To understand the 24-bit FLAC, you have to understand the context. After Cliff Burton’s tragic death, new bassist Jason Newsted was infamously buried in the mix. Lars Ulrich’s drums sounded like cardboard boxes being hit with rulers, and the guitar tone was razor-sharp treble.
If you are looking for a remix (like the fan-made "And Justice for Jason"), you will be disappointed. The bass is still low in the mix. Lars’ snare still sounds like a wet newspaper. Metallica - ...And Justice for All -24 bit FLAC...
The original 16-bit CD was a headache—literally. It was loud, shrill, and fatiguing. To understand the 24-bit FLAC, you have to
Rediscovering the Cliffhanger: Metallica’s ...And Justice for All in 24-bit FLAC To understand the 24-bit FLAC