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…And Justice for All
Metallica · 2018 · Track 2
Details
TonalidadE
Compás4/4
Tempo158 BPM
Duración9:45
CompositorJames Hetfield / Kirk Hammett / Lars Ulrich
Álbum…And Justice for All
Año2018
ISRCQMKHM1700136
Credits
Music James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Lars Ulrich
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The story behind
When you dive into the structure of …And Justice for All, you encounter a piece that defies conventions. It's not just a song; it's a sonic journey that spans almost ten minutes, with an exact duration of 9:46 according to records. What makes it particularly interesting for those who play it is how it handles tempo changes, creating a dynamic that holds attention. Unlike other compositions on the album, here the bass has a prominent presence, something not always perceived on the rest of the record.
The composition of this piece falls to the collaboration of James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, and Lars Ulrich, who shaped its music. It was released as a promotional single in 1988, the same year the self-titled album appeared. The lyrics, for their part, address the theme of corruption within the judicial system. Due to its complexity and length, the live performance of …And Justice for All was a challenge. In fact, in 1988, during the album's tour, it was only played on a few occasions, and there are accounts that its duration and structure proved demanding even for the musicians themselves. However, the song resurfaced in the group's memory years later. In 2007, after almost two decades, they performed it in its entirety in Lisbon, marking the beginning of a new phase where they included it again in their performances. Since then, it has been heard in various cities in Europe and America, and it was even part of the setlist chosen by the audience on the Metallica By Request tour in 2014.