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'''''Hidden Treasures''''' is an [[Extended play|EP]] by [[United States|American]] [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band [[Megadeth]], released in July 1995. It is a collection of previously released non-album tracks, including music originally intended for soundtracks and compilations. |
'''''Hidden Treasures''''' is an [[Extended play|EP]] by [[United States|American]] [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band [[Megadeth]], released in July 1995. It is a collection of previously released non-album tracks, including music originally intended for soundtracks and compilations. Three of the album's eight songs received Grammy nominations. |
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| ⚫ | ''Hidden Treasures'' was originally released in the UK as a special bonus CD for ''[[Youthanasia]]'',<ref name=MegadethDiscography>{{cite web|title=Megadeth Discography - Hidden Treasures|url=http://www.megadeth.com/discography.php?era_id=7|work=Megadeth.com|accessdate=3 March 2013}}</ref> before being released in Japan and the US as a separate EP. ''Hidden Treasures'' is currently out of print in the U.S., but it was reissued in 2007 for the Japanese and European markets. In spite of its current unavailability in the U.S., most of the songs are available on the ''[[Warchest]]'' box set. |
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The album cover features a map of north-central [[Arizona]]. Some of the cities on the map are named for some of the EP's songs. |
The album cover features a map of north-central [[Arizona]]. Some of the cities on the map are named for some of the EP's songs. |
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==Release== |
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| ⚫ | ''Hidden Treasures'' was originally released in the UK as a special bonus CD for ''[[Youthanasia]]'',<ref name=MegadethDiscography>{{cite web|title=Megadeth Discography - Hidden Treasures|url=http://www.megadeth.com/discography.php?era_id=7|work=Megadeth.com|accessdate=3 March 2013}}</ref>{{dead link|date=September 2013}} before being released in Japan and the US as a separate EP. ''Hidden Treasures'' is currently out of print in the U.S., but it was reissued in 2007 for the Japanese and European markets. In spite of its current unavailability in the U.S., most of the songs are available on the ''[[Warchest]]'' box set. |
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==Songs== |
==Songs== |
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"[[Go to Hell (song)|Go to Hell]]", "[[Angry Again]]" and "[[99 Ways to Die (song)|99 Ways to Die]]" were recorded for the soundtracks to ''[[Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey: Music from the Motion Picture|Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey]]'', ''[[Last Action Hero]]'' and ''[[The Beavis and Butt-head Experience]]'', respectively. All three were released as singles and received music videos. "Go to Hell" features the same [[Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep|prayer]] used in "[[Enter Sandman]]" by [[Metallica]], which was released the same year. Angry Again" and "99 Ways to Die" were nominated for [[Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance|Best Metal Performance]] at the [[36th Grammy Awards|1994]]<ref name=Grammy1994>{{cite news|last=Campbell|first=Mary|date=January 7, 1994|title=Sting, Joel top Grammy nominations|work=[[The Star-News]]|publisher=The New York Times Company|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=I-0VAAAAIBAJ&sjid=6RQEAAAAIBAJ&dq=grammy%20fear-of-the-dark&pg=7137%2C2245707|accessdate=December 17, 2009|location=Wilmington, North Carolina}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> and [[37th Grammy Awards|1995 Grammy Awards]],<ref name="1995 Grammys">{{cite web| url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/1995/grammys.htm |title=37th Grammy Awards - 1995 |publisher=Rockonthenet.com |accessdate=2007-12-08}}</ref> respectively. |
"[[Go to Hell (song)|Go to Hell]]", "[[Angry Again]]" and "[[99 Ways to Die (song)|99 Ways to Die]]" were recorded for the soundtracks to ''[[Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey: Music from the Motion Picture|Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey]]'', ''[[Last Action Hero]]'' and ''[[The Beavis and Butt-head Experience]]'', respectively. All three were released as singles and received music videos. "Go to Hell" features the same [[Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep|prayer]] used in "[[Enter Sandman]]" by [[Metallica]], which was released the same year. Angry Again" and "99 Ways to Die" were nominated for [[Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance|Best Metal Performance]] at the [[36th Grammy Awards|1994]]<ref name=Grammy1994>{{cite news|last=Campbell|first=Mary|date=January 7, 1994|title=Sting, Joel top Grammy nominations|work=[[The Star-News]]|publisher=The New York Times Company|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=I-0VAAAAIBAJ&sjid=6RQEAAAAIBAJ&dq=grammy%20fear-of-the-dark&pg=7137%2C2245707|accessdate=December 17, 2009|location=Wilmington, North Carolina}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> and [[37th Grammy Awards|1995 Grammy Awards]],<ref name="1995 Grammys">{{cite web| url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/1995/grammys.htm |title=37th Grammy Awards - 1995 |publisher=Rockonthenet.com |accessdate=2007-12-08}}</ref> respectively. |
