The new priest is the best since Angel Of Retribution imo. It’s excellent

The new Judas Priest is now my favorite priest of all time!

I really enjoyed Geddy's book. Been a Rush fan since a child.

Welcome back Refreshed Frank! Good to see you and hear about what’s been happening in your world. Thanks for the video. 🙏

If you ever want to read the Geddy Lee book again. You might want to check out the audiobook. It was read by Geddy, I mean Gary. So fun to listen to him talk about his life

I really like the new Priest album. Is it the best thing they've ever done ? No, it isn't. However, in my opinion it's a solid good. So a 7 outta 10. Let's face it . Priest is no longer in their prime. I don't think we are ever gonna get another British Steel or You've got another thing coming type album. So for this version of JP, I say it's good. Just my two cents worth. Frank, glad to see you back. 😎👍

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Totally fair. I can't remember what I gave it... was it a 6.5? So, pretty close to your 7. Ultimately, any Priest is good Priest. For me, Firepower was an 8 or 8.5...

@Suddsy.

3 ай бұрын

I thought it was a good album and the quality of the recording was really good but I agree that a lot of the songs kinda blend together. Now Firepower was a killer album that I still about once a month listen to

It's great seeing you again. Vacations are always good for the soul. ☺️

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

So true! Thank you!

Glad to hear you took some time for some well deserved R’nR!!! Your channel is amazing - keep up the awesome content! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Welcome back!

Glad to see you back Frank! I still haven't found time to listen to the new Priest album, but I liked the singles that they put out first, so I guess I'll check it out soon, Have a nice day! 😊

I absolutely loved Geddy’s book. Such a fun and emotional tour through Rush history

Welcome back!! Glad you had a good time!!

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Its good to have you back Frank✌️ very cool fan art sent your way

Glad your back.. you always make my day.. many thanks for what you do..always apreciated

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

So nice of you to say that. Thank you. Have a great weekend (see ya on Sunday).

Great to have you back Frank. Looks like you had a great holiday to chill out and unwind. I dont think you can beat reading a goods music biography by the pool, having a beer and taking in the sunshine rays !! - Heaven. Looking forward to some more vinyl dens in the future and good to know you still have a big pile to share !! Keep on spinnin !!

Welcome back

Glad you had a chance to get away, downtime is very important, but at the same time, it's really good to see you back. Cool video.

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Awesome - thank you!!! I came back ready to do a vid (though my mind was still in vacation mode haha).

Welcome back! Looking forward to the vinyl den episodes. Been listening to Robert Jon and the Wrecks lately. Great Southern rock/blues/country. Recommended!

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Vinyl Dens, I think, next weekend.

Great to have you back, Frank! Great vid. Re; the new Priest album. Whenever I get an album that proves to be disappointing at first I keep playing it and invariably after a few weeks or so it grows on me. The riffs, melodies, or vocals, that sounded so-so or samey at first start to assert their individuality. My practice of letting albums grow on me stemmed from not having much money for albums when I was growing up, so I wanted every investment in music to pay dividends.

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Tom. I have found this to be true as well (the more you listen, the more an album grows on you).

Glad you guys had a good/safe trip my friend! \m/

Welcome back Frank. Glad you had a nice break. Maybe because I was never a huge Judas Priest fan more Iron Maiden but I really like the new album been playing it a lot since it’s release.

Loved the Geddy book as well. I talked about it enough to my fiancée that she reading it. She is not a Rush fan, so I was surprised when she picked it up.

Great to see you back Frank. Hope you had an amazing holiday with the family. The vinyl community has missed you greetings from me and Liz.

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly! Cheers, Chris and Liz!

I definitely enjoyed the new Judas Priest album. I thoroughly enjoyed Firepower and this is kind of a runner-up to that. Glad you are back man.

Judas Priest has become a class act cover version of Judas Priest ..

