•
Rating:
THE REVIEW
I decided to review this Judas Priest CD because it was one of the few that had not been reviewed and anyway, I would have preferred to review other CDs of theirs but oh well... Anyway, just to start, I’ll give you some information about the CD: produced in 1986 under Columbia Records, it was pretty much snubbed by critics and up to today, I believe it’s the Judas Priest album that no one remembers...
Well, what can I say... it’s nothing special so I won't describe it song by song, also because there’s no need to since they are all similar in riffs and rather awful. The best is the opening track “Turbo Lover” and it leans more towards an '80s hard rock than metal like all the others... overall the album wouldn’t be bad for a Van Halen or Aerosmith listener, but for a metalhead expecting more from Judas, this is garbage... We have dear Rob Halford on vocals who does nothing special... what a shame.
A few good ideas here and there, but it’s always too much Hard Rock rather than Heavy Metal. A low blow for Judas... true metalheads, don’t buy it.
Loading comments slowly
Summary by Bot
The review critiques Judas Priest's 1986 album Turbo as a disappointing departure from their heavy metal roots toward a more '80s hard rock sound. While mentioning the opening track 'Turbo Lover' as the best, the album is generally described as forgettable and uninspired. Rob Halford's vocals are seen as unremarkable, and the album is deemed unsuitable for metal fans. Overall, the reviewer advises true metal enthusiasts to avoid this album.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Judas Priest
Formed in Birmingham in 1969, Judas Priest are among the pioneers of heavy metal, known for twin-guitar attack and Rob Halford's high vocals. Their career spans classic studio albums and acclaimed live records.49 Reviews
Other reviews
By MaxDefender
Turbo is not a bad album if one has the objectivity to consider it as a chapter in the long Priest history.
The best track on the record is, in my opinion, 'Reckless,' whose riff is 100% Priest and features melodic and refined solos.
