The $5.98 E.P. – Garage Days Re-Revisited
Metallica · 1987
24 min · 5 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal
Raw energy and blistering riffs collide with punk influences, showcasing Metallica's thrash roots and a nod to their musical inspirations.
Why this album works
- Best for
- raw energy for intense moments short bursts of adrenaline front-loaded excitement and urgency
- Context
- Released on August 21, 1987, this EP came after Metallica's breakthrough album 'Master of Puppets' in 1986. 'Garage Days Re-Revisited' marked the band's first major release since the tragic death of bassist Cliff Burton, allowing them to pay homage to their influences while continuing to evolve their sound.
- If you like
- heavy metal, thrash metal
The $5.98 E.P. – Garage Days Re-Revisited is an EP by Metallica, released in 1987. Raw energy and blistering riffs collide with punk influences, showcasing Metallica's thrash roots and a nod to their musical inspirations. The EP is significant for its critical reception, receiving praise for its raw sound and energetic performances, helping to revive interest in the band during a transitional period. It reached number 8 on the Billboard 200 chart and influenced a generation of thrash metal bands, solidifying Metallica’s status as key players in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The $5.98 E.P. – Garage Days Re-Revisited sound like?
Raw energy and blistering riffs collide with punk influences, showcasing Metallica's thrash roots and a nod to their musical inspirations. Rooted in heavy metal and thrash metal.
What makes The $5.98 E.P. – Garage Days Re-Revisited by Metallica notable?
The EP is significant for its critical reception, receiving praise for its raw sound and energetic performances, helping to revive interest in the band during a transitional period. It reached number 8 on the Billboard 200 chart and influenced a generation of thrash metal bands, solidifying Metallica’s status as key players in the genre. Released on August 21, 1987, this EP came after Metallica's breakthrough album 'Master of Puppets' in 1986. 'Garage Days Re-Revisited' marked the band's first major release since the tragic death of bassist Cliff Burton, allowing them to pay homage to their influences while continuing to evolve their sound.
Who is The $5.98 E.P. – Garage Days Re-Revisited for?
The $5.98 E.P. – Garage Days Re-Revisited works well if you're into raw energy for intense moments, short bursts of adrenaline and front-loaded excitement and urgency.
How many songs are on The $5.98 E.P. – Garage Days Re-Revisited?
The $5.98 E.P. – Garage Days Re-Revisited has 5 tracks, running approximately 24 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Helpless Standout 6:39
- 2 The Small Hours Standout 6:42
- 3 The Wait 4:54
- 4 Crash Course in Brain Surgery 3:10
- 5 Last Caress / Green Hell Standout 3:26
Release Date
August 21, 1987
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
24 min 53 sec
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