[Tephra Rising] Tuesday, June 17, 2008 10:38:56 PM
spapad, you nailed it.
So I don't just repeat myself, you can read what I think of the new album (yes, I am THAT old, I said album) in the Introduction section. This is a GREAT listen and the more I listen to it the more I like it. I knew it wasn't going to be a British Steel sequel and in fact am glad it's unlike anything Priest has ever done before. Isn't that the whole point anyway?
I am amazed at just how talented these guys are, and in some ways I think Nostradamus demonstrates Rob, Glenn, KK, Ian and Scott's musical talents better than anything they have ever done. Some of the guitar melodies are beautiful, yes I know that's a taboo word in our hardcore world of heavy metal heathens, but I think the CD balances itself out really well. There's plenty of hard stuff to keep us happy like "Visions," "War," "Persecution," etc.
I love this. Priest is back. It's Christmas morning on Planet Metal!!!