I knew you weren't the biggest rush fan even for Canadian...but you gave a great review on a great book..it was a great read! Glad you had the open mind to give it a shot..now we got to get you to enjoy some of the older rush music from your time..alot of it is timeless and fantastic musicianship showing that three guys from Canada can rock out just like the greatest bands they opened for..I know the kiss band loves these guys and so did Judas priest and black sabbath.but yes mostly geeks went to the shows and not too many girls that I can remember but seen them several times and each show was just so memorable and awesome!

Yeah i like the album cover videos the best. Glad youll keep em coming.

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

I’m gonna get that book, I really like autobiography’s by musicians

Frank you were killing it with style in Mehico 😊. You have a beautiful family too. Rock on 😎. Greg

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

🤘🤘

My experience with the new Judas Priest album is that it's more and more rewarding with each listen. I mean, even the bonus tracks are awesome! I don't expect everyone to enjoy the same things, heck, I wasn't all that thrilled with the singles released in the leadup to the album... but warmed up to em quickly once I heard em within the sequence of the album. Awesome stuff, Judas Priest! Awesome stuff! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

Welcome back awesome video

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

Took my kids to the library a few years back. While there I picked up a Duff McKagan Biography, don't recall if it was an Autobiography or if someone else wrote it. It was awesome. It was prodomanently about his post G'n'R years, his recovery and such. Very good read. Made me respect the guy a lot more than I had. I've been meaning to re-read it.

We got back from Cozumel, MX a week ago. We go just about every year. I apparently drank or ate something I should not have.

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Oh man... sorry you got sick. It's happened to be before. This time I was ok.

Kiss over Rush....so sad lol. The book is fantastic, so good!!!

Frank. As a diehard Priest fan, as I know you are too, I urge you to persevere with Invincible Shield and play it from front to back. It's a very quick hour. It will grow on you and will rank higher in your mind.

Wow you’re brave going to Mexico. Glad you made it back alive! In those books I always skip the part where they talk about all the dumb drugs. I liked 3 songs on the Judas Priest album.

I also got Geddy’s book I couldn’t put it down inmo it’s one of the best music biographies I’ve read. and yes, I’m a big rush fan but if I wasn’t, I would still love this book. It just flows very well and I’ve learned a lot of things about him and rush.

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

The book is very well written. I like the conversational tone.

If you like Mexico, you need to check out San Diego. Your an hour outside Los Angeles and 20 mins from Baja California. I’ve been here for 25 years (originally from Philadelphia). I can’t recommend a vacation enough here. There’s countless great record stores here too. Great Vacation Spot!

I like the Priest album,going to see them in Hamburg in July. How comes you’ve got the cd,like I have.

Very cool video!

Geddy's book was fantastic!

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

I agree.

I do love music books & in the past 5 years or so have read memoirs & bios of Elton John, Neil Young, Horslips, The Guess Who, Hawkwind, & Mike Nesmith. A favorite is The Birth of Loud by Ian S. Port which details the creation of the electric guitar.

Ian Hill played on the whole album. Glen played on some songs and contributed with songwriting. This came from Andy Sneap in an interview. This Priest album is really good but it is not the same without prime Glen and KK.

I love artist autobiography's as well. I also read the biography's of all the famous recording engineers from rocks glory days for the inside scoop on what it was really like in the studio with those bands like Zep, Bowie, Elton etc. a couple of great ones I recently finished was " No Regrets" by Ace Frehley and Woody Woodmansey's Autobiography."Spider From Mars: My Life With Bowie"

I'm with you on the timeline of their greatness. Just dug out the old greatest hits tape. (Island of Domination is on it). Love the old sound!

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

100% with you. When Priest ruled the world...

I do plan to get My Effin Life, payday will get here. I also like the new Judas Priest CD. Not an instant classic, but I'm glad to see a new hard rock album in an era of Hip Hop. What has been spinning in my music room? A whole lot of AC⚡️DC.

I read the book, yes it really was a very good read.

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

I agree... it was written very conversationally.

