I just finished listening to Nostradamus the first time. I am completely stunned. This is certainly unlike anything Priest has done before. Its quite cerebal in some places, a far cry from the hard drivin', in your face heavey metal we're used to hearing. Having said that, I think that it is a very interesting album. Rock opera? Rock Symphony? Heavy metal? It sort of defies catoragization. Although its slow and plodding in some parts, I think that this is a excellent concept and a truly amazing effort by the band.
[Vaillant 3.0] Monday, June 30, 2008 12:18:30 AM
Hi, jprhtrekkie!! Welcome to the Noticeboard!!!! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by jprhtrekkie from Monday, June 30, 2008 12:14:55 AM)
jprhtrekkie wrote:
I am absolutly in love with Nostradamus.
I haven't been able to stop listening to it since I got it off of iTunes.
It is an album like no other that Priest has done in the past.
The song Lost Love has even brought me to tears ( twice )
To me this album is a very visual album, as I can see a whole performance in my head as I listen to Rob move through these songs....He Is Nostradamus
[jprhtrekkie] Monday, June 30, 2008 12:14:55 AM
I am absolutly in love with Nostradamus.
I haven't been able to stop listening to it since I got it off of iTunes.
It is an album like no other that Priest has done in the past.
The song Lost Love has even brought me to tears ( twice )
To me this album is a very visual album, as I can see a whole performance in my head as I listen to Rob move through these songs....He Is Nostradamus
[spapad] Sunday, June 29, 2008 11:05:02 PM
It's quite OK to not love everything. I would never bang you for it. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by The Dreamer from Sunday, June 29, 2008 11:01:27 PM)
The Dreamer wrote:
This will throw the cat amongst the pidgeons: I love Nostradamus but couldnt get into Painkiller (except the scary title track).
Go on, eat me alive if you must.....but surely all this to and fro just says that beauty is in the ear of the listener.
[The Dreamer] Sunday, June 29, 2008 11:01:27 PM
This will throw the cat amongst the pidgeons: I love Nostradamus but couldnt get into Painkiller (except the scary title track).
Go on, eat me alive if you must.....but surely all this to and fro just says that beauty is in the ear of the listener.
Yeah, that whole "your not a fan" stuff is bullshit. In all honesty, I didn't think I was going to like it and I ended up diggin' it big time. There are a couple of tracks that I could do without, but all in all I like it. That does NOT mean that I'm any bigger or better a fan than anyone else. If I didn't like it, I'd be saying that. Immaturity is exactly what it is. Many of the people who talk so tough were not even born when I started listening to Priest. I will never officially "ignore" anyone, as I don't believe in doing so, but I won't put much stock in their opinions. Ass kissing is not an admirable trait in anyone. I'd much prefer to hear an opinion that disagrees with mine rather than one that is just what I want to hear.
metalmaz wrote:
Very true and I knew it wouldn't be British Steel etc. But I just don't think it's worked. I can see what they were getting at, but it is really in need of some serious paring down. Don't get me wrong there are some cracking songs there - but it's padded out with "rock opera" fills.
I can't believe the venom from the "Priest Stalinists" who are pouring out contempt to forum members who have dared pass a negative opinion. "If you don't like it, you're not a fan" and all that immature bullshit.
TIMBONI wrote:
It's a tough listen. You first have to get your head around the whole "concept" idea and listen to it like a story, not a headbanging session. If you didn't like "Operation Mindcrime", you definitely won't like this. It's waaaaaaaaaaaaay more heady and requires a lot more from the listener. The songs on Mindcrime could stand alone. Some songs on Nostradamus can, but are much better in context. Some people got into "Tommy" and some didn't. That didn't mean that any one of them wasn't a Who fan.
