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akgdoa
5.0 out of 5 stars HAVEN'T MISSED A BEAT
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2024
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Great record considering the band's longevity (though revolving door of players). Mustaine can still bring it - and BIG TIME! The album reminds one of SO FAR SO GOOD SO WHAT (my favorite LP of theirs), in that it starts with an instrumental (and a great one, BTW!) and then segues into an ear-splitting album. "44 Minutes" (about the North Hollywood shooting several years ago) is very interesting and thoughworthy. "Headcrusher" is blistering (!!) and probably the best song on the album. Added bonus is "Washington is Next" live. Great song. Highly recommended.
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Irwin M. Fletcher
5.0 out of 5 stars Best and Heaviest Album since Rust in Peace
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2011
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After 1990's landmark album Rust in Peace, Megadeth's sound, more or less, began to get less and less heavy with each subsequent album during that decade. 1992's Countdown to Extinction, while still possessing a somewhat thrashy sound at times, was Megadeth's version of Metallica's 1991 Black Album--a very good dose of heavy music, but a clear departure from their previous 80's style thrash metal. 1994's Youthanasia and 1997's Cryptic Writings were safe, solid hard-rock records, but definitely alienated fans of their earlier work. 1999's appropriately titled album Risk, was the nadir of Megadeth's downward trend away from a heavy sound toward radio-friendly pop-oriented rock. By this point, most longtime fans (including myself) felt that the band had devolved too far from their early signature sound, and pretty much gave up on the hope of ever hearing an album like Peace Sells, Rust in Peace, or even Countdown to Extinction ever again. After a failed attempt at returning to a heavier sound with 2001's The World Needs a Hero, Mustaine disbanded Megadeth, apparently calling it a career.

Three years later, seemingly from out of nowhere, Mustaine recruited Peace Sells-era #2 guitarist Chris Poland to help him record a new album. Originally intended to be a solo project, The System Has Failed was released in 2004 as a new Megadeth album due to record label pressure. Unable to reconcile differences with the other 1990s-era band members (including founding member and longtime bassist Dave Ellefson), Mustaine put together a new 2000's Megadeth lineup, including current drummer Shawn Drover, and went on tour. "New Megadeth" had arrived. The System Has Failed, while suffering from questionable production, was a decent attempt at a return to form, and, in my opinion was on par with Cryptic Writings. The follow up, United Abominations (2007), was noticeably heavier than The System Has Failed, and it appeared that Mustaine was truly attempting to make Megadeth relevant in the metal world again. On a heaviness scale, United Abominations was slightly more thrashy than Countdwon to Exctinction (though not quite as GOOD as Coundown, but a very solid album nonetheless). After a few typical tweaks to the band roster (namely the addition of Chris Broderick on guitar), and a heavy touring schedule, the band headed back to the studio the following year. The resulting record is Endgame, which is (in my opinion) the best and heaviest Megadeth album in almost two decades.

While Rust in Peace is pretty much untouchable, Endgame comes pretty damn close. I remember thinking to myself "Megadeth is really back now!" when United Abominations came out, but that 2007 disc now pales in comparison to this one. From the opening instrumental track's virtuoso speed metal guitar storm, into the get-your-adrenaline-pumping energy of This Day We Fight, you know you're in for a treat, the likes of which haven't been heard in the studio from Dave Mustaine in a long, long time. Several mid-album tracks wander back down into United Abominations/Coutdown to Extinction/Cryptic Writings level of heaviness, but the high points on this album absolutely blow the doors off. All four band members, especially Mustaine and Broderick on guitar, are completely on fire throughout the whole album. The album's flow is great. The best part for me is, after two years of repeated listening, it hasn't gotten old yet. This one seems like it will have staying power. If you liked Megadeth in the 80s and early 90s (Killing is my Business through Rust in Peace), but didn't care for their softer stuff, give this album a spin. I doubt you'll be disappointed. Metal album of the year for 2009, and five stars from this listener.
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Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars Loves it!
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024
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Loves it!
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P. Zeller
4.0 out of 5 stars Rusted Ends
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2011
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As a point of reference, I am a late bloomer as far as becoming a Megadeth fan. My interest in Dave and his work has only become something beyond passive in the last 15 years or so. That is, in part, because of his personal story. I orignally liked Countdown to Extinction and have since grown to enjoy some of the albums since then. I especially like United Abominations. I have even begun to appreciate some of his pre-Countdown albums, including Rust in Peace.

That brings me to Endgame. This album has been a "head scratcher" for me since I bought it. Technically speaking, this album is probably as good as any in Megadeth's long history. There are some serious speed metal riffs intermixed with some exceptional guitar soloing by both Dave and his current band mate. The opening instrumental, Dielectric Chaos, is a great piece! In fact, as of right now, I would consider it the best on the album.

