music

darren gowthorpe

Fantastic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2019

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The best megadeth album by far

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