Best Metallica album ??

It took me a hell of a long time to finally reply to this thread. I grew up with all of these albums ringinging in my ears, and I love all these albums, but after a LONG deliberation, I finally chose RIDE THE LIGHTENING.... Fade to black is the anthem of my life and that of my generation. This is a great, if not epic question.... Thanks for the time it took to reflect on the times of my life which finally brought me to my final decision!!!

Metallica... Metal up your ***!!