regardless of essential and phenomenal 1990's album, turned into a magnum opus in creative, intense and technical terms, relentless thrash aspect is slowly weakening on its follower, commercially the most successful disk [1992] of American supergroup that involves much more harmony, sensitivity and traditional heavy metal elements, charming with absolutely catchy outcome - the genius four-piece sounds much more mature, smartly using up the advantages of diversified material, each significantly contributing in creative process, while suggestions of producer Max Norman were of huge importance as well, so they had very clear picture of this opus in details even before entering the studio, while its lyrics sink even sharper into political issues; exclusive Japanese hi-end SHM-CD edition comes with a remastered sound, remixed beforehand by Mustaine himself, additional 'Crown of Worms' and three more rare demo bonuses, while booklet is enriched by Dave's comments and rare photo archive, along extra insert written in Nihongo, and OBI strip
