Written by Ilham on 26.11.2015 at 20:12

Written by Mountain King on 26.11.2015 at 18:38

What's up with bands and dystopias?

Maybe the shitty world we live in?

I think I cut myself on your edge.

Decent, but as expected from a band like Megadeth, the rating is bigger than the quality. Two good things, Mustaine sounds more natural now when he sings and Kiko's solos kick ass.

The Threat is Real and Conquer or Die are the best tracks. Dystopia and Fatal Illusion are ok. The rest is mediocre and mostly forgetable.

It's ok. Pretty generic.

Megadeth are back Considering Super Collider and Th1rt3en, Dystopia is a big positive suprise for me. Do not be mistaken, it's not old school Megadeth tone, it's a very refreshing new sound, which marks another (long awaited) classic entry in Megadeth's discography. I have listen new album couple of times over and over and my opinion is that it's full of melodies and catchy riffs. Therefore, Dystopia is their best album since Endgame, maybe even better.
I dont know what they have done to Dave's voice, but it's sound pretty cool. I hope that's his true voice Several songs I just love already after hearing them couple of times: Bullet To The Brian, Post American World and Poisonous Shadows.
The influence of the new band members is evident. This album is specific and stands for it's self, it shouldn't be compared to any other album.
Neverthless, this is my humble top list of Megadeth albums:

1. Rust In Peace '90
2. Peace Sells...But Who's Buying '86
3. Youthanasia '94
4. Countdown To Extinction '92
5. Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good '85
6. The System Has Failed '04
7. So Far, So Good... So What! '88
8. Endgame '09
9. United Abominations '07
10. The World Needs A Hero '01
11. Cryptic Writings '97
12. Th1rt3en '11
13. Risk '99
14. Super Collider '13
For now, Dystopia '16 is hovering somewhere between 6.,7. and 8. spot.

Note that this is my opinion and in some cases when i am in dilemma, some albums are rated higher then they deserve, because they have more songs compare to other albums, also some albums have special moment for me. For example: The System Has Failed (12 songs) over So Far, So Good... So What! (8 songs).

Overall Megadeth are back, new Dystopia is a very good album. Still listening...

I never thought I was going to say this, but... I'm impressed

Kiko might the best the lineup has had since Friedman left.

"Megadeth are back"

I hear that after every album since The World Needs A Hero and it's never the case.

'Me Hate You'

2 Dip f0r m3.

First Megadeth album I've listened to more than once in 15 years.

Written by TheMAGAmvm on 24.01.2016 at 13:52

Two good things, Mustaine sounds more natural now when he sings and Kiko's solos kick ass.

I would add a 3rd one: it feels like there's a change in guitars tuning (maybe standard D?) which makes most riffs sound a lot heavier than typical Megadeth. It doesn't necessarily make the album better but it does renew their sound a bit.

Must Say, best album in years. a good 8 outa 10. It gets better with each Listen .....Slayer...Anthrax and now Megadeth have put out real credible slabs of noise.......... Now over to you Metallica, make it the full set.....dare you!!!

Sounds fine but jeez, the lyrics are still so retarded. I don't expect from rock stars to understand how the world works but Dave is really out there with his conspiracy bullshit. I preferred when it was about UFOs in Area 51, his political stuff is just cringe worthy.

Better than i thought it would be. same goes for the FEAR cover.

Inconsistent, but on the whole, probably about on par with SFSGSW for me.

I am impressed, decent album, now megadeth is bigger band as metallica, I did not expect it so good, last 2 were killed albums for band in such age and such history where all and most bands fails...2 songs were killed ones 1th and second, even band re wrote them selfs, this re wrote was full whit originality , maybe new line up?
I say I give this 9.6

Great album. Does it match the band's pre-1996 content? Not really, IMO the first 6 Mega albums were all quite different and innovative in their own ways. This one sounds a little too much like the last few albums. But it may be 'deth's best since Youthanasia.

One thing I find annoying is the crazy loudness levels. I prefer a cleaner sound like the old days. But everything else is gravy. Dave's voice sounds good and Kiko's guitar is impressive in its individuality, which is what makes Dave's guitar style so special as well.

Can't stop listening to this great album!

Written by Bad English on 28.01.2016 at 21:27

now megadeth is bigger band as metallica,

Nope, they aren't. Metallica still easily sells out concerts where 50,000 people can attend whereas Megadeth doesn't even get 10,000 people to see them live.

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 29.01.2016 at 14:03

Written by Bad English on 28.01.2016 at 21:27

now megadeth is bigger band as metallica,

Nope, they aren't. Metallica still easily sells out concerts where 50,000 people can attend whereas Megadeth doesn't even get 10,000 people to see them live.

but Meg new albums are better ,as Met now

Written by Bad English on 29.01.2016 at 18:01



but Meg new albums are better ,as Met now

Better, which is subjective by the way, does NOT mean bigger.

Megadeth to me is band to see live from so called media created big 4, rest just can be ignored, only what musically writes something , not so good as 80's Meg whole disco after 80's are better even Cryptic Writings, Risk, The World Needs A Hero are bad and lame albums, then comes something good, and I think last 2 are ok not 80's but still deendt albums for this day... metallica back, then dead magnetic , but I like single meg better... well maybe we should re frase , what band writes better music, then answer will be Meg... seems you're right from other factors

I doubt I will see those bands live, and going to capital city or southern city near sea side , Black Sabbath, Swe rock fest yes, but see BIG 4 is not worst my money specially if I need fly to Göteborg,

Dystopia , Conquer Or Die and Poisonous Shadows are so fuckin good...
and Fatal Illusion bass line.

Songs 1,2 and 6 has political lyrics as bands 80's albums ---

Written by Bad English on 29.01.2016 at 23:48

Songs 1,2 and 6 has political lyrics as bands 80's albums ---

Back then it wasn't Republican rethorical paranoia bullshit now it is.

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 30.01.2016 at 00:02

Written by Bad English on 29.01.2016 at 23:48

Songs 1,2 and 6 has political lyrics as bands 80's albums ---

Back then it wasn't Republican rethorical paranoia bullshit now it is.

back then there was 2 super powers and paranoia in US always was strong, up till 80's and now there are no 2 super power, there are 1 and potential... but still 1,2,6 sounds good whit lyrical contects

now I need to think what is Trump's wife's name... we once had stripper (misspelled on purpose)

Written by Bad English on 30.01.2016 at 00:08

(misspelled on purpose)

Does that mean you could spell words correctly?

Written by Lord_Regnier on 30.01.2016 at 00:41

Written by Bad English on 30.01.2016 at 00:08

(misspelled on purpose)

Does that mean you could spell words correctly?

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 30.01.2016 at 00:44

Written by Lord_Regnier on 30.01.2016 at 00:41

Written by Bad English on 30.01.2016 at 00:08

(misspelled on purpose)

Does that mean you could spell words correctly?

I really wonder if he's not doing it on purpose. I can hardly believe that after all that time he can still write English so badly. I would have expected him to learn.
It doesn't bother me though. I'm used to it.

Written by Lord_Regnier on 30.01.2016 at 01:01

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 30.01.2016 at 00:44

Written by Lord_Regnier on 30.01.2016 at 00:41

Written by Bad English on 30.01.2016 at 00:08

(misspelled on purpose)

Does that mean you could spell words correctly?

I really wonder if he's not doing it on purpose. I can hardly believe that after all that time he can still write English so badly. I would have expected him to learn.
It doesn't bother me though. I'm used to it.

Yup. Nowadays when I read his stuff, I kind of feel like Cipher in the Matrix when he explains the code to Neo. Yeah, sure, first it was like watching a bunch of symbols cascade on the screen, but now all I can see is "good album", "bad album", "topic of interest", "navy seals" etc.

Surprisingly good.

Good return to form (somewhat) and the best one since Endgame. Album starts off with a blast, loses some steam in the middle, but finishes strong.