What makes Resurrection by Halford notable?

The album received significant acclaim within the heavy metal community, revitalizing Halford's career and debuting at number 46 on the Billboard 200. Its critical success solidified Halford's status as a leading figure in metal, influencing a new generation of heavy metal artists. Released in 2000, 'Resurrection' marked Rob Halford's first solo album after leaving Judas Priest in the mid-1990s. This album came during a period of artistic reinvention for Halford, as he sought to establish his own identity outside of the iconic band.

How many songs are on Resurrection?

Resurrection has 12 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

Resurrection

Halford · 2000

48 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal

A thunderous return to form, blending aggressive riffs with soaring vocals and intricate melodies that define heavy metal's spirit.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Resurrection — The title track encapsulates Halford's powerful vocal range and serves as a declaration of his return to music, setting a triumphant tone for the album.
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Made in Hell — This track showcases relentless energy and sharp lyricism that reflects themes of resilience, making it a standout anthem for fans of heavy metal.
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Silent Screams — With its moody atmosphere and introspective lyrics, this song illustrates Halford's ability to blend emotional depth with heavy instrumentation, highlighting his artistic evolution.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

Halford's return to metal blends aggression with melody, though it doesn't fully redefine the genre.

What we noticed

The album opens with a title track that features a rapid tempo and aggressive guitar riffs, setting a high-energy tone for the first half.
The last three tracks slow down significantly, with 'Saviour' ending on a reflective note that contrasts with the earlier intensity.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Resurrection 3:58
2 Made in Hell 4:12
3 Locked and Loaded 3:19
4 Night Fall 3:41
5 Silent Screams 7:06
6 The One You Love to Hate 3:11
7 Cyberworld 3:08
8 Slow Down 4:51
9 Twist 4:08
10 Temptation 3:32
11 Drive 4:30
12 Saviour 2:57

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