Album
Cryptic Writings
1997 · Rock
18 collectors on Gatefold own this
Cryptic Writings is a Metal album by Megadeth, originally released in 1997. On Gatefold: 108 pressings tracked, owned by 18 collectors.
About
<i>Cryptic Writings</i> strikes a balance between Megadeth’s brand of thrash-metal classicism and the alt-rock influences of the late '90s. Striking an easy mid-tempo groove and sparked by a sneering hook and a groaning guitar solo, “Trust” is a perfect introduction to the album. By Megadeth standards much of the album moves at a leisurely pace, though “Sin” and “A Secret Place” proved that the band could still deliver disturbing jolts at a steady-rolling tempo. Things kick into high gear with “The Disintegrators” and “FFF,” two roiling pieces of thrash reminiscent of Megadeth’s early years. The unusual sonic textures of “Use the Man” and “I’ll Get Even” show the band’s willingness to grow beyond their thrash template, though both these songs are lacking the spark of the throttling “She-Wolf” and “Vortex,” which aim for the throat and refuse to let go. Despite some missteps, <i>Cryptic Writings</i> establishes Megdeth as one of the few Eighties metal figureheads able to adapt and absorb the sea change of '90s alternative rock.
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Tracklist
- 1Trust5:11
- 2Almost Honest4:03
- 3Use The Man4:36
- 4Mastermind3:48
- 5The Disintegrators2:50
- 6I'll Get Even4:24
- 7Sin3:06
- 8A Secret Place5:29
- 9Have Cool, Will Travel3:28
- 10She-Wolf3:38
- 11Vortex3:39
- 12FFF2:38
Sound DNA
- Metal
- Thrash Metal
- heavy
- aggressive
- urban
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Dave MustaineBAND , LEAD VOCALS, LEAD GUITAR, RHYTHM GUITAR LEAD VOCALS, GUITAR , RHYTHM GUITAR LEAD VOCALS, LEAD GUITAR, RHYTHM GUITAR
- David EllefsonBAND , BASS GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS BASS BASS GUITAR
- Marty FriedmanBAND , LEAD GUITAR, RHYTHM GUITAR, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS GUITAR GUITAR , RHYTHM GUITAR, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS
- Nick MenzaBAND , DRUMS, BACKING VOCALS DRUMS DRUMS, BACKING VOCALS
18 collectors on Gatefold own this · 108 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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