The Good
I want to like this, I really do.  I think if you have to replace Rob Halford as a singer, then Tim Owens is a good choice.  He can pull off the old songs but he isn't just a Halford clone.  He has his own style.  But maybe Downing and Tipton should have let him write some of the lyrics for Demolition, because this cd is really lacking in that department.  Oh wait, this is the part where I'm supposed to say something good, so I'll try.  If you can ignore the cheesy lyrics and then pretend that this isn't a Judas Priest album, then you might think it is a decent metal recording.  Unfortunately, none of the songs really stand out.  I guess there are some, but none come to mind.  See that's it, this cd is just kind of "there".  

The Bad
Songwriting.  I've already mentioned the poor lyric writing, but this collection lacks the so called "classic" Priest sound.  It sounds as if they are forgetting their past.  Now I wouldn't expect or really want the guys to just rehash British Steel, but they could incorporate their famous twin guitar power and make it sound fresh.

The Packaging
The cover is just a red splash writing of the title.  It really is ugly, but then Priest haven't been known for their fantastic cover pictures.

Bottom Line
A decent metal album, but a lousy Judas Priest album.  I think this further proves that Halford was more than just the voice of Priest.

December 14, 2001

1. Machine Man
2. One On One
3. Hell Is Home
4. Jekyll And Hyde
5. Close To You
6. Devil Digger
7. Bloodsuckers
8. In Between
9. Feed On Me
10. Subterfuge
11. Lost And Found
12. Cyberface
13. Metal Messiah