This week I'm ranking the Megadeth studio album's from worst to best and trying not to choke in the process!!! Thanks for watching. #megadeth #thrashmetal #thebig4
I'm just now starting to get into Megadeth and thrash in general and this video was excellent...gave me some incentive to go listen to some albums I haven't yet and made me appreciate the albums I have as well as challenge my own opinions...great video once again!
Great video, mate! I agree that 'Rust in Peace' is easily their best...perfect and essential, as you said! 'Peace Sells' is a close second for me. Really, you can't go wrong with any of the albums up to and including 'Countdown...', but they've had a few awesome comeback albums since then. I really enjoy 'Dystopia' , too! Cheers!
@@mrboulder9714 My Controversial ranking of Megadeth albums 1. Risk (1999) 2. Countdown to Extinction (1992) 3. Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? (1986) 4. Rust in Peace (1990) 5. So Far, So Good... So What! (1988) 6. Cryptic Writings (1997) 7. Youthanasia (1994) 8. Dystopia (2016) 9. Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! (1985) 10. Endgame (2009) 11. Thirteen (2011) 12. United Abominations (2007) 13. The World Needs a Hero (2001) 14. The System Has Failed (2004) 15. Super Collider (2013)
Great video, James. You graded the tension very well, although "Countdown to Extinction" came out too soon for me. In fact, I wouldn't be able to pick a winner between "CtE" and "Rust in Peace". One thing is for sure - Megadeth is a great band, and you have a beautiful collection of their albums, mate. Take care, brother. See you next time. Cheers! ~ Dariusz
Good video mate, I'd have had youthanasia a bit higher but apart from that I'd say you're bang on, I finally managed to pick countdown to extinction up on vinyl, cost me 75 quid though, keep up the good work!
Good album ranking. I still have the original vinyl version of 'Killing Is My Business........And Business is Good' which includes 'These Boots' , which I believe was later omitted from the re-issues.....Oh well. I did like Dystopia which I thought was a return to form for Megadeth.
Yeah KIMB is a beast of an album. I have an original too and yes the 'These Boots' cover was removed from some of the reissues. Cheers for watching fella
Great video. Megadeth are my favourite band, good to see someone else with a very similar opinion. Chris Poland also did some solos on The System Has Failed. But RIP is an absolutely flawless album from start to finish.
Great ranking. I thought Risk was OK, but it's more of an alternative rock album. Super Collider is ok as well, I like the Thin Lizzy cover. The world needs a hero is hit or miss, I like disconnect a lot. My top 3 are rust in Peace, countdown to extinction and peace sells.
Ace Ranking. can't argue with the top 6, in fact I may put End Game higher. I really like Super Collider and World needs a hero, which is where I got into this band. Enjoyed this.
Awesome ranking James! Can't argue with your No.1, it's mine too. Some of the middle albums are different for me, but that's normal when they have 16 albums!! Quite ironically, your bottom 3 are the only 3 I haven't listened to yet. Your list kinda doesn't give me much motivation to give them a listen 😂😂 Can't wait for their new album to come out, will be wicked! Maybe it might be up there with one of their best, especially the last 25+ years. For me the 3 best of the last 25 years are United abominations, Dystopia and Endgame 😊🤘🤘
Thanks for watching and subscribing. Yeah the raw energy and a pissed off Mustaine is what makes Killing Is My Business such an amazing album. Thanks again
Interesting stuff James, lol I had a wee laugh when you held up Risk first as that one was kind of midway in mine. I was surprised (and quite pleased) to see Countdown didn’t even make your top 3 as I was expecting that to be your number 1 actually as almost everyone I know rates that as their fav for some reason. If you recall that was bottom of the pile for me. 😆 There are about 4 I don’t own so I obviously I can’t place them but 13 is one of them and you rated that pretty good. I really enjoy Endgame too. Good to hear your comments from a fan who knows their albums much than myself. Cheers. 🤘🤘🤘
Yeah I was amazed you had Countdown last, good that we all have different opinions though 🙂 Risk has its moments but overall is poor for me. Thanks for watching Bev 🙂
Great vid Mr B, I only really listen to the first 4 I don’t really need anything after that, I do have 13 which is meh. What you said about the first couple you showed I don’t think I’m missing much😂😂. Keep up the good work mate. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Question Mr Boulder, what were your thoughts about 'The World Needs A Hero back in the day (2001)? You've mentioned that you've seen them live on that tour. From what I hear this record is basically a gap filler for you which is absolutely fine, I respect your opinion of course! 🙂👍 For me this was the comeback of Megadeth. Rattlehead returned on the artwork, riffs that reminded me of oldschool Megadeth, new line-up which led to unique ideas. It blew me away back in 01 after the dissapointing 'Risk... I'm glad the band returned to their roots 🤘
It was certainly an improvement on Risk. I just found it to be a dull record. There wasn't much variation in the Tempo of the songs and I found the riffs to be quite generic for a Megadeth record. Yeah I saw them in July 2001 with AC/DC, The Offspring and Queens of The Stone Age, was a great gig
Excellent list! Now I do not own all Megadeth albums and have not even listen through some of the later ones but one I have is End game and that one is really good, perhaps a top 5 candidate. As for my favorite, peace sells by a hair from Rust.