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According to the Q&A section on Megadeth's website, "Diadems" was inspired by the 1990 film ''[[Ghost (1990 film)|Ghost]]''.<ref name=Diadems>{{cite web|title=Diadems?|url=http://www.megadeth.com/scorpion_archive.php?scorpion_id=236|work=The Scorpion - Megadeth.com|accessdate=5 October 2012}}</ref> A version of the song originally appeared on the ''[[Demon Knight (soundtrack)|Demon Night]]'' soundtrack featuring a slightly different arrangement. The ''Demon Knight'' version was later included in the ''[[Warchest]]'' box set in 2007.{{cn|date=February 2013}} |
According to the Q&A section on Megadeth's website, "Diadems" was inspired by the 1990 film ''[[Ghost (1990 film)|Ghost]]''.<ref name=Diadems>{{cite web|title=Diadems?|url=http://www.megadeth.com/scorpion_archive.php?scorpion_id=236|work=The Scorpion - Megadeth.com|accessdate=5 October 2012}}</ref>{{dead link|date=September 2013}} A version of the song originally appeared on the ''[[Demon Knight (soundtrack)|Demon Night]]'' soundtrack featuring a slightly different arrangement. The ''Demon Knight'' version was later included in the ''[[Warchest]]'' box set in 2007.{{cn|date=February 2013}} |
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Additionally, the EP features three cover songs. "[[No More Mr. Nice Guy]]" was recorded in 1989 for the ''[[Shocker (film)|Shocker]]'' soundtrack. It is the only time that the band had recorded as a three-piece, being recorded after the firing of [[Jeff Young]] and before [[Marty Friedman]] was hired as a replacement. "[[Paranoid (song)|Paranoid]]" is a [[Black Sabbath]] cover that was recorded for inclusion on the tribute album ''[[Nativity in Black]]'' in 1994. It was nominated for Best Metal Performance at the [[1996 Grammy Awards]].<ref name=Grammy1996>{{cite news|url=http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19960105&slug=2307442|title=Presidents of the U.S. are riding high in the musical polls |last=MacDonald|first=Patrick|date=January 5, 1996|work=The Seattle Times|accessdate=December 17, 2009}}</ref> "Problems" is a [[Sex Pistols]] cover which originally appeared as a B-side on a version of the "[[A Tout le Monde]]" single. |
Additionally, the EP features three cover songs. "[[No More Mr. Nice Guy]]" was recorded in 1989 for the ''[[Shocker (film)|Shocker]]'' soundtrack. It is the only time that the band had recorded as a three-piece, being recorded after the firing of [[Jeff Young]] and before [[Marty Friedman]] was hired as a replacement.{{cn|date=September 2013}} "[[Paranoid (song)|Paranoid]]" is a [[Black Sabbath]] cover that was recorded for inclusion on the tribute album ''[[Nativity in Black]]'' in 1994. It was nominated for Best Metal Performance at the [[1996 Grammy Awards]].<ref name=Grammy1996>{{cite news|url=http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19960105&slug=2307442|title=Presidents of the U.S. are riding high in the musical polls |last=MacDonald|first=Patrick|date=January 5, 1996|work=The Seattle Times|accessdate=December 17, 2009}}</ref> "Problems" is a [[Sex Pistols]] cover which originally appeared as a B-side on a version of the "[[A Tout le Monde]]" single.{{cn|date=September 2013)}} |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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Hidden Treasures is an EP by American heavy metal band Megadeth, released in July 1995. It is a collection of previously released non-album tracks, including music originally intended for soundtracks and compilations. Three of the album's eight songs received Grammy nominations.
The album cover features a map of north-central Arizona. Some of the cities on the map are named for some of the EP's songs.
Release
Hidden Treasures was originally released in the UK as a special bonus CD for Youthanasia,[1][dead link] before being released in Japan and the US as a separate EP. Hidden Treasures is currently out of print in the U.S., but it was reissued in 2007 for the Japanese and European markets. In spite of its current unavailability in the U.S., most of the songs are available on the Warchest box set.
Songs
Most of the songs on the album were intended as one-offs for movie soundtracks or tribute albums, and several were released as singles in their own right.
"Breakpoint" was included on the soundtrack for the Super Mario Bros. film in 1993.