Fair review of the Priest album, it has been hyped up but I personally enjoyed it. Is it a classic? No, but a solid album with some good highlights.Their 2 recent albums are far better than anything Maiden & Metallica have put out the past 24 years. Glad you had a nice holiday 👍

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! i was going to mention Maiden in the vid, but forgot... it's definitely better than anything Maiden has done in decades...

Firepower has no filler ,therefore its better

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

I prefer Firepower as well.

( As of right now ) Invisible Shield and Happiness Bastards are my picks in the running for Album Of The Year!

Nice to have you back FRANK love your painted skull very cool. What do you think of KISS selling their catalog and licensing of their makeup, wild thanks.

Nice to have you back I need vacation myself... Yes I agree on Fire Power album being better, but the new album is far better than Angel of Retribution .. totally agree 🤘

I love the new JP album. I heard it on streaming and then bought the alternative sleeve version with just the 11 tracks. I do agree the first few tracks are all out the gate and don't offer much variation until after the first 5 or 6 tracks. I didn't buy the Deluxe CD as I didn't feel it was value for the 3 extra tracks (£8.00 difference) I love the period 77-80 and have those albums.

Was shocked to hear you say you're not the biggest rush fan .

Hey Frank I’m like you with the new Priest album, it good, I like it but definitely not as good as its early predecessors! I grew up with Priest and KISS and their very early albums …(yes I’m that old lol) but I do know it’s been getting better with each listen! Wonderful to see you and another great relatable video from you to watch and enjoy! Take care! ~ Jeff

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

All the best, Jeff!

What are your top ten must read musician/band autobiographies?

Glad you dig the Kiss artwork! But being from Canada, I think by law you have to be a Rush fan. You may want to check.

Ian recorded all the Bass & Glen did his part! He can do studio work on good days with his disease! He could have had his parts laid down first! Scott did his parts where he lives, as did Richie & Rob! If someone other than Ian did bass, it would be listed under additional musicians!

I can't wait to read, or maybe listen to Geddy read his book. Would be maybe the 4th or 5th one on Rush I have read. Just finished Anthem by Martin Popoff, and would love to read the 2nd and 3rd book of the trilogy. Been a Rush fan since I was 2 or 3 years old when I first heard Closer To The Heart on the radio. A friend of mine played the new Priest album on a roadtrip we did a few weeks ago. I was quite impressed by it. I figured it would suck, as too many old bands just keep putting out bad stuff. But I enjoyed it enough to remind me of the lesson I learned when I saw Slayer open for Priest. Because I haven't listened to them in years, if not decades. That not hearing those songs in ever. Makes it more exciting to hear them again. Where Slayer just seemed boring as I listened to way too much at the time. Have fun in Toronto. Hope you can hit up a record store if you are close to one. I'm still spinning nothing but 45's. They are starting to pile up and probably got another 50 or 60 to get through. I know I will be hitting 1000 of them this year.

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Geddy's book is definitely worth reading. I really respect the fact they mostly remained in Toronto, even after the fame (Neil left, but I understand why). I will arrive in TO this Sunday, and have a few hours to kill in the late afternoon. I hope to make it to Sonic Boom again, and I want to check out Play De Record. I've been to Boom a few times, but ever Play. Worth going? I don't really want to venture out of the downtown (I will be walking).

@PrankZabba

3 ай бұрын

I haven't been in PDR in years. Didn't even know they moved closer to the El Macombo. They used to be on Young Street. Kensington Market is also in that area. Not sure how many record stores are in that area now. But if you are a fan of Police Academy. That's where the riot at the end of the 1st movie was filmed.

EXCELLENT VIDEO EXCELLENT CHANNEL !!!

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Frank, have you ever read Geezer's autobiography? I was lucky enough to get mine autographed by him.

Frank you going vinyl shopping in Toronto?

😮😮😮😮 your Priest review… the Lodger is wicked

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

That's the great thing about art and music... it's all subjective. It's also fun to discuss and debate with other fans.

