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intereact!Judas Priest
Retail Price (not our price): $24.98
Release Date: 2005-03-01
Manufacturer: Sony
Format: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Track List
Now here, for your listening pleasure, the tracks...
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Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
1) Amazon.com
This Judas Priest release includes a DVD with the 30 minute Reunited documentary that lays the ground work for first new music from the original lineup in 15 years. From the slow crescendo of guitar and a scream at the beginning, this new outing from the reformed and re-invigorated Priest states one thing very clearly: The band is back and ready to reclaim their crown as hard rock titans. The songs, production, and performances are all on par with classics such as British Steel and Screaming For Vengeance. And the album definitely makes references Priest's past, from the opening screech of "Judas Is Rising" to more direct lyrical name-checking (Painkiller in "Demonizer" and Sad Wings of Destiny in "Angel"). But there is a newer experimentation - a slower, darker streak - also evident on Halford's underrated Crucible, that lets the listener know the band is not resting on its laurels. The is very evident on the 10 minute closer "Lock Ness", an epic on par with songs off Opeth's masterful Deliverance. Make no mistake: The Metal Gods are definitely back. --Robert Arambel
Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5
1) A Mixed Bag [Rating: 3 out of 5]
Judas Priest has never been among my favorites. I could never put my finger on it, but something about Halford's vocals just never did it for me. I'm sorry to say that that feeling doesn't appear to have changed with this, their most recent release. However, the guitar work on this album is really strong, and makes up for my lack of excitement for the vocals. "Wheels of Fire" is a notable album highlight, and "Angel" is a strong metal ballad, before the powerful, riff driven "Hellrider." Sadly, despite its great moody guitar, I cannot get behind the lyrics of the epic finale, such as:"Loch NessConfessYour Terror of the Deep."Come on. I can live with lyrics about Hell and demons and such, but Nessie? This would have been a much better track without such comically dorky lyrics. Shame.Overall, I'm very conflicted about this album. Halford's vocal performance wan't bad, but it still isn't my cup of tea. But the guitars were great, throughout. A mixed bag, really.2) Still the same rebels, Still Going Forward. [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This is an album best appreciated by the career-long Judas priest fans. Their entire musical career, including the solo years, is presented here. Having done all that, this is who they are now (okay, two years ago, I am a little late). Heavier both musically and physically, they are still the same old rebels, the hell rider who fought the battle for us. They have reunited, not in order to recapture the glory of old days, but to keep pushing forward. And yes, they are the Loch Ness Monster whose glory in its entirety no one has ever seen. Great statement of who they are.3) the priest is BACK! [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I had my doubts about this at first. I really did. I wasn't sure if Priest could crank it up and crank it out the way they used to be able to. For any of you who are still on the fence, let me tell ya: this is one hell of a comeback statement. Sure, Priest has been around in name the last 15 years, but after Halford left, the band's sound changed completely. The first three tracks on their own are enough enticement to buy the album. "Judas Rising" builds from silence into a drum pattern from Scott, and then Glenn, K.K. and Ian literally come thundering in. A tremendous opener. The bass riff on "Revolution" has a bit of a blues feel to it, but that doesn't stop it from kicking back and rocking out. "Angel" is a nice little ballad (think recent live versions of "Diamonds and Rust"). The highlight, for me, is "Hellrider." It reminds me of "Leather Rebel," which is definitely a good thing. And then we have the closer, "Lochness," a 13 and a half minute epic. It doesn't drag, and the chorus is really neat. The verdict: the metal gods are back in full force. Angel of Retribution fails to disappoint.4) F**k Yeah!! The Priest are BACK!!! [Rating: 5 out of 5]
They are back!!! This is Halford's best effort since Defenders. Every song is solid with the best vocals and guitar playing yet. Never have I heard such a complete Priest album (and I have them all in either CD or cassette). If it came after Screaming for Vengeance, nobody would have minded much. Other than Loch Ness almost a complete concept album for them. In fact they rip themselves off and it sounds awsome!! Only the Priest. Everytime I play this album it gets better and better. Defenders it good (Defenders, Spread Eagle, Love Bites (best ever never live)) but it is not even as complete as this or Screamin'. Must buy for a diehard Priest/Halford fan (loved Fight's first one).5) Priest return in fine form [Rating: 5 out of 5]
It's great to see that Halford has reunited with the band, and releasing what is easily their best work in twenty years. Other than 'Revolution' being the weak point on the album, the rest of the tracks simply rock. Listening to many of the songs, a longtime Priest fan cannot help but feel as if they've returned to their old stomping grounds.