MEGADETH · Cryptic Writings (Remastered) | CD

Name: MEGADETH · Cryptic Writings (Remastered) | CD
Brand: Capitol
SKU: EM00149709
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MEGADETH · Cryptic Writings (Remastered) | CD (Thrash Metal CDs)

€11.90

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Artist: Megadeth

Label/Manufacturer: Capitol

Genre: Thrash Metal

Product number: EM00149709

EAN: 0724359862521

Manufacturer product ID: 5986252

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Product information "MEGADETH · Cryptic Writings (Remastered) | CD"

Jewelcase CD with 24 page booklet.

Background information about 'Cryptic Writings (Remastered)'

What a ride this is! Megadeth's seventh studio album "Cryptic Writings" stands as one of the most accessible yet uncompromising entries in their legendary catalog. Originally released in 1997, this remastered edition brings Dave Mustaine's razor-sharp songwriting and the band's technical prowess into crystal-clear focus. Tracks like "Trust" and "Almost Honest" showcase a more melodic approach without sacrificing the band's trademark aggression, while cuts like "The Disintegrators" and "Mastermind" deliver that classic Megadeth punch that fans crave.

The album perfectly captures the band's evolution during the mid-90s, blending their thrash metal roots with more radio-friendly elements that somehow never feel like compromises. Dave Mustaine's guitar work is absolutely phenomenal throughout, and the rhythm section of David Ellefson and Nick Menza provides the thunderous foundation these songs deserve. This remastered version includes four previously unreleased bonus tracks, including a Spanish version of "Trust" and alternate takes that give fascinating insight into the creative process. It's essential listening for anyone who wants to understand how thrash metal evolved in the 90s.

For fans of:
Metallica, Anthrax, Testament, Slayer, Pantera

Track listing

Trust
Almost Honest
Use The Man
Mastermind
The Disintegrators
I'll Get Even
Sin
A Secret Place
Have Cool, Will Travel
She-Wolf
Vortex
FFF
Previously Unreleased Bonus Tracks:
Trust (Spanish Version)
Evil That's Within
Vortex (Alternate Version)
Bullprick

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Artist:	Megadeth
Label/Manufacturer:	Capitol
Genre:	Thrash Metal

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