>>the Metallica fan who pines for the black album days.
Most Metallica fans I know dislike that album. Most pine for the "Ride the Lightning" or "Master of Puppets" days.
I'm 47 and I like the Black Album but I also like Master of Puppets. But I also like Pink Floyd.
It was the beginning of the end. Some catchy tunes, yes, but not a classic. It sounds stale today while earlier works sound timeless.
Mötley Crüe! G n'R, Poison, Skid Row -- Gimmie the hair days of Rock n'Roll, they are sadly missed. Turning on "Kick Start My Heart" - now....