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Was a Judas Priest convert back in 1981/82 after hearing this album (yes, 33 & 1/3 rpm) and have been a JP fan ever since. Head-banging reaction to every song. Played it during workouts when I was boxing and training for marathons on stationary equipment and it gave me rhythm, cadence and trigger points to change tempo for the 45+ minutes of the set, much like "Eye of the Tiger" for Rocky. Finally got the CD as the album now has lost its grooves and my turntable can no longer be repaired (darn the new technology.) Cannot go wrong with this one, and just look at the price!
Perhaps I was a bit over zealous with my title, but you have to understand, Judas Priest is an example of a band that can make hits in multiple genres of music. I am a big fan of their debut album, Rocka Rolla, which is NOTHING like this album at all. When Priest first appeared on the thrash scene, it was after already having a good stint with good ol' hard rock. Basically, the point is, every album up to this, and including this one, are all top notch. The vocals, the instruments...all are done exceptionally well. Also, if you want my opinion, this is their best "metal" album ever. Overall, you can't go wrong.
So glad they could offer this album with some of my favorite songs (hellion/electric eye) on it, remastered and with bonus tracks. Who says CDs are dead? This just shows that in the day of the digital download, a CD buyer is investing in more than some top 10 pop hit by the flavor of the month. This is music that will last. I just wish that these artists could work in greater medium than sound alone. As it is, you experience every ounce of metal. The smell of leather and the feel of the guitar frets cry out from the fingers and voices of these modern masters of the shred.
I am a long time fan of Priest, and haven't had this album since an original vinyl copy in 1984. The last track 'Devils Child' skips, but the inclusion of the live version makes up for it.
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I haven't stopped screaming since I got it!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned