Metallica - Beyond Magnetic

I'm not sure what's going on with this one. Beyond Magnetic might indicate that the four songs on this EP didn't make the cut for Death Magnetic. If that's the case, maybe they should have left them on the cutting room floor. OK. After a second listen, maybe I'm being a little harsh. Some of the rhythms and time changes are decent, but the vocals are typical Hetfield (ending every last word of a sentence with a 'eyagh'), but I have no idea whatsover what the hell he's singing about. Hammett's solos are his standard work. They sound improvised after the red light was turned on. Nothing new or flashy that I heard anyway (or much thought put into them in my opinion). Of course Master of Puppets is what I cut my metal teeth on and will always be my favorite. And Justice For All is a close second, followed by Ride The Lighting, Kill Em All, Death Magnetic and then The Black Album. It would take something really extraordinary for me to be impressed and they did that with DM. Beyond Magnetic didn't do it and I think they were trying to hard.  Blah, blah, blah, 30th anniversary, a new song every night for 4 shows.....whatever.  People don't buy concert tickets to hear unreleased songs.  Play the songs that made you famous and get to it TOOT-SWEET.  I have to be at work by 8:00.  On a positive note, Rick Rubin is a much better producer than Bob Rock, but it's just not there on this one. The only good thing is that it's only $4.99 at Best Buy. Buy it if you need it to complete your Metallica collection.  It goes right after And Justice For All if you alphabetize your collection.  However, another option for your cash would be to dig another 36 cents out of your ashtray and go get a Spicy Italian foot long from Subway.  1 or maybe 1.5 stars.  Sorry Lars.  I think you owe me 4 free downloads.  Asshole.