This One Was Extremely Hard to Listen To! | METALLICA - "Harvester Of Sorrow" | (REACTION)

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  • @nicosimioni7363
    @nicosimioni7363 3 роки тому +925

    The '91 Moscow version of this song is a complete mindfuck.

    • @daniloliveira95
      @daniloliveira95 3 роки тому +38

      I personaly prefer the Live Shit '92 one.

    • @darlenerogers
      @darlenerogers 3 роки тому +44

      The silence during the pause......

    • @doomblackdeath8888
      @doomblackdeath8888 3 роки тому +98

      @@darlenerogers *snickers*, *hocks loogie*, *spits it out*....AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALL HAVE SAID THEIR PRAYERS!!!!!!!

    • @damage_ac7871
      @damage_ac7871 3 роки тому +20

      seattle '89 is also a great one

    • @jsalvatori
      @jsalvatori 3 роки тому +43

      it's perfect. Lars screwing up, Kirk messing up the solo, Jason being the real metal monster of the band - prime live metallica

  • @briangarita2686
    @briangarita2686 3 роки тому +759

    One of their heaviest numbers, fast doesn't mean heavy, and Harvester of Sorrow is an example of that.

    • @marinhrabric6162
      @marinhrabric6162 3 роки тому +4

      Yes

    • @JT_Grogan
      @JT_Grogan 3 роки тому +41

      It isn't even that slow anyway

    • @k2bny
      @k2bny 3 роки тому +5

      Perfect example

    • @manasij2011
      @manasij2011 3 роки тому +7

      Its kind of doom/gothic

    • @91GT347
      @91GT347 3 роки тому +3

      Heavy=emotional basically. That first 1:30 or so....Heavy as a MFer I still stand by my “May be my favorite” statement I made the day this album was released.

  • @JaggedDagger
    @JaggedDagger 3 роки тому +622

    I honestly can't wait for his Frayed Ends of Sanity reaction.

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
    @TheRipeTomatoFarms 3 роки тому +561

    Hey Alex, while this song is memory lane for me and a lot of us here, its nice to experience it with you, experiencing its power for the first time.

    • @paulmcdonough1093
      @paulmcdonough1093 3 роки тому +9

      i listened to this on a coach trip from england tio spain first time in 88 takes me back

    • @davidjones8299
      @davidjones8299 3 роки тому +2

      Well said. Seeing the reactions of his hearing these songs for the first time is exactly why I'm here

    • @futurewavecs
      @futurewavecs 3 роки тому +4

      I remember seeing this live at Monsters of Rock in Denver, Colorado before the album came out. It made us extremely hyped for And Justice For All...

    • @moshebriggs3080
      @moshebriggs3080 2 роки тому

      Sorry to be so off topic but does any of you know a method to log back into an instagram account?
      I was dumb lost the account password. I would appreciate any tips you can offer me!

    • @shepardanders735
      @shepardanders735 2 роки тому

      @Moshe Briggs Instablaster :)

  • @theussrsatomicbomb
    @theussrsatomicbomb 3 роки тому +170

    That clean riff that starts right after the 3 2 0 intro, it's one of the darkest riffs they've ever written. It feels like impending doom and death were translated onto six strings. It's really fitting for the lyrical content. By far one of my favorite Metallica songs.

    • @theussrsatomicbomb
      @theussrsatomicbomb 3 роки тому +16

      @Juicey Kisses oh, forgive me, the G5 F#5 E5 C5 B5 A5 G5 F#5 E5 riff

    • @paradigmshiftz7
      @paradigmshiftz7 3 роки тому +2

      @@theussrsatomicbomb G5, F#5, E5, B5, A#5, A5, G5, F#5, E5*

    • @D_2387
      @D_2387 3 роки тому +2

      When it kicks back in to end the song with the chorus riff behind it makes it sound that much more in my opinion. Definitely captures a feeling of complete dread and anxiety

    • @Freedom-gw5yo
      @Freedom-gw5yo 6 днів тому

      I’ve always love the gloomy dark aspect of this song🖤🤘🏻🖤

  • @TundraCH
    @TundraCH 3 роки тому +283

    Not gonna lie, I've listened to this song for many years and had no idea what this song was about, that's insane, wow

    • @paulmcdonough1093
      @paulmcdonough1093 3 роки тому +4

      me to

    • @danielleblais3658
      @danielleblais3658 3 роки тому +7

      Same. I just love the song so much because it's so bad ass, now it's more bad ass and very sad🤘🤘🤘
      Thanks Alex!!

    • @akafleischer1792
      @akafleischer1792 3 роки тому +2

      Me too

    • @72carguy
      @72carguy 3 роки тому

      Yep

    • @andresardon2286
      @andresardon2286 3 роки тому +9

      Actually no one knows For sure. The lyrics are very open to a lot of interpretations and the band hasn't confirm what the lyrics are actually about.

  • @AO968
    @AO968 3 роки тому +423

    Yeah, James has a habit of writing stuff about his childhood and later, adult life. Still, he writes damn good songs despite all he went through.

