(Rated this album with 2 out of 10) Reviewed by
progdog
from East Coast USA
I am a long time Priest fan who, like many, was anxiously (even after Jugulator) waiting for the new release. Knowing the amount of time they had to put into writing and recording this album, my hopes were cautiously high. It took about 3 seconds to realize the album [...]. The lyrics are weak and amature, almost laughable at times, if it weren't so painful. The patented Downing Tipton dual attack missing,and the production [...] to boot. I had to pull over to the side of the road to fight back the tears, and am sad to say I am embarassed to even use this CD as a coaster. On a positive note, if you are after new Priest material, check out any of the three Primal Fear releases. They, unlike Ripper era Priest, will not disappoint, and show once and for all, Priest made the wrong choice in passing Ralf Scheepers over for the then vacant front man position.
