S&M by Metallica - DeepRiffs

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Volume 1

Volume 2

After 1988's ...And Justice for All, Metallica pared down its progressive, heavy metal sound. During the '90s, the band's studio releases grew slicker and more produced, resulting in mostly radio-friendly, good ol' boy metal. By the end of the decade, Metallica was established as the pioneer of modern metal, but the band hadn't done anything innovative, arguably, in ten years. In April 1999, the group performed two concerts with the San Francisco Symphony, and the result was S&M, a two-disc collection of the concerts. Overall, the album successfully pairs violin strings with guitar strings, but it's no surprise that the best tracks here are the older songs; their multi-layered, compositional style works well with symphonic arrangements. "Master of Puppets," "Call of the Ktulu," "One," and "For Whom the Bell Tolls" sound richer and fuller with violin, trumpet, clarinet, harp, trombone, and flute accompaniments, but "Sad but True," "Devil's Dance," and especially "Of Wolf and Man" range from haphazard and melodramatic to uninspired. S&M definitely has its moments, and not just with the pre-Black Album material: "Fuel" surpasses the furious pumping energy of the studio version, "Hero of the Day" stays poignant throughout, and "Until It Sleeps" has a wonderfully sinister feel. James Hetfield maintains his madman persona from beginning to end, laughing maniacally and grunting and growling at all the right moments. Overall, the symphony adds a macabre, ghoulish atmosphere -- it all sounds like a Broadway freak show or a revved-up Danny Elfman nightmare. Which is exactly what a Metallica album should sound like, even if every song isn't the best (or most appropriate) in the band's catalog.
© Gina Boldman /TiVo

Volume 1

1. The Ecstasy Of Gold

Primary Artist: Metallica; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Drums: Lars Ulrich; Performer
Guitar: Kirk Hammett; Performer
Performer: Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett
Jason Newsted
James Hetfield; Performer
Vocals: James Hetfield; Performer
Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony; Ensemble
Arranger: Michael Kamen; Composer
Composer: Ennio Morricone; Composer
Lyricist: Ennio Morricone; Composer
Conductor: Michael Kamen; Conductor
Mixing: Randy Staub; Production
Producer: Bob Rock
Michael Kamen
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Staub; Production
Composer Lyricist: Ennio Morricone; Other

2. The Call Of Ktulu

Primary Artist: Metallica; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Drums: Lars Ulrich; Performer
Guitar: Kirk Hammett; Performer
Performer: Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett
Jason Newsted
James Hetfield; Performer
Vocals: James Hetfield; Performer
Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony; Ensemble
Arranger: Michael Kamen; Composer
Composer: Dave Mustaine
Lars Ulrich
James Hetfield
Cliff Burton; Composer
Lyricist: Lars Ulrich
Dave Mustaine
Cliff Burton
James Hetfield; Composer
Conductor: Michael Kamen; Conductor
Mixing: Randy Staub; Production
Producer: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich
Michael Kamen
Bob Rock; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Staub; Production
Composer Lyricist: Dave Mustaine
Cliff Burton
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Other

3. Master Of Puppets

Primary Artist: Metallica; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Drums: Lars Ulrich; Performer
Guitar: Kirk Hammett; Performer
Performer: Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett
Jason Newsted
James Hetfield; Performer
Vocals: James Hetfield; Performer
Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony; Ensemble
Arranger: Michael Kamen; Composer
Composer: Kirk Hammett
Lars Ulrich
James Hetfield
Cliff Burton; Composer
Lyricist: Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett
Cliff Burton
James Hetfield; Composer
Conductor: Michael Kamen; Conductor
Mixing: Randy Staub; Production
Producer: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich
Michael Kamen
Bob Rock; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Staub; Production
Composer Lyricist: Cliff Burton
James Hetfield
Kirk Hammett
Lars Ulrich; Other

4. Of Wolf And Man

Primary Artist: Metallica; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Drums: Lars Ulrich; Performer
Guitar: Kirk Hammett; Performer
Performer: Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett
Jason Newsted
James Hetfield; Performer
Vocals: James Hetfield; Performer
Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony; Ensemble
Arranger: Michael Kamen; Composer
Composer: Lars Ulrich
James Hetfield
Kirk Hammett; Composer
Lyricist: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett; Composer
Conductor: Michael Kamen; Conductor
Mixing: Randy Staub; Production
Producer: Bob Rock
Michael Kamen
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Staub; Production
Composer Lyricist: James Hetfield
Kirk Hammett
Lars Ulrich; Other

5. The Thing That Should Not Be

Primary Artist: Metallica; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Drums: Lars Ulrich; Performer
Guitar: Kirk Hammett; Performer
Performer: Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett
Jason Newsted
James Hetfield; Performer
Vocals: James Hetfield; Performer
Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony; Ensemble
Arranger: Michael Kamen; Composer
Composer: Lars Ulrich
James Hetfield
Kirk Hammett; Composer
Lyricist: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett; Composer
Conductor: Michael Kamen; Conductor
Mixing: Randy Staub; Production
Producer: Bob Rock
Michael Kamen
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Staub; Production
Composer Lyricist: James Hetfield
Kirk Hammett
Lars Ulrich; Other

6. Fuel

Primary Artist: Metallica; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Drums: Lars Ulrich; Performer
Guitar: Kirk Hammett; Performer
Performer: Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett
Jason Newsted
James Hetfield; Performer
Vocals: James Hetfield; Performer
Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony; Ensemble
Arranger: Michael Kamen; Composer
Composer: Lars Ulrich
James Hetfield
Kirk Hammett; Composer
Lyricist: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett; Composer
Conductor: Michael Kamen; Conductor
Mixing: Randy Staub; Production
Producer: Bob Rock
Michael Kamen
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Staub; Production
Composer Lyricist: James Hetfield
Kirk Hammett
Lars Ulrich; Other

7. The Memory Remains

Primary Artist: Metallica; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Drums: Lars Ulrich; Performer
Guitar: Kirk Hammett; Performer
Performer: Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett
Jason Newsted
James Hetfield; Performer
Vocals: James Hetfield; Performer
Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony; Ensemble
Arranger: Michael Kamen; Composer
Composer: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Composer
Lyricist: Lars Ulrich
James Hetfield; Composer
Conductor: Michael Kamen; Conductor
Mixing: Randy Staub; Production
Producer: Michael Kamen
Bob Rock
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Staub; Production
Composer Lyricist: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Other

8. No Leaf Clover

Primary Artist: Metallica; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Drums: Lars Ulrich; Performer
Guitar: Kirk Hammett; Performer
Performer: Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett
Jason Newsted
James Hetfield; Performer
Vocals: James Hetfield; Performer
Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony; Ensemble
Arranger: Michael Kamen; Composer
Composer: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Composer
Lyricist: Lars Ulrich
James Hetfield; Composer
Conductor: Michael Kamen; Conductor
Mixing: Randy Staub; Production
Producer: Michael Kamen
Bob Rock
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Staub; Production
Composer Lyricist: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Other

9. Hero Of The Day

Primary Artist: Metallica; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Drums: Lars Ulrich; Performer
Guitar: Kirk Hammett; Performer
Performer: Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett
Jason Newsted
James Hetfield; Performer
Vocals: James Hetfield; Performer
Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony; Ensemble
Arranger: Michael Kamen; Composer
Composer: Lars Ulrich
James Hetfield
Kirk Hammett; Composer
Lyricist: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett; Composer
Conductor: Michael Kamen; Conductor
Mixing: Randy Staub; Production
Producer: Bob Rock
Michael Kamen
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Staub; Production
Composer Lyricist: James Hetfield
Kirk Hammett
Lars Ulrich; Other

10. Devil's Dance

Primary Artist: Metallica; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Drums: Lars Ulrich; Performer
Guitar: Kirk Hammett; Performer
Performer: Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett
Jason Newsted
James Hetfield; Performer
Vocals: James Hetfield; Performer
Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony; Ensemble
Arranger: Michael Kamen; Composer
Composer: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Composer
Lyricist: Lars Ulrich
James Hetfield; Composer
Conductor: Michael Kamen; Conductor
Mixing: Randy Staub; Production
Producer: Michael Kamen
Bob Rock
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Staub; Production
Composer Lyricist: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Other

11. Bleeding Me

Primary Artist: Metallica; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Drums: Lars Ulrich; Performer
Guitar: Kirk Hammett; Performer
Performer: Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett
Jason Newsted
James Hetfield; Performer
Vocals: James Hetfield; Performer
Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony; Ensemble
Arranger: Michael Kamen; Composer
Composer: Lars Ulrich
James Hetfield
Kirk Hammett; Composer
Lyricist: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett; Composer
Conductor: Michael Kamen; Conductor
Mixing: Randy Staub; Production
Producer: Bob Rock
Michael Kamen
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Staub; Production
Composer Lyricist: James Hetfield
Kirk Hammett
Lars Ulrich; Other

Volume 2

1. Nothing Else Matters

Primary Artist: Metallica; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Drums: Lars Ulrich; Performer
Guitar: Kirk Hammett; Performer
Performer: Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett
Jason Newsted
James Hetfield; Performer
Vocals: James Hetfield; Performer
Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony; Ensemble
Arranger: Michael Kamen; Composer
Composer: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Composer
Lyricist: Lars Ulrich
James Hetfield; Composer
Conductor: Michael Kamen; Conductor
Mixing: Randy Staub; Production
Producer: Michael Kamen
Bob Rock
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Staub; Production
Composer Lyricist: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Other

2. Until It Sleeps

Primary Artist: Metallica; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Drums: Lars Ulrich; Performer
Guitar: Kirk Hammett; Performer
Performer: Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett
Jason Newsted
James Hetfield; Performer
Vocals: James Hetfield; Performer
Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony; Ensemble
Arranger: Michael Kamen; Composer
Composer: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Composer
Lyricist: Lars Ulrich
James Hetfield; Composer
Conductor: Michael Kamen; Conductor
Mixing: Randy Staub; Production
Producer: Michael Kamen
Bob Rock
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Staub; Production
Composer Lyricist: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Other

