Name: System Has Failed
Brand: Sanctuary
SKU: 20894786
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System Has Failed

Rating

Album: System Has Failed
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Blackmail The Universe	More Info...	4:33
2)	Die Dead Enough	More Info...	4:19
3)	Kick The Chair	More Info...	3:57
4)	The Scorpion	More Info...	5:59
5)	Tears In A Vial	More Info...	5:22
6)	I Know Jack	More Info...	0:40
7)	Back In The Day	More Info...	3:27
8)	Something That I'm Not	More Info...	5:07
9)	Truth Be Told	More Info...	5:40
10)	Of Mice And Men	More Info...	4:05
11)	Shadow Of Deth	More Info...	2:15
12)	My Kingdom	More Info...	3:04

Album: System Has Failed
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Blackmail The Universe	More Info...	4:33
2)	Die Dead Enough	More Info...	4:19
3)	Kick The Chair	More Info...	3:57
4)	The Scorpion	More Info...	5:59
5)	Tears In A Vial	More Info...	5:22
6)	I Know Jack	More Info...	0:40
7)	Back In The Day	More Info...	3:27
8)	Something That I'm Not	More Info...	5:07
9)	Truth Be Told	More Info...	5:40
10)	Of Mice And Men	More Info...	4:05
11)	Shadow Of Deth	More Info...	2:15
12)	My Kingdom	More Info...	3:04

Performer Notes

Megadeth includes: Dave Mustaine (vocals, guitar); Chris Poland (guitar); Jimmie Lee Sloas (bass); Vinnie Colaiuta (drums).
For 2004's THE SYSTEM HAS FAILED, vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine reunites Megadeth -- original guitarist Chris Poland along with new members bassist Jimmie Lee Sloas and drummer Vinnie Colaiuta -- for the band's first new studio album in three years. Frontman/songwriter Mustaine has a lot on his mind, as he ruminates on many of the political and social ills troubling the world, and his words are delivered over grooves and riffs reminiscent of mid-period Megadeth (circa COUNTDOWN TO EXTINCTION). The overall sound is fresh and energetic, and Mustaine conjures memorable licks, particularly when he trades blazing solos with Poland, as on "Die Dead Enough" and the fierce old-school thrash of "Back in the Day." Mustaine also spices SYSTEM with a number of extra sonic flourishes -- including strings, banjo and keyboards -- making it an unusually intriguing metal record.

Professional Reviews

Entertainment Weekly (p.79) - "Mustaine wisely takes it back to the '80s, teaming up with original axman Chris Poland. That means dual guitar solos....Righteous!" - Grade: B

CMJ (p.22) - "THE SYSTEM HAS FAILED is vintage Megadeth, with smart lyrics coughed up in his trademark gruffness."