Glenn recorded quite a few tracks & many of Glenn's tracks are done at the studio in his home.

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

I would love to know how much Glenn played in the album... I don't hear a lot of him (but maybe I'm not listening close enough?). I miss the days when Priest would include a breakdown of who played what solo. Richie is a monster, of course, but Glenn was so tasteful in his playing. I miss that.

@dartholy

3 ай бұрын

Obviously Richie does most of the Heavy Lifting, as should be expected. The real trick is figuring out how Richie and Andy split things up live.

Welcome back Frank!! I'm glad you had a nice holiday. Spinning? Not much. I'm shopping for a new turntable. And I'm torn between manual or automatic ones. My current Technics SLDL1 turntable is automatic but almost 40 yrs old and cartridges are very scarce. Any suggestions? I'm considering buying a DUAL CS 429, Project Debut Carbon Evo or something along those prices. Keep on spinning Frank 👍

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm a Project fan, myself. Might also be worth checking out the new Technics stuff.

@jimb2416

3 ай бұрын

@Channel33RPM Thanks Frank! I've got an Audio store where I bought my speakers offering to sell me a demo Project Debut Carbon Evo for almost $200 off. I love Technics!! But they're pretty pricey..... about $1500

I have the new JP LP...I'm right there with you. I like it also. Whatever happened to recording in the same room.? Well, brother, I'm glad you and the family had some downtime. I'm sure the Margaritas were really good. Keep rocking brother 🤘

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Good point... seems most/many albums are now made virtually, with everyone in different cities or even countries. I guess everyone got used to working this way during COVID? I'm sure it's more cost effective, but there is definitely something to be said for sitting in a room with other musicians. Rock on as well. \m/

A Canadian who isn't the biggest Rush fan and you only giving the new Priest lower than a 7. You e surprised me with both of them. I might try that book though. I love 1976 - 84 Rush.

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Ha! I like to keep people on their toes! Geddy Lee's book is definitely work checking out, Mike... it's written in a very conversational way, like he's right there talking to you. Cheers man!

Re: Judas Priest. Of the three albums they've recorded with Ritchie, I rank Redeemer of Souls the highest, then Invincible Shield and Firepower being the weakest of the three. Although the production on Redeemer isn't quite as sharp as the other two, I think the songwriting is stronger - possibly because Glenn took a more significant role before his illness started to limit him? I live in Worcester UK (i.e. Worcestershire) and Glenn doesn't live far from here so I'm guessing he recorded his parts either in his home studio or possibly at The Old Smithy Studio (about 3 miles from where I sit typing this!) where JP recorded Angel of Retribution. Ian Hill said in a recent video interview that he recorded most of his bass for the album direct to a laptop in various hotel rooms on the band's last tour - conveniently under the auspices of Andy Sneap. I went to see JP a couple of weeks ago in Birmingham (supported by the excellent Saxon & Uriah Heep) and was blown away by just how good they still are live (41 years after I saw them first time around).

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Interesting. I will have to revisit Redeemer (I haven't spun it in a few years). Glenn was (is?) such a tasteful player. I do miss hearing more of his influence.

Hey Frank how about some Friday night or Saturday night, going live on KZread,maybe an hour on vinyl dens?

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

I have done one or 2 live videos, and found it wasn't really for me. You have to talk a lot to fill the time, and even I was getting bored of me after awhile, lol. But maybe I'll try again. Thanks for the suggestion.

Great book!!! If you had to pick a rush album that you did like what would it be???? The family story of Geddy Lee is insane. Your from Canada and don’t like rush?

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Hmmm.... my fav is Moving Pictures (of course), but I do have a soft spot for Grace Under Pressure (which I think is underrated). How about you?

@johnnycashlives316

3 ай бұрын

@@Channel33RPM anything but power windows

I ordered a shirt from you. How long do they usually take it get?

