Train of Consequences
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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
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UK CD single
Limited edition UK 12-inch vinyl
Limited edition UK 7-inch vinyl
European special collectors CD single
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US EP CD
Australian CD single
Netherlands card sleeve CD single
Japanese mini single
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Charts
Template:Single chartTemplate:SinglechartTemplate:Singlechart| Chart (1994 - 1995) | Peak position |
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| European Hot 100 Singles (Music & Media)[6] | 50 |
| Finland (The Official Finnish Charts)[7] | 8 |
References
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- ↑ Megadeth – Train of Consequences discogs.com. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
- ↑ Megadeth - Youthanasia - Allmusic Review by Stephen Erlewine allmusic.com. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
- ↑ 4 Mega Hit Heavy Metal Songs Inspired by Gambling welovemetal.com. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
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- ↑ Billboard magazine - 24 December 1994 - page 62 - under "Video monitor" section google.co.uk. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
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- ↑ Pennanen, Timo. Sisältää hitin: levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla vuodesta 1972. Otava Publishing Company Ltd, 2003. Template:ISBN