And Justice for All was acclaimed by music critics for its depth and complexity, although its dry mix and nearly inaudible bass guitar was criticized. Three of its songs were released as singles: " Harvester of Sorrow", " Eye of the Beholder", and " One" the title track was released as a promotional single. The album title is derived from the last four words of the American Pledge of Allegiance. The cover, designed by Roger Gorman, and illustration by Stephen Gorman was based on a concept by Metallica guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, depicts Lady Justice bound in ropes, being pulled by them to the point of breaking, with dollar bills piled upon her scales. It contains lyrical themes of political and legal injustices, such as governmental corruption, censorship, and war. It features aggressive complexity, fast tempos, and few verse-chorus structures. Metallica recorded the album with producer Flemming Rasmussen over four months in early 1988 at One on One Recording Studios in Los Angeles. It was the first Metallica album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of their previous bassist Cliff Burton in 1986, although his songwriting contribution still featured posthumously in one song. And Justice for All is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on September 7, 1988, by Elektra Records.
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