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[GASOLINEDREAM]

TD,

looks like you tried to start one thread on this album? What did you think of it.

It was much more mellow than I had expected. Sound is good. I still need to listen more though. I have a tough time reviewing music without listening to it multiple times. I notice something different each time and sometimes I start to like an album more and more(Armored Saint Symbol of Salvation), or hate it more and more. (St. Anger anyone)

There is one cheesy song where I think I heard him use half their album titles. THat sounded funny--i will have to check that out again.

 

[johnnieCzech]

So far (listened to it 3 times) don´t like it very much. It seems kinda weak assed, unfresh, good ideas lacking and all 80s nostalgic. Have they ever written a cheesier song than Angel? They seem to rip themselves off a lot as well. Something is telling me they didn´t bother with any kind of effort in studio
I quite like the mellow song Worth Fighting For which reminds me of some Saxon tunes. I heard there is going to be first real gay video on this song. I know Rob Halford displays his orientation proudly, but I have to ask myself if I really want to see men fucking to a rock song on TV before actually watching it.

 

[GASOLINEDREAM]

So far (listened to it 3 times) don´t like it very much. It seems kinda weak assed, unfresh, good ideas lacking and all 80s nostalgic. Have they ever written a cheesier song than Angel? They seem to rip themselves off a lot as well. Something is telling me they didn´t bother with any kind of effort in studio
I quite like the mellow song Worth Fighting For which reminds me of some Saxon tunes. I heard there is going to be first real gay video on this song. I know Rob Halford displays his orientation proudly, but I have to ask myself if I really want to see men fucking to a rock song on TV before actually watching it.

OK, Now I am laughing my ass off!!!! Are you serious about the video?? i can't see the rest of the band being into it. Angel must be the one where he mentions sentinel and all the old album titles. I haven't figured out names of songs. Just got it yesterday.

It's definitely a light album. I was expecting the PAinkiller or Ram IT Down?

 

[johnnieCzech]

OK, Now I am laughing my ass off!!!! Are you serious about the video?? i can't see the rest of the band being into it. Angel must be the one where he mentions sentinel and all the old album titles. I haven't figured out names of songs. Just got it yesterday.

It's definitely a light album. I was expecting the PAinkiller or Ram IT Down?

The song you´re talking about is Eulogy and is not as cheesy as Angel.
I got the video rumors from some czech metal message board. We will see.
I wouldn´t mind if they musically went Jugulator direction. With Halford why not.

 

[GASOLINEDREAM]

The song you´re talking about is Eulogy and is not as cheesy as Angel.
I got the video rumors from some czech metal message board. We will see.
I wouldn´t mind if they musically went Jugulator direction. With Halford why not.

I'll listen later to Angel. I'll probably laugh my ass off.

Johnnie, Do you listen to OVerkill at all? I think new album was released in Europe, not U.S. yet. Just wondering how good it is?

 

[johnnieCzech]

Halford is believed to say those things about gay video in Revolver or Metal Edge interview, so go pick it up.
I like Overkill, saw them live few years ago and they slayed. I´ll try to get some info on the album.

 

[DarbysDad]

Ram IT Down?

Is that what's going to happen in the video - 2 guys ramming it down down

 

[Moshkinstein]

So far (listened to it 3 times) don´t like it very much. It seems kinda weak assed, unfresh, good ideas lacking and all 80s nostalgic. Have they ever written a cheesier song than Angel? They seem to rip themselves off a lot as well. Something is telling me they didn´t bother with any kind of effort in studio
I quite like the mellow song Worth Fighting For which reminds me of some Saxon tunes. I heard there is going to be first real gay video on this song. I know Rob Halford displays his orientation proudly, but I have to ask myself if I really want to see men fucking to a rock song on TV before actually watching it.

Come on johnnie! Angel ain't that bad. Soon you will be singing "Angel" to pink_metal

 

[johnnieCzech]

Come on johnnie! Angel ain't that bad. Soon you will be singing "Angel" to pink_metal

I´ll be singing inside out and inside and out and inside and out and inside and out :hotjump:

 

[Moshkinstein]

I´ll be singing inside out and inside and out and inside and out and inside and out :hotjump:

Pinkster! Please talk some sense to this boy!!

 

[GregadetH]

I agree with Johnnie..but I liked 'em better w/ Ripper on vocals anyway.

 

[johnnieCzech]

I agree with Johnnie..but I liked 'em better w/ Ripper on vocals anyway.

AMEN TO THAT!!! Me too!
Anyway, here´s some info on the video
www.queerday.com/2005/feb/24/judas_priest_gay_metalhead_rob_halford_on_angel_of_retribution_metal_and_sexuality.html

 

[johnnieCzech]

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=33076

or here.

 

[InvaderZim]

Judas rising, Worth fighting for, Angel and Lochness are ok. Deal with the devil, Demonizer are killer tracks. I like the album, but it isn't a Painkiller 2, that's for sure. But I expected something more considering that Halford returned to the band.

 

[The_Void]

I think the more you listen to the album the better it gets. I've been listening to it for a few weeks now and I love it. Reminds me of the 80's tho but I love the 80's. I think this is the album that should have followed Defenders of the Faith, instead we got Turbo, and then the attrocious Ram It Down.

 

[coop]

I've listened to it quite a few times and it's just ok. Nothing really outstanding. I think "Lochness" is quite lame to be honest. I don't see myself listening to this album very much. The new BLS is far and away better.

Rich

 

[jdelpi]

I think the more you listen to the album the better it gets. I've been listening to it for a few weeks now and I love it. Reminds me of the 80's tho but I love the 80's. I think this is the album that should have followed Defenders of the Faith, instead we got Turbo, and then the attrocious Ram It Down.

But then we got PAINKILLER!!!

 

[Bass Fellow]

What's a hamPster? Canadian rodent?

 

[Cincy Vigilante]

I didn't get this on tuesday but I got the new Mars Volta and it kicks ass...

 

[The_Void]

But then we got PAINKILLER!!!

Yes and Painkiller is in my top 5 albums of all time, Jugulator was a step backward, Demolition was vile, and I really do think that AOR is the safe album to make to get some fans back and that the next album will be a bit more daring and heavier.