...And Justice For All

The 1988 record displays technical ambition through songs like the title track and the anti-war piece One. These compositions moved beyond earlier thrash efforts, showing a band shifting toward a heavier, more intricate approach after losing their bassist.

Sharp, clinical recording methods result in an aggressive character that distinguishes the work from their past. The release represents a focal point for late eighties metal, documenting the group as they climbed from their underground origins to worldwide status.