3. For Whom The Bell Tolls

Primary Artist: Metallica; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Drums: Lars Ulrich; Performer
Guitar: Kirk Hammett; Performer
Performer: Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett
Jason Newsted
James Hetfield; Performer
Vocals: James Hetfield; Performer
Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony; Ensemble
Arranger: Eicca Toppinen; Composer
Composer: Lars Ulrich
James Hetfield
Cliff Burton; Composer
Lyricist: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich
Cliff Burton; Composer
Conductor: Michael Kamen; Conductor
Mixing: Randy Staub; Production
Producer: Bob Rock
Michael Kamen
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Staub; Production
Composer Lyricist: Cliff Burton
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Other

4. - Human

Primary Artist: Metallica; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Drums: Lars Ulrich; Performer
Guitar: Kirk Hammett; Performer
Performer: Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett
Jason Newsted
James Hetfield; Performer
Vocals: James Hetfield; Performer
Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony; Ensemble
Arranger: Michael Kamen; Composer
Composer: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Composer
Lyricist: Lars Ulrich
James Hetfield; Composer
Conductor: Michael Kamen; Conductor
Mixing: Randy Staub; Production
Producer: Michael Kamen
Bob Rock
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Staub; Production
Composer Lyricist: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Other

5. Wherever I May Roam

Primary Artist: Metallica; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Drums: Lars Ulrich; Performer
Guitar: Kirk Hammett; Performer
Performer: Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett
Jason Newsted
James Hetfield; Performer
Vocals: James Hetfield; Performer
Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony; Ensemble
Arranger: Michael Kamen; Composer
Composer: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Composer
Lyricist: Lars Ulrich
James Hetfield; Composer
Conductor: Michael Kamen; Conductor
Mixing: Randy Staub; Production
Producer: Michael Kamen
Bob Rock
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Staub; Production
Composer Lyricist: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Other

6. Outlaw Torn

Primary Artist: Metallica; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Drums: Lars Ulrich; Performer
Guitar: Kirk Hammett; Performer
Performer: Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett
Jason Newsted
James Hetfield; Performer
Vocals: James Hetfield; Performer
Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony; Ensemble
Arranger: Michael Kamen; Composer
Composer: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Composer
Lyricist: Lars Ulrich
James Hetfield; Composer
Conductor: Michael Kamen; Conductor
Mixing: Randy Staub; Production
Producer: Michael Kamen
Bob Rock
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Staub; Production
Composer Lyricist: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Other

7. Sad But True

Primary Artist: Metallica; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Drums: Lars Ulrich; Performer
Guitar: Kirk Hammett; Performer
Performer: Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett
Jason Newsted
James Hetfield; Performer
Vocals: James Hetfield; Performer
Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony; Ensemble
Arranger: Michael Kamen; Composer
Composer: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Composer
Lyricist: Lars Ulrich
James Hetfield; Composer
Conductor: Michael Kamen; Conductor
Mixing: Randy Staub; Production
Producer: Michael Kamen
Bob Rock
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Staub; Production
Composer Lyricist: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Other

8. One

Primary Artist: Metallica; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Drums: Lars Ulrich; Performer
Guitar: Kirk Hammett; Performer
Performer: Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett
Jason Newsted
James Hetfield; Performer
Vocals: James Hetfield; Performer
Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony; Ensemble
Arranger: Michael Kamen; Composer
Composer: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Composer
Lyricist: Lars Ulrich
James Hetfield; Composer
Conductor: Michael Kamen; Conductor
Mixing: Randy Staub; Production
Producer: Michael Kamen
Bob Rock
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Staub; Production
Composer Lyricist: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Other

9. Enter Sandman

Primary Artist: Metallica; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Drums: Lars Ulrich; Performer
Guitar: Kirk Hammett; Performer
Performer: Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett
Jason Newsted
James Hetfield; Performer
Vocals: James Hetfield; Performer
Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony; Ensemble
Arranger: Michael Kamen; Composer
Composer: Lars Ulrich
James Hetfield
Kirk Hammett; Composer
Lyricist: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett; Composer
Conductor: Michael Kamen; Conductor
Mixing: Randy Staub; Production
Producer: Bob Rock
Michael Kamen
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Staub; Production
Composer Lyricist: James Hetfield
Kirk Hammett
Lars Ulrich; Other

10. Battery

Primary Artist: Metallica; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jason Newsted; Performer
Drums: Lars Ulrich; Performer
Guitar: Kirk Hammett; Performer
Performer: Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett
Jason Newsted
James Hetfield; Performer
Vocals: James Hetfield; Performer
Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony; Ensemble
Arranger: Michael Kamen; Composer
Composer: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Composer
Lyricist: Lars Ulrich
James Hetfield; Composer
Conductor: Michael Kamen; Conductor
Mixing: Randy Staub; Production
Producer: Michael Kamen
Bob Rock
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Staub; Production
Composer Lyricist: James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

2 volumes in total

Tracks

21 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

2 hours, 13 minutes and 1 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

20/21 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

19/21 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Metal, Thrash, Speed Metal

Label

Virgin EMI

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Nov 22, 1999

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

731454679725