[TIMBONI] Sunday, June 29, 2008 3:34:46 PM
Yeah, that whole "your not a fan" stuff is bullshit. In all honesty, I didn't think I was going to like it and I ended up diggin' it big time. There are a couple of tracks that I could do without, but all in all I like it. That does NOT mean that I'm any bigger or better a fan than anyone else. If I didn't like it, I'd be saying that. Immaturity is exactly what it is. Many of the people who talk so tough were not even born when I started listening to Priest. I will never officially "ignore" anyone, as I don't believe in doing so, but I won't put much stock in their opinions. Ass kissing is not an admirable trait in anyone. I'd much prefer to hear an opinion that disagrees with mine rather than one that is just what I want to hear. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by metalmaz from Sunday, June 29, 2008 3:20:42 PM)
metalmaz wrote:
Very true and I knew it wouldn't be British Steel etc. But I just don't think it's worked. I can see what they were getting at, but it is really in need of some serious paring down. Don't get me wrong there are some cracking songs there - but it's padded out with "rock opera" fills.
I can't believe the venom from the "Priest Stalinists" who are pouring out contempt to forum members who have dared pass a negative opinion. "If you don't like it, you're not a fan" and all that immature bullshit.
TIMBONI wrote:
It's a tough listen. You first have to get your head around the whole "concept" idea and listen to it like a story, not a headbanging session. If you didn't like "Operation Mindcrime", you definitely won't like this. It's waaaaaaaaaaaaay more heady and requires a lot more from the listener. The songs on Mindcrime could stand alone. Some songs on Nostradamus can, but are much better in context. Some people got into "Tommy" and some didn't. That didn't mean that any one of them wasn't a Who fan.
[Metal god/Electric eye! [Banned]] Sunday, June 29, 2008 3:33:56 PM
Very true and I knew it wouldn't be British Steel etc. But I just don't think it's worked. I can see what they were getting at, but it is really in need of some serious paring down. Don't get me wrong there are some cracking songs there - but it's padded out with "rock opera" fills.
I can't believe the venom from the "Priest Stalinists" who are pouring out contempt to forum members who have dared pass a negative opinion. "If you don't like it, you're not a fan" and all that immature bullshit.
TIMBONI wrote:
It's a tough listen. You first have to get your head around the whole "concept" idea and listen to it like a story, not a headbanging session. If you didn't like "Operation Mindcrime", you definitely won't like this. It's waaaaaaaaaaaaay more heady and requires a lot more from the listener. The songs on Mindcrime could stand alone. Some songs on Nostradamus can, but are much better in context. Some people got into "Tommy" and some didn't. That didn't mean that any one of them wasn't a Who fan.
[metalmaz] Sunday, June 29, 2008 3:20:42 PM
Very true and I knew it wouldn't be British Steel etc. But I just don't think it's worked. I can see what they were getting at, but it is really in need of some serious paring down. Don't get me wrong there are some cracking songs there - but it's padded out with "rock opera" fills.
I can't believe the venom from the "Priest Stalinists" who are pouring out contempt to forum members who have dared pass a negative opinion. "If you don't like it, you're not a fan" and all that immature bullshit. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Sunday, June 29, 2008 2:48:01 PM)
TIMBONI wrote:
It's a tough listen. You first have to get your head around the whole "concept" idea and listen to it like a story, not a headbanging session. If you didn't like "Operation Mindcrime", you definitely won't like this. It's waaaaaaaaaaaaay more heady and requires a lot more from the listener. The songs on Mindcrime could stand alone. Some songs on Nostradamus can, but are much better in context. Some people got into "Tommy" and some didn't. That didn't mean that any one of them wasn't a Who fan.
[TIMBONI] Sunday, June 29, 2008 2:48:01 PM
It's a tough listen. You first have to get your head around the whole "concept" idea and listen to it like a story, not a headbanging session. If you didn't like "Operation Mindcrime", you definitely won't like this. It's waaaaaaaaaaaaay more heady and requires a lot more from the listener. The songs on Mindcrime could stand alone. Some songs on Nostradamus can, but are much better in context. Some people got into "Tommy" and some didn't. That didn't mean that any one of them wasn't a Who fan.
[Metal god/Electric eye! [Banned]] Sunday, June 29, 2008 2:40:34 PM
Could"nt" of put it in text any better! Ithink alot of people coming to the site are afraid to give honest opinion ,so they keep to themselves. How can you come to this site if you are a true priest fan and say this album kicks ass! About 4 tracks catch me, but not in a metal way !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well I've listened to Nostradamus a lot and I'm afraid just can't get into it at all.
