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
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
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. 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.
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!
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 😊🤘🤘
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. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
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)
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.
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 🙂
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🤘😝🤘
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.
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
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. 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
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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
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.
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).
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!
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)
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 🤘
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
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)
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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 🤘
@@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.
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.......
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 TH-cam channel you can check out th-cam.com/channels/1LdIK9wnxQ9jLmeDLjWvkQ.html
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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!
@@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.
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.
Super Collider is the only album from Megadeth that I actively dislike. It is just such an uninspired piece of trash. Risk legit has some good songs and at least they were trying something new.
Glad to see someone rank Th1rt3en in the top 10, finally.
Amen to that. Though he has Cryptic Writings too low
Good album.
Just terrible vocals like most tho
glat to see you put KIMB to top 2. No doubt it's a brilliant and an amazing thrash metal album and I think it's pretty underrated
It is definitely underrated, a true Thrash classic
I love this set up you have here in the basement with the wood on the walls, very nice!! Also I’m excited to try albums I haven’t given a shot yet!
Hope you enjoy some of the albums you're not familiar with. Thanks for watching and commenting
@@mrboulder9714 you’re welcome! Do you like Over Kill? I just got into them
@marissaortega1386 Yes, Overkill are great. I have most of their discography
Rust in Peace is an essential album for any metal head. It's a must own, pure and simple!
I don’t really think you need anything else either before or after. None hits the peaks of rust
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
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!
Cheers for watching and commenting. Yeah plenty of great stuff here, the new album is their best album for quite some time too
@@mrboulder9714 I was thinking about that while watching as the video is only a year old...I would have to agree I liked it!
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.
Yeah Rust In Peace is a perfect album. Cheers fella
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!
Cheers fella. I was really lucky with Countdown as it only cost me £15, I don't think the guy knew what he was selling 🙂
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 😊🤘🤘
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. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
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!
Cheers fella, hope you're well
@@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)
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.
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 🙂
TH-cam algorithm brings me here...
great rank, good opinion....
Salute from Malaysia!
Cheers and thank you
Yeah Rust In Peace all the way mate. I have it as a t-shirt aswell as the CD 💿
I cannot wait for the new album which I think is this year, great video
Thank you. Rust is definitely the best and I have a t shirt of it too. Thanks for watching
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🤘😝🤘
Countdown and Rust for me , i dont mind Thirteen either . Will be interesting to here there next album. Rock on James.
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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.
Can't disagree with those choices at all. Thanks for watching
Solid list! I think KIMB is their best album because of how raw, angry, and thrashy it sounds. Great list nonetheless, subscribed
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
Peace Sells will always be my number one. Ever since hearing the title track on GTA Vice City 😂 great ranking my man! 🤘🏻
Cheers Rusty. Yeah, Peace Sells is a banger definitely 👌
Excellent Megadeth ranking, James! A bit surprised that Super Collider ranked a bit higher than Risk.
Yeah Risk will always be bottom of the pile for me mate
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!
We have very different taste, but I enjoyed hearing your analysis of the albums regardless. cheers.
Thanks for watching
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
With You on your top 2. Amazing album's
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.
Cheers Daniel 🍻
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
Killer ranking. Thanks for sharing it.and thanks for watching too. Cheers
Totally agree with this ranking! Rust in Peace is absolutely perfect front to back!
Cheers Chris, Rust is a masterpiece
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.
Thanks for watching fella, your top 3 are all great choices
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
Great list dude. I think the only different for me is Peace Sells would be my number 2 and Killing as my #3.
Cheers for watching dude, our rankings are pretty much the same then 👍
World needs a hero = When. It’s a masterpiece
I don't get much from that song at all personally. Cheers for watching
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!
I think Risk was definitely an attempt to really crossover to the mainstream. Horrible album. Thanks for watching
Megadeth's first demo was called "MEGADEATH" for more information Metal Kingdom
Cheers, thanks for the info
@@mrboulder9714 Metal Kingdom is better than Metal Archives
the struggle for the last place should be between risk and super collider.
