Former Metallica producer Flemming Rasmussen once again mused on the conspicuous, endlessly discussed lack of bass on the band's fourth album, ... And Justice for All. "And he always hopes that I nod and say, 'That's a good lad.' ... And Justice for All marked the third consecutive collaboration between Rasmussen and Metallica, following Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets. "And I think that's the point where Lars and James realized, 'We don't have Cliff anymore. The Silver Lining to '... And Justice for All'Although Rasmussen was frustrated with the album's final mix, he did note a silver lining.