Even if the band famously dislikes the song—Lars Ulrich once described it as a "forced" square peg in a round hole—it sounds undeniably heavy on this remaster. The lyrical themes of societal constraints and control are as relevant today as in 1988.
Based on the remastered audio, "Eye of the Beholder" remains a standout, progressive thrash track from Metallica's ...And Justice for All . eye_of_the_beholder_remastered
The 2018 remastering process has breathed new life into the 1988 original. While maintaining the famously dry and clinical production of the album, the remaster clarifies the intricate riffing and gives James Hetfield’s vocals more presence. Even if the band famously dislikes the song—Lars
Often considered one of the band's most technical tracks, the remaster makes the alternating time signatures between the 4/4 intro/verse and the waltz-like chorus sharper and easier to follow. The mathematical precision mentioned by fans shines through in this version. The 2018 remastering process has breathed new life