I had doubts when I heard it was going to be a concept album after that debacle of Lochness and sad to say my full fears have been realised
Firstly it's FAR TOO LONG. It's in need of serious editing. On the whole it's a mistake to let musicians produce their albums. The Jimny Pages of the world can get away with it, but most groups can't.. Possibly it's an ego thing- band members insisting that their particular song should be included. This album needed a producer (such as Tom) who could rack the whip and chuck out the songs that frankly just don't hack it.
It's samey. Most of the time, I'm hard pushed telling one song from another. It's almost like listening to a metal Andrew Lllyod Webber.
Glen And KK are in excellent form and Halford is vocally stronger than on Angel Of Retribution. But Hill may have well not have been there. He's been mixed so far down he may has well not have bothered playing. And what the hell have they done with the brilliant Travis. From the sounds of it, they've used a fucking drum machine.
There are a few very good songs on Nostradamus. But I have to say I'm let down. After hearing this, I just stick on Stained Class, Painkiller, Screaming For Vengeance , Sad Wings, British Steel etc. That's what Priest are about.
It also seems that people who are negative are getting a bashing for daring to have an opinion. I guess they're Mugabe supporters. Edited at: Sunday, June 29, 2008 2:23:25 PM Edited at: Sunday, June 29, 2008 2:25:01 PM Edited at: Sunday, June 29, 2008 2:26:15 PM
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[metalmaz] Sunday, June 29, 2008 2:17:04 PM
Well I've listened to Nostradamus a lot and I'm afraid just can't get into it at all.
I had doubts when I heard it was going to be a concept album after that debacle of Lochness and sad to say my full fears have been realised
Firstly it's FAR TOO LONG. It's in need of serious editing. On the whole it's a mistake to let musicians produce their albums. The Jimny Pages of the world can get away with it, but most groups can't.. Possibly it's an ego thing- band members insisting that their particular song should be included. This album needed a producer (such as Tom) who could rack the whip and chuck out the songs that frankly just don't hack it.
It's samey. Most of the time, I'm hard pushed telling one song from another. It's almost like listening to a metal Andrew Lllyod Webber.
Glen And KK are in excellent form and Halford is vocally stronger than on Angel Of Retribution. But Hill may have well not have been there. He's been mixed so far down he may has well not have bothered playing. And what the hell have they done with the brilliant Travis. From the sounds of it, they've used a fucking drum machine.
There are a few very good songs on Nostradamus. But I have to say I'm let down. After hearing this, I just stick on Stained Class, Painkiller, Screaming For Vengeance , Sad Wings, British Steel etc. That's what Priest are about.
And I'm not stuck in the past. Look how brilliantly Iron Maiden, Iced Earth, Megadeth and others matured. have matured. Italso seems that people who are negative are getting a bashing for daring to have an opinion. I guess they're Mugabe supporters. Edited at: Sunday, June 29, 2008 2:23:25 PM Edited at: Sunday, June 29, 2008 2:25:01 PM Edited at: Sunday, June 29, 2008 2:26:15 PM Edited at: Sunday, June 29, 2008 2:45:39 PM
[Metal god/Electric eye! [Banned]] Sunday, June 29, 2008 12:37:28 PM
Do you people listen to your self ! At best its o.k. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Mericege from Sunday, June 29, 2008 12:26:51 PM)
Mericege wrote:
I got my Notradamus CD yesterday and man this album kicks ass !!!
[Mericege] Sunday, June 29, 2008 12:26:51 PM
I got my Notradamus CD yesterday and man this album kicks ass !!!
[metalchild92797] Sunday, June 29, 2008 10:29:41 AM
I would like to say that as a 40 year old, old school metal is my thing, and Judas Priest is right up there with Maiden, Metallica, KISS, and Megadeth in my book. I happen to LOVE this new record, even if it is a departure from what we have enjoyed from JP since 1974. Also, the artwork is killer!! I think a tattoo is in order for this one! Keep kickin our asses guys, see you on tour!
[dimitri] Sunday, June 29, 2008 5:45:21 AM
thanks spapad,ive actualy been a member sence 2000,but i havent been on sence they changed it to a poin thing.Gladd to ba back.if you get some spare time go to you tube and check out my band PIT FIENDS we have a live video of us playing at the pound in frisco before we opend up for ARMORED SAINT ,let me know if you like it or hate it. thanks for the welcome
[midnightblue] Saturday, June 28, 2008 11:32:51 AM
One word-masterpiece.It's been a long time since I felt the need to listen to an album again and again-no prophecies needed to state the obvious,that this album is destined to be a classic
[spapad] Saturday, June 28, 2008 7:36:30 AM
Welcome to the show Glen, Mericege, dimitri, and Dreamer.
[Glen De Carl] Saturday, June 28, 2008 6:48:44 AM
Thank You Judas Priest.! Nostradamus is Brilliant . I purchased the double disc the day after its release and havnt stopped playing it since. See you in Winnipeg in july I got my floor seats in row 20!
[Mericege] Saturday, June 28, 2008 5:16:38 AM
Hi everybody,i am from izmir-Turkey.Nostradamus is releasing here today,i am actually waiting for the music store to call me...Come on come on ,i am very excited,i know this album rules !!!
Take Care.
[dimitri] Saturday, June 28, 2008 5:07:46 AM
havent posted in a long time,i cant aford the new album yet,but by reading peoples posts,it seems like its a hit or a miss.So me being a major priest fan sence 1980 and POINT OF ENTRY being my favorite album and judas priest being the main reason i kick ass on the guitar.Im sure for me it will be a hit.I cant wait to see them at the shoreline in cal.this will be my 10th time seeing priest.DEFENDERS was my first. painkiller was my favorite.out of every thing ive herd from the new album,i cant (and the last album)help from noticeing halford sings alot lower than he use to ,i hope i except it for the art that it is and not be selfesh with my thoughts on how i think how high he should be hitting these knotes.My spelling realy sucks tonight but who cares . e
[The Dreamer] Saturday, June 28, 2008 3:29:51 AM
Nostradamus is a brave and welcome move for a band who made their name doing just that; being brave.
When I first heard JP it was Sad Wings. What appealed then was the sense of musical adventure/drama mixed with ear-drill riffing, and the fact that they pushed the envelope further than Sabbath or anything I’d heard before.
With Nostradamus they’ve re-invented themselves again and the entire feel of the CD sits beautifully alongside their earlier stuff. In the forthcoming tour (got my ticket – the waiting begins!) I hope we hear of both ends of their amazing catalogue.
[Metal god/Electric eye! [Banned]] Saturday, June 28, 2008 12:10:52 AM
What's the ecuse they are getting old settling for anything they put out lame comment, I'm 48 still doing construction when icant do it i wont do half ass work this album which i listen to belongs in an OPERA.!
[mgdman] Friday, June 27, 2008 11:36:02 PM
I would have to agree with the scaled down track list. The stuff in between some tracks is what has most fans in limbo about their true feelings on this CD. Try this idea and maybe your opinion of the CD will change. ROCK ON!! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Eternal Betrayer from Wednesday, June 25, 2008 11:42:01 AM)
Eternal Betrayer wrote:
THE ANSWER - for all those still scratching their heads over the latest offering from JP is, I think, perhaps one caused by the of pacing on the album.
It is, after all, very very long, with some considerable mid-paced / ballad-y numbers. My advice is to edit it down to a slimmer, meaner & faster 80mins (single disc) version.
Select the following running order on to a CDR, or ipod playlist etc, and hear a much more familiar, agressive & traditional metal-esq sounding release.
