Judas Priest - Angel Of Retribution - guest review
Judas Priest - Angel Of Retribution - guest review
Tracklist
01. Judas Rising02. Deal With The Devil
03. Revolution
04. Worth Fighting For
05. Demonizer
06. Wheels Of Fire
07. Angel
08. Hellrider
09. Eulogy
10. Lochness
Guest review by
un4givendemon September 09, 2007
"Angel" is melancholic love ballad. Halford speaks of someone who has left him; a classic heartbreak situation. The music is very powerful and the song drags the listener in. It makes mention of emotions without being overly descriptive. No matter who you are, you will be affected by this song. "Eulogy" is the slowest, softest song. This is not a negative. This song is great. The melody and lyrics will kick you around for awhile and if you like these types of songs; you most certainly will return to this track time and time again. "Lochness" mixes both feels on this album and yet again "Priest" cannot fail. It is the longest song on the album as it clocks in just under 13.5 minutes, but in many ways it is also the most impressive.
Which songs should you look forward to? Well in all honesty; I cannot tell you. This is because I believe each song is important in its own way. In order to fully appreciate the album, you must listen to it in its entirety. This album is phenomenal and if you have loved the "Metal Gods" in the past, rediscover them. It is well worth your time and I am sure you can expect more of the same in the future.
Rating breakdown
| Performance: | 9 |
| Songwriting: | 9 |
| Originality: | 9 |
| Production: | 9 |
Written by un4givendemon | September 09, 2007
Guest review disclaimer:
This is a guest review, which means it does not necessarily represent the point of view of the MS Staff.
This is a guest review, which means it does not necessarily represent the point of view of the MS Staff.
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This album is already a classic in my mind. It is the best Priest album since Painkiller. Halford belongs in Priest like Dickinson belongs in Maiden, he can never be replaced.
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I find it this album very special. Apart from the return of Halford, it's filled with good songs, Priest songs. The songwriting is top notch from men that know what they are doing. Certain songs have more of an edge like "Judas is Rising" and "Hellrider". I quite like "Demonizer" and "Lochness". Those four would be my favourite songs. And "Lochness" is so dramatically powerful, something different that hinted for what they were gona do next. And the cover is so great 
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Posts: 1421 Written by Paradox0 on 25.06.2009 at 16:34 Lochness....Considering it's about the Loch Ness Monster, won't seem that senseless. Yet if you think writing a song about a hoax(?) is meaningless, it's another matter.
---- You who will come to the surface
From the flood that's overwhelmed us and drowned us all Must think, when you speak of our weakness in times of darkness That you've not had to face
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Posts: 473 Written by IronBlackZepp on 02.05.2008 at 21:42 agreed with you.
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"classic high-pitched Halford..reminiscent of Jugulator?", you know that was Owens right?
---- No time like the present
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Probably Priest's worst album with Halford involved, yes I'd put this under Turbo, Point of Entry, and Ram it Down easily.
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