The Album that Split the Fans

Review Score: (6/10)
I think it's fair to say that if "Risk" did split the fans, it probably split them about 75/25 in favour of loathing this album. Not being that emotionally attached to Megadeth (I do own all their albums but would not consider myself a die-hard fan), I'm not that concerned with sell-out claims if the music is still enjoyable. As a comparison, the Metallica "sell out" turned me off them as I thought "Load" and "Re-Load" were utterly hopeless albums.

As far as "Risk" goes, 'Insomnia' and 'Crush Em' are excellent rockers, industrial tinges evident for the first time. Although more mainstream, the melodic 'Breadline' is one of the more addictive tunes that the band have written, while the alternative, Eagles-inspired 'Ecstasy' and the edgy 'Wanderlust' are credits to their catalogue.

Less impressive are the dated 'I'll be There' and plain awful 'Seven'. Concept tunes, 'Time: The Beginning' and 'Time: The End' are interesting and 'The Doctor is Calling' is a passable rock tune. 'Prince of Darkness' is amusing metal parody but Mustaine does it well.

I like "Risk" but if you already have doubts then perhaps stay away.

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