Listening Post: Judas Priest – Ranking

They were the architects of modern metal. On the cutting edge of rock in so many ways.
So, what happened when they were given the Septenary treatment?

Hell Bent for Leather: A+ (100)
Screaming for Vengeance: A+ (100)
Painkiller: A (97)
Sad Wings of Destiny: A (96)
Stained Class: A (94)
Point of Entry: B+ (88)
Sin After Sin: B+ (88)
Angel of Retribution: B+ (87)
British Steel: B- (82)
Defenders of the Faith: C (75)
Ram It Down: C (73)
Nostradamus: D+ (68)
Demolition: D (64)
Rocka Rolla: D- (61)
Turbo Lover: F (50)
Jugulator: F (50)

Complete Catalog: B- (80)
With Halford Only: B (83)
It’s a shame that Those bottom three Halfords exist. Without them, this is a really solid metal band. But, really, those first 4 are brilliant.