Released 20 years ago
The Essential Judas Priest
Judas Priest · 2006
154 min · 34 tracks · heavy metal · traditional heavy metal
A thunderous collection of heavy metal anthems that define the genre's raw power and melodic intricacy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with thrilling peaks
- for evening adrenaline boosts
- anthems that ignite nostalgia
- great for energetic group listen
- wave-like pacing that captivates
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike lengthy listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Themes
- heavy metal anthems· rebellious spirit· freedom and resilience
- Career context
- Released in 2006, this compilation comes during Judas Priest's resurgence following their reunion and the acclaimed album 'Angel of Retribution' in 2005. By this time, the band had solidified their legacy as pioneers of heavy metal, appealing to both long-time fans and new listeners. This album encapsulates their extensive catalog while celebrating their influence on the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Iron Maiden· Black Sabbath· Accept
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Number of the Beast by Iron Maiden — Shares similar anthemic power and storytelling themes rooted in rebellion and freedom.Heaven and Hell by Black Sabbath — Explores heavy metal's melodic intricacies with a focus on resilience and epic narratives.Rust in Peace by Megadeth — Delivers complex arrangements and themes of defiance, mirroring Priest's intricate metal sound.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Judas Rising 4:15
- 2 Breaking the Law 2:35
- 3 Hell Bent for Leather 2:43
- 4 Diamonds and Rust 3:26
- 5 Victim of Changes 7:45
- 6 Love Bites 4:48
- 7 Heading Out to the Highway 3:47
- 8 Ram It Down 4:51
- 9 Beyond the Realms of Death 6:52
- 10 You've Got Another Thing Comin' 5:10
- 11 Jawbreaker 3:27
- 12 A Touch of Evil 5:45
- 13 Delivering the Goods 4:16
- 14 United 3:36
- 15 Turbo Lover 5:33
- 16 Painkiller 6:05
- 17 Metal Gods 4:00
Disc 2
- 1 The Hellion 0:42
- 2 Electric Eye 3:39
- 3 Living After Midnight 3:32
- 4 Freewheel Burning 4:25
- 5 Exciter 5:33
- 6 The Green Manalishi (With the Two-Pronged Crown) 3:23
- 7 Blood Red Skies 7:52
- 8 Night Crawler 5:45
- 9 Sinner 6:45
- 10 Hot Rockin' 3:18
- 11 The Sentinel 5:05
- 12 Before the Dawn 3:23
- 13 Hell Patrol 3:36
- 14 The Ripper 2:52
- 15 Screaming for Vengeance 4:45
- 16 Out in the Cold 6:27
- 17 Revolution 4:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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