Years later, however, while the double CD had succumbed to the MP3 era, I was fortunate enough to acquire the Blackened Recordings Vinyl reissue (BLCKND013-1). The double CD would go everywhere with me and I look back at that era with nostalgia for it was the music of my youth that simultaneously gave me the confidence to traverse the confusing and wondrous world around me. quickly became one of my most beloved albums and arguably my favourite Metallica album at least until S&M was released in 1999. one of the greatest compilations to have ever been released.Īs it has a little bit of everything, Garage Inc. are a little less Thrash driven than some fans may like, but I find all songs, from all eras, blend effortlessly together thereby making Garage Inc. Yes, some of the newer recordings on Garage Inc. However, all was not lost in the Black Album, Load / Reload eras for in 1998, Metallica would once again go back to their roots to deliver the somewhat produced Garage Inc. Throughout the 90s, Metallica exploded with Bob Rock at the production helm and while some may still lament this shift from their Thrash origins, it did allow for a radio-friendly, welcoming sound, that would make the band a household name.
