The Best Heavy Metal Albums of the 1980's #6 Judas Priest -British Steel (1980)
There are many albums by Judas Priest that could have been included in this list. I'm particularly partial to Turbo which I know everyone else hates but I bought it when it came out and loved it. It came between Screaming for Vengeance and British Steel, I opted for this one as its more solid as an album and represents a point where I think Heavy Metal tried to go a bit mainstream and get the commercial hooks into the songs.
Living After Midnight was their first single with a video directed by Julien Temple (Great rock n roll swindle, Absolute Beginners).
Breaking the Law, the second single is probably their most recognisable song. Simple riff, easy to play and simple chorus. Even the Mighty Boosh covered it (albeit a folk version for their Glam Folk episode). Also featuring another Temple video.
The final single was United. Here is a live version from the BBC in 1980
Of course now Rob Halford is openly gay and he has spoke at length about how it was a challenge hiding his sexuality through his time with Judas Priest. Although I sincerely doubt that anyone was actually surprised when he came out in the 90's. If anyone was they seriously need their Gaydar recalibrating.
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