The Chosen Few

by Judas Priest

Overview

This 17-track compilation from the metal legends bypasses the usual greatest-hits route by enlisting some of the genre's biggest names as its compilers. While there are a few definitive cuts like "Living After Midnight," "Breaking the Law," and "You've Got Another Thing Comin'," selections from famous fans like Slayer's Kerry King ("Delivering the Goods"), Metallica's Lars Ulrich ("Beyond the Realms of Death"), and Steve Vai ("Dissident Aggressor") tend to dig deeper into the band's long history. Short write-ups from each artist help to further illuminate Judas Priest's impact on the genre, resulting in a fairly solid, decade-spanning overview that plays like a die-hard fans' slaved-over mixtape, but may prove a bit difficult for casual listeners. ~ James Christopher Monger

Product Details

Release Date:	10/11/2011
Label:	Columbia / Legacy / Sony Legacy
UPC:	0886979696020
Rank:	50984

Tracks

1. Diamonds and Rust
2. Dissident Aggressor
3. Exciter
4. Beyond the Realms of Death
5. Delivering the Goods
6. The Green Manalishi (With the Two-Pronged Crown)
7. The Ripper
8. Victim of Changes
9. Breaking the Law
10. Rapid Fire
11. Grinder
12. Living After Midnight
13. Screaming for Vengeance
14. You've Got Another Thing Comin'
15. The Sentinel
16. Turbo Lover
17. Painkiller

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Judas Priest   Primary Artist
Scott Travis   Drums
Ian Hill   Guitar (Bass)
Les Binks   Drums
Rob Halford   Vocals
K.K. Downing   Guitar
Glenn Tipton   Guitar
Simon Phillips   Drums
Dave Holland   Drums

Technical Credits

Mark Wilkinson   Artwork
Joan Baez   Composer
Les Binks   Composer
Rob Halford   Composer
K.K. Downing   Composer
Glenn Tipton   Composer
Peter Green   Composer
Al Atkins   Composer