★ 發燒搖滾迷必 Buy 指數 五顆星!!!
★ 「鞭打金屬」最具代表性的「大屠殺」樂團經典組合Dave Mustaine/David Ellefson/Nick Menza/Marty Friedman推出之第二張專輯,與 Metallica 黑色專輯齊名的重金屬傑作!
★ Allmusic.com(AMG)★★★★高度推薦,1993年葛萊美獎提名大作,發燒搖滾迷必 Buy!
★ Mobile Fidelity 以尖端母帶處理技術製作高品質的GAIN 2 Ultra Analog LP,錄音效果經過 Dave Mustaine 認可,再現原創精神!
Thrash Metal這個音樂類型融合了Punk與Metal,粗狠有力,原本地下暗黑氣質濃烈,但行至90年代,因為Metallica的同名黑色專輯而變得大鳴大放,甚至成為可以站上告示牌的搖滾音樂主力。在彼時Megadeth也推出了「Countdown to Extinction」,有更精細的錄音跟音響性掌握,使這張專輯也成為速度少年與金屬大老兩個身份的分水嶺。
專輯的標題曲「Countdown to Extinction」和專輯意念相關的重要的單曲「Symphony of Destruction」都是中版,「This Was My Life」中更可以聽見Dave將速度收斂,和吉他手Marty與鼓手Nick聯手將Megadeth的下盤穩定,成果是Megadeth依然有強大能量,但更充滿工業金屬的冷酷氣質。
Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab's GAIN 2 remastering will crack your cranium on this metal masterpiece from Megadeth! Applauded by critics and fans alike, Countdown To Extinction is an ultra hard rock album that truly stands the test of time. Featuring the intense guitar fury of Metallica co founder Dave Mustaine and Shrapnel super star Marty Friedman, and coupled with the pounding thunder of bassist Dave Ellefson and drummer Nick Menza, this album cemented Megadeth's eternal standing as keepers of the faith and true Metal Gods. Play it LOUD!!!
曲目:
1. Skin O' My Teeth (3:15)
2. Symphony of Destruction (4:06)
3. Architecture of Agression (3:39)
4. Foreclosure of a Dream (4:22)
5. Sweating Bullets (5:27)
6. This Was My Life (3:43)
7. Countdown to Extinction (4:19)
8. High Speed Dirt (4:21)
9. Psychotron (4:41)
10. Captive Honour (4:14)
11. Ashes In Your Mouth (6:14)
Bonus Tracks:
12. Crown of Worms (previously unreleased in U.S.)
13. Countdown To Extinction - (demo, previously unreleased)
14. Symphony of Destruction (demo, previously unreleased in the U.S.)
15. Psychotron (demo, previously unreleased)