Electric Eye

Judas Priest

167 min · 39 tracks · heavy metal · traditional heavy metal

A high-octane blend of heavy metal riffs and anthemic choruses that electrify the spirit of rock.

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Best for: high-energy anthems for celebration for late-night drive dynamic live performance excitement
Context: Released in 1986, 'Electric Eye' captures Judas Priest at a pivotal moment following their commercial peak with 'Defenders of the Faith'. This live album showcases their dynamic stage presence and solidifies their reputation as heavy metal icons, coming just as they were embracing a more mainstream sound with the 'Turbo' album.
If you like: heavy metal, traditional heavy metal

Electric Eye is an album by Judas Priest. A high-octane blend of heavy metal riffs and anthemic choruses that electrify the spirit of rock. The album is notable for its critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching number 28 on the US Billboard 200 chart. Tracks like 'You've Got Another Thing Comin'' became enduring anthems, influencing countless metal bands and contributing to the genre's popularity in the mid-80s. Additionally, it features live performances that highlight the band's energetic delivery and musicianship. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Electric Eye sound like?

A high-octane blend of heavy metal riffs and anthemic choruses that electrify the spirit of rock. Rooted in heavy metal and traditional heavy metal.

What makes Electric Eye by Judas Priest notable?

The album is notable for its critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching number 28 on the US Billboard 200 chart. Tracks like 'You've Got Another Thing Comin'' became enduring anthems, influencing countless metal bands and contributing to the genre's popularity in the mid-80s. Additionally, it features live performances that highlight the band's energetic delivery and musicianship. Released in 1986, 'Electric Eye' captures Judas Priest at a pivotal moment following their commercial peak with 'Defenders of the Faith'. This live album showcases their dynamic stage presence and solidifies their reputation as heavy metal icons, coming just as they were embracing a more mainstream sound with the 'Turbo' album.

Who is Electric Eye for?

Electric Eye works well if you're into high-energy anthems for celebration, for late-night drive and dynamic live performance excitement.

How many songs are on Electric Eye?

Electric Eye has 39 tracks, running approximately 167 minutes.

Tracklist

39 tracks·167:58

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1 Living After Midnight Standout 3:33
2 Breaking the Law Standout 2:40
3 Don’t Go 3:19
4 Heading Out to the Highway 3:48
5 Hot Rockin’ 3:07
6 You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’ 4:23
7 Freewheel Burning 4:37
8 Love Bites 4:04
9 Locked In 4:02
10 Turbo Lover 4:39
11 Johnny B Goode 4:29
12 Painkiller 6:10
13 A Touch of Evil 4:37
14 [intro] 0:37
15 Out in the Cold (live, 1986: Dallas, TX) 5:15
16 Locked In (live, 1986: Dallas, TX) 4:55
17 Heading Out to the Highway (live, 1986: Dallas, TX) 4:42
18 Breaking the Law (live, 1986: Dallas, TX) 2:30
19 Love Bites (live, 1986: Dallas, TX) 5:41
20 Some Heads Are Gonna Roll (live, 1986: Dallas, TX) 4:50
21 The Sentinel (live, 1986: Dallas, TX) 5:17
22 Private Property (live, 1986: Dallas, TX) 4:55
23 Desert Plains (live, 1986: Dallas, TX) 4:46
24 Rock You All Around the World (live, 1986: Dallas, TX) 4:50
25 Hellion / Electric Eye (live, 1986: Dallas, TX) 4:15
26 Turbo Lover (live, 1986: Dallas, TX) 6:08
27 Freewhieel Burning (live, 1986: Dallas, TX) 4:35
28 The Green Manalishi (With the Two-Pronged Crown) (live, 1986: Dallas, TX) 5:10
29 Parental Guidance (live, 1986: Dallas, TX) 4:51
30 Living After Midnight (live, 1986: Dallas, TX) 5:50
31 You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’ (live, 1986: Dallas, TX) 8:24
32 Hell Bent for Leather (live, 1986: Dallas, TX) 4:07
33 Metal Gods (over closing credits) (live, 1986: Dallas, TX) 1:25
34 Rocka Rolla (live, 1975-04-25: Old Grey Whistle Test, London, England) 3:15
35 Dreamer Deceiver / Deceiver (live, 1975-04-25: Old Grey Whistle Test, London, England) 6:27
36 Take On the World (live, 1979-01-25: Top of the Pops, London, England) 2:19
37 Evening Star (live, 1979-05-17: Top of the Pops, London, England) 2:38
38 Living After Midnight (live, 1980-03-27: Top of the Pops, London, England) 3:19
39 United (live, 1980-08-28: Top of the Pops, London, England) 3:09