The comeback! – 87%
Snxke, November 27th, 2004
U.D.O. steps up and releases the best Accept styled release that Accept themselves had not managed to release in years (let alone anything U.D.O. did). “Holy” find the bands rejuvenated and working hard to capture the big hooks, memorable choruses and tense vibe of the early Accept material circa-“Balls to the Wall”. The production hits hard and the band sound vibrant and skilled as Accept ever did. One may miss Wolf Hoffmans odd leads here and there, but that is a minor arguement as “Holy” works as a “comeback” (musically – not commercially) of one of metal’s longest standing traditions.
Tracks like “Raiders of Beyond” (who cares what it means, the song rocks) and the classic “Holy” will leave you entranced for hours. Even better, the rest of the material is just as catchy and memorable. Unlike the seemingly solid but rather unremarkable U.D.O. catalog this CD stands up to the rest of the classic bands releases of the time. It’s double-stomping grooves and moody guitars swing and swerve in manner that brings forth thoughts of “Balls to the Wall” and “Metal Heart”. (Sadly, nothing is as attacking as “Restless and Wild” but what can you do?)
U.D.O. have more than pleased with this release. Mr. Dirkschnider and co. have brought back the spirit of mid-80’s German metal with more strength than cheese-balls like Primal Fear ever could. Get a six pack, slap this on and rock out to one of the better releases of a legends career.
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