Just got this today, it's ok not brilliant. Maybe it'll take a few more listens. The standout track is definatly 'Anarchy In The U.K.'

Written by Immortal on 05.01.2010 at 18:24

The standout track is definatly 'Anarchy In The U.K.'

What? that is by far the worst track on the album and a ttally crappy cover even.

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 05.01.2010 at 18:48

Written by Immortal on 05.01.2010 at 18:24

The standout track is definatly 'Anarchy In The U.K.'

What? that is by far the worst track on the album and a ttally crappy cover even.

I actually agrree to you but give the guy a break. So he likes that song. So what...?

Written by Guest on 05.01.2010 at 18:55

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 05.01.2010 at 18:48

Written by Immortal on 05.01.2010 at 18:24

The standout track is definatly 'Anarchy In The U.K.'

What? that is by far the worst track on the album and a ttally crappy cover even.

I actually agrree to you but give the guy a break. So he likes that song. So what...?

I can understand that people like the song. But can't understand that they find it the stand-out track of the album.

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 05.01.2010 at 19:54

Written by Guest on 05.01.2010 at 18:55

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 05.01.2010 at 18:48

Written by Immortal on 05.01.2010 at 18:24

The standout track is definatly 'Anarchy In The U.K.'

What? that is by far the worst track on the album and a ttally crappy cover even.

I actually agrree to you but give the guy a break. So he likes that song. So what...?

I can understand that people like the song. But can't understand that they find it the stand-out track of the album.

I agree and i don't understand either, but I can accept a different opinion, let's say.

This album is really good, their were some pretty great songs on here, such as Hook In Mouth, In My Darkest Hour...

Decent album ...

I love the song "In My Darkest Hour"

I like "Hook In Mouth" the best.

The only thing that stops me giving SFSGSW a rating of 10, is because of the Anarchy In The UK cover. Its not that I don't like it, but its completely overshadowed by Megadeth's originals on the album. Also, the "happy" nature of the song, is totally at odds with the other songs. It interrupts the flow of the album for me. I know "Peace Sells" also contained a happy sounding cover, but strangely enough, I think that one does fit the album...

The original production on this album (not the remaster) wasnt great, but in a way, that worked in it's favour. Lending the sound a very eerie quality. I know this one is always unfairly overlooked in favour of either of the 2 classics it's sandwiched between, but Ive always held SFSGSW in very high esteem. There's not a single bad song on it, with overlooked classics like the monstrous openers "Into The Lungs Of Hell/Set The World Afire", the scathing "Liar", and my personal fave "Mary Jane" easily holding their own with the more well known classics from this album. "In My Darkest Hour" and "Hook In Mouth".

Many would not regard this as a classic Megadeth album, but I definitely would. Well, thats if Im not counting the Pistols cover!

Written by Angelic Storm on 28.07.2010 at 20:26

I know this one is always unfairly overlooked in favour of either of the 2 classics it's sandwiched between, but Ive always held SFSGSW in very high esteem.

My lady, I couldn't say that better myself.

Written by Daggon on 12.12.2010 at 02:33
My lady, I couldn't say that better myself.

Thank you kind sir.

Most people see So Far... as being in between 2 classics, whereas Ive always seen it as part of their string of classic albums. xD Which I think is no mean feat, considering that album was released at the height of their drug-abuse and near self-destruction. Its more haunting and chaotic than the 2 albums its in between, and definitely has its own special charm. Well, for me anyways!

Not one bad song on this album. For me the weakest is the opening instrumental, but it's still a good song. The absolute classics on this album are Set the World on Fire, In my Darkest Hour and Hook in Mouth. I reckon this is the best Megadeth Album after RIP and PSBWB.

Written by Guest on 05.01.2010 at 20:05

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 05.01.2010 at 19:54

Written by Guest on 05.01.2010 at 18:55

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 05.01.2010 at 18:48

Written by Immortal on 05.01.2010 at 18:24

The standout track is definatly 'Anarchy In The U.K.'

What? that is by far the worst track on the album and a ttally crappy cover even.

I actually agrree to you but give the guy a break. So he likes that song. So what...?

I can understand that people like the song. But can't understand that they find it the stand-out track of the album.

I agree and i don't understand either, but I can accept a different opinion, let's say.

people it's a cover song, just drop it

Not as perfect as PS or RIP but definitely Some of megadeth's finest work on here!

I don't get it, no one gives a fuck to this masterpiece, unless me and true Megadeth fans! Shit this is so good!

Overall an excellent album, very underrated.

I can understand why some fans of the band don't like this album, but i can also understand those who say this album is so underrated. Its probably not that easy living in the shadow of an album as widely hailed as 'Peace Sells...', but with songs like the incredibly dark 'In my darkest hour' and stunning instrumental 'Into the lungs of hell' its hard not to ignore the fact that this album tried hard too. It isn't always that consistent, but it still does give a somewhat forceful punch.

Hook in Mouth is such a badass closing song!

Its an underrated album. First i didnt like it, but it grew on me and i realized the greatness of it. "Into the lungs of Hell" could easily be one of the best instrumental songs. "Hook in Mouth" and "Liar" are great songs,love them both and "In my darkest hour" belongs to Megadeths finest work. Even the "Sex pistols" cover is not bad. So its worth to buy it.

My ratings

Musicianship:8
Song writing: 8.5
Originality: 8
Production: 8

It's a great album, rust in peace would be much better. As for this album, Hook in mouth sucks... Maybe the worst song of megadeth in the 80's

I absolutely love this album!

Written by DragosteaMea on 21.04.2013 at 00:35

I absolutely love this album!

I too.

emotionally charged, minor hypnotic, melancholic aggressive ...

Written by Maco on 17.04.2013 at 02:10

As for this album, Hook in mouth sucks... Maybe the worst song of megadeth in the 80's

Wrong, it's pretty much the best song on the album next to Darkest Hour and Set The World Afire.

I liked that album

I love the night time/dark sensation of the album. Set The World Afire, Mary Jane and In My Darkest Hour

Pure drinking music and some of Megadeth's best and most original work is on here. Mary Jane is simply stunning, In My Darkest Hour is a classic, just a great album, yes I'd say under rated.

After a long time. I finally realized how brilliant this album is. Now I consider it the second best album from Megadeth. The first one is still Peace Sells.

This would have probably been my second-favorite Megadeth album too if it wasn't for that awful Sex Pistols cover. Feels totally out of place. I remember once liking it for some reason though.

That said, I love Jeff Young's guitar work here, fits the dark mood of the album perfectly.