The "Frantic" single is released as a special limited edition with 4 live tracks from this years Roskilde festival. There are different festival versions for different territories, but the Roskilde version is limited to Scandinavia only.
Frantic is one of the better tracks off "St. Anger". Enough has been said about Bob Rock's production work or lack of same. Since the title track and
Frantic were the only two songs played Live, I had hoped that
Metallica had included the live version of
Frantic. The song sounds much better Live. The "St. Anger" album never got under my skin and I have already played the "Frantic Ltd. edition" more times.
I was one of the lucky that experienced
Metallica's masterly performance at Roskilde festival on June 26th 2003. Even though the "St. Anger" album was a disappointment, the album has supplied
Metallica with renewed energy and dynamic. The setlist from Roskilde proves that, since it focused on
Metallica's first albums.
I am goosey all over, when I hear the featured tracks from Roskilde festival.
Blackened is performed with a warm live feel that lacked on "And Justice for All". After
Blackened the producers have added a great sequence, which actually happened after
Metallica's 2-hour show. The band stays on stage after the two encores
One and
Enter Sandmen and receives ovations from the 60.000 people in the crowd. The new bass player Robert Trujillo and Lars Ulrich start yelling "hey" and "Yeah" because the crowd is still fired up. Robert Trujillo ends the show with saying "for helvede", which is Danish for "oh hell or goddamn". I remember the crowd laughed at him because of his pronouncement. Lars Ulrich took the mike and told Robert how it was supposed to sound. Lars also explained that ever since Robert knew that they were playing Denmark he wanted to learn some Danish.
The live tracks are not in chronologically order. The next track
Harvester of Sorrow was the fourth track at the show, right after the bombastic start with
Battery,
Master of Puppets and
For Whom the Bells tolls. James dedicates
Harvester of Sorrow to the friends who stick with
Metallica through the rough times and the great times - like on Roskilde festival. James Hetfields vocals are amazing on this track and overall his vocals sound even better live than on the albums.
Welcome Home (Sanitarium) is a classic. I remember people embracing each other, when the intro was played. This will forever be a true
Metallica classic. Kirk Hammet is bit anonymous on stage, but his lead playing is top-notch.
A brilliant version of
No Remorse proves that
Metallica still master their instruments. Lars Ulrich is a brilliant drummer and all speculations of retirement plans must be killed with this version of
No Remorse.
Overall the live tracks are flawless and display
Metallica in their right surroundings namely on stage.
James Hetfield was the highlight of this show. He fronts
Metallica with glory and even though the setlist's main emphasis was the speedier older songs, his vocals sounded great and never drowned in the bombastic wall of sound. Robert Trujillo has taken over Jason Newsted's backing vocals. Trujillo is fun watching on stage with his energetic presence. Even though he is very active he never misses any notes and he is a virtuous on the 4 string.
A playing time of 33 minutes and the price of a CD single is full value for money.
Written by
Michael Sunday, September 21, 2003
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