Both bad albums. Cheers for watching and commenting
Great video! 1,320 from endgame is about drag racing. 1320 refers to the number of feet in a quarter mile race track
Cheers for the info, I did not know that 👍
@@mrboulder9714 no problem! Another huge Megadeth fan here!
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
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.
Nice ranking. Some of the latter day albums can be a bit forgettable. Cheers
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
Killer ranking. Always good to see Rust In Peace at number 1. Nice ti see some love for Youthanasia here too. Cheers for watching fella
@@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).
@darkageofchaos You're welcome. I'll have to check out Sea of Tranquility's take on this
out of all the rankings, this is the best one imo.
this would be my rankings
Thanks for watching and subbing my channel. Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers
Risk is actually one of my favorite albums by Megadeth.
I've tried many times with that album, but I just don't get much from it. Thanks for watching
I think I read at some time that, from the planning stage, "The System..." was meant as a Mustaine solo-album. Colaiuta on drums, by the way.
I'm sure Mustaine was pressured into releasing it under the Megadeth name by the record company
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!
Kiko is also fantastic!
Cheers for watching and commenting, Thirteen and Dystopia are great albums definitely
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)
Cheers fella and nice ranking 👍
Mastermind and Disintergrators from Cryptic Writings are awesome tracks
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 🤘
Cheers fella, agreed that Testament and Overkill's more recent output is far more consistent
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
Great list
Countdown to Extinction is way way better than The Black Album for me
I love them both equally, thanks for watching
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)
Probably Marty Friedman
@@mrboulder9714 That is what i heard. Yes.
@Jo Harrison I think he's played guitar for some Japanese pop stars over the years so it's more than likely him
@@mrboulder9714 Wrong direction for Megadeth, but he sure is good on guitar though!
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.
Hidden Treasures is amazing for a B sides compilation. Your other picks are excellent. Cheers
I would have swapped out The World Needs a Hero and Super Collider
Definitely 2 of the weaker Megadeth releases. Cheers
Rust in Peace is still the best, but I think that Youthanasia is better than "The System has Failed".
Rust is a beast of an album. Thanks for watching and commenting
Great ranking, are the majority of your records the original mixes or the 2004 remixes?
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.
Hi.. what do you make of the new album…I can’t stop listening since yesterday morning..review would be cool
I'm liking it, listened to it 3 times already. Gonna be doing a review by mid week
@@mrboulder9714 thanks I’m looking forward to it
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
Excellent list. Surprised to see Risk that high but we all have different tastes. Thanks for watching and commenting
I had risk low but the more I listened the more I began to love every song, kinda a guilty pleasure but i love it
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
Nice ranking. Good to see Youthanasia so high up on your list
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
Great ranking. Thanks for watching
Judas Priest and Megadeth are my favourite metal bands.
2 amazing bands definitely
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.
Hi, which one do you prefer, Rust in Peace or Master of Puppets?
Hi, tough one to call. Think I'm gonna make a video about this subject soon
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.
I really enjoyed Super Collider when I first heard it but I didn't like it as much when I went back to it. Cheers for watching and commenting
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 🤘
@@mrboulder9714 right on. I think it's the best along with Set the World Afire!! Cheers man👍
@@Rob78169 hook is my fav song on the album and goes on ever megadeth " mix " i make .
@@craigerickson8712 damn right!! Amazing tune🤘
To me, there are only two stretches of albums that really matter for Megadeth: 1985 - 1994, and 2007-2022.
There was certainly a bit of a dip in that mid period. Thanks for watching and commenting
I mean, if you do 2007-2022 youre including 13 and supercollider but not system needs a Hero with Chris poland
@@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.
Rust in Peace and Peace Sells are the pinnacle for me. Those are the only two Megadeth albums I care to hear anymore.
Both absolute classic album's fella 👌
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.......
Nice ranking. Both are excellent albums, but Rust is just that little but better for me. Thanks for watching and commenting
Interesting Ranking, I agree, Th1rt3en deserves to be this high in the List!
But what do you think about the first three Singles from the new Album?