1. Dawn of creation
2. Prophecy
3. Awakening
4. Revelations
5. Sands of Time
6. Pestilence & plague
7. Death
8. Peace
9. Conquest
10. Persecution
11. Alone
12. Shadows in the flame
13. Visions
14. Calm before the storm
15. Nostradamus
16. Future of mankind
Now, I know there will be many out there screaming (for vengeance) that this is sacriledge & not how the album is intended to be listened to, but, then they are already the converted, and what we are trying to do here is get as many people on board as possible. I myself, do find the whole double disc a rather flabby affair, I'm sorry to say, and do actually prefer the above edited version which I find is a far pacier & exciting listen - much more what I was hoping for.
I see it as something similar to the cinema release versions of the Lord Of The Rings films, as opposed to their much weightier Director's cut DVDs.
As for the missing tracks, well once you've grown to love the above you can re-incert them later, or visit them individually & see how they shape up having acclimatized yourself to this new world of the metal gods.
Just trying to help.
[attila.f] Friday, June 27, 2008 10:52:05 PM
As I said before ,I am playing the cd as I type this. I think that the one thing that everyone may not be taking into mind is how old these guys are.I have too been a fan since I was a kid,and thanx to them i got into music(as in learning to play as a drummer,singer,writer,composer) i've been at it for 20 yrs now and its hard to do the stuff i did 20 yrs ago when i was younger and more fit.and harder to keep it fresh. rememer metal music is the bastard son of classical music, in the way it is structured, its composition,its feel and mood. it picks you up and drops you.music with real emotion does this.to a point you have to look at the bands problem,on one hand if they put out painkiller #2 than people will say its rehash, bein there done that.On the other hand if its a different thing than people say its no good, So they are damned if they do & damned if they dont. as i still am listening to the disk i think the fact that Halford is singing. and in italian in basic operatic form is majestic.Again I hope I could be so fortunate to sound and sing half that good at there age. LONG LIVE THE PREIST
[Metal god/Electric eye! [Banned]] Friday, June 27, 2008 9:38:13 PM
Dont know necro ,but would like to know the story I think the new album is ok it is no way there best album ever u who think that dont know HEAVY METAL>!!!!!!!!!!!!! People who post that must have 2 deaf ears or never listen to earlier albums.Ive been fan over 30 years to DEFENDERS OF THE FAITH> IF you think its better than that you aint a preist fan.
[attila.f] Friday, June 27, 2008 7:03:30 PM
I just think the new album is fantastic!!! the fact that theese guys are even still writing , touring, and doin it is great. well done lads!!!. If you are a fan of there music and talent than how can you not like this creative masterpeace.
i hope i can sing half as good as that when i'm his age!!!! true emotion, feel,and power.The Preist rules!!!!
[Return_of_Darth_Painkiller_0870] Thursday, June 26, 2008 5:29:47 AM
Oh, and another thing: Calling the lot of us a bunch of lemmings for liking something that doesn't appeal to him? I guess that's his opinion of us too, eh?
Necro can go fuck himself until he decides to show some damn maturity and apologize for being a jackass. Lemming this! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Dead_Reckoning from Wednesday, June 25, 2008 12:50:04 PM)
Dead_Reckoning wrote:
I'm not the only one not to like it then...even tho i been a fan since '76...it IS possible to not like an album (and i agree about Turbo). And everyone who has driven my mate Necro away can kiss my ass!!! FFS it was only stating an opinion!
[judaspriestlass] Thursday, June 26, 2008 5:28:06 AM
Whether you like this album or not I think we should stop and think about JP for a moment. I personally think the album taken in it's context of what the boys have attempted to do is brilliantly done, combining all the facets of JP music over the years.
The boys have done a musical piece maybe more so for themselves and their own personal satisfaction rather than creating something for us fans and for a band of their enduring career I think they are entitled too.
They say themselves in the opening blurb how their metal history and Nostradamus share "overcomin difficulties, standing up against those who misunderstand what we believe in and many other virtures that attest to what we do with our music". This kinda says it all and is akin to why they have chosen this man's story to tell.
Judas Priest are a group of intelligent and highly moralled bunch of guys and to think they are still creating and pumping out such powerful and unrestrained music with clarity is a credit to them.
There will never be another band like Judas Priest and so I for one are thankful for any music they give us and am also thankful for them touring again.
I thoroughly enjoy listening to NOstradamus.
