Metal Works '73–'93
Judas Priest · 1993
147 min · 32 tracks · heavy metal · traditional heavy metal
A thunderous anthology combining classic riffs with soaring vocals, embodying the essence of heavy metal across two decades.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- By the time 'Metal Works '73–'93' was released in 1993, Judas Priest had solidified their position as heavy metal pioneers with a significant catalog behind them. This compilation came after their acclaimed album 'Painkiller' (1990), showcasing their evolution and a retrospective look at their influential sound leading up to the early '90s.
- If you like
- heavy metal, traditional heavy metal
Metal Works '73–'93 is an album by Judas Priest, released in 1993. A thunderous anthology combining classic riffs with soaring vocals, embodying the essence of heavy metal across two decades. This album is notable for celebrating twenty years of Judas Priest's impact on heavy metal, featuring hits that defined the genre. It reached No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart and has been recognized as a key collection for both new listeners and long-time fans alike, cementing their legacy in heavy metal history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Metal Works '73–'93 sound like?
A thunderous anthology combining classic riffs with soaring vocals, embodying the essence of heavy metal across two decades. Rooted in heavy metal and traditional heavy metal.
What makes Metal Works '73–'93 by Judas Priest notable?
This album is notable for celebrating twenty years of Judas Priest's impact on heavy metal, featuring hits that defined the genre. It reached No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart and has been recognized as a key collection for both new listeners and long-time fans alike, cementing their legacy in heavy metal history. By the time 'Metal Works '73–'93' was released in 1993, Judas Priest had solidified their position as heavy metal pioneers with a significant catalog behind them. This compilation came after their acclaimed album 'Painkiller' (1990), showcasing their evolution and a retrospective look at their influential sound leading up to the early '90s.
Who is Metal Works '73–'93 for?
Metal Works '73–'93 works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Metal Works '73–'93?
Metal Works '73–'93 has 32 tracks, running approximately 147 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Hellion 0:37
- 2 Electric Eye Standout 3:43
- 3 Victim of Changes 7:22
- 4 Painkiller Standout 6:05
- 5 Eat Me Alive 3:34
- 6 Devil’s Child 4:46
- 7 Dissident Aggressor 3:08
- 8 Delivering the Goods 4:15
- 9 Exciter 5:04
- 10 Breaking the Law Standout 2:34
- 11 Hell Bent for Leather 2:39
- 12 Blood Red Skies 7:49
- 13 Metal Gods 4:08
- 14 Before the Dawn 3:21
- 15 Turbo Lover 5:33
- 16 Ram It Down 4:48
- 17 Metal Meltdown 4:15
Disc 2
- 1 Screaming for Vengeance 4:43
- 2 You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’ 5:07
- 3 Beyond the Realms of Death 6:52
- 4 Solar Angels 4:01
- 5 Bloodstone 3:52
- 6 Desert Plains 4:30
- 7 Wild Nights, Hot & Crazy Days 4:39
- 8 Heading Out to the Highway 4:40
- 9 Living After Midnight 3:26
- 10 A Touch of Evil 5:44
- 11 The Rage 4:43
- 12 Night Comes Down 3:59
- 13 Sinner 6:42
- 14 Freewheel Burning 4:23
- 15 Night Crawler 5:46
Release Date
May 18, 1993
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
147 min 6 sec
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