Judas Priest: Nostradamus

A7 · June 26th, 2008, 09:39 PM

Judas Priest's double album Nostradamus hit stores a week ago. Did anyone here pick it up?

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EternalNightmare · June 27th, 2008, 12:52 AM

I got the Best Buy exclusive limited edition super deluxe box set, which include 2 CD's, 3 vinyls, poster, hardcover book & code for free ticket to masters of metal tour. It's not the typical Priest album, songs are a little longer and more complex. There's also quite a bit of guitar-synth, though it's done in a classical way, not like on Turbo. I think it's a really good album, very modern sounding and unlike anything they've done before.

Swan · June 27th, 2008, 12:01 PM

This album is a real sleeper ... no seriously, this album put me to sleep. I appreciate they were attempting a concept album, and the story is thick and complex. Too bad some of the best Metal guitarists in the world couldn't put a sharper edge on the music. This is a near complete waste of Polycarbonate plastic, and certainly doesn't justify a double album, perhaps a couple singles or an EP.

Good grief, if only Glen and KK would have broken loose into something dangerous or exciting, frenzied. Although their undeniable talent allows them to effortlessly lay down a subdued background track, there is nothing worthy to pin a tag of "Great" or even "Good" on this arduous, boring piece of musicality.

Good thing this album was discounted, it's a waste of money. I won't even bother burning a copy for my Vehicle, it won't get much playtime.

Asterothe · June 28th, 2008, 01:28 PM

I bought it the day it was out and it's amazing. It was
so uinexpected from Judas but they it it beautifully.

BookOfThel78 · June 30th, 2008, 01:29 AM

I have it too i got the version that came with a free ticket to see them. It is a good album but not what you would expect from Priest.

steve5635 · July 1st, 2008, 11:28 AM

got the trip vinyl 2 cd poster ect ect, but like swan said it is a sleeper, very slow paced, a few upbeat rockers, but not enough for my taste.

relly dig the new disturbed

however, and the new motley crue is growing on me,not thier best either but more listenable than priest.

A7 · July 1st, 2008, 12:37 PM

So it seems that Nostradamus is not for everyone, even for some of the most hardcore Priest fans. I guess I'll skip the album for now.

peterp · July 1st, 2008, 04:50 PM

I bought it and its a album that has to grow on you i would say, almost like i don't want to say it, but AMOLAD was the same way, something unexpected not a total what you expect, but sometimes a band wants to try to go outside there realm and try something. Don't be surprised if there next album isn't back to good ol' Priest Metal

RuntoHills · July 3rd, 2008, 10:53 PM

A definite skip.

This CD is no better than the horrendous "Turbo" and "Ram it Down" CDs.

There is little or no Metal on this at all. It is mostly just slow Opera.

There are maybe at the very most 7 good songs on the whole thing, and there are 25 songs on there.

Very mediocre CD.

If you want to get into Priest, by all means listen to Painkiller, Screaming for Vengeance, Stained Class, Sad Wings of Destiny, British Steel, Live in London 2-CD set, and Unleashed in the East.

Stay far away from "Nostradamus".

Acujer · July 9th, 2008, 06:20 PM

I just got Nostradamus and I am about to listen to the whole thing all the way through in its entirety. I have to build some furniture here for a couple hours so this is a great opportunity to listen to the whole thing. I will post my review after. I am real pumped. I have a feeling this will be great! I'm big into concept albums.

Acujer · July 9th, 2008, 09:15 PM

WOW! MY GOD THIS IS INCREDIBLE!!! Best album of the year hands down! Amazing!

How could anyone have given this a bad review? This is like an epic opera!

This is Judas Priest of the 21st century. A whole new style of music. Very very intense. Good for them to not be held down by genres.

I'd say if I had to compare it, its a little DIOish. Somewhat Heaven and Hell album meets Operation Mindcrime meets Dream Theatre. Halford's voice was a little different than usual. He sounded like Neil Diamond a few times. Did anyone catch this? Haha. Still great!

Its not the kind of album to put on in the background at a party or to listen to daily. Its more like a musical play. An opera really. Don't try and relive the 80s or hope to be headbanging. Its more like real art, and they did a fine job! I was doing some furniture assembly while listening to it, so I haven't gotten to read th lyrics yet. I can tell though the story is definitely intense. Best album of 2008 no doubt! This is amazing! I really like the direction Priest is going in. This is my style of music! Very intense powerful rock. Good job guys! Can't wait to see you in a month and a half!

f you haven;t heard this yet and am not sure if you should get it, I highly reccomend it. Sit back, dim the lights, grab a few beers, maybe a bong rip, and just relax and enjoy the musical opera. Its a very mature rock album. Don't expect mindless headbanging and much air guitar playing.

Brilliant work!

June 30th, 2008, 01:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
BookOfThel78 \m/ Power Metal Fan \m/ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 102	I have it too i got the version that came with a free ticket to see them. It is a good album but not what you would expect from Priest. __________________ www.myspace.com/bookofthel78 Up The Irons!!!