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

It's usually a couple of weeks, but it depends on where you are located. You should have gotten a confirmation email, following by a shipping notification 3-5 days later with tracking info. If not, feel free to reach out to me at channel33rpm at gmail, and I will be happy to look up the info (the emails are automatically generated). Thank you for your support. Frank

@johnnycashlives316

3 ай бұрын

@@Channel33RPM I guess I will have to do laundry.

@johnnycashlives316

3 ай бұрын

@@Channel33RPM I got the email. Thank you.

I last go nostredamus. ..I'm a 80s priest fan. Painkiller is where priest lost me. Didn't buy those. Ram it down liked it. British steel my fave..all.these latest albums like kiss acdc scorpions sadly. Run together. Now maiden? O man they never disappoint. Keep the videos coming. U save me money

Recently I've been addicted to Carcass, Cancer and Tesla. Can't get enough, guess I'll wear 'em out and move on to something else soon!

@Mr._Mints

3 ай бұрын

I don't know the first two, but I love Tesla!! Can't go wrong with them! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

Never gotten into Rush that much. Nothing to complain about , it’s just not my kind of preference. I guess there’ll be more records available for the real fans , right ?

Concerning Priest: you should never have to apologize for your taste.

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Very true. Did I apologize? I will have to go back and watch. My mind was still foggy from my vacation, lol.

@berry5593

3 ай бұрын

​@@Channel33RPMWell, maybe not with so many words. Oh, and welcome back and enjoy your weekend! It's saturday already here in the Netherlands.

I'm with you on JP. I love their earlier stuff up to and including Screaming for Vengeance and saw them live a couple of times in 1981 and 88. I think it's the same with most hard rock / metal bands though. After all, there are only so many riffs to go round!! One exception IMO has been Uriah Heep's last 2 records. Easily as good as their classic work 🙂

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Screaming, to me, is a near perfect album... I would have loved to see them in 81. I didn't see Priest until 86.

@duringthemeanwhilst

3 ай бұрын

@@Channel33RPM it was a great night. Point of Entry Tour. Accept were the support. Superb stuff!

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Great double bill!

I have a copy of Geddy's book sitting awaiting reading that my wife got me for Christmas. Your's is similar to some friends opinions, I can't wait to get into it. Also, I feel the Priest is bland and stock metal. I hate how predictable and safe metal in general is. Songs in the same key, over and over, kick drums that sound like someone is playing a typewriter, lyrics that avoid any personal connection at all. I'm not really into it and can't find one song that would fit into the early 80s era when they would be heavy but also write a catchy chorus. This is a Richie (who is excellent) solo album with Halford singing (who sounds great). Even the cover is pathetic and amateurish. I enjoy the Bruce Dickinson album way more. Love the mighty Cauldron "In Ruins" vinyl!!

I agree with your take on the new JP album. I'm not a fan of the Painkiller era and this is more of that. I like it better than Firepower but, I really don't care for Firepower.

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

I prefer the pre-Painkiller era as well. Painkiller has a handful of great tracks, and also a lot of filler and silly lyrics (faster than a laser bullet... huh?).

Maybe i am wrong but to me, Firepower was better. 6/10 One album that really surprised me is the new (and final) Magnum album (Here comes the rain) their best in years.

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

I preferred Firepower as well.

I'm along with you. It's great, just not a stand-out album. It's not a bad thing at all. There are no tracks that I will skip.

I also can’t get into the new Priest album !

Note: His father wasn't killed by nazis. He had heart disease and died years later when Getty was a young boy.

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Yes, that was my error. There is a correction note on the screen I added prior to uploading. Thanks!

I’ve been meaning to get the Geddy Lee book. I need to check it out and give it a read. In regards to the Judas Priest album. I like it but I feel the same way as you. It’s actually not just the Priest album, I find all modern metal albums have the same issue. Great production but the albums all sound the same as one another. It makes newer metal albums boring to listen to in my opinion. I find older metal albums were all different from one another and each album had a distinct sound. You hitting up any record stores in Toronto? I used to go to Sonic Boom a lot but their new location in Chinatown is terrible to find parking so I barely go anymore. Dead Dog Records is another good store you should check out, it’s not downtown though, it’s a little more north.

