United Abominations
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2006 |
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11 (12 Japan version) |
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47:57 (56:04 with bonus tracks) |
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Dave Mustaine, Andy Sneap |
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United Abominations (English for: "United Abominations") is the eleventh studio album by the American metal band Megadeth . It was released on Roadrunner Records in May 2007 . It was the first with brothers Shawn and Glen Drover and bassist James LoMenzo. It received mostly good reviews. In the US, it reached eighth place, the highest chart price since Youthanasia .
Emergence
After the release of the previous album The System Has Failed , guitarist Glen Drover ( Eidolon ) and after a short interlude with former drummer Nick Menza came instead of Drover's brother Shawn in the band. Iced Earth's bassist James McDonough , who, according to Dave Mustaine, “didn't fit in”, was replaced in 2006 by Black Label Society's James LoMenzo . Megadeth signed with Roadrunner for United Abominations , but struggled to get the rights from previous record labels Sanctuary and Capitol . As a producer, Mustaine chose Andy Sneap , with whom he “got on brilliantly”.
Music genre
Dave Mustaine said about the musical direction that he "did not want to make another inflated, big rock record".
“Megadeth are not a rock band, but at home somewhere between speed and thrash metal , with fusion , jazz and classical elements. A classic Megadeth song has peppered lyrics and jazz-influenced solo breaks. Well, why did that not exist for a while? It was because the typical hit pattern opposes it. "
Outstanding on the album is the piece À Tout le Monde (Set Me Free) , which was already released on Youthanasia and was re-recorded as a duet with Cristina Scabbia by Lacuna Coil .
Song content
Mustaine Amerikhastan lyrically referred to it as “ Holy Wars Part 2”, inspired by the TV series 24 with Kiefer Sutherland , it is about religious prejudice and the fear of a “clash of cultures”. In Washington Is Next , Mustaine addressed the "fact that great empires inevitably collapse at some point because of their uncontrollable size." Among other things, referring to the title, a modification of " United Nations ", Mustaine said:
“Do I think the world has mighty problems? Yes it is. Where the hell is the UN? Why is terrorism getting so out of control? It was never as bad as it is now. "
Track list
- Sleepwalker - 5:53
- Washington Is Next! - 5:19
- Never Walk Alone… A Call to Arms - 3:54
- United Abominations - 5:35
- Gears of War - 4:26
- Blessed Are the Dead - 4:02
- Play for Blood - 3:49
- À Tout le Monde (Set Me Free) (featuring Cristina Scabbia) - 4:11
- Amerikhastan - 3:43
- You're Dead - 3:18
- Burnt Ice - 3:47
All of the songs were written by Dave Mustaine, except for Never Walk Alone… A Call to Arms included Glen Drover. The Japan version includes the Led Zeppelin cover Out on the Tiles ( Jimmy Page , Robert Plant , John Bonham , 4:03). A bonus version for pre-orders included the track Black Swan (4:04).
reception
In Rock Hard , United Abominations was given eight out of ten points by Holger Stratmann. He called the album "a damn loud metal plate that is fun, demonstrated enthusiasm and generated by the militant lyrics a lot of friction." Also on the website allmusic .com learned United Abominations praise: Although have the band at times of risk the Lost track, but with this album Mustaine and Co. sound "reborn". The rating was three and a half stars out of five.
Chart placements
| Charts | Top ranking | Weeks |
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 Germany (GfK)
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28 (3 weeks) | 3 |
 Austria (Ö3)
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17th (3 weeks) | 3 |
 Switzerland (IFPI)
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38 (2 weeks) | 2 |
 United Kingdom (OCC)
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23 (2 weeks) | 2 |
 United States (Billboard)
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8th (6 weeks) | 6th |
Web links
- United Abominations at Allmusic (English)
- United Abominations on MusicBrainz