Holier Than Thou (track)
by Metallica
Holier Than Thou appears on the following album(s) by Metallica:
- Metallica (track #3) (this album) (1991)
- March 2, 2004 Phoenix, AZ, America West Arena (track #9) (2004)
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Track ratings | Avg. track rating |
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| ! | 08/16/2026 09:53 | Siromynian | 18,223 | 71/100 |
| ! | 06/14/2026 16:40 | spinout | 41,313 | 83/100 |
| ! | 05/23/2026 22:54 | seaniedimes_ | 838 | 78/100 |
| ! | 04/26/2026 11:37 | Pavloss | 2,378 | 60/100 |
| ! | 03/29/2026 20:04 | stareaterogni0n | 6,215 | 69/100 |
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AAL2014 09/13/2016 17:01 | #174904
This song was actually supposed to be the first track on the album and the lead single according to Lars. It's not phenomenal, but I believe it's one of Metallica's more underrated tracks especially on this record.
It's an OK song, but not a great one. I just didn't feel anything listening to this one. The lyrics are good though.
Jasonconfused 12/12/2012 22:11 | #57703
Solid heavy song that sounds a bit like it was just included because it fits in the album. Nothing special on its own.
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