Music / So Far, So Good... So What!

Anarchy for the USA

So Far, So Good... So What! is the third album by Thrash Metal band Megadeth, released on January 19, 1988, by Capitol Records. It was their only album with drummer Chuck Behler and guitarist Jeff Young, who were both fired in 1989. "In My Darkest Hour" was written after frontman Dave Mustaine was informed that Metallica bassist Cliff Burton died.

Track list:

1. "Into the Lungs of Hell" (3:28)
2. "Set the World Afire" (5:48)
3. "Anarchy in the U.K." (3:00) (Sex Pistols cover)
4. "Mary Jane" (4:25)
5. "502" (3:28)
6. "In My Darkest Hour" (6:16)
7. "Liar" (3:20)
8. "Hook in Mouth" (4:40)

Musicians:

Megadeth

• Dave Mustaine - Lead vocals, guitar
• David Ellefson - Bass, backing vocals
• Jeff Young – Guitar
• Chuck Behler – Drums

Additional Musicans

• Steve Jones - Second guitar solo on "Anarchy in the U.K."

I don't want to set the tropes on fire:

• Break-Up Song: Despite being inspired by the death of Cliff Burton, "In My Darkest Hour" is actually about an ex.
• Content Warnings: The original US vinyl version of the album has a sticker reading "Lyrics may be considered offensive by some audiences".
• Cover Version: "Anarchy in the U.K." was originally by the Sex Pistols.
• The Diss Track: "Liar" has some pretty harsh words for former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland, who was fired for allegedly stealing guitars to sell them for drug money.
• Driving Song: "502"
  "Driving fast makes me feel good
  The speed of light trapped under my hood"
• The End of the World as We Know It: "Set the World Afire" describes a nuclear war that ends all life on Earth and leaves behind no evidence that humans ever existed.
• Epic Instrumental Opener: It takes over five minutes for Mustaine's first vocals to appear, following the instrumental opening track "Into the Lungs of Hell" and, aside from a brief sample, "Set the World Afire" having a lengthy instrumental intro.
• Epic Rocking: "In My Darkest Hour" (6:16)
• Moral Guardians: "Hook in Mouth" blasts censorship and the Parents' Music Resource center.
• Sampling: "Set the World Afire" starts with a brief sample of the 1941 song "I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire" by The Ink Spots.

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