--1 out of 5! Just when you thought Megadeth couldn't degenerate more than they already did on Cryptic Writings, Risk is now the nadir of their career. Cryptic Writings was the worst album ever made, but now it has a twin. It's difficult to discern which is worse, but after listening to both in agony and sadness, I would have to say that Risk has now taken Craptic Writings dumpster. It's difficult to imagine a band like Megadeth, with 6 of the most dominant albums ever made(killing through youth), to degenerate to this kind of position. Anyway, if you are thinking of buying this record, do yourself a favor and don't. If you are a hardcore fan of Megadeth's first 6 albums, and you hated Cryptic Writings, as you should have, then you will also be disgusted with Risk. To all the old hardcore fans, stay true to Megadeth, and destroy Megacrap.