Megadeth - Th1irt3en

[timmyc]

Picked this up today with some trepidation I must admit after hearing a lot of pretty ordinary feedback about the record.

Well, I've listened to it all the way through twice now, and I have got one word for it that sums up my feelings: Uninspired.

It's not awful, far from it. There's some great Mustaine grooves and layered riffing throughout, and Mustaine's singing is actually very good by his standards. It's just that we have all heard these songs before on every Megadeth record from CTE / Youthanasia onwards. But sadly it's just very pedestrian for me so far, and left me wanting to do little but turn back to Unto the Locust and Worship Music in a hurry!!!

Anyone else?

 

[resumurofnikufesin]

That doesn't surprise me in the least.

 

[Social Distortion]

That sums it up pretty much word for word for me. I can honestly say that I haven't been excited at all to hear this album. Megadeth used to be my favorite band, so the fan in me wanted to get excited but it just wasn't happening. Maybe it's because Endgame is only 2 years old, maybe it's because I'd already heard half the album, maybe it's the stupid straight-out-of-1998 spelling of the name...or maybe I'm just bored with the band, who knows.

So for the first time ever I downloaded a leaked Megadeth album and I wasn't impressed. I think uninspired and safe are the right words to describe 13.

It's great to have Junior back where he belongs though!

 

[johnnieCzech]

Didn't know it has leaked. Downloading it right now.

 

[anomynous]

Album is very meh, Endgame was far better

 

[timmyc]

Yeah it leaked about a week ago Johnnie and it's on the shelves too - here at least.

 

[mrthrax]

Ive always found them a boring band.

 

[Anthrax_Mosher]

You people can never be fucking happy with anything.

 

[timmyc]

You people can never be fucking happy with anything.

So like the new Megadeth record I'm guessing?

 

[Anthrax_Mosher]

So like the new Megadeth record I'm guessing?

Yes, heard it today its not bad like everyones making it seem.

 

[Stompmosher]

Never been a Megadeth fan for some reason, but thier performance at the Big 4 show in sofia was great.

 

[resumurofnikufesin]

I haven't liked Megadeth since "Rust In Peace".

 

[Social Distortion]

Yes, heard it today its not bad like everyones making it seem.

It's not bad at all, but it's not anything great either.

 

[johnnieCzech]

So far it's sounding pretty good to me.

 

[IamMrFabiaro]

I'm a fool for Megadeth..i'll get the album..and liking it already...

 

[timmyc]

I'm persisting with it and there's some cool tracks on it. There's some very average ones too.
Mustaine has definately been attending the Dr Seuss School for Lyric Writers leading up to this one!!

 

[anomynous]

You people can never be fucking happy with anything.

Sorry, it's average at best. Nothing special.

 

[johnnieCzech]

It's good but I somewhat get the feeling all the songs sound alike.

 

[johntchance]

Pretty much what I expected after United Abominations and Endgame - some good tracks and some filler. As ever musicianship top-notch and the vocals and lyrics an acquired taste.

 

[Mikey-Bong]

You people can never be fucking happy with anything.

How could anyone not be happy with this?