The famous "black album" is the subject of numerous reviews and ratings, but it is indeed a heavy album with sturdy polished super production. We feel the least resentment, the anger, the fury of the first albums, everything here is more sedate, thoughtful, worked. Different atmosphere then, but oh so successful with pests riffs, melodic solos, choruses slamming; everything is great here; with a solid group; a safe bet. Highly recommended