[doodah] Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:51:50 AM
No doubt this is a record which has caused a lot of debate. Those wanting a painkilling priest or a freewheel burning priest and nothing else are sure to be disappointed. To me it's a masterpiece that i knew i would love the first time it was put on; it's such an atmospheric record which flows from start to end. While rob doesn't hit the higher end of his ability to often he surely demonstrates what a brilliant vocalist he is. At 23 songs and 2 CD's it's quite a collection, and most bands would put the rubbish on the second CD. Most band however wouldn't attempt such a record and Judas Priest once again prove they are masters of what they do.
At the moment the 2nd CD gets played more than the 1st......
[Return_of_Darth_Painkiller_0870] Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:49:09 AM
Dead, I appreciate the fact you're pissed off about Necro leaving. But I for one had enough of his constant bitching and griping about the new CD. I respect the fact that he didn't like it, but like others here, I REFUSE to keep having to hear him bash Priest for the disc. Get over it already! Tons of people love or at least like, the Nostradamus CD. Hell, it even debuted in the Billboard Top 10 here in the US! I'm betting it'll had a similar debut in the UK and elsewhere.
I'm not the only one not to like it then...even tho i been a fan since '76...it IS possible to not like an album (and i agree about Turbo). And everyone who has driven my mate Necro away can kiss my ass!!! FFS it was only stating an opinion!
[Herbstzeitlose] Thursday, June 26, 2008 2:19:28 AM
I really love the new album...and it was great to see the band performing some stuff of "nostradamus" live on stage in D�sseldorf" hope, the will do a show about the whole album soon...gooseskin...!!!
[arievk] Thursday, June 26, 2008 1:52:27 AM
Best ever CD of Judas
i am fan for more then 30 years but this time i was really surprised
JP have set a new demension in their allready amazing career
Live i will see them again 27th of June
and 29th of august
[Knight the Movie] Wednesday, June 25, 2008 4:36:33 PM
Not only am i glad i bought the Album and have been listening to it non-stop...but i bought a ticket to their show at the Myth immediatly...a pretty small place...hopefully they can fit some giant robot thing in or something with the stairs and all!...that would be great to see up close for once!
ALTHOUGHT THE ALBUM WAS NICELY CREATED AND PROMOTED , IT IS NOT THE PRIEST OF OLD . I THINK THEY OWE US AN ALBUM THAT ROCKS !!! I HAVE PURCHASED THE ALBUM AND WILL BE GOING TO THE CONCERT , BUT THEY STILL OWE US ..........WHAT'S UP WITH THIS WEBSITE ? RESPECT POINTS ? THAT'S B.S..WHERE IS THE PRIEST OF OLD ?
Edited at: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 11:09:38 AM
[Dead_Reckoning [Banned]] Wednesday, June 25, 2008 12:50:04 PM
I'm not the only one not to like it then...even tho i been a fan since '76...it IS possible to not like an album (and i agree about Turbo). And everyone who has driven my mate Necro away can kiss my ass!!! FFS it was only stating an opinion!
[rheis] Wednesday, June 25, 2008 12:36:24 PM
I'm just GOBSMACKED by "Nostradamus"!!! It will take many, many listens to get into it properly but the pieces have already started to fall into place. My top three tracks at the moment are "Prophecy", "Revelations" and "The Future of Mankind" .
[Eternal Betrayer] Wednesday, June 25, 2008 11:42:01 AM
THE ANSWER - for all those still scratching their heads over the latest offering from JP is, I think, perhaps one caused by the of pacing on the album.
It is, after all, very very long, with some considerable mid-paced / ballad-y numbers. My advice is to edit it down to a slimmer, meaner & faster 80mins (single disc) version.
Select the following running order on to a CDR, or ipod playlist etc, and hear a much more familiar, agressive & traditional metal-esq sounding release.
