I could go on about why I like JP and their songs but I won’t. So, instead, I’ll give a basic rundown of their albums.
Rocka Rolla: First effort, kinda wonky, but still listenable if inconsistennt all around
Sad Wings of Destiny: The band implements a morbid, “real” view of issues including a bit of sin mythology
Sin After Sin: Same as Sad Wings but faster
Stained Class: More of a proto-groove thing going on, but still has a nice diverse set
Killing Machine: Essentially more radio-friendly version of Stained Class, but still metal
British Steel: Pretty much their start in speed metal
Point of Entry: Experimental, pop-rock. I may stay away if you like metal a lot, but Desert Plains and Hot Rockin’ are neat
Screaming for Vengeance: Their “high point” where they start mixing speed metal with more melodic tuning
Defenders of the Faith: Absurdly fun to listen to, highly operatic, and feels “darker”
Turbo: Glam Priest. Tread lightly.
Ram it Down: Odd mix of glam and speed metal, but there’s a few gems like the title track and Blood Red Skies.
Painkiller: Holy Shit.
Jugulator: Very thrash-like, but all the songs seem similar except for the epic Cathedral Spires
Demolition: Same as Jugulator without an epic
Angel of Retribution: Throwback of most old JP material. Still good
Nostradamus: Their venture into symphonic metal dealing with the life of the eponymous seer. Very synth based, and not very traditional in its heaviness, but I like it with each listen
@Trotsky
Just like most Slayer (Mind you, not all Slayer). Anyway, sounds awesome! I gotta find a computer that ain’t shitty like my stupid 1st gen Ipod touch.
@Zombie
But not just repetitive noise, I love it when a song tells a story, or preaches a lesson, or calls out bullshit. Deep, harmonious songs like “And Justice For All…” and “Disposable Heros”, two of my favorites. I don’t particually care for thrash like, say, “Kill ’em All”.
@Zombie_Trotsky
Awww, shit I can’t go on Youtube. The Ipod touch I’m useing can’t download Youtube vids. I shall however, write those songs down to listen to next time I’m on a youtube capable computer. Those are song titles right?