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Train of Consequences
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Wikipedia article
'"Train of Consequences'" is a song by American heavy metal band Megadeth. It was released as the first single from their sixth studio album 'Youthanasia' in November 1994. The song was later included on the Megadeth compilation albums 'Capitol Punishment: The Megadeth Years' (2000), 'Greatest Hits: Back to the Start' (2005), 'Warchest' (2007) and 'Anthology: Set the World Afire' (2008).
Release and reception
The commercial retail single was only released in the United Kingdom, Australia, the Netherlands and Japan, however the song was released as an extended play and radio promotional single in the US.[https://www.discogs.com/master/view/160549 Megadeth Train of Consequences] discogs.com. Retrieved November 20, 2016. In a review of the 'Youthanasia' album, Allmusic said that "Unfortunately, they have abandoned some of the more experimental, progressive elements in their music, but those are hardly missed in the jackhammer riffs of tracks like "Train of Consequences".[http://www.allmusic.com/album/youthanasia-mw0000119424 Megadeth - Youthanasia - Allmusic Review by Stephen Erlewine] allmusic.com. Retrieved November 20, 2016. According to the WeLoveMetal.com website, "Train of Consequences" is a song inspired by gambling and tells of the ill effects of gambling to man and society.[https://www.welovemetal.com/newsite/wordpress/2014/11/16/4-mega-hit-heavy-metal-songs-inspired-by-gambling/ 4 Mega Hit Heavy Metal Songs Inspired by Gambling] welovemetal.com. Retrieved November 20, 2016. In a review of the album by 'Billboard', with the song "Train of Consequences", Megadeth delivered "trademark aggressive rage 'n' roll to powerful effect".
Music video
The "Train of Consequences" music video was the 26th most played video on MTV according to the 24 December 1994 issue of 'Billboard magazine'.[https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=ZAgEAAAAMBAJ&pg=RA1-PA62&lpg=RA1-PA62&dq=Train+of+Consequences+music+video+review&source=bl&ots=P-XIAZAyQU&sig=YGyrAYA2Hb-333idLXQIymHQPLM&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjwn8jAtbfQAhUG6oMKHfhmDsg4ChDoAQgjMAI#v=onepage&q=Train%20of%20Consequences%20music%20video%20review&f=false Billboard magazine - 24 December 1994 - page 62 - under "Video monitor" section] google.co.uk. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
Track listings
'UK CD single'
#"Train of Consequences"
#"Crown of Worms"
#"Peace Sells" (Live)
#"Anarchy in the U.K." (Live)
'Limited edition UK 12-inch vinyl'
#A1 "Train of Consequences"
#A2 "Holy Wars...The Punishment Due" (Live)
#A3 "Peace Sells" (Live)
#A4 "Anarchy in the U.K." (Live)
'Limited edition UK 7-inch vinyl'
#A "Train of Consequences"
#B "Crown of Worms"
'European special collectors CD single'
#"Train of Consequences"
#"Crown of Worms"
#"Black Curtains"
#"Peace Sells"
#"Ashes in Your Mouth" (Live)
#"Anarchy in the U.K." (Live)
'US EP CD'
#"Train of Consequences"
#"Crown of Worms"
#"Black Curtains"
#"Ashes in Your Mouth" (Live)
#"Peace Sells"
#"Anarchy in the U.K." (Live)
'Australian CD single'
#"Train of Consequences"
#"Crown of Worms"
#"Black Curtains"
#"Ashes in Your Mouth" (Live)
#"Peace Sells"
'Netherlands card sleeve CD single'
#"Train of Consequences"
#"Crown of Worms"
'Japanese mini single'
#"Train of Consequences"
#"Crown of Worms"
Charts
References
Category:Megadeth songs
Category:1994 singles
Category:Songs about death
Category:Songs written by Dave Mustaine
Category:1994 songs
Category:Capitol Records singles
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