"Go to Hell", "Angry Again" and "99 Ways to Die" were recorded for the soundtracks to Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey, Last Action Hero and The Beavis and Butt-head Experience, respectively. All three were released as singles and received music videos. "Go to Hell" features the same prayer used in "Enter Sandman" by Metallica, which was released the same year. Angry Again" and "99 Ways to Die" were nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 1994[2] and 1995 Grammy Awards,[3] respectively.
According to the Q&A section on Megadeth's website, "Diadems" was inspired by the 1990 film Ghost.[4][dead link] A version of the song originally appeared on the Demon Night soundtrack featuring a slightly different arrangement. The Demon Knight version was later included in the Warchest box set in 2007.[citation needed]
Additionally, the EP features three cover songs. "No More Mr. Nice Guy" was recorded in 1989 for the Shocker soundtrack. It is the only time that the band had recorded as a three-piece, being recorded after the firing of Jeff Young and before Marty Friedman was hired as a replacement.[citation needed] "Paranoid" is a Black Sabbath cover that was recorded for inclusion on the tribute album Nativity in Black in 1994. It was nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 1996 Grammy Awards.[5] "Problems" is a Sex Pistols cover which originally appeared as a B-side on a version of the "A Tout le Monde" single.[citation needed]
Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [6] |
The EP received a mediocre reaction from critics. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic gave the album two stars out of five, saying that the EP "doesn't have many first-rate songs", noting that only "99 Ways to Die" "made an impression."[6]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | {{{extra_column}}} | Length |
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| 1. | "À Tout le Monde" | Mustaine | Mustaine | Youthanasia (1994) | 4:29 |
| 2. | "Symphony of Destruction" (demo) | Mustaine | Mustaine | A Tout le Monde (1994) | 5:29 |
| 3. | "Architecture of Aggression" (demo) | Mustaine | Mustaine, Ellefson | A Tout le Monde (1994) | 2:49 |
| 4. | "New World Order" (demo) | Mustaine, Menza | Mustaine, Friedman, Ellefson | Duke Nukem: Music to Score By (1999) | 3:47 |
- The tracklisting of the Japanese edition features the bonus tracks as tracks 1-4, "No More Mr. Nice Guy" becomes track 5, and all subsequent songs are also bumped 4 tracks back.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | {{{extra_column}}} | Length |
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| 9. | "À Tout le Monde" | Mustaine | Mustaine | Youthanasia (1994) | 4:29 |
| 10. | "Symphony of Destruction" (demo) | Mustaine | Mustaine | A Tout le Monde (1994) | 5:29 |
| 11. | "Architecture of Aggression" (demo) | Mustaine | Mustaine, Ellefson | A Tout le Monde (1994) | 2:49 |
| 12. | "New World Order" | Mustaine, Menza | Mustaine, Friedman, Ellefson | Duke Nukem: Music to Score By (1999) | 3:47 |
Personnel
- Megadeth
- Dave Mustaine - lead vocals, guitar
- Marty Friedman - guitar, backing vocals
- David Ellefson - bass, backing vocals
- Nick Menza - drums
- Production
- Produced by Desmond Child and Dave Mustaine (track 1); Max Norman and Dave Mustaine (tracks 2-8)
- Engineered by Max Norman (tracks 2-8)
- Mixed by Max Norman (tracks 2-6); Max Norman and Dave Mustaine (tracks 7-8)
Charts
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 1995 | U.S. Billboard 200 | 90[9] |
| Japan Albums Chart | 13[10] |
References
- ^ "Megadeth Discography - Hidden Treasures". Megadeth.com. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
- ^ Campbell, Mary (January 7, 1994). "Sting, Joel top Grammy nominations". The Star-News. Wilmington, North Carolina: The New York Times Company. Retrieved December 17, 2009. [dead link]
- ^ "37th Grammy Awards - 1995". Rockonthenet.com. Retrieved 2007-12-08.
- ^ "Diadems?". The Scorpion - Megadeth.com. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
- ^ MacDonald, Patrick (January 5, 1996). "Presidents of the U.S. are riding high in the musical polls". The Seattle Times. Retrieved December 17, 2009.
- ^ a b Allmusic Review
- ^ a b Hidden Treasures liner notes. Capitol Records. 1995. p. 2.
- ^ Hidden Treasures back panel (Japanese CD). Capitol Records/Toshiba EMI. 1995.
- ^ "Megadeth - Awards". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
- ^ "メガデス-ORICON STYLE ミュージック" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 24 Feb 2013.
