"Ram It Down" Album Description:
The year 1988 saw the release of "Ram It Down," a seminal album by the iconic heavy metal band Judas Priest. In the grand tapestry of the band's discography, this particular record stands out as a watershed moment, marking the debut of the sweep-picking technique in the arsenal of guitarists K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton. The album's production, masterminded by Tom Allom in collaboration with Tipton, Halford, and Downing, further solidified its impact within the context of the time.
The incorporation of the sweep-picking technique represented a sonic evolution for Judas Priest, a band known for its groundbreaking contributions to heavy metal. This innovative approach to guitar playing, coupled with high-speed, technical soloing, bestowed upon "Ram It Down" a distinct quality that transcended conventional boundaries. The result was a fusion of precision and intensity, transforming the album into a veritable showcase of the shred phenomenon.
Behind the scenes, the production of "Ram It Down" bore the fingerprints of accomplished individuals. Tom Allom, a seasoned producer with a history of collaborating with Judas Priest, played a pivotal role in sculpting the album's sound. The joint efforts of Tipton, Halford, and Downing in the production process underscored the band's commitment to achieving a meticulously crafted sonic landscape.
As the driving force behind the album, the trio of producers infused "Ram It Down" with a sonic palette that complemented the technical virtuosity on display. The result was a cohesive body of work where each element, from the blistering guitar work to Halford's soaring vocals, contributed to the album's overall impact.
| Album Production Information:
The album: "Ram it Down" was produced by: Tom Allom, Glen Tipton, Robert Halford, K.K. Downing
Tom Allom – Producer, Sound EngineerHe made amps behave and drums punch without turning the mix into oatmeal. Read more... Tom Allom, the kind of producer-engineer who could make a Marshall stack behave, is one of those names you only notice after the speakers stop smoking. I clock him first as a toningenieur on Black Sabbath's early run (1970-1973), then as a producer for Strawbs (1973-1975) before he helped shape the NWOBHM steelwork with Judas Priest (1979-1988: "British Steel", "Screaming for Vengeance", "Defenders of the Faith" through "Ram It Down"). He also put his stamp on Def Leppard's "On Through the Night" (1980) and Krokus' "Headhunter" (1983), and he even returned to Priest later (2009, 2018). When he nails it, the kick drum punches, guitars slice, and the chorus arrives like a door being kicked in.
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| Packaging:This album includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by "Judas Priest" |
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Media Format: 12" Vinyl Full-Length Stereo Long-Play Gramophone Record
Album weight: 230 gram |