Great video James, love the first 4 albums even though they are all quite short and 3 of them have unnecessary covers on them. When 92 rolled around I was very unimpressed tbh but when Youthanasia come out I was absolutely done lol. O er the years I checked back on them and found some good songs along the way but as complete albums I got fed up of having to lower my expections all the time.
My Last Three: 3) Killing is My Business.... , 2) Rust In Peace, 1) Peace Sells... , but last three doesn't really matter.... all depends on mood which one you wanna listen to.
Cool ranking 🤘Risk is what it is and would be last on most rankings I’m thinking. I enjoy all the rest. Looking forward to hearing the new Megadeth album. I agree Endgame is the best of the newer lot. Bite the hand, Headcrusher🤘😝🤘
Great ranking, I don't mind these longer videos Mr Boulder! Just like your Iron Maiden ranking video. Quality content \m/ :) Here is my list: 15 - Risk 14 - Super Collider 13 - Th1rt3en 12 - The System Has Failed 11 - Cryptic Writings 10 - United Abominations 9 - Youthanasia 8 - Dystopia 7 - Endgame 6 - Countdown To Extinction 5 - The World Needs A Hero (my introduction to Megadeth, soft spot) 4 - So Far, So Good...So What! 3 - Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good! 2 - Peace Sells...But Who's Buying? 1 - Rust In Peace (Nothing can beat this classic masterpiece)
Tough to rank. 1 So Far So Good So What. Favourite track Mary Jane 2 Killing Is My Business. (Looking Down The Cross) 3 Rust In Peace (Holy Wars) 4 The System Has Failed (Tears In A Vial) 5 Peace Sells ( The Conjuring) 6 Cryptic Writings (Disintegrators) 7 Countdown To Extinction (Symphony of Destruction) 8 The Sick The Dying And The Dead (Sick Dying Dead) 9 Dystopia (The Threat is Real) 10 Th1rt3en (Deadly Nightshade) 11 Risk (Insomnia) 12 The World Needs A Hero (Disconnect) 13 Youthanasia (Elysian Fields) 14 Endgame (Sealed With A Kiss) 15 United Abominations (Gears of War) 16 Super Collider
Risk I don't know what Mustaine was thinking... And he was supposedly sober when he made that album. I sure hope not! Crazy that Dystopia is already eight years old. Seems like it came out yesterday!
