(Rated this album with 4 out of 10) Reviewed by
ntlacrobat
from Glen Allen, VA USA
Wow-what a difference a few years and a new singer make. This is probably the most brutal Priest album ever. Not that that is bad but the one thing that ruins this album are the lyrics. Glenn Tipton is no Rob Halford when it comes to lyrics, and good lyrics go hand in hand with Priest songs. The music is average-sounds like the guys have been listenening to Slayer or Testament a bit too much. Ripper has a great voice, close to Halford's but obviously younger. Ian Hill and Scott Travis rumble on as usual. The best cuts from this album are "Death Row", "Cathedral Spires" and "Burn in Hell". All the material here is tight and well played but is a bit boring. Do yourself a favor and get "Priest Live '98". It really showcases Ripper's voice and is awesome. Pass this one up.
