Metallica - One (Remixed and Remastered) v2

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[PersephonevanderWaard]

My two cents: Jason's bass sounds so good, here! The more you bring him out and mix him properly with the rest of the band, the more I wonder why they chose to exclude him. There's just no forgetting that dark purr once you hear it properly. I first heard it in 2018 on your second "Blackened" mix, and hearing again here is nothing short of sublime. I especially love the slower parts (the syncopated notes at 1:05 and cat-like slink during the verses), but also when things speed up (4:45). During the solo, Kirk's notes flow like honey (5:38)—as clear as a bell over the furious rhythm section. I appreciate, as usual, how you demonstrate structure as something to cultivate through proper mixing: When the band sounds off in true AJfA fashion, the album's signature "pipe-organ" approach lets every single player be heard, all thanks to you: Lars at the bottom, then Jason, then James, with the harmonized leads resting comfortably on top. Great stuff as usual!

(note: There's a small detail I never noticed before: 3:29, a small extra "tap" that sounds a little funny to me, panned to the right. Anyone else notice this?)

This being said, there's just so much crunchy detail to appreciate (6:16), and at such speed, that Lars' drums almost sound a little overwhelmed during in the second half of the song. When things really speed up, he becomes blanketed, and starts to punch through the extra fabric like a sewing machine. Not just the speed of one, either, but the shallow degree to what actually pierces. I'm referring to the snare, not the kick drum (the latter sounds totally fine, 4:12-5:10). The original snare was entirely a sewing needle: hard, narrow and sharp at all junctures. And while the added detail your mix provides lends itself well during the song's first half, that clarity starts to wane during the second; Lars's needle-like snare returns by virtue of the tip being the only part that can penetrate.

To be absolutely clear, I don't think any of this is your fault. It boils down to Lars as a musician and producer. First, he clearly prioritizes his snare (a taste of things to come in his later years) and his playing sounds very repetitive and machine-like. Second, the snare itself sounds very metallic and tight (especially during those band-stopping snare rolls, 5:34-5:38). The other players also lay it down pretty thick—maybe to emulate the sounds of jungle combat peppered with machine gun salvos? The problem is, they hold down the trigger and never stop, and during the maelstrom Lars' worst qualities come out. Despite the genre name, I don't want to feel like I'm actually being shot at when listening to metal. A snare shouldn't actually sound like bullets.

Sorry to focus on some of the negatives, here! This is lovely work as usual, and I really enjoy it when you revisit older tracks. Great to see two songs from you in quick succession, too! \m/

[ThisThingEaten]

Everyone's talking about the bass, which has improved immensely; but I think the drums sound better than they ever did on the album. What used to sound like a click track now has some thunder to it. They actually sound like drums!

[TheRemulosEpsolonProgramme]

Tell you what, this V2 remix and remaster stays very true to the original but enhancing everything it lacked.

Jason’s there and audible, sounds killer.

[Smuglott]

This came just in time. My cat died last night and I really needed this. Thank you ❤️

[IvyLeather]

Jason was one of the best pickstyle bassists I've ever heard. The fact that his pickstroke is so heavy BUT also so clean. Just the right amount of attack and you bring it out so well!

[Kakaroti]

If we could get the entire album remastered to this standard it would be incredible. This is THE best One remaster I have heard to date!

[RobertHarrson]

The first version was really good. This one is even better. Really love how all the instruments stand out without stepping over each other

[metfanl]

Man this hits hard, good f'n job!

[zyroniv]

This is the definition of metal in its pure state

[bustercampfiresongs]

Hearing the bass, played with a pick, during the Darkness/Landmine section is such an improvement.

[tyjonstr]

The bass has so much power to it and it really flows with the guitar harmonizes 🔥

[chasewillian]

Sounds incredible. U should remix the whole album just like this.😃

[olivergrigg]

In a parallel universe, this is what the original sounds like. Life is good there

[chandlerdouglas]

Nothing to say but wow. I'd dare call this the definitive edition! The guitars and bass truly sound as though they're one!

[gp]

You solved every problem - lack of bass guitar (obviously), the drums being too clicks and not punchy at all, and the guitar being blistering and thin. Bravo! 👏🏼

[TheGamingBalluniverse]

4:55 will forever be one of the angriest riffs ever

[nikeforo]

This is pure gold! The drum sounds like thunder, with lot of space for it to “breathe”. The bass is improved...can definitely (and finally) be heard but it’s not overwhelming. Additional bonus: dropping the movie’s parts made the video more intense in my opinion. Thanks a million for the effort and for giving us all this gem.

[yoyoplata]

4:28 the transition is way way wayyy better and feels so modern, this is amazing dude

[teodorcasiean]

Dear God I can’t remember when was the last time I had such a hard dopamine explosion in my brain… this sound better than anyone could ever imagine…

[UnsounderGnome]

Wow my jaw is on the floor. This is such an improvement on the original. Phenomenal work my dude.