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

I'm staying downtown, so I will likely hit up Sonic Boom and Kops. I have never been to Paramusic or Play De Record, so I will try to go to those as well. I found some good movies at FYE in Eaton Centre last time I was there, so I plan to go there as well.

@andrewmachado6988

3 ай бұрын

@@Channel33RPM Yeah I’ve been to Paramusic and the FYE at eatons centre, Never been to kops or play de record (I’m a CD guy and they don’t sell CDs). I still think Sonic Boom is the best out of them all.

The New albums from bands we loved in the 70s and 80s are harder to listen to ,Kks Priest also.

Firepower is much better and catchier

I agree about the new Priest album. I am a huge fan but none of these new songs have connected with me.

Correction: His Father was not killed by the Nazi's. He died of natural causes in Canada when Geddy was a young boy.

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, I had a brain fart. I added a correction on the screen prior to posting the video, noting it was Geddy's grandfather who was killed by the Nazis.

I have to respectfully disagree about Judas Priest. Firepower and Invincible Shield are a great one two punch (with a slight edge to the latter). It is insane that a "legacy" Metal Band is still putting out new material at this level (I'm sure Richie's new blood has a lot to do with it). Compare this to the last few Iron Maiden albums (which rate as passible to OK). The only other "legacy" Metal Band that even compares with new material is Anthrax.

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

I agree that Priest is far out performing Maiden.

Why is Glenn Fricker in the thumbnail but not in the video? He’s why I clicked on this!

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Glenn rocks!

@acetheta

3 ай бұрын

You kinda clickbaited me, dude.

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

I thought you were joking, lol. That's Geddy Lee, not Glenn the KZreadr. 😆😆

I like Shield more than Firepower. Serpent and the King is my favorite track. Crown of Horns is my least favorite, skip it every time. The Lodger is a showtune written by Bob Halligan Jr. for a play he wrote based on Hitchcock's The Lodger, which explains its difference and weirdness. I've been spinning this album for a whole month now, and I quite like it. No, it's not vintage Priest, those days are gone. But I say it's the best they've done since Rob rejoined.

Hundred percent agree with your evaluation of the Judas Priest “Invincible Shield” Very repetitive and I don’t get the hype, I am a fan of the group from the start and own almost all of their LPs

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Cheers man!

Neil “Peart”

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

I tend to mess that one up.

Personally think it's way better than Firepower.....but hey thats just me!

If there’s no KK Downing or Glenn Tipton (one song sit ins don’t count) then it’s not Judas Priest

Frank....album is great...BUT!!...i grabbed the cd too cause the black vinyl was $60!!!!!CDN...what the 'F' is going on these days!?...new Megadeth was almost $70!!!🤪.... I know things are getting expensive these days but I have a hard time believing that the price of vinyls nowadays are in relation to say 20 or 30 years ago.....like how about 45 bucks maybe....man.

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

I can relate.... that's the same reason that I bought the CD. The vinyl was ridiculously expensive.

They kind of went into the abyss that AC/DC fell into.

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Good analogy... they've mostly been stuck in Painkiller mode for 30+ years.

Not a big Rush fan either. I like many songs but I have a hard time listening to an entire album. The book was ok.

Um ber toe ( the H is silent )

Wrong Sir , I love the album. Have not liked a judas priest album in a long time. I am now interested in picking up firepower

Stereophile is word salad articles interrupted by audio gear porn. Way, way, way too much emphasis on uber-high end gear. I had a subscription (dirt cheap, btw) for many years but, other than the yearly 'best of' issue, I would thumb through it and vow not to renew. Eventually I honored that vow. But, as with all things music related, if it scratches that itch, enjoy!

@Channel33RPM

3 ай бұрын

Ha! I guess I will find out...