1. Dawn of creation
2. Prophecy
3. Awakening
4. Revelations
5. Sands of Time
6. Pestilence & plague
7. Death
8. Peace
9. Conquest
10. Persecution
11. Alone
12. Shadows in the flame
13. Visions
14. Calm before the storm
15. Nostradamus
16. Future of mankind
Now, I know there will be many out there screaming (for vengeance) that this is sacriledge & not how the album is intended to be listened to, but, then they are already the converted, and what we are trying to do here is get as many people on board as possible. I myself, do find the whole double disc a rather flabby affair, I'm sorry to say, and do actually prefer the above edited version which I find is a far pacier & exciting listen - much more what I was hoping for.
I see it as something similar to the cinema release versions of the Lord Of The Rings films, as opposed to their much weightier Director's cut DVDs.
As for the missing tracks, well once you've grown to love the above you can re-incert them later, or visit them individually & see how they shape up having acclimatized yourself to this new world of the metal gods.
Just trying to help.
[chris1968] Tuesday, June 24, 2008 11:03:43 PM
Judas Priest: Nostradamus
This is a very interesting album and the concept is perfection. Nostradamus' pain and suffering were not in vain, he was a great man and will live on forever. The loss of his child and wife are permanently etched in the minds of millions and his purpose not forgotten. The warning he posted to humanity was clear and brilliant, a message to the future for the salvation of humanity. His writings include many such intellectually brilliant pieces such as the decryption of the "Code of the Bible" where he wrote of one significant number that explains the true meaning of the book, and what it means to society. The war he predicted is occurring at this time, freedom is at hand from the scurge of the selfish ones. the millions are rejoicing from his single act of sacrifice, his wonderful spirit, and the unconceraable love he expressed for his family and humanity. An unshakable faith that he will be repaid for, even though when making the ultimate sacrifice, he was not aware he would be saved from the abyss of darkness. The fear is gone and dread erased, the war machine passed from haters to the lovers of life.
Congradulations to Judas Priest for this revelation, a piece that will be celebrated for some time to come, an amazing album. I was so stunned to see it, now I must go to the concert.
I appreciate all of the hard work that went into its creation, and look forward to the completion of Nostradomus.
Thank You,
Christopher
[Great White] Tuesday, June 24, 2008 4:32:48 PM
Tony,
As a long time Judas Priest fan I must say that I agree with you. There is no shame in admitting that you don't like an album and just because you don't like an album or two, doesn't mean that your not a fan of the band. There is only one other Judas Priest album that turned me off as much as this album and that was Turbo. I've never been a fan of that type of guitar sound and I'm still not. I like raw power, I'm not looking for another painkiller, etc. but I think that Judas Priest should stay with what they know best. Oh yea it's always good to expand your horizons, but without the sound that they produced on Nostradamus. Well, I'll wait for the next album! Priest however, will always remain my favorite no matter what they put out.
[Deep Freeze] Tuesday, June 24, 2008 1:33:43 PM
You expressed your opinion in a very thoughtful and admirable way, Tony. I must say that I appreciate your comments. Moreover, I appreciate the way in which you presented them. Well done. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by mother popcorn from Tuesday, June 24, 2008 1:26:45 PM)
mother popcorn wrote:
As much as I admire and respect the optimism being conveyed here, I have to respectfully disagree... I simply can't rationalize this release whatsoever...
We're talking about KK Downing and Glenn Tipton here... Where are the guitars? Where's the edge? As soon as I opened the booklet and saw "guitar synths" my heart sank... All I'm hearing is watered down guitar tones...buried in the mix...
A double CD, and all they can muster is a few tracks with any teeth whatsoever...
I give them high marks for trying to create something that is as ambitious as this, and far different than anything they've ever done...but the bottom line for me is this. This is not what I want to hear from Judas Priest...
First and foremost, I have to be honest with myself... In doing so, I have to admit that I'm as disappointed with this release as I could possibly be. I'm sorry I feel this way, but saying anything else would be less than truthful...
Guitar synths, plodding slow-tempo songs throughout both discs, and an overabundance of atmospheric keyboards... Sorry fellas...but Nostradamus is DOA...
I'm sure I'll receive more than a fair share of criticism, but know that I've simply expressed my true feelings...
