The Metallica Blacklist special, hosted by Stephen Kallao

In 1991, Metallica became a household name, thanks to the release of their self-titled album, better known as the black album. Now, celebrating its 30th anniversary, the band has released The Metallica Blacklist, featuring over 50 artists covering songs from the record. On the next World Cafe, we’ll hear from Jason Isbell and St. Vincent, who talk about taking on the classic Metallica song, “Sad But True,” and we’ll listen to some of the other covers.

*Richard Thompson “1952 Vincent Black Lightning” Rumor And Sigh
Metallica “Enter Sandman” Metallica
Metallica “Sad But True” Metallica
Nine Inch Nails “Closer” The Downward Spiral
St. Vincent “Sad But True” The Metallica Blacklist
Metallica “Nothing Else Matters” Metallica
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit “Sad But True” The Metallica Blacklist
U2 “One” Achtung Baby
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers “Learning To Fly” Into The Great Wide Open
Massive Attack “Safe From Harm” Blue Lines
Primal Scream “Come Together” Screamadelica
R.E.M. “Losing My Religion” Out Of Time
Crowded House “Fall At Your Feet” Woodface
Enya “Book Of Days” Shepherd Moons
Dire Straits “On Every Street” On Every Street

Hour Two
*Kathleen Edwards “Asking For Flowers” Asking For Flowers
Neal Francis “Can’t Stop The Rain” In Plain Sight
Little Feat “Rock And Roll Doctor” Feats Don’t Fail Me Now
Jackson + Sellers “Waste Your Time” Breaking Point
Allison Russell “Nightflyer” Outside Child
Michael Kiwanuka “Tell Me A Tale” Home Again
Charley Crockett “I Need Your Love” Music City USA
Bobby “Blue” Bland “Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City” Greatest Ever: Soul
Laura Marling “Held Down” Song For Our Daughter
Leon Bridges “Motorbike” Gold-Diggers Sound
Eddie Vedder “Drive” Flag Day (Original Soundtrack)
Emmylou Harris “One Big Love” Red Dirt Girl
Jeff Buckley “Grace” Grace

*Optional Song