Thanks for watching. Yeah I'm enjoying what I've heard, looking forward to the album
@@mrboulder9714 Yeah, I think it has Potential to top 2016‘s Dystopia, very good !
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 TH-cam channel you can check out th-cam.com/channels/1LdIK9wnxQ9jLmeDLjWvkQ.html
Awesome! Thank you
I'm still waiting for Victory 2 😳
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.
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/
Thanks for watching. Yeah I agree in So Far So Good So What, it was much better than I remembered it being when I revisited it not long ago
@@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.
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.
Yeah the first 4 are untouchable Mike without a doubt
I did 99 ways at the kareoke bar
Wow what a song to do Karaoke too. Cheers for watching fella
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.
Rust In Peace is superb and yes Risk is not a great album. Cheers for watching and commenting
I love the 2 peace albums
System Has Failed has Vinnie Colaiuta of Frank Zappa fame on drums, and Chris Poland on lead guitar. Hardly nobodies.
Up to rust - good. Rust is the best. All you get is the occasional track after that
Rust is amazing. Thanks for watching
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.
Cryptic Writings sounds like an album made for Rock radio definitely
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!!
1: Killing
2: Rust
3: Peace
Thanks for watching and commenting. Yes KIMB at number 1
Oh your order is the same, I commented when you were talking about Super Collider... Great and interesting videos!
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
Nice ranking, I like your list. Thanks for watching and commenting
Good list, Megadeath is a great band the only bad thing is Mustaines song
The World needs a hero? 14 no way
I just can't get excited about that album
Question:which band do you prefer megadeth or Metallica?
I'd.go with Megadeth
Man I kinda like risk except crush em.
It's all good. It would be a dull world if we all liked the same thing. Cheers for watching and commenting
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.
Cheers fella, thanks for watching 🙂
@holspa metal Super Collider is so BAD it would need to improve twofold before it's s**t
youthanasia is top 3. as well as KIMB
That's a great album. Thanks for watching and commenting
Chris Poland came back to play with Dave on the majority of The system has failed.
Yeah i know he played some solo's on that album. Thanks for watching
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!
I love the rawness of Killing Is My Business, Endgame is definitely their best from the last 20 years
What did you think of the newest Megadeth?
Heard the single last week, really liked it
Killing is my business is my favorite followed by peace sells
I love the rawness on Killing Is My Business.
I don't dislike any of there albums. For me instead of worst to best its least best to best. I can't say that about metallica.
I think Risk and The World Needs A Hero are not great at all but yes Metallica also have some stinkers in their discography. Cheers for watching
Everything about RIP is perfect...except the vocals.
I love the vocals on RIP particularly on Hangar 18 and Take No Prisoner's. Thanks for watching
@@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.
@@zodiac6968 Thank you and yes long beards are awesome 👌
@@mrboulder9714 When you doing a favorite albums of all time vid? you a Zeppelin fan?
@@zodiac6968 No plans to do a vid like that at the moment. Yep definitely into Zeppelin, my dad played them tons when I was a kid
Everyone hates Risk🤣
Their weakest effort easily, thanks for watching
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.
I'd recommend Endgame definitely and also Dystopia and Thirteen
@@mrboulder9714 thanks, I will check those 3 out first.
Countdown is better then anything Metallica put out since Master of Puppets
It's a great album. Cheers for watching fella
Why do you own these semi-bad Megadeth albums especially on vinyl?
Because I'm a collector, that's the only reason really
Other one a bad ranking for Megadeath
???
Agree to disagree. Kill Em All was def the best debut! Good ranking though. 🤘🏼
Super Collider is the only album from Megadeth that I actively dislike. It is just such an uninspired piece of trash. Risk legit has some good songs and at least they were trying something new.
Gotta say I do agree with the
points you made here
Risk is unanimously worst album.
Yep, definitely their weakest
Talk faster pls
Haha, thanks for watching
Are you serious with that 13? :-D :-D Better than Youthanasia, Hero or System? Jesus Christ...joke of the month
We all have our opinions and all our opinions are different. Thanks for watching