I am about the biggest Metallica fan there is. And basically, I have liked every album that those fellers have ever released, this one included. Most of the songs on the 1st CD are just amazing, the way they interpret the original music and get their interpretations into a form that we all have a chance to enjoy. I would like to see some other band try it! The 2nd CD is stuff that is almost essential listening for all the die hard metalli- freaks like myself. Besides, haven't we all worn out our copies of the "5.98 EP"? That's what CD #2 is, except with about 3 times the material! And to all of you guys that have turned your backs, why don't you try eating the same exact food for several years. If you pick something good, you may be able to keep it up for awhile, but sooner or later, you just have to do something different. So get out of the 80's and try giving the new stuff a chance!And remember, "TIME MARCHES ON!!!!"