FireandWater
Family Man
Facts
Release Date: 1984
Run Time: 47:47
Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar: James Hetfield
Lead Guitar: Kirk Hammett
Drums: Lars Ulrich
Bass: Cliff Burton
Tracks
1. Fight Fire with Fire
It starts out slow and acoustic then it kicks you in the face. The only real problem with this track is it is kind of repetitive.
2. Ride the Lightning
One of the best tracks on the album. The guitar solo and middle section of the song is epic.
3. For Whom the Bell Tolls
In my opinion the best track on the album. The start of the song the bass is amazing. The guitar riff on this one stands out to me. The drum fills throughout the verses also shine on this song.
4. Fade to Black
There is really nothing wrong with this song. The guitars are amazing and at around the 4 minute mark on they start to feed off of eachother. Just a well constructed metal song.
5. Trapped Under Ice
The weakest song on the album. There is a reason why they hardly ever play this song on their setlists. It is just ok with nothing special to bring to a concert.
6. Escape
A solid track here with a real nice chorus that makes you want to fist pump. The best part of the song is about 20 seconds before the guitar solo where both guitars are slowly grinding away.
7. Creeping Death
Another solid track with a guitar solo that really stands out.
8. The Call of Ktulu
This is an instrumental and a fine one at that. It gives us the slow and very heavy side of Metallica. The guitars work together in harmony. The drumming isn't over done. A very nice way to end a great album.
Final Thoughts
I've always been a big fan of Metallica's early stuff. This along with Kill 'Em All are my favorite albums by them. The only real problem is that with a couple of a songs they lack substance. That doesn't matter though because the music is just so great. I'll give this a 9/10.