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Ride the Lightning, released on July 27, 1984, is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica. Produced by Flemming Rasmussen, the album marked a significant shift in the band's sound, with more complex song structures and lyrics that explored themes of mortality, justice, and personal struggle. The album received widespread critical acclaim, with many praising the band's aggressive yet refined sound. Ride the Lightning has been certified 6x Platinum by the RIAA and is widely considered one of the greatest heavy metal albums of all time, with a Vibe score of 92. The album's influence can be seen in many subsequent metal bands, and its impact on the genre is still felt today. With over 10 million copies sold worldwide, Ride the Lightning remains a seminal work in the metal canon, with a controversy spectrum of 4, reflecting debates over the album's lyrical content and the band's early reputation for aggression.