Youthanasia by Megadeth (CD, Nov-1994, Capitol/EMI Records)

Track listing
1. Reckoning Day
2. Train Of Consequences
3. Addicted To Chaos
4. A Tout Le Monde
5. Elysian Fields
6. Killing Road, The
7. Blood Of Heroes
8. Family Tree
9. Youthanasia
10. I Thought I Knew It All
11. Black Curtains
12. Victory


Details
Producer: Dave Mustaine, Max Norman
Distributor: EMI Music Distribution
Recording type: Studio
Recording mode: Stereo
SPAR Code: n/a


Album notes
The unnavoidable spiritually-damaged roar is audible immediately. Before even a single lyric of YOUTHANASIA's lead track "Reckoning Day" is uttered, the fierce twin guitar attack and the pounding double-bass drums betray the band's poetic motives. By the time singer/lyricist Dave Mustaine admits that "Life's fabric is corrupt/Shot through with corroded thread" on YOUTHANASIA's second track--and first single--"Train Of Consequences," Megadeth's plan of action is more than obvious. Disillusionment is at the core of life, Mustaine warns today's youth, recognize it early on before it grinds you down.
While such themes are an every day part of the speed-metal genre, YOUTHANASIA tackles the subject of maturing in the face of adversity with the skill of knowing professionals. Fitted into the album's sleek and streamlined production are arguments that straddle the border between complexity and naivete, but whose overall thesis is just as important to its alienated audience as gangsta rap is to its own. And while the grandeur of tracks like "A Tout Le Monde" or "Elysian Fields" can be off-putting, they ultimately become life-affirming gestures for those who actually listen.

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Megadeth is a great band to witness live and perform and this album is a pure example of what you want to hear definitly a must have with all fans of them.

good album over all, no weak songs, not as great as their earliest stuff, but an album to be reckoned with for almost 20 years at the time.

Mustaine delivers again with a punch in your face. Immediately with the opening riff of the album, listener can feel a presence of powerful and moving vibe. "Reckoning Day" is uttered, the fierce twin guitar attack and the pounding double-bass drums betray the band's poetic motives. The album has great balance in delivering the right tune at the right time. Though with some filler songs, this album is greatly produced and collaborated with great musicians.

These were the days of great heavy metal music. I hope one day we could all listen to great metal albums likes this. This is such an amazing album. you can't go wrong with this one. I love this album since i like melodi type metal

as far as metal cd's go,this is as good as any one out there.the dual guitar tandom of dave mustain,and marty friedman,deliver heavy,aggressive,guitar chops throughout this set.there are twelve selections on here,and the onslaught doesn't stop for a second on this recording.if your a fan of great power metal,then go out and grab this one.