It is also the first with new drummer Jimmy DeGrasso, and the last with guitarist Marty Friedman. Unfortunately, it doesn't live up to the metal attitude Megadeth has been displaying and playing over the years. They seem to be going for a slight shift in the direction of sound as well on this album.
Risk has a bit of a softer feel in some areas.
Though it is not heavy, it does bring upon the feel of those metal songs that ruled the radio back in the day of big hair. Definitely a sound that radio has been missing for some time. This website is best viewed at 800x600 pixels using Microsoft Internet Explorer.