(Rated this album with 10 out of 10) Reviewed by
gustavo marques
from portugal
To start I would like to say that this is one of my favourites albums by Judas Priest. It has great riffs and abosolutely stunning vocals. Now to the songs: Delivering The Goods: The album begins with great power. It has a great bridge and cool parts like "We'll beat you to submission So you might as well surrender" Rock Forever: One of my favourites. The chorus is incredible and Rob's vocals are absolutely stellar."I'm in love, so in love And I can't stop talking 'bout my rock forever" Evening Star: A more comercial sounding song but it's cool anyway with a good lead.Evening star I can see the light Evening star guiding me so bright Hell Bent For Leather: An absolutely PRIEST CLASSIC that just screams perfect from start to finish. It's really cool to play along and I think that this is Glen Tipton's best song by himself. "Hell bent, hell bent for leather Hell bent, hell bent for leather There's many who tried to prove that they're faster But they didn't last and they died as they tried" Take On The World: This one is quite similar to United and it's meant to be played in a stadium. I really like it, the chorus is enjoyable and it has a good vibe."Put yourself in our hands, so our voices can be heard,And together we will take on all the world." Burnin' Up: This one was written by Rob Halford and K.K. Downing like Savage from the Stained Class album, and it is superb. It's a very cool song if you know what I mean. It has an excellent middle-part that proves that Rob Halford is indeed the METAL GOD!"I know you feel the same I know you feel the flame Staring deep inside of you Burnin' you up, breaking you down Breakin' you out in a cold sweat....And suddenly you'll know that you're burnin' up" The Green Manalishi (With The Two-Pronged Crown): This one is a Fleetwood Mac cover and the result is very good.It has a great riff and, of course great vocals. Priest could have covered "Dreams" from them, but this is cool anyway, and it's darker too."And you come creeping around, making me do things I don't want to do" Killing Machine: This one is a good mid-paced song that could be better.They pay me the money and I'll do the job I got a contract on you" Running Wild: This one starts off with a killing riff and outstanding verses that show the quality of Priest, way back in the 70's. I know the lyrics and i'm constantly singing it. This song is truly amazing even though the fade out begins when Rob's doing his famous scream."Cause what's the point in living Unless you're living wild" Before The Dawn: This is an awesome ballad with chilling and absolutely haunting vocals by Rob.It's very soothing but also a bit disturbing, which is great."Before the dawn, I hear you whisper In your sleep "Don't let the morning take him"" Evil Fantasies: This one is a slow burner with strange vocals remniscing Pain and Pleasure. It's good, just not great.You give me evil fantasies I wanna get inside your mind The Remasters Bonus Tracks: Fight For Your Life: Excellent song with great guitar playing in the chorus. Riding On the wind (live): a priest well known song and great as well. Really Good!
