United Abominations was the first album for Dave Mustaine, and his new
lineup of Megadeth on Road Runner Records, and from the first there’s a sound
to the band that is reminiscent of their earlier days.
The album kicks off with Sleepwalker', and to be
honest it was strange to hear Megadeth with such a heavy sound again. Since
Youthasia, the band has had a lighter sound, but this album shows Mustaine finally remembered he was in a pioneer of 80’s thrash metal.
In essence, the band go back to their roots. The sound is
strong, solid, and pure old Megadeth. And more importantly there is attitude.
Mustaine has never been one to shy away from political
issues, and you almost expect there to be a political feel to this album.
Megadeth don’t disappoint with tracks such as 'Washington Is Next',
and 'Amerikhastan'.
Megadeth team up with Lacuna Coil's Cristina Scabbia
to redo 'A Tout Le Monde'. The song has been speed up, and while it
is a great version, it’s not the original by a long shot.
United Abomination’s has catchy lyrics and melodies that are
reminiscent of Countdown to Extinction, aggressive guitar solos, that don’t just
start at the chorus but are right throughout the song. In fact there's plenty of aggression full stop.
There is almost a frantic energy to this album that has been
missing on albums such as Youthansia and Risk.
While the album is never going to be like Countdown to
Extinction or Peace sells….whose buying, but it’s a step in the right
direction.
Fans that have been jaded with Megadeth and their later
albums such as Risk may see this as redemption.
Tracks not to miss: W'ashington Is Next',
'Gears of War', 'Never Walk Alone…A Call To Arms', and
'A Tout Le Monde'.
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