One of the greatest metal albums ever made
08/11/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The title says it all. I bought this album unheard from an import bin back in '82 and my life changed forever. This was the first time I had ever heard rock played with this kind of speed and intensity. The most amazing thing about R.U.Y.D., is that the songs can be so heavy and manic, and yet catchy as hell. Not many bands can slam your head against a wall while making you hum at the same time...Raven can. This band influenced Metallica, Skid Row, and dozens of others. Quite possibly, without Raven, more agressive styles of metal may never have happened, or at least not in the same way. The most important album you've never heard of. Buy this sucker and you'll find out that Anthrax and Metallica were not the first fast, heavy bands; and neither can touch Raven."
Raven's best work
Lab Rat | Southport, IN USA | 05/02/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"NWOBHM masters Raven are at their best with this album, and it's about time it was released on CD. While the brothers Galagher and their drummer Wacko are not the most polished musicians they more than make up for it with there simple, in your face metal style. This is music that has no pretenses and has a very individual sound, unlike many new bands these days. If you liked metal when it was metal, this is an album for you. Fast, heavy and raw."
Great music from a great band...
morbid1 | Somewhere in NY... | 02/11/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I was SO thrilled when this was FINALLY re-released on CD! I have it on tape, but played it so much it got worn out..*G* The production ain't the greatest, but what do you expect? It was released back in.. 1981 I think? And the bonus tracks are a real treat too.. Raven are one ot the pioneers of the NWOBHM, that't the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal for those that don't know.. Just a wonderful record, well worth the money to send away for it..."
Track Listings (12) - Disc #1