Nostradamus
by Judas Priest
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Jun 17, 2008
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. The Boston Phoenix
    88
    It’s a ridiculous album, sure, but take "Defenders of the Faith," replace the Metallion with Nostradamus, double the number of awesome riffs, add the occasional pan flute and symphonic embellishments, and you have the most grandiose metal record likely to be released this year.

Awards & Rankings

32
#32 Most Discussed Album of 2008

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 86 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 74 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 86
  3. Negative: 2 out of 86
  1. Doktron
    Dec 31, 2016
    8
    Definitely not your typical priest album, but a uniquely symphonic offering; meritorious in it's own right. Listen to it seamlessly, with anDefinitely not your typical priest album, but a uniquely symphonic offering; meritorious in it's own right. Listen to it seamlessly, with an open mind and you'll understand why this is a truly underrated gem. Definitely worth a listen if you can find it on sale.… Full Review »
  2. feathercapman
    Jul 31, 2014
    9
    This is a fantastic album. Production is great. Everything can be heard clearly. Halfords voice is wonderful.

    I don't understand the flack    This is a fantastic album. Production is great. Everything can be heard clearly. Halfords voice is wonderful.

    I don't understand the flack people give this album. Its a great long piece of music that took real effort. No ...its not 10 songs about rockin and rollin ... rollin and rockin ..... THANKFULLY

    Great concept, great execution. I love it. I love that they did this album and in the end I think everyone will be able to say "you know that was an awesome record" rather than complain it wasn't painkiller. Painkiller of course is awesome too. But they already made that album and tried something new. Which worked. Different for sure and a gamble. But after 40 years ... do you really want the exact same formula every time? I don't. This one worked for me.

    The only problem I have with this record is the vinyl release was packed horrible in vinyl eating sleeves. Everyone I know who bought one cant play them without hearing the shoosh and swish of burnt vinyl surface. Too bad.    … Full Review »
  3. McDannyRo
    Jul 12, 2014
    10
    Wow .. an epic album from Metal Gods !! This album is great!! 23 wonderful songs make this album a masterpiece...All songs are dramatic..OnlyWow .. an epic album from Metal Gods !! This album is great!! 23 wonderful songs make this album a masterpiece...All songs are dramatic..Only Judas are able to make that album… Full Review »
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