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Hero, Hero
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0099923806929
Format: Original recording reissued
Label: Koch Records
Manufacturer: Koch Records
MPN: 8069
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Koch Records
Release Date: May 09, 2000
Studio: Koch Records
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Editorial Review:
Originally released in 1979, Hero, Hero provides perspective on early Judas Priest. All of Rocka Rolla, most of Sad Wings of Destiny, and an odd track from Sin After Sin appear here. It's worth bearing in mind that all of it predates Priest must-haves Stained Class, British Steel, and Hell Bent for Leather. There's an odd prog-rock feel to a lot of these songs, which makes sense given when they were first released, but you can also hear the seeds of what would later become the classic Priest sound: crunchy guitar riffage and Rob Halford's unmistakable vocals. True, nothing here equals "You've Got Another Thing Coming" or "Breaking the Law." Indeed, the uneven nature of the material makes this one for diehards. --Genevieve Williams
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Don't buy it! you are getting ripped off!!!
This is another attempt by Gull records/Transluxe to cash in on the Judas Priest name. Check out the Priest website. This is a substandard, unauthorized reissue of the first two JP records Rocka Rolla ans Sad Wings Of Destiny which are still available through Cdnow/Amazon.The sound quality sucks and there in no new material on this that isn't on the actual albums. Be careful what you buy and don't get ripped off. Support Judas Priest, the best heavy metal band of all time, and don't waste your money ... Read More
Rating:  - Outstanding Collection
This album is an excellent introduction to the early works of Judas Priest. I was introduced to Judas Priest when British Steel came out, which is one of the greatest albums of all time. After buying a few others, I came accross this gem. It is an outstanding collection of their earliest stuff, and boy have I become a fan of it. The earliest stuff shows a depth and richness and some truly profound thoughts. The music is willing to explore in places where their later popularity prohibited them to go. ... Read More
Rating: - This is not the original
This album is not the original it is a knock-off version by Koch records aka Gull records. I think Judas Priest is awesome, but if you want the first two albums, do yourself and the band a favor and search a little more for the originals.
If you don't believe me just look up the relationship between Koch records and Gull records. You'll find that Koch is a division of Gull. And as far as this album being a knock-off just check out Judas Priest's own web site, and click on discography. The band tells ... Read More
Rating: - The Truth About "Hero, Hero"
It's true, by all measurements, "Hero, Hero" is an exploitive compilation of Judas Priest material. However, it is also the test to measure your dedication to this band. Many, many compilations exist of this exact same material, and the Sony material as well. Most of those, even the diehards can ignore. This one, however, they cannot.
"Hero, Hero" was originally released in 1981 (or thereabouts) to take advantage of Priest's rising star. The original two releases on Gull records, "Rocka Rolla" and ... Read More
Rating: - Just buy "Rocka Rolla" and "Sad Wings of Destiny"
This release (against Judas Priest's wishes) is a compilation of material off of Judas Priests first two albums Rocka Rolla and Sad Wings of Destiny. If you are looking to buy some of priest's early material you would be better off just buying their albums Rocka Rolla and Sad Wings of Destiny in order to get all the songs. This release just seems to be aimed to gain more money out the Judas Priest name. The "company" also released another compilation off of material off of Priest's first two albums ... Read More
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