The System Has Failed by Megadeth (CD, Sep-2004, Sanctuary USA)

Upon first listen to Megadeth's 2004 release ' The System Has Failed ', it was pretty apparent to me that this was no ordinary Megadeth album. Sure, there are plenty of good old Megadeth touches throughout the album... but claims of this album being the next 'Rust in Peace' were quickly dismissed. It wasn't until multiple listens to this album that i started to really pick up on what Megadeth was offering - a very good Megadeth album, arguably the best in years, with plenty of fresh, modern touches packed with just enough old school 'Deth vibes to keep the people coming back for more. Don't write this album off because it doesn't live up to your expectations of older Megadeth classics like i did at first. Megadeth probably will never release an album outclassing ' Rust in Peace ' or ' Peace Sells ', but that's not to say that they aren't capable of putting out a worthy release like this one.

Because of the good price. Low price. It seemed to be a reputible vendor.
It just seems that if the vendor is willing to give me a good price, and the item is in good condition when I receive it. It seems that the seller isn't out to make a big profit, or not to rip off people. So I look for them type of things. I mean I got the item for less than $4.00, when the CD new in the store would go for about 12-14 dollars. I snapped up on the deal!

Once again, Megadeth does not disappoint with some catchy guitar riffs, and quality hard rock. Over the past 5-6 years, I've become a late-blooming Megadeth fan, and so I picked up this CD with no knowledge of any songs. Unlike the semi-commercial "Symphony of Destruction", "Almost Honest" and other songs that really put Mustaine on the radio map in the 90's, "System" is a pleasant surprise. I will be looking forward to another release in 2006.