July 1st, 2008, 12:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
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July 3rd, 2008, 10:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
RuntoHills Lightside of Aquarius Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Eastern North Carolina in the U.S. Posts: 170	A definite skip. This CD is no better than the horrendous "Turbo" and "Ram it Down" CDs. There is little or no Metal on this at all. It is mostly just slow Opera. There are maybe at the very most 7 good songs on the whole thing, and there are 25 songs on there. Very mediocre CD. If you want to get into Priest, by all means listen to Painkiller, Screaming for Vengeance, Stained Class, Sad Wings of Destiny, British Steel, Live in London 2-CD set, and Unleashed in the East. Stay far away from "Nostradamus". __________________ "Got to keep running THE COURSE! Got to keep running and win at all costs. Got to keep going, BE STRONG! Must be so detiremend and push myself on!" - The Lonliness of the Long Distance Runner. "Here in a church, a small boy is kneeling. He prays to a GOD, he does not know, he can not feel. All of his sins of childhood he will remember. He will not cry. Tears he will not cry!!!" - Man of Sorrows.

July 9th, 2008, 06:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
Acujer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 382	I just got Nostradamus and I am about to listen to the whole thing all the way through in its entirety. I have to build some furniture here for a couple hours so this is a great opportunity to listen to the whole thing. I will post my review after. I am real pumped. I have a feeling this will be great! I'm big into concept albums. __________________ Slowly I awake Slowly I rise The walls I built are crumbling The water is moving I'm slipping away

July 9th, 2008, 09:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
Acujer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 382	WOW! MY GOD THIS IS INCREDIBLE!!! Best album of the year hands down! Amazing! How could anyone have given this a bad review? This is like an epic opera! This is Judas Priest of the 21st century. A whole new style of music. Very very intense. Good for them to not be held down by genres. I'd say if I had to compare it, its a little DIOish. Somewhat Heaven and Hell album meets Operation Mindcrime meets Dream Theatre. Halford's voice was a little different than usual. He sounded like Neil Diamond a few times. Did anyone catch this? Haha. Still great! Its not the kind of album to put on in the background at a party or to listen to daily. Its more like a musical play. An opera really. Don't try and relive the 80s or hope to be headbanging. Its more like real art, and they did a fine job! I was doing some furniture assembly while listening to it, so I haven't gotten to read th lyrics yet. I can tell though the story is definitely intense. Best album of 2008 no doubt! This is amazing! I really like the direction Priest is going in. This is my style of music! Very intense powerful rock. Good job guys! Can't wait to see you in a month and a half! f you haven;t heard this yet and am not sure if you should get it, I highly reccomend it. Sit back, dim the lights, grab a few beers, maybe a bong rip, and just relax and enjoy the musical opera. Its a very mature rock album. Don't expect mindless headbanging and much air guitar playing. Brilliant work! __________________ Slowly I awake Slowly I rise The walls I built are crumbling The water is moving I'm slipping away

June 27th, 2008, 12:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
EternalNightmare Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 13	I got the Best Buy exclusive limited edition super deluxe box set, which include 2 CD's, 3 vinyls, poster, hardcover book & code for free ticket to masters of metal tour. It's not the typical Priest album, songs are a little longer and more complex. There's also quite a bit of guitar-synth, though it's done in a classical way, not like on Turbo. I think it's a really good album, very modern sounding and unlike anything they've done before.

June 27th, 2008, 12:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Swan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 141	This album is a real sleeper ... no seriously, this album put me to sleep. I appreciate they were attempting a concept album, and the story is thick and complex. Too bad some of the best Metal guitarists in the world couldn't put a sharper edge on the music. This is a near complete waste of Polycarbonate plastic, and certainly doesn't justify a double album, perhaps a couple singles or an EP. Good grief, if only Glen and KK would have broken loose into something dangerous or exciting, frenzied. Although their undeniable talent allows them to effortlessly lay down a subdued background track, there is nothing worthy to pin a tag of "Great" or even "Good" on this arduous, boring piece of musicality. Good thing this album was discounted, it's a waste of money. I won't even bother burning a copy for my Vehicle, it won't get much playtime.

June 28th, 2008, 01:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Asterothe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego or Istanbul Posts: 127	I bought it the day it was out and it's amazing. It was so uinexpected from Judas but they it it beautifully.

July 1st, 2008, 11:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
steve5635 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 90	got the trip vinyl 2 cd poster ect ect, but like swan said it is a sleeper, very slow paced, a few upbeat rockers, but not enough for my taste. relly dig the new disturbed however, and the new motley crue is growing on me,not thier best either but more listenable than priest.

July 1st, 2008, 04:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
peterp Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Leandro, CA Posts: 87	I bought it and its a album that has to grow on you i would say, almost like i don't want to say it, but AMOLAD was the same way, something unexpected not a total what you expect, but sometimes a band wants to try to go outside there realm and try something. Don't be surprised if there next album isn't back to good ol' Priest Metal