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The and chart performance of the album in 1988.
While Ram It Down was the final studio appearance of longtime drummer Dave Holland, it served as the essential bridge. It cleared the path, purging the last of the synth-glam influence and cranking the pressure gauge. Without the aggressive experimentation of this record, the world might never have been ready for the sonic devastation of their next chapter: Painkiller . judas_priest_1988_ram_it_down_full_album
The story of Ram It Down is one of transition and intensity. The title track kicks off the album with a literal scream from Rob Halford that seems to shatter the neon glass of the mid-80s. It was a declaration of intent—faster tempos, double-kick drumming (much of it programmed via the "Drumulator," giving it a clinical, superhuman edge), and the twin-guitar shredding of Tipton and Downing that felt like serrated steel. The Lost Twins The and chart performance of the album in 1988
The album captured a band pushing their limits. From the flamboyant cover of Chuck Berry’s "Johnny B. Goode" (recorded for a movie soundtrack) to the blistering speed of "Heavy Metal," Judas Priest was testing how far they could push the traditional metal sound before it evolved into something else entirely. Without the aggressive experimentation of this record, the
Very nice to read your view on this release. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Yes indeed nice review and thoughts ;), 1 tiny suggestion i would have preferred a closer to the released Margie Cox Standing at the Altar version aswell, lets hope the new PR will have all those missing alternate/uncut/full versions, Make Love not War!
A hidden album between Purple Rain and Sign O’ The Times would be Roadhouse Garden. I’d be interested in your compilation for this collection.
Peace,
Maxie
Your opening statement discredits the rest of your article. D&P is without contest a much stronger opus than Lovesexy, judging by the international acclaim the album received but also by how stratospheric the tour was in terms of sales.
The band was also the best he ever had and you can hear the much elevated musicianship qualities throughout the album as well as the live shows.
It’s your site and as such you can write whatever you want but don’t expect us to rate your content when it’s filled with so much emotional bias which unfairly trashes an era that is arguably one of Prince’s best and one that saved his career.
Hi AJ, a couple of things. We did not ask you to rate our content. Also, this article (and his sincere opinion) has been written by guest author Nickfunk. You’re free to disagree of course. Furthermore, most of the content on Housequake.com has been contributed by Prince fans. So if you have an interesting piece written yourself, feel free to send us an email: . Thanks!
I like the hidden album idea but 78 minutes is quite long and would clock it more classic within the 40-44 range of the 1 vinyl medium. And save some songs for single b-sides. Work that fat would fit the b-side mould.