A lot of great takes on this vid. Fun watch! I love talkin' rankings and having fun with it. This is your list and I respect that. But one area I wanna chit chat about is how you have The System Has Failed ahead of Youthanasia. I think you should re-consider n' hear my point of view of how Youthanasia should be higher than System. I agree with your number one btw. A perfect album. Youthanasia has a mood captured from opening to end. It's an album. The songwriting is purposeful and poignant. Dave's vocals are a beautiful blend of fire and melody. Sysyem is a collection of songs. It's disjointed and scattered. For obvious reason too as Dave was coming off an injury, then realized he owed another Megadeth record to fulfill his contract. Thus, his solo career on hold. His life was scattered and you can hear it. The thrashy bits of System seem forced and the softer/melodic writing is dated. He can't focus and System suffers for it. System is Dave turning the ship back to the thrash metal roots that serves the band. No knock on that, do what'cha do, it's a biz. But it can be artistically flawed. It's dangerous to go back to familiar ground and not repeat what you've done. Just look at Iron Maiden. The mix of System is bloated. The mixes of the early 00's overall has a lot of bottom end. It smothers The bass into a sludge and I think System's mix fell prey to that. Just like the entire remixed Megadeth discography. Ugh, what a tragedy that was. Except for the debut. I agree with you there! That WAS necessary. We can really hear Gar! The original mix of Youthanasia has everything where it should be. It breathes. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. The songwriting on System is overall juvenile and not very interesting. Ex. Tears in a Vial, Something I'm Not, Die Dead Enough. The album cover of System plays it too safe. It's just a look back to the Peace Sells cover. But way worse. So uninspiring with poor execution. Youthanasia's cover (and overall art direction) is unique and thought provoking. It stands out and it sets the tone that matches the music within. Long story boring, Everything with Youthanasia is on brand and Megadeth is still growing in this era. They're still fighting. You can hear it. The System Has Failed sounds like Dave's over compensating. He caught some flak for Risk and The World Needs a Hero and it's like he's trying to make-up for it. Just because you play fast, sing dark lyrics, and shred a bevy of solos, doesn't make it good. It can be a fun listen, sure. But it's empty calories in the end. Maybe reconsider where you have these two albums on yer list. Personally, I like Youthanasia better than Countdown... but that's my list for another time. Fun stuff, man! Can't wait to see more!
1. Peace Sells 2. So far So Good So What 3. Rust In Peace 4. Killing is my Business 5. Countdown to Extinction 6.Dystopia All the other albums haven't really interested me too much so I'll just leave them.
Great video, after watching it inspired me to check out some of the lesser rated albums for the first time in years. Risk, really isn't that bad, as a rock album. Super Collider, really is bad imo 😄 Keep up the goodwork, would like to see a Saxon album show.
I think people would give Risk more praise if it didn't have the Megadeth name on it. Yeah Super Collider isn't great. Thanks for watching and commenting
My top 5... Countdown to Extinction Peace Sells... Cryptic Writings Rust In Peace Endgame I would also rank Hidden Treasures up high since Angry Again and 99 Ways To Die are amazing songs. I'd also add Kill the King in there too.
Hi thanks for watching. Fortunately I have the originals, I bought a best of on CD a while back that had the updated mixes and I wasn't a fan of them at all so I'm glad I held on to my originals.
@@mrboulder9714 nice one, I'm the opposite, I grew up with the remixes. When I discovered the orig mixes it was a revelation for me so I'm trying to get hold of the fav albums orig mixes, thankfully alot of the are now on Spotify.
I was surprised when you said Hook in Mouth is not a strong way to end the album. It's one of Megadeth's best songs ever!! Everyone has different taste but I haven't heard anyone who doesn't like that song. Great video man!! You broke everything down nicely!! Good job.
Cheers for watching fella. I do like Hook In Mouth definitely but it's just not one of my favourite's on that album. Thanks for getting in touch and leaving a comment 🤘
Great Video James…old School Megadeth for me ..Dystopia was a really good album…everything else I can live with out …so many better consistent bands out there like Testament & Overkill….my top albums from Megadeth would have been the same as yours…great stuff Man 🤘
I hear you on Th1rt3en and Dystopia, but I would have ranked both higher. I’ve been rocking out to Th1rt3en a lot lately and it’s definitely in top half, if not top five. Broderick is fantastic!
On "Risk" (from what i understand) Dave Mustaine said in an interview that some member of the band was trying to sway the group to go more Popular or Pop. That band member was let go (from what i heard)
16.The world needs a hero 15.13 14.super collider 13.cryptic writings 12.the system has failed 11.Youthanasia 10.the sick the dying and the dead 9.United abominations 8.Dystopia 7.Killing is my business 6.Endgame 5.Risk 4.countdown to extinction 3.so far so good so what 2.peace sells 1.rust in Peace Maybe controversial but it’s all subjective
I agree with the majority of your Megadeth picks. Rust In Peace is definitely their best. You said you are recording an EP? What is the name of your band?
