{"product_id":"cryptic-writings","title":"Cryptic Writings","description":"Amazon.com\n\nIn 1996, after Dave Mustaine released his experimental side project, MD.45's The Craving, there were scattered reports about how the metal veteran was turning over a new leaf with a new band. But any circulating rumors of Megadeth's demise have been greatly exaggerated. The group's seventh album Cryptic Writings is its strongest release since 1990's Rust in Peace. Not only are the songs crunchy and confrontational, they're suffused with crafty hooks that make them memorable without detracting from their primal power. Add some acrobatic guitar solos from Mustaine and Marty Friedman, and you've got a record that will unfurrow the brow of anyone who thinks Metallica sold out with Load. Granted, there's not much innovation on Cryptic Writings, but in an age of self-centered angst and watered down Nirvana riffs, Megadeth's unapologetic metal fury is as refreshing as a dip in the pool on a hot summer day. --Jon Wiederhorn\n\nProduct description\n\nMEGADETH CRYPTIC WRITINGS...SPECIAL EDITION\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B000002U5D\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.B000002U5D.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Megadeth\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Audio cd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Individually inspected: Guaranteed to play perfectly or your money back. Case may show wear and may be in library packaging. Ships Fast!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41524188479546,"sku":"DBV.B000002U5D.G","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/B000002U5D-0.jpg?v=1784084423","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/cryptic-writings","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}