Endgame still has some very interesting lyrical subject matter consistent with Dave's usual approach to song-writing. I like the bit of politicized storytelling of "44 minutes" and enjoy the nearly pure joy (if you can ever really use that word for a Megadeth song) he describes of drag racing in "1340 degrees". The title track continues Dave's current trend of end-times focusssed music, which he seems to do very well. The songs, on average, seem to maintain that melodic direction he began to emphasize more beginning with Countdown. Still, I find my self struggling to do more that just warm to this album.

In part, I believe that is because of the production. Unlike UA or Countdown (at least the remixed version - the only one to own!), the vocals on this album are not as prominant and are, therefore, more difficult to decifer. The overall mix is fine, but not exceptional.

The other part of this is that this album does not feel "new" to me. Rather, it feels like a blending, or rehashing, of UA and Rust in Piece mixed into one album. Usually, when an established artist does that, it tends to result in something new or different. However, I don't get that from Endgame. Rather, it just feels familiar. Not a bad thing by any means. However, not the next great step either.

Bottom line: a must for all current Megadeth fans. For those of you that go way back, you will likely find this more to your liking than anything he/they have done since Countdown. For those that are more into the direction of Youthanasia and such, you may find this one alittle more difficult to digest. In the end, still worth it. For my taste, this is a "comfortable album" (although I guess I will never understand Dave's fasination for writing songs like "Head Crusher") relative to their other work - well worth routine play, but does not fall in as a "best".
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Rodrigo Velandia Castro
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent purchase
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
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Excellent purchase. The product arrived in perfect conditions.
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Tye
5.0 out of 5 stars Rare vinyl copy found
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2024
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I searched everywhere for Megadeth’s “Endgame”, but only found the overpriced gougers who had them. Thankfully I ran into an honest person individual selling this rare copy for a reasonable price. Thanks. Highly recommend.
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Isaac
5.0 out of 5 stars Megadeth- Endgame
Reviewed in Mexico on September 14, 2021
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Excelente el envío. Llegó un día antes de lo programado. Creo no estaba tan lejos. Desafortunadamente tengo sentimientos encontrados. Feliz porque ya lo tengo, pero aunque sé que lo importante es el contenido, la música, como coleccionista odio las cajas de cartón. Ignoraba que los remasterizados fueras así, cajas delgadas. Esperaba la típica caja transparente de plástico. Estas se maltratan mucho con el uso. Esperaba este año completar mi colección de Megadeth, pero creo no volveré a pedir remasterizados y tendré que buscarlos con las cajas de plástico. Este se queda en la colección en espera de encontrarlo como lo quiero y deshacerme de este.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Megadeth- Endgame
Reviewed in Mexico on September 14, 2021
Excelente el envío. Llegó un día antes de lo programado. Creo no estaba tan lejos. Desafortunadamente tengo sentimientos encontrados. Feliz porque ya lo tengo, pero aunque sé que lo importante es el contenido, la música, como coleccionista odio las cajas de cartón. Ignoraba que los remasterizados fueras así, cajas delgadas. Esperaba la típica caja transparente de plástico. Estas se maltratan mucho con el uso. Esperaba este año completar mi colección de Megadeth, pero creo no volveré a pedir remasterizados y tendré que buscarlos con las cajas de plástico. Este se queda en la colección en espera de encontrarlo como lo quiero y deshacerme de este.
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Shane amelynck
5.0 out of 5 stars Stevig verpakt en zalige plaat
Reviewed in Belgium on September 12, 2024
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Stevig verpakt en zonder schade aangekomen. Zalige plaat.
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neurovinyl
5.0 out of 5 stars Incendiário! Trash de primeira!
Reviewed in Brazil on July 27, 2021
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13º álbum de estúdio do Megadeth, a mais incendiária, resistente e consistente banda de Trash Metal!
É um álbum ótimo, matador, furioso e ao mesmo tempo com melodia, relembrando seus primeiros trabalhos! Puro Trash Metal (faz o álbum do Metallica de 2008, “Death Magnetic” parecer, bem ... chato)!
A força criativa e a determinação de Mustaine são impressionantes! Ele não pára e espero que não pare tão cedo.
Nota: Para quem ainda não leu, vale a pena ler sua autobiografia.
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Abelardo Miguel Bascones
5.0 out of 5 stars Todo correcto.
Reviewed in Spain on June 14, 2024
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Todo correcto.
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Fortunato
5.0 out of 5 stars Cd megadeth
Reviewed in Italy on August 23, 2023
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Tutto perfetto
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