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Megadeth's 2nd Best Album

ThrashDisaster | 09/26/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Peace Sells has so many catchy, [...] riffs in it. It's more thrashy and less technical than Rust in Peace, and almost as good. There's plenty of fast and frentic fretwork to be heard, especially in the solos. Unlike Killing is My Business... the solos are pretty coherent and melodic(the band must have been on a better mix of illicit drugs) So you get the idea, it's a must hear thrash metal album. Buy it, you won't regret it(especially if you play an instrument). I envy those who haven't heard it yet, cause being blown away by this album is certainly an experience and must have been even more insane at the time. If only Megadeth sounded like this today..."

Vinyl- Warm and rich- better bass too

D. P. Sweeney | 04/13/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"While often these music reviews, especially heavy metal ones, turn into pissing contests about which band is better, I am strictly limiting my topic to the 180 gram vinyl reissue LP by Capital Records. First, I must say this is superior in sound to any previous releases, the heavier vinyl helps extend the bass, and the pressing and packaging are far better than the comparable Metallica releases on vinyl. Not too long ago I go the CD of this recording that claimed to be remastered and remixed. I was very disappointed, and it sounded so thin and not at all like I remembered with the first generation CDs, and even an old friend's (who first introduced me to the band in 1987) LP was richer in tone and sound overall. Now, my first impression is that this is a very balanced reissue, and it is worth every penny in my opinion. I am now anxious to get the other releases, and also the Mobile Sound Fidelity version of "Countdown to Destruction." All in all, I can say this was long overdue as a reissue. Long live vinyl!!"