(Rated this album with 6 out of 10) Reviewed by
sauerkraut
Judas Priest's Turbo was released in 1986. There are 11 tracks. The last two are bonus cuts--"All Fired Up" is a studio song, and the other one is a live version of "Locked In." Altogether, the songwriting is good, the musicianship is solid, and the sound quality is gratifying. The material is in a straight-ahead hard rock musical direction. Guitarists Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing do a tight job throughout; their usage of guitar synthesizers is cool. Rob Halford does well with the vocals. I find all of the compositions to be satisfying, but my favorite ones are "Turbo Lover" and "Out in the Cold." The well-crafted, memorable "Turbo Lover" sports a pleasing intro and an impressive buildup to the notable refrain. The earnest "Out in the Cold" is a nicely constructed piece. The CD booklet includes the song lyrics. The disc is just over 50 minutes. Turbo is a worthy album from Judas Priest.
