Released 23 years ago this June
St. Anger
Metallica · 2003
154 min · 22 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal
Raw, unfiltered aggression meets cathartic vulnerability in a chaotic blend of heavy metal and introspective lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cathartic release through aggression
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- extended journey of introspection
- raw energy for intense moments
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking polished production values
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- band turmoil· cathartic aggression
- Career context
- Released on June 5, 2003, 'St. Anger' marked Metallica's first studio album since the departure of bassist Jason Newsted in 2001. This album emerged during a tumultuous period for the band, which was grappling with internal strife and public scrutiny following their documentary 'Some Kind of Monster'.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Iowa by Slipknot — Shares raw aggression and chaotic energy, reflecting inner turmoil and emotional catharsis.Dirt by Alice in Chains — Explores themes of struggle and vulnerability with heavy riffs and introspective lyrics.Vulgar Display of Power by Pantera — Combines aggressive instrumentation with themes of personal conflict and resilience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Frantic 5:50
- 2 St. Anger 7:21
- 3 Some Kind of Monster 8:25
- 4 Dirty Window 5:24
- 5 Invisible Kid 8:30
- 6 My World 5:45
- 7 Shoot Me Again 7:10
- 8 Sweet Amber 5:27
- 9 The Unnamed Feeling 7:09
- 10 Purify 5:13
- 11 All Within My Hands 8:47
Disc 2
- 1 Frantic 6:24
- 2 St. Anger 7:37
- 3 Some Kind of Monster 8:40
- 4 Dirty Window 6:24
- 5 Invisible Kid 8:54
- 6 My World 6:09
- 7 Shoot Me Again 7:24
- 8 Sweet Amber 5:54
- 9 The Unnamed Feeling 7:30
- 10 Purify 5:35
- 11 All Within My Hands 9:21
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