Judas Priest-Angel Of Retribution

Triumphant Apostle · March 2nd, 2005, 11:17 AM

First of all if you're looking for Painkiller part two you might as well not even bother buying the album. If you love all of Priest's albums like I do then you'll love it. What is so brilliant about this album is that they mix all of their styles from Sin After Sin to Painkiller! I think alot of that has to do with the numerous lyrical referances to their previous songs.

The album starts out with Judas Rising and it's is one of the best opening tracks I've ever heard on ANY album. The next two (and yes, this does include "Revolution" which is the second worst track on the album next to the filler that is "Wheels Of Fire") worried me a bit but then along came the brilliant ballad "Worth Fighting For". That would be the track four that Ripper (Halford's replacement in Priest) said he didn't care for. I think it's a phenominal song that is destined to be a clasic.

The entire album (with the exception of the aforementioned "Wheels Of Fire") after that is fantastic. "Hellrider" could've easily been on Painkiller. "Angel" is probably in my top three Priest ballads of all time. That one got me all choked up because I started thinking about how much Dime loved Priest (He was buried with their Metalogy boxset) and how he wasn't able to hear the new album. I don't recommend thinking about anything sad when you're trying to have a good time listening to a new album!

Anyway after that one comes my absolute favorite track on the album, "Hellrider". In my opinion if you can't get into that one you're just not a Priest fan and would probably be better suited to pick up one of the latest Nu Metal albums that are polluting everyones ears lately. It is another "Painkilleresque" track that is absolutely devastating. If they don't play it when I see them on this tour I might try and get my money back!

The album closes with "Lochness" and I like to refer to it as a "Judas Sabbath" track because that is exactly the combination it sounds like. It's an epic tune that doesn't feel like 13 minutes at all. Then again I'm an Opeth fan so I have no issue with amazingly long songs!

In closing I know we have the album of 2005 here. Is it their best album? No, but it's definitely made its way into my top three and I am very surprised by that. There are two clunkers (in my opinion) but the other eight more than make up for it. My rating here is an A+ and I'd like to thank Judas Priest for delivering on their promise to bring REAL metal back in 2005.

Mountain Dew · March 5th, 2005, 04:44 PM

My boss is an old school metalhead and also a huge Judas Priest fan. He was telling me he loves this disc. He said it is true to the old material, while still progressing enough to not be the same old shit.

I'm listening to it now because of his reccomendation. It is pretty good. I am not what one would call a "huge Judas Priest fan". By that I mean I like it when I hear it but wouldn't usually go out of my way to listen to it. I've been listening to Dragonforce and Zyklon lately so this seems a tad slow to me, but I know that is just because of my other musical choices.

Chalk up two more positive reviews.

Cythraul · March 7th, 2005, 04:05 AM

Mountain Dew is the worst username ever; it's also the worst drink ever.

LilFag · March 7th, 2005, 04:41 AM

I've never tried it, what is it?

kmik · March 7th, 2005, 07:14 AM

citrus flavoured soft drink made by Pepsi

LilFag · March 7th, 2005, 08:12 AM

Ah. Well I like citrus, but dislike Pepsi, so this is still a tough one to call...

Jean-Pierre · March 7th, 2005, 10:16 PM

Yeah, it's a great album.

anonymousnick2001 · March 8th, 2005, 12:23 AM

Mountain Dew does not fucking taste like citrus. It tastes like sweetened deer piss that also functions as a spermicide.

You want citrus, drink a Sierra Mist.

thespectralsorrows · March 9th, 2005, 02:27 PM

Definitely a very strong comeback even if they did use the paint by numbers formulas throughout. Doesn't match up to either Halford solo album, but easily blazes a trail over Demolition's nu-metal style that Glen thought would sell. All Judas Priest fans will like this CD I think since it blends pretty all the sounds of their first 16 years into its songs. Very solid release just nothing fresh about it, but no cheese either.

lizzie · April 13th, 2005, 07:51 AM

I think it is avery strong album, so much better with rob than ripper. I love the ballad angel I think judas is rising is an excellent song

EVERLOSTINDEADETERNITY · April 26th, 2005, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anonymousnick2001

Mountain Dew does not fucking taste like citrus. It tastes like sweetened deer piss that also functions as a spermicide.

You want citrus, drink a Sierra Mist.

Wow your right. MD sucks balls.