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Released on March 3, 1986, through Elektra Records, Master of Puppets is the third studio album by American thrash metal band Metallica. It is widely considered one of the most influential metal albums, noted for its complex arrangements, technical skill, and lyrical depth. 

• Final Album with Cliff Burton: This was the last record to feature original bassist Cliff Burton, who died in a tour bus accident later that year.
• Cultural Legacy: In 2015, it became the first metal recording chosen for preservation in the National Recording Registry.
• Themes: The lyrics explore control and the abuse of power, including themes of drug addiction and political manipulation. 
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The album consists of eight tracks, many of which are staples of the band's live set: 

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1. Battery – A high-speed opener.
2. Master of Puppets – The title track, focusing on cocaine addiction.
3. The Thing That Should Not Be – Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft.
4. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) – A power ballad inspired by One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
5. Disposable Heroes – An anti-war song about soldiers controlled by superiors.
6. Leper Messiah – A critique of 1980s televangelism.
7. Orion – An instrumental piece showcasing bassist Cliff Burton.
8. Damage, Inc. – A fast-paced finale.