    • @OriginalMiztiki
      @OriginalMiztiki 3 роки тому +67

      I think he writes damn good songs *because* of what he went through. That’s what drives him.

    • @smith97320
      @smith97320 3 роки тому +23

      Him and Lars call this album their CNN album. Because they watch CNN constantly and wrote songs about what was in the news.

    • @alexeyayzin8512
      @alexeyayzin8512 3 роки тому +5

      @@OriginalMiztiki i was about to comment this lol

    • @chrishoffman2489
      @chrishoffman2489 3 роки тому +4

      @@OriginalMiztiki Right!

    • @daniloliveira95
      @daniloliveira95 3 роки тому +1

      The things he went through was diferent, but even so he can relate and write about this.

  • @sporadicfire5176
    @sporadicfire5176 3 роки тому +532

    I've been saying And Justice for All is their best album.

    • @jeremyboehm5512
      @jeremyboehm5512 3 роки тому +43

      @Sporadicfire While I also think Justice is a great album the mix and lack of bass drop it behind MOP for all around greatness. IMO.

    • @kajg3134
      @kajg3134 3 роки тому +5

      It is man it really is their best dyers eve is my favorite metallica song of all time

    • @ryanforsythe8923
      @ryanforsythe8923 3 роки тому +17

      Literally MOP, RTL and this you could argue are their best album. Metallica is just that good

    • @mynameisjoejoe
      @mynameisjoejoe 3 роки тому +7

      @@jeremyboehm5512 Find "And Justice For Jason" on here... 🤘🤘🤘

    • @lithiumscience6861
      @lithiumscience6861 3 роки тому +20

      @@jeremyboehm5512 honestly i kinda like the lack of bass, usually i love bass but in this album in just makes it feel super raw. It feels like it's missing something, which i think is what they were going for with the death of cliff and all. Makes it feel so much more angry.

  • @cobrasys
    @cobrasys 3 роки тому +84

    I had to pause to come here and say this: NEVER let that child you have in you die or go away. It's the most precious part of you (and any of us, really), and so many people shy away from it, let it fade away, while you revel in it. Keep doing that, Alex. You'll be ever the better for it.

  • @Jdwdogg
    @Jdwdogg 3 роки тому +123

    This song is amazing live in Moscow '91

    • @chrisa5631
      @chrisa5631 3 роки тому +4

      San Diego 92 is better, me thinks.

    • @metalvz-ic7xg
      @metalvz-ic7xg 3 роки тому +2

      honestly any preformance from 90s of harvester was amazing

  • @ollyhudson9931
    @ollyhudson9931 3 роки тому +170

    I love Lar’s rhythms on this song. Very creative.

    • @HighOnFire1997
      @HighOnFire1997 3 роки тому +12

      This rhythm has been fucking with me for years. Fucking hard tune to play on drums. The time signature is so mad

    • @jasonjames5153
      @jasonjames5153 3 роки тому +6

      Just have to keep in mind that until the black album the drum tracks were written to the rhythm guitar not the bass so play it that that way and learn the accents and it will be fine.

    • @shallex5744
      @shallex5744 3 роки тому +3

      the whole album

    • @silversword4849
      @silversword4849 3 роки тому +8

      I’m not a drummer so correct me if I’m wrong but I think from what I hear it’s one of The hardest drum grooves Lars has ever done

    • @susiv
      @susiv 3 роки тому +7

      Mister Lars is incredible, always!

  • @nadjimansouri8360
    @nadjimansouri8360 3 роки тому +190

    I swear to god Alex is a great content creator,he's smart and open-minded and he gets it,he doesn't over-react and jump and make a show for cheap views ,he's real and he seems like a good dude.keep it up man

  • @gennyreese420
    @gennyreese420 3 роки тому +173

    For all of us who were Cheated Of Our Youth...Metallica brings us together, let’s us RAGE..and then HEAL together...across the world. We LOVE YOU ALEX 💕🤘🏼🌻

  • @coolguyponus
    @coolguyponus Рік тому +15

    The fact that I can go through their first 5 albums and not want to skip a single song is pretty special.

  • @mikel7417
    @mikel7417 3 роки тому +41

    Thank u Alex for that bit at the end. It meant a lot. Sexual abuse as a child has left a permanate scar on me 40 years later. I can manage the pain pretty well at this point. Bands like Metallica, Pantera and Guns N' Roses got me through it!!!! So this video and subject matter has come full circle.

  • @alexeypisemskiy5540
    @alexeypisemskiy5540 3 роки тому +24

    I like how he added a metal riff to his intro. Shows how he changed throughout all his vids. Sick 👍

  • @JT_Grogan
    @JT_Grogan 3 роки тому +210

    In my opinion this song has a hint of Black Album-ness, you can definitely see the direction they were going

    • @stevehuang2612
      @stevehuang2612 3 роки тому +7

      How sure how u mean? It’s precisely cuz of how cerebral this album is that they went the opposite direction in black album to be shorter and more concise

    • @evanlewis9313
      @evanlewis9313 3 роки тому +38

      @@stevehuang2612 he’s talking about the slower bpm, the hard hitting drums, and over all way they went about writing it.

