All Within My Hands
Metallica · 2020
12 min · 2 tracks · heavy metal
A raw and powerful live collection that showcases Metallica's enduring intensity and connection with their audience.
Top tracks — play these first
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All Within My Hands (live) — This track exemplifies the album's theme of connection, featuring a haunting arrangement that emphasizes vulnerability and communal strength during live performances.
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Nothing Else Matters (live) — As one of Metallica's most beloved ballads, this live rendition captures the emotional depth of the song, resonating deeply with fans in an intimate setting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This live collection highlights Metallica's acoustic versatility while maintaining their heavy metal roots.
What we noticed
- Each track maintains a consistent tempo and dynamic, emphasizing the vocal delivery and emotional connection with the audience.
- The performances include extended instrumental sections that highlight the musicianship of the band members.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid live album that showcases Metallica's versatility but isn't a primary entry point.
- Career context
- By 2020, Metallica was celebrating over three decades since their formation. 'All Within My Hands' is a unique live album capturing performances from their 2017 tour, reflecting their continued relevance in the heavy metal genre while offering a stripped-down take on fan favorites.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All Within My Hands (live) 6:13
- 2 Nothing Else Matters (live) 6:39
What to play next
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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