Judas Priest--Sin After Sin

Judas Priest--Sin After Sin (1977) Rating--7.0 **U.S. Sales Certification--Gold**

Not one of my favorite Priest discs overall, though it still contains a couple of great cuts. The sound continues to evolve a bit, but the full-fledged killer instinct still isn't here, as the band seems to have actually taken a step back from the 'Sad Wings' sessions. However, new ground is covered that will eventually lead to much heavier material for the boys.
"Sinner" and "Dissident Aggressor" are classics, and "Starbreaker" and "Raw Deal" are overlooked in Priest's repertoire. Also contains a solid rendition of Joan Baez's "Diamonds and Rust," which the band will keep in its live catalog off and on for years...
HOT CHOPS--Rob's background screams during the chorus of "Dissident Aggressor". When Slayer covered this tune on its 'South of Heaven' disc, the band recorded that part by hitting a high note on the guitar. Heh heh. Some days you feel like a Rob, some days you don't...
TRACK LIST: Sinner/Diamonds and Rust/Starbreaker/Last Rose of Summer/Let Us Prey/Call For the Priest--Raw Deal/Here Come the Tears/Dissident Aggressor

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