    • @idontlike.4881
      @idontlike.4881 3 роки тому +6

      JT Grogan,
      You're right. Especially the intro.
      Black album sucks donkey balls, though. The beginning of the end of metallica.

    • @beatmet2355
      @beatmet2355 3 роки тому +19

      Father of sad but true, slow and heavy.

    • @Jahomey505
      @Jahomey505 3 роки тому +16

      @@idontlike.4881 imagine. Black Album is one of the best

  • @thebiscuitbros8202
    @thebiscuitbros8202 3 роки тому +84

    Based on his comments on this album and MoP I have a strong feeling that Ride the Lightning will be his favorite album. Which is why he should DEFINITELY react to it!

    • @alessiodematteis5531
      @alessiodematteis5531 3 роки тому +3

      YES!

    • @thebiscuitbros8202
      @thebiscuitbros8202 3 роки тому +3

      @Juicey Kisses I agree about the weak songwriting but the thrashiness of songs like Fight Fire with Fire, Creeping Death, and even some of the sections of Escape and Trapped Under Ice are incredible

    • @Lancelot30
      @Lancelot30 3 роки тому +9

      @@thebiscuitbros8202 You guys forgot the best song on the album... The fucking amazing title track. One of the best solos in their career.

    • @thebiscuitbros8202
      @thebiscuitbros8202 3 роки тому +1

      @@Lancelot30 Very true! I think the whole album is thrashy as hell but yeah how did I forget that I listen to it every day

    • @ps5392
      @ps5392 3 роки тому +1

      I think he’s already reacted to FWTBT and Creeping Death....I could be wrong but I could swear I’ve seen vids of Alex reacting to those two.

  • @zutroy1977
    @zutroy1977 3 роки тому +82

    Jamez is just such an amazing songwriter. I love his lyric style.

    • @k2bny
      @k2bny 3 роки тому +9

      One of the best when it comes to lyrics. My personal favorite

  • @hillbillyheadspace
    @hillbillyheadspace 3 роки тому +86

    It's slow, but that riff is heavy af

  • @malcolmwilkins3365
    @malcolmwilkins3365 3 роки тому +48

    Favorite song from the album

  • @i.r.drummer
    @i.r.drummer 3 роки тому +205

    Dyers Eve makes up for this and any other slowness on this album. I’ll argue to the death that it’s their best song, lyrically and musically.

    • @casualbananas7986
      @casualbananas7986 3 роки тому +18

      Lyrically, I agree it's one of their best if not THE best they've ever written but musically... dunno about that. The riffs hit harder than a damn truck from the beginning to the very end but I wouldn't say is their best in musical composition.

    • @windyhead7960
      @windyhead7960 3 роки тому

      It is.

    • @charleshendrix3137
      @charleshendrix3137 3 роки тому +1

      Musically the three instrumentals are all better and the unforgiven has better lyrics

    • @petrilaitinen4865
      @petrilaitinen4865 3 роки тому +3

      Best Metallica song ever.

    • @i.r.drummer
      @i.r.drummer 3 роки тому

      @@casualbananas7986 it’s the sheer speed on top of the riffage that I’ll argue for it. It is the only song on that album that I struggle to play on the drums.

  • @spackle9999
    @spackle9999 2 роки тому +12

    My life suffocates
    Planting seeds of hate
    I've loved, turned to hate
    Trapped far beyond my fate
    I give, you take
    This life that I forsake
    Been cheated of my youth
    You turned this lie to truth
    Anger, misery
    You'll suffer unto me
    Harvester of sorrow
    (Language of the mad)
    Harvester of sorrow
    Pure black looking clear
    My work is done soon here
    Try getting back to me
    Get back which used to be
    Drink up, shoot in
    Let the beatings begin
    Distributor of pain
    Your loss becomes my gain
    Anger, misery
    You'll suffer unto me
    Harvester of sorrow
    (Language of the mad)
    Harvester of sorrow
    All have said their prayers
    Invade their nightmares
    To see into my eyes
    You'll find where murder lies
    Infanticide
    Harvester of sorrow
    (Language of the mad)
    Harvester of sorrow
    (Language of the mad)
    Harvester of sorrow
    Harvester of sorrow
    Harvester of sorrow
    Harvester of sorrow
    Harvester of sorrow
    Harvester of sorrow

  • @navigator5426
    @navigator5426 3 роки тому +13

    One theme I have noticed in all of Metalica's music is the cost of being controled and/or abused by others and the human desire to be free to be who and what they choose to be.

  • @marknesham1949
    @marknesham1949 3 роки тому +26

    Nothing brings me more joy than to see someone actually understand music for what it truly is, and not what it's trying to be.

  • @wolflarson71
    @wolflarson71 3 роки тому +17

    Saw this played live in 1988 at the Orange Bowl along with Van Halen, Dokken and Scorpion. Monsters of Rock tour.

