Nod to the Old School
Armored Saint · 2001
75 min · 19 tracks · heavy metal
A nostalgic celebration of heavy metal's roots, blending classic riffs with a modern edge.
Why this album works
'Nod to the Old School' is significant for its revival of Armored Saint's classic heavy metal sound, earning critical acclaim from publications like Metal Hammer. The album includes re-recorded versions of earlier tracks, which helped introduce the band's music to a younger audience and solidified their place in the heavy metal scene during the early 2000s.
- Career context
- Released in 2001, 'Nod to the Old School' marked Armored Saint's return after a lengthy hiatus following their last studio album in 1991. Positioned as a tribute to their early influences, this album showcases the band navigating their legacy while appealing to both old fans and new listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Rob Zombie· Ozzy Osbourne
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Real Swagger (2001) 4:20
- 2 Unstable (2001) 4:48
- 3 March of the Saint (2001 version) 3:55
- 4 Day of the Eagle (2001) 5:32
- 5 Never Satisfied (2000) 4:35
- 6 Tainted Past (2001 Acoustic version) 3:13
- 7 After Me, the Flood (live 2000 Tour) 5:13
- 8 Creepy Feelings (live 2000 Tour) 4:55
- 9 Lesson Well Learned (From 1983 EP) 2:52
- 10 False Alarm (From 1983 EP) 4:03
- 11 On the Way (From 1983 EP) 4:43
- 12 Stricken by Fate (From 1983 EP Sessions) 3:28
Disc 2
- 1 You Can Run but You Can’t Hide 3:02
- 2 Betty '79 0:54
- 3 People 4:07
- 4 Get Lost 3:41
- 5 Tongue and Cheek 4:13
- 6 Pirates 3:09
- 7 Medieval Nightmares 4:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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