Tony
[mother popcorn] Tuesday, June 24, 2008 1:26:45 PM
As much as I admire and respect the optimism being conveyed here, I have to respectfully disagree... I simply can't rationalize this release whatsoever...
We're talking about KK Downing and Glenn Tipton here... Where are the guitars? Where's the edge? As soon as I opened the booklet and saw "guitar synths" my heart sank... All I'm hearing is watered down guitar tones...buried in the mix...
A double CD, and all they can muster is a few tracks with any teeth whatsoever...
I give them high marks for trying to create something that is as ambitious as this, and far different than anything they've ever done...but the bottom line for me is this. This is not what I want to hear from Judas Priest...
First and foremost, I have to be honest with myself... In doing so, I have to admit that I'm as disappointed with this release as I could possibly be. I'm sorry I feel this way, but saying anything else would be less than truthful...
Guitar synths, plodding slow-tempo songs throughout both discs, and an overabundance of atmospheric keyboards... Sorry fellas...but Nostradamus is DOA...
I'm sure I'll receive more than a fair share of criticism, but know that I've simply expressed my true feelings...
Tony
[Thefaithlesspriest] Tuesday, June 24, 2008 12:27:49 PM
So far I'm delighted with "Nostradamus". Priest have always had a lot of variety on their albums, but this is their most diverse so far. The only song I haven't taken to yet is "Exiled"...
[Head banger] Tuesday, June 24, 2008 12:24:57 PM
welcome, I would say that they owe it to themselfs to create something they are proud of
the points are to repell people who were here to cause trouble, something that has gone away, children mostly
ALTHOUGHT THE ALBUM WAS NICELY CREATED AND PROMOTED , IT IS NOT THE PRIEST OF OLD . I THINK THEY OWE US AN ALBUM THAT ROCKS !!! I HAVE PURCHASED THE ALBUM AND WILL BE GOING TO THE CONCERT , BUT THEY STILL OWE US ..........WHAT'S UP WITH THIS WEBSITE ? RESPECT POINTS ? THAT'S B.S..WHERE IS THE PRIEST OF OLD ?
Edited at: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 11:09:38 AM
[SniperX9N] Tuesday, June 24, 2008 11:22:24 AM
The CD is just fine. Everyone should just loosen up a bit and really take in everything you hear. This could possibly be the CD of the year.
[darrell8865] Tuesday, June 24, 2008 11:05:09 AM
ALTHOUGHT THE ALBUM WAS NICELY CREATED AND PROMOTED , IT IS NOT THE PRIEST OF OLD . I THINK THEY OWE US AN ALBUM THAT ROCKS !!! I HAVE PURCHASED THE ALBUM AND WILL BE GOING TO THE CONCERT , BUT THEY STILL OWE US ..........WHAT'S UP WITH THIS WEBSITE ? RESPECT POINTS ? THAT'S B.S..WHERE IS THE PRIEST OF OLD ?
Edited at: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 11:09:38 AM
[valis74] Monday, June 23, 2008 11:08:28 PM
It would be cool beyond words to see them play the entire Nostradamus album live with a full orchestra backing them up.
[PRIEST ROCKER] Monday, June 23, 2008 10:50:42 PM
I have listened to the whole album and I am not disapointed at all. It is exactly what they said it was gonna be and more. I think that it is a great album.
[spapad] Monday, June 23, 2008 10:16:23 PM
Steve Clark is God wrote:
I listened to the whole album today.And it's prety good.I wanna hear it again.
No words needed!!!!!!!!!!!
Could"nt" of put it in text any better! Ithink alot of people coming to the site are afraid to give honest opinion ,so they keep to themselves. How can you come to this site if you are a true priest fan and say this album kicks ass! About 4 tracks catch me, but not in a metal way !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you people listen to your self ! At best its o.k.
ROCK ON!!
Dont know necro ,but would like to know the story I think the new album is ok it is no way there best album ever u who think that dont know HEAVY METAL>!!!!!!!!!!!!! People who post that must have 2 deaf ears or never listen to earlier albums.Ive been fan over 30 years to DEFENDERS OF THE FAITH> IF you think its better than that you aint a preist fan.
