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All the hype around Judas Priest's new album had me thinking. What other bands have had a great album late into their career that stands alongside their classic seminal works. It got me thinking about another band's 19th studio release: Rush - Clockwork Angels This was the first studio album release since I became a fan and I played the thing to death when it came out. Revisiting it earlier this year with Geddy's book made me realize how well it still sounded. Some people have soured to this one over the years, but it really stands up well for me still. Of the last three albums Rush released, this was the most inspired and fresh. Because of the novel and story, the album actually feels like it has a sense of direction and purpose.

Billy Joel - 52nd Street Amigo the Devil - Volume 1 Saxon - Hell, Fire And Damnation The Rolling Stones - Hackney Diamonds Paradise Lost - The Plague Within Paradise Lost - Medusa Unleashing the Archers - Apex Sabaton - The Great War Alice Cooper - Billion Dollar Babies

Judas Priest The last two. Blue Oyster cults last album was AMAZING. I really enjoyed the last rolling Stones and i'm not even a big fan. Iron Maiden. yes you can argue they're all too long which i agree but they all have Quality songs. Styx last two. Mick

I almost forgot about Hackney Diamonds by the Rolling Stones. That album was far better than it had any reason to be.

Well, I guess it's better than KKK.

Taking Out the Astonishing Mangini era of DT has been aces as well. I loved A View from the Top of the World. Mick

Blue Oyster Cult are on top form as well, based on their last album.

I'm just curious! We are in South central PA so we are not in totality. The closest place would be Erie, about 5 hours away. It might turn into a last minute road trip but not sure right now. I have my cardboard glasses! https://nationaleclipse.com/maps.html

Friday felt like a good day for some April Wine! Harder, Faster Nature of the Beast Power Play

I identify as a cat person! No, that doesn't mean that I think I'm a cat.

The last couple of Cheap Trick albums are tops. You guys already mentioned Priest and Maiden, yeah. Here's one: Overkill - 'Scorched'. Released last year. I'd argue that it's a better sounding album than the new Metallica record - and better songs too.

I think millennial and later society has graduated past that point. I don't widespread expectations of having kids amongst the young anymore. The statement "when are you having kids" seems to have died. But now it's the expectation of a f***ing dog. "When are you guys getting a dog?" "We're not getting a dog ever, shut it, blue hair."

Well some of the heavy hitters have already been called out for sure. I agree massively on Priest (Firepower and IS), Styx (The Mission and CotC), Springsteen (Western Stars, haven’t actually heard Letter To You), and our beloved Rush (Clockwork Angels). A couple others to toss in off the top of my head: Bowie - Blackstar Black Sabbath - 13 For me I think it’s less about exactly how long the artist has been around, and more about the sense that a record like this has really been a major uptick in quality or reputation from what their average had become over time.

I’m a man, a macho man, a late 70s disco era macho man.

I'd include 90s bands. If a band's most popular album is more than 25 years old and they release something great now, that should count. Even that's strict considering a lot of classic rock/prog bands were considered old timers back in the 1980s

Talking of bands who are definitely...erm...vintage, Styx immediately come to mind. Their last two albums are, honestly, close to their best work. Judas Priest are the obvious one, but honestly I think Saxon have not stepped a foot wrong since 1995's underrated Dogs Of War. For my money, they have had a better run of great albums than Priest or Maiden, unfortunately they never quite hit the heights of those two bands best works either. Their latest album, Hell, Fire And Damnation is a wonderful record that I refuse to overlook for the mighty Priest. In fact, I'm playing both new albums endlessly. 2017's Incorruptible by Iced Earth was an absolute blast from start to finish. The two albums before it I love as well. Paradise Lost began in the late eighties. Their last album is regarded more and more by fans as perhaps their best work, top five at least, definitely. Styx- The Mission Styx- Crash Of The Crown Saxon- Thunderbolt Saxon- Carpe Diem Saxon- Hell, Fire And Damnation Paradise Lost- Obsidian

Based on artwork, Molly Hatchet had some of the best albums ever.

Seems Duke had a hard time with North Carolina and now North Carolina State in the ACC tournament. Darn the luck.

Asked my grandpa if he listened to the new Judas Priest album; mentioned that i was reading a lot of people claiming it was "one of their best", and "especially impressive considering they're all in their 70s" He laughed and said it was "nowhere near their best work", and that the band has been steadily downhill ever since the lead singer came out of the closet.

Hell yeah, new guy!

Tradwife values

I saw Porno For Pyros over the weekend. Great show but the music mix was pretty bad. anyway... Mike Watt on bass made be go back to an early 90s punk album I had from his band. My favorite tune off this album.

Deep Purple-Machine head (10/10) Mick

Reports from the Tool concert in Toronto this evening are saying that Alex Lifeson played on "Jambi". That is absolutely epic.

12 hours when you include the commercial breaks.

Whenever I make my famous seafood quiche, I always cut it into eight pieces. That way, I always serve octopi.

According to Guinness... "The most decimal places of Pi memorised is 70,000, and was achieved by Rajveer Meena (India) at the VIT University, Vellore, India, on 21 March 2015. Rajveer wore a blindfold throughout the entire recall, which took nearly 10 hours." And Wiki... "Akira Haraguchi holds the current unofficial world record for reciting 100,000 digits of pi in 16 hours, starting at 9:00 a.m. (16:28 GMT) on October 3, 2006."

Kenny had a good show last night. He and Ripper did quite a few Priest covers. Their originals were fine. Very innoffensive. It more made me think of what a triumph this album is. Instead of buying The Sinner Rides Again, I played Invincible Shield on the way back lol Side note: Their opening band, Burning Witches were awesome. A really fantastic all-woman power metal band.

i finally did some baking and cooking

Mizzou manages to do the very difficult, and finishes the season on an 0-19 run.

Are you sure you're not from Detroit?

Steely Dan-Pretzel Logic (10/10) Mick

i do love peaches too. i will admit that song smokes. Mick

Peaches En Regalia alone gives the album a top 15 spot for me. I'll admit the rest of the album isn't up to par with that track, but it's still great.

i'll tell you why....i'm not a fan of all instrumental albums. simple as that. i appreciate the talent on there but i get bored really quick if there's no vocals. i can deal with an isolated instrumental on an album. which Zappa has done too. but a full album i just zone out. i mean it does have one vocal in Willie The Pimp but that's it, Mick

Yeah, you not having Hot Rats on your top 15 gets a certified "what" from me :D Other than that though I find it very reasonable

i'm forever bouncing between Making Movies and Love over Gold as my fav. both tremendous records. Mick

My day was made yesterday because I became a grandfather for the first time! A healthy baby girl, born 9:51 pm!

The Packers have released RB Aaron Jones. …..who is now joining the VIKINGS.

Apparently, he gifted a guitar to Adam Jones as well. https://www.revolvermag.com/music/rushs-alex-lifeson-joins-tool-onstage-jambi-toronto

My wife sent me this today to watch during my lunch... so cool. Fun to see Alex so into it.

Dear Tool, PLEASE tell us that you recorded this Show and will be putting it on sale/online.....PLEASE. Sincerely, The World of Rush

Assuming they didn't turn his guitar off, he actually learned the whole song, too. Jambi is a f***ing killer track

Cool thing!

Neat!

What a Rush is right !

So badass. I am digging all the Rush activity. Something is on the way.

Jambi on their way to Bangkok!