Train of Consequences

"Train of Consequences"
Single by Megadeth
from the album Youthanasia
B-side "Crown of Worms"
Released November 10, 1994
Format CD single
Recorded 1994 in Phoenix at Fat Planet in Hangar 18
Genre Heavy metal
Length 3:26
Label Capitol
Writer(s) Dave Mustaine
Producer(s) Max Norman and Dave Mustaine
Megadeth singles chronology
"Angry Again" "Train of Consequences" "A Tout le Monde"

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.[1] 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".[2] 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.[3] In a review of the album by Billboard, with the song "Train of Consequences", Megadeth delivered "trademark aggressive rage 'n' roll to powerful effect".[4]

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.[5]

Track listings

UK CD single

  1. "Train of Consequences"
  2. "Crown of Worms"
  3. "Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?" (live)
  4. "Anarchy in The U.K." (live)

Limited edition UK 12-inch vinyl

  1. A1 "Train Of Consequences"
  2. A2 "Holy Wars...The Punishment Due" (live)
  3. A3 "Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?" (live)
  4. A4 "Anarchy In The U.K." (Live)

Limited edition UK 7-inch vinyl

  1. A "Train Of Consequences"
  2. B "Crown Of Worms"

European special collectors CD single

  1. "Train of Consequences"
  2. "Crown of Worms"
  3. "Black Curtains"
  4. "Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?"
  5. "Ashes In Your Mouth" (live)
  6. "Anarchy In The U.K." (live)

US EP CD

  1. "Train Of Consequences"
  2. "Crown Of Worms"
  3. "Black Curtains"
  4. "Ashes In Your Mouth" (live)
  5. "Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?"
  6. "Anarchy In The U.K."(live)

Australian CD single

  1. "Train Of Consequences"
  2. "Crown Of Worms"
  3. "Black Curtains"
  4. "Ashes In Your Mouth" (live)
  5. "Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?"

Netherlands card sleeve CD single

  1. "Train Of Consequences"
  2. "Crown Of Worms"

Japanese mini single

  1. "Train of Consequences"
  2. "Crown of Worms"

Charts

Chart (1994 - 1995) Peak
position
Finland (The Official Finnish Charts)[6] 8
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[7] 22
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[8] 29

References

  1. ↑ Megadeth – Train of Consequences discogs.com. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  2. ↑ Megadeth - Youthanasia - Allmusic Review by Stephen Erlewine allmusic.com. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  3. ↑ 4 Mega Hit Heavy Metal Songs Inspired by Gambling welovemetal.com. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  4. ↑ Verna, Paul; Cronin, Peter (November 26, 1994). "Album Reviews". Billboard: 100. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  5. ↑ Billboard magazine - 24 December 1994 - page 62 - under "Video monitor" section google.co.uk. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  6. ↑ Pennanen, Timo. Sisältää hitin: levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla vuodesta 1972. Otava Publishing Company Ltd, 2003. ISBN 951-1-21053-X
  7. ↑ "Megadeth: Artist Chart History" Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Megadeth – Chart history" Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs for Megadeth. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
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