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Judas Priest - 1981 Point Of Entry
Background It's no secret I've been a fan of Judas Priest since their early days. Most of their material from the 'Stained Class' era through to about 'Turbo' I've enjoyed over the years. The breakthrough album obviously was 'British Steel', setting a new standard for HM during 1980. More often than not, there are phases through ones career that display signs of change. So it was with Priest, and their 1981 effort 'Point Of Entry'. Not the immediate HM follow-up that everyone was expecting. Instead, the album had been deemed to be too experimental in some quarters, too slick and polished in others. For what it's worth, 'Point Of Entry' is an album that would appeal to those with a melodic bent, as there is more depth and atmosphere onboard. Perhaps due to the Tom Allom production or perhaps the sunny Spanish weather in Ibiza where the album was recorded? The Songs The opening pair of 'Heading Out To The Highway' and 'Don't Go' have a.. dare I say it.. commercial feel to it. More of the hard rock element rather than all out HM. 'Hot Rockin' accelerates to a level that we're accustomed to, akin to 'British Steel' era riffarama. 'Turning Circles' is certainly different.. while 'Desert Plains' is a stark contrast to anything they've done before.. atmospheric, desolate even.. Lovely solos too. 'Solar Angels' has atmospheric power.. the plane sound effects give your speakers a good workout! 'You Say Yes' has a whimsical aspect to it, not really convinced with this one unfortunately. They return to form with the 'British Steel' seal of approval of 'Troubleshooter' and 'On The Run'. In Summary The 1982 follow-up 'Screaming For Vengeance' was a return to their metal-head days, and it really set them on their way, particularly in the USA, where the band literally became what one of the earlier songtitles suggested.. 'metal gods'. In fact, so dominant were they, that the band spawned an entire generation of clones throughout the eighties. Is that a sign to indicate that you've made it? As a footnote, 'Point Of Entry' was re-released on CD by Legacy Records in 2001 containing two bonus tracks 'Thunder Road' and a live rendition of 'Desert Plains'. Related Articles: Judas Priest - 1974 Rocka Rolla Judas Priest - 1977 Sin After Sin Judas Priest - 1978 Stained Class Judas Priest - 1978 Killing Machine Judas Priest - 1979 Unleashed In The East Judas Priest - 1980 British Steel Judas Priest - 1981 Point Of Entry Judas Priest - 1982 Screaming For Vengeance Judas Priest - 1982 Screaming For Vengeance (review #2) Judas Priest - 1984 Defenders Of The Faith Judas Priest - 1986 Turbo Judas Priest - 1988 Ram It Down Judas Priest - 1990 Painkiller Judas Priest - 2001 Demolition Judas Priest - 2005 Angel Of Retribution Judas Priest - 2008 Nostradamus Copying of material without permission is not permitted. Posted by gdazegod
on August 14, 2003 ·
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