1. "Blackened" 6:41
2. "...And Justice for All" 9:47
3. "Eye of the Beholder" 6:30
4. "One" 7:27
5. "The Shortest Straw" 6:36
6. "Harvester of Sorrow" 5:46
7. "The Frayed Ends of Sanity" 7:44
8. "To Live Is to Die" (instrumental) 9:49
9. "Dyers Eve" 5:13
Total length: 65:33
...And Justice For All is Metallica’s 4th studio album, released in 1988. Known for its complex song structures, political and social commentary, and raw sound, it marked a critical moment in thrash metal history despite controversy over its famously thin bass mix.
Tracklist of ...And Justice For All
1️⃣ Blackened
2️⃣ …And Justice For All
3️⃣ Eye of the Beholder
4️⃣ One
5️⃣ The Shortest Straw
6️⃣ Harvester of Sorrow
7️⃣ The Frayed Ends of Sanity
8️⃣ To Live Is to Die
9️⃣ Dyers Eve
Fun Facts & Trivia
⚡ Controversial Bass Mix
Jason Newsted’s bass is nearly inaudible on the album, leading to decades of fan debate and criticism of the production.
🎸 Epic Anti-War Anthem
“One” became one of Metallica’s most famous songs, with a harrowing narrative inspired by a World War I soldier’s experience, accompanied by a groundbreaking music video.
🔥 Complex Arrangements
The album is known for its long, intricate songs with shifting time signatures and progressive elements, pushing thrash metal into more technical territory.
🎤 Political and Social Themes
Lyrically, the album tackles themes of justice, corruption, war, and personal struggle, reflecting the band’s growing maturity and awareness.
🎶 Unique Instrumental
“To Live Is to Die” features spoken word and a bass solo tribute to Cliff Burton, adding emotional depth.
Cultural Legacy
...And Justice For All solidified Metallica’s status as thrash metal pioneers willing to evolve their sound. Despite production criticisms, it remains a landmark album inspiring generations of metal musicians and fans, with “One” especially becoming a metal anthem.
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And Justice for All (stylized with ellipsis as ...And Justice for All) is the 4th studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on August 25, 1988 via Elektra Records. As of 2020, ...And Justice for All became the second of two albums to feature five songwriters. This was the last album to feature songwriting contributions from Cliff Burton, and the first to feature contributions from his replacement, Jason Newsted. Burton received posthumous credit in songwriting on this album as he was killed in a bus accident on September 27, 1986.