  • @armyreserveguy
    @armyreserveguy 3 роки тому +111

    May be slow but still has that heavy tone feeling

    • @jakefoster5611
      @jakefoster5611 3 роки тому +5

      Slow can be even heavier than fast sometimes. Listen to Electric Wizard.

    • @musikinspektorcom
      @musikinspektorcom 3 роки тому

      This is like a draft for sad but true. Metallica gives you heavy!

    • @whosaidthat84
      @whosaidthat84 3 роки тому

      It's only slow as far as BPM's go.

    • @shmick6079
      @shmick6079 3 роки тому

      That’s where heaviness comes from.

    • @michaelmorbid704
      @michaelmorbid704 3 роки тому

      Heavyness and Slowness are two very different things. Though the music is slow doesn't mean it's not heavy.

  • @rick-vista1612
    @rick-vista1612 3 роки тому +75

    if this one did hit home wait for "dyers eve" last track of this album, your heart's gonna get crushed

    • @OriginalMiztiki
      @OriginalMiztiki 3 роки тому +4

      I just left a comment saying the same thing. I’m really looking forward to his reaction to it.

    • @Jahomey505
      @Jahomey505 3 роки тому

      This song is more dark imo

    • @DanceOfTheDawn5963
      @DanceOfTheDawn5963 3 роки тому

      @@Jahomey505 yeah dyers eve is kinda just about teen angst

    • @MBrulla
      @MBrulla 3 роки тому

      Yeah, all of AJfA is a masterpiece. So much pain and anguish from Cliff's death.

  • @jamesware4080
    @jamesware4080 3 роки тому +10

    The most down to earth and humble reaction channel. Fucking awesome.

  • @Magmabbx
    @Magmabbx 3 роки тому +24

    Im sorry to hear about your childhood🤭😔, i guess it’s good you are a metalhead now, so you can mosh and release anger🤘🏻
    Love from denmark❤️🇩🇰❤️

    • @andreas9084
      @andreas9084 3 роки тому +1

      Putting Denmark on the map 🤘 vi ses til Copenhell 22 😂

    • @Magmabbx
      @Magmabbx 3 роки тому

      @@andreas9084 jæs🤘🏻

    • @renejensen7799
      @renejensen7799 3 роки тому +1

      Var til Metallica koncert i Parken, den tager jeg gerne en gang til!!

    • @andreas9084
      @andreas9084 3 роки тому

      @@renejensen7799 jeg er normalt til den hårdere ende af rockspectret, men forståeligt da 😂🤘

    • @section8usmc53
      @section8usmc53 3 роки тому

      @Juicey Kisses What's cringe ?

  • @napiersh1
    @napiersh1 2 роки тому +2

    In 5th grade we had to write a Halloween themed poem. I used the last verse of this song because I could think of nothing original. Mrs. Williams saw right through me. She said "I know that song. Try again." I feel in love with that women in that instant. That raven-haired metal goddess. I will never forget her.

  • @tylermooney2383
    @tylermooney2383 3 роки тому +17

    I have always loved this song and I have never looked into the meaning of it. crazy.

  • @dedamraz4675
    @dedamraz4675 3 роки тому +5

    ive hearing by your words that youre been thru alot shits in your life, and you just keep saying that you are here for us and thank you for that good man,but remember brother we are also here for you,together we can do anything,help & support is all what world needs,cheers and metallica 4ever!

  • @noobsquadwolfpack649
    @noobsquadwolfpack649 3 роки тому +35

    Just do it man, do all metallica albums we need it

  • @FamilyGuyRoks6
    @FamilyGuyRoks6 3 роки тому +18

    metallica: writes extremely deep and meaningful lyrics to a heavy as fuck song....
    also metallica: rhymes hate with hate XD

  • @scottsterling7209
    @scottsterling7209 3 роки тому +27

    Not one bad song on this album. Such gold

  • @alx_p_
    @alx_p_ 3 роки тому +9

    I want to thank you Alex for that "what does this song mean" section
    As a french guy I have some issues getting all the senses of the lyrics, but man, when you know it, it slaps hard

  • @precocioussceptic4967
    @precocioussceptic4967 2 роки тому +3

    I’m so glad you got through a difficult childhood without losing your pure happy nature. Love your content!

  • @kevinsayshowdy
    @kevinsayshowdy 3 роки тому +1

    I love the Moscow concert version of this where they stop after the guitar solo....and he leads its back in with "ALL HAVE SAID THEIR PRAYERS" before the music kicks back in...bad ass is what it iz!

  • @Pdog0397
    @Pdog0397 3 роки тому +9

    One of my favorite Metallica songs. It’s so slow but so dam heavy plus the personal connection makes it special!
    I’m only 24 and I started listening to Metallica like at 10 years old and I’m not just a fan boy but I connect to their masterpieces emotionally (seen them live twice including S&M2). Their music is just so fun filled with a purpose and meanings. I’m currently hooked on Bleeding me and outlaw torn (S&M version or the 99’ Woodstock live). I hope you eventually get to them Alex 🙏 they tell a special story.

  • @neatcool4770
    @neatcool4770 Рік тому +4

    One the best songs of Justice, never knew what it was about, just sounded cool. I never pay too much attention to what the song is about and just pay attention to the hooks and solos and riffs and such

    • @PD-hz8se
      @PD-hz8se 8 місяців тому

      One of the best metal songs ever, period.

    • @neatcool4770
      @neatcool4770 8 місяців тому

      @@PD-hz8se That's easy to say when it's Metallica

  • @apeflight5553
    @apeflight5553 3 роки тому +4

    This has been one of my favorites for a long, long time. It's extremely dark and heavy, and very well written.

  • @jasonmalek9071
    @jasonmalek9071 3 роки тому +3

    Heard this song live during the Monster of Rock tour in 1988, before it was released. Song is amazing live

  • @michamarkowski8375
    @michamarkowski8375 3 роки тому +27

    "Happy families are all alike. Every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way" - Leo Tolstoy

    • @drithligh
      @drithligh 3 роки тому

      Anna Karenina noted.

  • @alfonsovillalba1197
    @alfonsovillalba1197 3 роки тому +17

    after reacting to all the songs on And Justice For All, react to Justice Medley live from San Diego / Mexico City!

  • @Saboiano
    @Saboiano 3 роки тому +8

    Do I dare to suggest a full LOAD reaction like this? It's not as trashy but it's intense and the lyrics... Next level

    • @ajreynolds806
      @ajreynolds806 3 роки тому +3

      My favorite Metallica album and I'm not ashamed to admit it.

  • @highdesert420
    @highdesert420 3 роки тому +2

    Hearing these songs with you takes me back to when I first heard them in the 1980's. This one was one of my favorites at the time, especially when James says "anger, misery,..." Something about that, and just the general slow heaviness of the music, really did something for me, and you take me back every time man. Thanks for posting.

  • @davebellmusic1920
    @davebellmusic1920 Рік тому +1

    thank you for this Alex! not only this song but YOU have given me a tremendous amount of piece in all of your videos! You have helped me more than you can ever imagine

  • @brianmccauley4849
    @brianmccauley4849 3 роки тому +8

    I’ve heard this song probably 200+ times and your reaction just opened up a whole new view and hearing of it
    Thanks Alex

  • @TheAtariCreep
    @TheAtariCreep 3 роки тому +3

    You're such a good dude bro!!!! I was going through all that same stuff when this album first came out. Remember picking it up day 1, listening to the jams and thinking exactly what you said, "these kats understand". Love and respect man.

  • @susanconstable2113
    @susanconstable2113 3 роки тому +1

    You know I’ve thought this for a long time now since I’ve been watching you for over a year now- you are an amazing person! You bring joy to so many by being yourself. You have a lot to be proud of young man. It’s a pleasure to come along on this ride of life with you watching you grow. Don’t ever change!

  • @namelessghoulette4094
    @namelessghoulette4094 3 роки тому +2

    You just described my life, my childhood, my future.....I’m 23 and feel like I’m years older. I’ve heard this song many times and just appreciated it for the awesomeness of the music, hearing you break it down set my emotions in motion.....keep up the great reactions Alex!!! 😊🥰😊🥰

  • @tmakster
    @tmakster 3 роки тому +4

    EPIC reaction Alex.....as always!!! You send great messages....well done....keep the faith brother!!

  • @pidgeshroom
    @pidgeshroom 2 роки тому +8

    this hits hard. i was abused by my dad growing up and was definitely driven to the point of wanting to kill him. the only thing that stopped me was not wanting to traumatize my little brother

  • @barrybighorn959
    @barrybighorn959 2 роки тому

    Thank you for telling a little bit of your story. Tears came just listening to the song and knowing other people such as yourself have been through it all. Love your videos and I rewatch them often for uplifting when I’m feeling down and out. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Keep it up! You mean more to people than you know! 🙏🏾

  • @blairbowers769
    @blairbowers769 Рік тому +1

    I love you Alex. Watching this video made me reach out to a good friend that I haven’t heard from for a while so reached and his troubles made me travel 91/2 hours away just to help him getting through the loss of his mother that died that night and I haven’t heard from him for a while is because he was at the hospital with her and I was the first call he received. Thank for reminding me to look into the wellbeing of my friends

  • @ZettaMcByte
    @ZettaMcByte 3 роки тому +3

    Dog being a great backup vocal

  • @hunglikeahorse---fly
    @hunglikeahorse---fly 3 роки тому +27

    I grew up in an absolute shit show...and I'm using it as a guide of what NOT to do with my children.
    Make their life BETTER than mine despite the hell I endured!!!
    Your happiness and positivity is so infectious!!!

    • @biggsly5000
      @biggsly5000 3 роки тому +2

      Yep I saw what not to do, it isn’t mandatory to make life so hard with addictions, anger and ignorance.

    • @williamswiniuch7527
      @williamswiniuch7527 3 роки тому +1

      Exactly what I do too!

  • @jjcooper6658
    @jjcooper6658 3 роки тому +1

    I have played this song over and over so many times never really getting past the music, but now it all kinda makes sense a bit. And please, keep up the great work! So glad I stumbled across your videos. No one is ever alone...

  • @peterbrown2112
    @peterbrown2112 2 роки тому +1

    I remember them playing this at Monsters of Rock in 88 and it blew me away! My girlfriend asked me about my mood change, she was always able to sense the turmoil within myself, especially when I would fighting with those old demons. Anyway, I think that was June or July. Can't remember for sure as I did a lot of L.S.D. back then.
    And Justice For All wasn't released until September. It took me awhile to accept Jason Newsted, but he definitely earned my respect that day, I remember thinking that Cliff was probably smiling and giving Jason the thumbs up because he fucking crushed it.
    I was blessed to have been able to see Cliff live July 26th on their Damage Inc. tour where they opened for OZZY!
    A great fucking show, as well as my craziest and favorite concert story. I digress....
    Cliff was taken from us soon after on September 27th.
    I remember those days because one was one of my best days, and the other was one of my worst.
    I heard the news of Cliff's death when my friend Scott Burton called to tell me.
    Now I didn't know Cliff, and had never met the man, but I was surprised to find myself actually crying. I had never been that emotional about someone I've never met.
    R.I.P. Cliff🍻💔😭🤘
    I still miss you every god-damned day!!!!!
    About this song, and the message. It is very powerful to me as well. There are times when I have to hold myself back, instead of reacting to things others do and say that fills me with rage! The thing is, most of the time they aren't even aware of what they are doing, most likely because they had a normal and decent childhood.
    Me, not so much. But still, I push that hate down and release it in positive outlets.
    But, man, sometimes I really want to let that shit out and go on a motherfucking rampage!!!!
    I never will. But I wish people would quit being assholes.
    It would make things a lot easier.
    Be safe out there people!
    MENTAL MIDGETS ARE EVERYWHERE!
    Good night
    Good luck
    Good grief
    SLAVA UKRAIN
    🇺🇦✊💔😭
    "RUSSIANS GO FUCK YOURSELVES!"
    Ukrainian13
    "FUCK RUSSIA!"
    Me

  • @CutterJLJ666
    @CutterJLJ666 3 роки тому +15

    This song is a tough one. I had a fucked up childhood too. I'm 28 and still kinda dealing with it.🤦🏻‍♂️ But we survived goddammit! I've been loving the full album reactions! Can't wait for you to hear the rest of this one. There's some good songs coming up. 🤘🏻

    • @thelonewolf7443
      @thelonewolf7443 3 роки тому +2

      Going on 27 and can relate with unfortunate trauma as a kid and still have to deal with that sh*t fro my memories to this very day. Having to be on meds, spent 10 years of my life in therapy and diagnosed with multiple disorders.
      Alex hit it perfectly, a child’s life should be innocent and enjoyed... but unfortunately selfishness from people who are supposed to be your protectors and guidance through life causes so much pain which equals a sense of betrayal. Beautifully dark song in Harvester of Sorrow which next to To Live is To Die as one of my favorites off of AJfA.

    • @michaelcole-hamer607
      @michaelcole-hamer607 3 роки тому

      28 here too, it only ended 2 years ago unfortunately

    • @CutterJLJ666
      @CutterJLJ666 3 роки тому

      @@michaelcole-hamer607 I'm happy that it ended. Some people never escape it. Recovery is a lifelong struggle unfortunately. ✌🏻

  • @gagsnavarro8262
    @gagsnavarro8262 3 роки тому +11

    The live version of this song in Moscow is intense. Metallica- whether it’s slow or heavy or country (mama said) convey intensity and emotion better then anyone

  • @acn4962
    @acn4962 2 роки тому +2

    Man I love this band. Truly helped me in life with their music and words man. Glad you can see the meanings man

  • @logankerlee
    @logankerlee 3 роки тому

    Just finished the video and you're amazing, my guy. I admire how supportive you are toward your fans and how understanding you are with difficult situations. It's a rare quality! Good on ya. :)

  • @trickflip1
    @trickflip1 3 роки тому +3

    Watch this live version in Moscow’91 sometime.
    Insane show that day.

