Judas Priest's Reviews

Hell Bent For Leather

(Average Rating: 8.06 out of 10)

Great album, godawful remaster

(Rated this album with 2 out of 10)
Reviewed by Clint Jones from Tigard, Oregon United States

Thanks, Sony, for the rip-off low-quality remaster with "Bonus" tracks. Hellbent for Leather is one of my favorite Priest albums but this remaster sounds just as shallow and tinny as the original release. The bonus track is musically identical to "Rock Hard, Ride Free" except for different lyrics in the chorus. "Riding on the Wind" is fine, I suppose, if you enjoy live recordings. This is the worst sounding so far of the 8 Priest CD's Sony has remastered.

If you're thinking of buying this particular remaster for richer sound and better bass then skip it. If you're buying it for the bonus tracks then you'll probably be happier putting on the "Defenders" CD.

If you're a hard core fan and just HAVE to have it, prepare for disappointment. All of the jewel-case spines in your collection will match though... Oh, except for the first two recordings which are still owned by some nut-job label: be careful not to be fooled into buying the latest re-issues of "Rocka-Rolla", "Sad Wings...," or "Best Of"!!!

Buy this album on Amazon at $10.99