Yeah rust is definitely their best. My band's name is Of Concrete Gods, we have a RU-vid channel you can check out ru-vid.com/show-UC1LdIK9wnxQ9jLmeDLjWvkQ
1. Rust In Peace 2. Peace Sells But Who's Buying 3. Countdown to Extinction 4. Youthanasia 5. So Far So Good So What 6. Dystopia 7. Endgame 8. The System Has Failed 9. The Sick, The Dying and The Dead 10. Killing Is My Business 11. Cryptic Writings 12. Th1rt3en 13. United Abominations 14. The World Needs A Hero 15. Super Collider 16. Risk
please, peace sells is the best megadeth album by far!!!! I'm not saying that rust in peace isn't another masterpiece, but if we talk about thrash metal, peace sells is a kick in the balls, the album is fucking perfect If we analyze the two albums well, peace sells is better than rust in peace.....wake up dead, the conjurong, peace sells, my last words....good mourning black friday is the best meagadeth theme of street, at that time megadeth were young kids wanting to conquer the world, chrish poland, gar samuelson, ellefson dave mustaine !!!!! My favorite albums in this order: 1'PEACE SELLS... 2'rust in peace 3'soo far.... 4'killing is my business 5'countdown..... 6'youthanasia 6'endgame.......
My ranking 1. Peace sells ... But Whos Buying? 2. Countdown to exicton 3. Rust in peace 4. Endgame 5. Youthinsha 6. So Far, So Good.... So What? 7. The System has failed 8. Dystopia 9. Cryptic Writings 10. Killing is my business and... Business is good 11. Thrithen 12. Untitled Abomnitions 13 world needs a hero 14. Risk 15. Super colider
Would love to see more content on both from you. Dave Mustaine is a lyrical genius I love United Abominations because it is Dave holding them to account for political theatre, lies and contradictions.
1. So Far, So Good... So What 2. Cryptic Writings 3. Youthanasia 4. Th1rt3en 5. Endgame 6. Killing Is My Business 7. United Abominations 8. Risk 9. Rust In Peace 10. The World Needs A Hero 11. Peace Sells 12. The System Has Failed 13. Super Collider 14. Countdown To Extinction 15. Dystopia
1. Rust In Peace 2. Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! 3. Peace Sells... But Who’s Buying? 4. Countdown to Extinction 5. So Far, So Good... So What! 6. The Sick, the Dying... and the Dead! 7. The System Has Failed 8. Endgame 9. Th1rt3en 10. Hidden Treasures 11. Dystopia 12. United Abominations 13. Youthanasia 14. Cryptic Writings 15. The World Needs a Hero 16. Super Collider 17. Risk
I really enjoye Super Collider. I wish Mustaine would write from his heart and not what he thunks the fans want to hear. I understand you have to have the fans to buy your music but you have to make honest music also because I feel like he's trying too hard to please everyone else besides himself.
1. Peace Sells, 2. Rust in Peace, 3. So Far, So Good... So What! SFSGSW is extremely underrated. Then I would go United Abominations KIMB (Everything else) Risk \m/
@@mrboulder9714 it's my personal favorite Megadeth album. Between songs like Into The Lungs of Hell, Mary Jane, Hook in Mouth, Liar, In My Darkest Hour, 502, holy shit! The only downside to the album is their first excellent, but ill-fitting cover of Anarchy in The UK.
I've only listened to half their discography, but Risk ain't good lol. I think I listened to Dystopia once as well, so I can't recall any songs aside from the title track. But yes Rust in Peace is indeed their magnum opus, a masterclass in tech thrash.
It hurt me when you said TWNAH so low. That album is actually pretty good. I like a lot of the songs on that release, it does lack the energy of most Megadeth albums. Super Solider has its problems but its got great guitar work. My least favorite album is Cryptic Writings, its just rubbish.
Here's my list: 14: Rust in peace. 13. The world needs a hero. 12: Killing is my business. 11: The system has failed. 10: Peace sells. 9: Cryptic writings. 8: So far.. So good. 7: Thirteen. 6: Super collider. 5: Youthanasia. 4: End game. 3: Dystopia. 2: Risk. 1: Countdown to Extinction.
If Risk was a Mustaine solo album it'd be fine, but as a Megadeth record. It fails. Agreed with World Needs A Hero and Super Collider. United Abominations is ok, but fuck Toute La Monde!!! I quite enjoy Cryptic Writings, has some great tunes on it. Youthsnasia has some great moments. Train Of Consequences is killer. System Has Failed has some bangers on it for sure. Dystopia is a hard listen, not returned back to it much to be honest. 13 was hit or miss for me I think, shite artwork! I loved Endgame, it was pretty ferocious for sure, loved it. Fucking LOVE So Fast So Good, So What. Absolute beast!! Countdown To Extinction is a great one, Skin O' My Teeth still rips. Peace Sells is just fantastic. Killing Is My Business is my number one pick, flawless album.. Rust In Peace is killer but would be my number four. Great ranking, pretty much agree with most of it. Well done sir!!
Just below Maiden in my favourite metal bands. Had to be Rust In Peace at number 1, obviously! And Risk at the bottom, terrible album. Surprised how high up you ranked their debut, one of my least favourites. I need to go back and listen to Thirteen and Endgame again, based on your recommendations. Its been too long since I last heard them!
Don't think mine's too dissimilar. 2 points: SC is a car crash, and 1/2 of 13's recycled - other 1/2 is horrid plodders + 1/2 baked thrash imo lolis 01. Rust in Peace 96 02. Peace Sells 94 (fav) 03. Killing Is My Business 91 (2nd fav) 04. C.T.E. 87 05. So Far, So Good 87 06. Youthanasia 84 07. Dystopia 84 08. U.A. 81 09. Hidden Treasures 81 10. Cryptic Writings 77 11. Endgame 77 (fans have this higher) 12. T.S.H.F. 68 13. The World Needs a Hero 57 14. Risk 42 15. Thirteen 38 16. Super Collider 27
Surprised to see The world needs a heroe so low. I understand SUPER COLLIDER is so low on the list. Its maybe my least fave together with RISK. United abominations is very political, a little to much i agree. Nice video. I keep watching. Will bd nice to see your top 5.
@@Kyush4 those two albums specifically I am not a big fan of, but I felt that their modern resurgence really began with United Abominations and Endgame.
Excellent ranking, though I’m not as big on post-injury Megadeth as you are. My ranking best to worst (with The Sick, The Dying And The Dead); Rust In Peace Youthanasia Peace Sells…But Who’s Buying? Countdown To Extinction Killing Is My Business…And Business Is Good! Super Collider The System Has Failed Risk Dystopia Thirteen Endgame So Far, So Good…So What! Cryptic Writings United Abominations The Sick, The Dying And The Dead The World Needs A Hero
@@mrboulder9714 Thanks for your vids. You’ve got a different perspective from Pete at Sea Of Tranquility which creates a great balance for me. Awesome stuff dude (sorry, I’m Canadian).
Hi, I like all the albums up to 92. Rust in peace and then countdown to extinction their peak to me. Youthanasia I disliked at first but in recent years I rate it a lot higher. Have not heard most of the albums after cryptic writings. Must listen as some of those you rated quite highly.
@@mrboulder9714 Nice videos Mr.Boulder, been a Megadeth fan since the first album and for me his voice changed for the worst as each album came out but i must admit, the musicianship and production on RIP is incredible, great beard too by the way, reminds me of my own.
Overall, as a LONG TIME Deth fan, I agree with your top rankings. Agree RIP is a masterpiece, perfect, 10/10 album not a single bad note or lyric, maybe one of the best albums ever certainly in the genre. As good as anything ever recorded.. Rankings: 1) RIP, 2) KIMB, 3) Peace Sells, 4) SFSGSW... these are all pinnacle thrash metal. Nobody but Metallica can touch these. later on, minor but I have to disagree with you on "TWNAH" album. Title song, Motopsycho, Warhorse, Disconnect, 1000 Times goodbye are all very strong tracks and far better than Dystopia. Agree on Supercollider, United Abominations, both very forgettable. Cryptic writings has a couple incredible songs and the rest forgettable. Youthanasia, it's incredible. Dystopia just sounds very commercial and not that good really (Youthanasia is better).
Rust In Peace is an absolute beast of an album. TWNAH is still a very lacklustre album for me, I revisited it not long ago, and I still feel it's very long winded and plods along at a snail's pace. Cheers for watching