Metallica (1991)
0.2489Canon Score · ranked #162 all time
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About the album
Metallica (commonly known as The Black Album) is the fifth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica. It was released on August 12, 1991, by Elektra Records. Recording sessions took place at One on One Recording Studios in Los Angeles over an eight-month span that frequently found Metallica at odds with their new producer Bob Rock.
Why it ranks #162
Every list on which Metallica appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2020) | Major international poll | #235 / 500 |
| Rolling Stone 500 (2003 edition) | Editorial list | #255 / 500 |
| NME 500 Greatest Albums (2013) | Critics' canon | #309 / 500 |
| 1001 Albums You Must Hear (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |