On ...And Justice for All , the track is defined by a dry, sterile, "clicking" production. If recorded in 1984 at Sweet Silence Studios with producer Flemming Rasmussen:
Placing it as the penultimate track (Track 7) would make the transition into the finale, "The Call of Ktulu" (or perhaps "Creeping Death" in this timeline), feel even more intense. 3. Lyrical & Emotional Weight On ...And Justice for All
While "Ktulu" is a Lovecraftian, cinematic epic, "To Live is to Die" is deeply personal. On ...And Justice for All
Instead of being buried, Cliff’s bass would be the melodic centerpiece. We’d hear his signature Rickenbacker growl and wah-pedal flourishes during the atmospheric sections. On ...And Justice for All