The Best of Judas Priest: Living After Midnight
Judas Priest · 1997
66 min · 16 tracks · heavy metal · traditional heavy metal
A powerful compilation showcasing Judas Priest's anthemic heavy metal sound and dynamic live performances.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- high-energy sing-along anthems dynamic live performance highlights wave-like pacing for engagement
- Context
- Released in 1997, 'The Best of Judas Priest: Living After Midnight' marked a retrospective moment for the band as they celebrated two decades of influential music. This compilation came after their 1990 album 'Painkiller', which re-established them as a vital force in heavy metal, following a period of experimentation in the late '80s. It served both to honor their legacy and to introduce newer fans to their classic hits.
- If you like
- heavy metal, traditional heavy metal
The Best of Judas Priest: Living After Midnight is an album by Judas Priest, released in 1997. A powerful compilation showcasing Judas Priest's anthemic heavy metal sound and dynamic live performances. This album is significant as it captures key tracks from Judas Priest's extensive career, highlighting their impact on the heavy metal genre. The inclusion of live recordings emphasizes their reputation as electrifying performers, bringing new life to songs like 'Breaking the Law' and 'Victim of Changes'. Furthermore, it has been well-received critically, reinforcing the band's status among rock legends. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does The Best of Judas Priest: Living After Midnight sound like?
A powerful compilation showcasing Judas Priest's anthemic heavy metal sound and dynamic live performances. Rooted in heavy metal and traditional heavy metal.
What makes The Best of Judas Priest: Living After Midnight by Judas Priest notable?
This album is significant as it captures key tracks from Judas Priest's extensive career, highlighting their impact on the heavy metal genre. The inclusion of live recordings emphasizes their reputation as electrifying performers, bringing new life to songs like 'Breaking the Law' and 'Victim of Changes'. Furthermore, it has been well-received critically, reinforcing the band's status among rock legends. Released in 1997, 'The Best of Judas Priest: Living After Midnight' marked a retrospective moment for the band as they celebrated two decades of influential music. This compilation came after their 1990 album 'Painkiller', which re-established them as a vital force in heavy metal, following a period of experimentation in the late '80s. It served both to honor their legacy and to introduce newer fans to their classic hits.
Who is The Best of Judas Priest: Living After Midnight for?
The Best of Judas Priest: Living After Midnight works well if you're into high-energy sing-along anthems, dynamic live performance highlights and wave-like pacing for engagement.
How many songs are on The Best of Judas Priest: Living After Midnight?
The Best of Judas Priest: Living After Midnight has 16 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 The Green Manalishi (With the Two‐Pronged Crown) 3:25
- 2 Living After Midnight Standout 3:33
- 3 Breaking the Law (live) Standout 2:24
- 4 Hot Rockin’ 3:17
- 5 Heading Out to the Highway (live) 4:36
- 6 The Hellion 0:41
- 7 Electric Eye 3:42
- 8 You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’ 5:05
- 9 Turbo Lover 5:35
- 10 Freewheel Burning 4:25
- 11 Some Heads Are Gonna Roll 4:09
- 12 Metal Meltdown 4:50
- 13 Ram It Down 4:52
- 14 Diamonds and Rust (live) 3:39
- 15 Victim of Changes (live) 7:10
- 16 Tyrant (live) 4:42
Release Date
January 1, 1997
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
66 min 12 sec
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