Judas Priest's Reviews
Turbo (Average Rating: 5.88 out of 10)
Something New (Rated this album with 8 out of 10)
Reviewed by
Mark
from Grayslake, IL United States
I honestly don't see why everyone was so disappointed with this release. I think this is one of the best albums Priest ever recorded, and would definately rank it in their top 5. I think experimenting with guitar synthesizers was really interesting, and the results are incredible. "Turbo Lover" is a great way to open the album. It is an eerie rocker that slowly builds and sends punches of lead guitar to the listener one at a time. "Locked In" is a catchy track that unfolds a little quicker then the title track, but isn't bad. "Private Property" is my favorite track on the album, a mid-paced rocker with strong riffs. Sure there are a few cheesy songs on the album such as "Rock You Around the World," "Parental Guidence," and especially "Wild Nights, Hot and Crazy Days." Some of the verses make you laugh more then anything else. But they are not bad songs, and simply represent JP's ability to venture out in different musical directions. This album might be a departure from the tradition JP sound, but it was still a million-seller, and I would strongly consider that this album is given a second look. It gained the band many new fans, and showed off their musical talent. Sure, it was their "sell-out" album, I will admit to that. But at least you didn't have soccer moms going to their shows like KISS did. It doesn't hurt to try something new, and this album defineatly shows that.
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