  • @eliesamaan7119
    @eliesamaan7119 3 роки тому +20

    Lyrics:
    [Verse 1]
    My life suffocates, planting the seeds of hate
    I've loved, turned to hate, trapped far beyond my fate
    I give, you take this life that I forsake
    Been cheated of my youth, you've turned this lie to truth
    [Pre-Chorus]
    Anger, misery you'll suffer unto me
    [Chorus]
    Harvester of sorrow (Language of the mad)
    Harvester of sorrow
    [Verse 2]
    Pure black looking clear, my work is done soon here
    Try getting back to me, get back which used to be
    Drink up, shoot in, let the beatings begin
    Distributor of pain, your loss becomes my gain
    [Pre-Chorus]
    Anger, misery you'll suffer unto me
    [Chorus]
    Harvester of sorrow (Language of the mad)
    Harvester of sorrow
    [Verse 3]
    All have said their prayers, invade their nightmares
    To see into my eyes, you'll find where murder lies
    Infanticide
    [Chorus]
    Harvester of sorrow (Language of the mad)
    Harvester of sorrow (Language of the mad)
    [Outro]
    Harvester of sorrow
    Harvester of sorrow
    Harvester of sorrow
    Harvester of sorrow
    Harvester of sorrow
    Harvester of sorrow

  • @jamesbreen7846
    @jamesbreen7846 3 роки тому +1

    I Love how genuine and how much of a good person alex is we all need good people in our life who understand trauma and just want to make the world a better place thats me one goal in life to be good to others for multiple reason but mainly for the reason that everyone is going through stuff strangers or not and we all need to show a little love and appreciation for one another it would make the world a sincerly better place good up the good work alex keep spreading positivity and keep listening to some banger songs with banger riffs 😂🧡🤘

  • @akafleischer1792
    @akafleischer1792 3 роки тому

    Greetings from Greenland (Nuuk) i always like you’re interpretation of the songs. I’ve listened to metallica since 1998, and you opens up to a new meaning to the songs from you’re perspective is awesome. Keep that up man! 🤘

  • @robertsmith262
    @robertsmith262 3 роки тому +3

    This song described my upbringing perfectly. The way I got over it was by forgiving my abuser. But let me be clear. It wasn’t for them. It was for me. It literally helped me get over my pain, hate, anger, and misery. Plus! Playing the guitar Right along with the album helped a lot!🤟🤘🎸

  • @fogzax
    @fogzax 3 роки тому +13

    Never knew the meaning behind this track

    • @fogzax
      @fogzax 3 роки тому +1

      I never read the lyrics to this one before and some of them I'd misheard which are key to the meaning but still it's not one that I would have said is immediately obvious

    • @frankfurt9679
      @frankfurt9679 2 роки тому

      i would say this is about abortion, ultimately

  • @hopkinsdesign4027
    @hopkinsdesign4027 Рік тому +1

    Alex, I've been rockin out to Metallica from the early beginnings... I was in middle school (I'm 51 now, damn time goes by ha ha). But you do something I never did, you closely follow the lyrics, meaning, and have a real appreciation for the details in the music. Huge props for that Alex. I've actually learned more about these songs I've been listening to for so many years from your videos. Thanks man! It's great to see.

  • @rdj0981
    @rdj0981 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for these Alex. I've been rocking metal since I was a teenager and just screamed and sang these lyrics without context. "Reaction" videos let me see these in another point of view, now as an adult, analyzing the lyrics and album context 👍🏻

  • @atranfanatic
    @atranfanatic 3 роки тому +3

    My favorite track on the album. Love the whole aspect of it. I think it would go more with me being bullied growing up. And this song would be one of my baptisms of fire. But the instrumentation, flow and structure is top notch for sure. Great song and great album!

  • @Asmodius2014
    @Asmodius2014 3 роки тому +4

    Metallica has been my favorite band for like 35 years! Love them!

  • @blairbowers769
    @blairbowers769 3 роки тому

    I just wanted to thank you for being there for people that hurt. Sometimes all you need is a friend. It warms my heart to know that you're willing to be that friend.

  • @MrTimjm009
    @MrTimjm009 3 роки тому +1

    Big memories for me what I was in my teens and early 20 ´s
    Well done for putting this stuff out . This is what the Internet can do . Not the toxic crap it gets used for by many on social media etc .

  • @igortokarski9517
    @igortokarski9517 3 роки тому +5

    Five last songs from ...AJFA album are
    T H E B E S T
    (Same with them first three albums)

  • @mattjns
    @mattjns 3 роки тому +6

    The “Pure black, looking clear..my work is done soon here...” verse is still to this day my favourite piece of lyricism of all time. Masterpiece.

  • @uygarozkan7148
    @uygarozkan7148 Рік тому

    One of the best reaction video i’ve ever watched I was touched that it was my favorite metallica song. It was a good conversation. I subscribed. A very sincere friend.

  • @imdeadly7632
    @imdeadly7632 3 роки тому +1

    Frayed ends of sanity my #1 favorite metallica song. Lets get it!!! Cant wait for that reaction.

  • @krystalrobbins8036
    @krystalrobbins8036 3 роки тому +4

    This may be one of their darker songs.. But this song live is amazing (IMO) and glad I can mark it off my checklist of songs that I wanted to hear live 🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @javierricardobazaldua1789
    @javierricardobazaldua1789 3 роки тому +5

    We're finally there boys, it's time for the frayed ends of sanity!

  • @michaelwoodman8376
    @michaelwoodman8376 2 роки тому

    Out of all the reaction video people I watch?,...you are by far the most informative and interesting to watch. Love your reactions....keep it up!

  • @stephenholland132
    @stephenholland132 3 роки тому

    Much respect Alex for your words. Love your reaction vids, but it's the little chats and advice you give that mean alot, probably not just to me but other people who follow you. Take care man 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @spykp
    @spykp 3 роки тому +5

    I love how NOBODY recommends the iconic Seattle concert!

    • @mikesguitarfoundry4698
      @mikesguitarfoundry4698 3 роки тому +1

      That's what half the comments are doing yo. Unless you were just being sarcastic

  • @ractv22
    @ractv22 3 роки тому +6

    You know you are a metalhead when you play metal to your 3 years old niece.

    • @ThrillhoWiggum
      @ThrillhoWiggum 3 роки тому

      Or when you took shrapnel to the head and needed a plate.

  • @robertayala82
    @robertayala82 3 роки тому

    Alex, the fact that you relate so much to this song I'm sure made you appreciate it even more. Thanks for sharing man. 🤘

  • @virgomunoz
    @virgomunoz 3 роки тому +1

    Ive also experienced a lot of childhood trauma. I did not know that about you but that makes me like you more because I feel like I can connect to you more. I haven't listened to this song much though I love this album but after hearing the lyrics, this has gotta be one of my new favorites.

  • @chrishoffman2489
    @chrishoffman2489 3 роки тому +12

    Two things made this video great: 1. The depth of the lyrics written by a then 20-some year old metal god. 2. Alex could read the phone book and be extremely entertaining. 🤩

  • @mr.boombastic7509
    @mr.boombastic7509 3 роки тому +27

    Lars was a BEAST back then!

    • @michakrzyzanowski8554
      @michakrzyzanowski8554 3 роки тому

      He will be in the band forever, we just have to accept that he doesn't play the best.

    • @SG-qx1fg
      @SG-qx1fg 3 роки тому +3

      SUPER underrated - some of the double bass drum interplay on this track is CRAZY creative

    • @tallycahamuhlhetru26
      @tallycahamuhlhetru26 2 роки тому +1

      I saw an interview asking Lars which song, of all the songs up to that point, he enjoyed drumming to the most--he claimed Harvey was his favorite.

  • @LivingThing28
    @LivingThing28 3 роки тому

    Haven’t checked out your newer content in awhile. Fire intro and reaction. Loving the content brother

  • @thescourgeofathousan
    @thescourgeofathousan 3 роки тому +2

    Fade to Black, Harvester, Wasted My Hate & St Anger are a good view inside James’ head of the evolution of emotional pain over a long period of years.
    Great job on the analysis and reaching out to your audience too mate.

  • @jeffreymunks4569
    @jeffreymunks4569 3 роки тому +7

    Thank you So Much For this Nostalgic Experience, Metallica Gods among Men 🖤🤘🏼

  • @xMRxHARDCOREx
    @xMRxHARDCOREx 3 роки тому +21

    Lyrics are so deep. It reminds me of my father a bit. He’s so miserable and he enjoys making other people feel like shit with his degrading comments.

  • @stevenhicks4601
    @stevenhicks4601 3 роки тому +1

    My favorite song from this album. I loved listening to this song before stepping onto the wrestling mat to destroy my opponent.

  • @wildrootorganics9060
    @wildrootorganics9060 3 роки тому

    One of my favs. I'm glad you have it in your arsenal now.

  • @asmirmusic4805
    @asmirmusic4805 3 роки тому +12

    Next album do Ride the Lighting!

    • @freedomsnotfreefreedomsnot3270
      @freedomsnotfreefreedomsnot3270 3 роки тому

      Already did, he's at AJFA now.

    • @jewel_throne2950
      @jewel_throne2950 3 роки тому

      @@freedomsnotfreefreedomsnot3270 No he didn’t. He only reacted to a few songs off Ride. He still needs to react to the title track, fight fire with fire, trapped under ice, ktulu, and etc.

    • @freedomsnotfreefreedomsnot3270
      @freedomsnotfreefreedomsnot3270 3 роки тому

      I thought he did starting with KILL EM ALL.

    • @WWIIman1942
      @WWIIman1942 3 роки тому

      @@freedomsnotfreefreedomsnot3270 No he only did Master of Puppets and now is on ...And Justice For All

    • @freedomsnotfreefreedomsnot3270
      @freedomsnotfreefreedomsnot3270 3 роки тому

      @@WWIIman1942 Yep, you're right. He should of started with KILL EM ALL though.

  • @brownwestmoreland1077
    @brownwestmoreland1077 3 роки тому +4

    James and Lars are master storytellers as well as master musicians. The first few minutes of a Metallica song builds the anticipation for what the story/song is about. Metallica was/is the king's of storytelling through music.

  • @soccreyes4647
    @soccreyes4647 3 роки тому

    Been waiting for this! Thanks Alex!

  • @katgenhold6843
    @katgenhold6843 3 роки тому +1

    You ARE AWESOME!! And get better every day that I see you your commentary on the music that we've all grown up on or experience through different emotional periods of our life really bring us together as one. I look forward to every new clip that you share. Keep rocking! Stay safe stay sane.."THE KAT"