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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I don't know how many times I have bought this cd,firstly on vinyl,tape,cd and now this collector's edition,remastered,if you are a fan you will already have this cd,but for the younger fans out there,you should buy this,with a 16 page booklet and exclusive interview of Ronnie James Dio on the cd,this is well worth the price at Amazon,The songs are classics,every single one,first recorded in 1983 all the tracks sound fresh ''Holy Diver'' will never date and still stands up well in 2005,This is a timely release as Dio tour the UK next week and perform the whole cd on stage live,Holy Diver is Holy Magic
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Imagine a time when image counted for nothing and substance was all. No wonder when Holy Diver was released it was christened with the tag of Best Rock album of '83 by many fans and Journo's alike. Forget the rainbow/dragon lyric association Dio have, and saviour a truly awe-inspiring release. RJD's vocals are simply astounding - from gutteral roar to soulful melody - he just nails them. Vivian cambell's guitar simply shreds and the quality of the song writing is exceptional. Remastered production is pretty fine too and drags this album into 2006 where it proudly gives a big fat middle finger to most current rock release's. Take a bow whoever gave the green light to remaster and re-issue this - I salute you. Trust me if you fancy 40 or so mins of 'classic' rock that will make you jump up and down like a loon spend a measly 6 quid on this and let a short odd looking bloke take you to rock heaven. Thank god this wasn't submitted to a record label in 2006...RJD would never have got past the marketing executives!!
Peace out.
Peace out.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Ok, lets get a few things sorted first. I am a metal fan and I am a guitar palyer (not that good). I am an ardent fan of 80's metal and some early 90's too.
Having heard a couple of later Dio offerings "Holy Diver" somehow slipped under my radar.
That changed a couple of weeks ago when the remastered version arrived at my door.
It is simply an astounding debut. Little he may be but DAMN! this guy can SING!!!
There is not a bad track on it and to think that guitarist Vivian Campbell (Sweet Savage, Riverdogs, Shadow King and Def Leppard) was just 19 when he recorded this epic just p***** me off even more.
A classic slice of 80's rock (often called "Hair Metal") but alot of people forget that the musicians (mostly) from this era piddle ALL OVER 99% of the guys releasing albums these days. OK, guitar bands may be popular today but it is like comparing a sunday pub football team with Man Utd.
Classic tracks such as Stand Up and Shout, Holy Diver, Caught In The Middle, (the totally awesome) Don't Talk To Strangers and not forgetting Rainbow In The Dark this is well worth a puchase.
Highly Recommended.
Having heard a couple of later Dio offerings "Holy Diver" somehow slipped under my radar.
That changed a couple of weeks ago when the remastered version arrived at my door.
It is simply an astounding debut. Little he may be but DAMN! this guy can SING!!!
There is not a bad track on it and to think that guitarist Vivian Campbell (Sweet Savage, Riverdogs, Shadow King and Def Leppard) was just 19 when he recorded this epic just p***** me off even more.
A classic slice of 80's rock (often called "Hair Metal") but alot of people forget that the musicians (mostly) from this era piddle ALL OVER 99% of the guys releasing albums these days. OK, guitar bands may be popular today but it is like comparing a sunday pub football team with Man Utd.
Classic tracks such as Stand Up and Shout, Holy Diver, Caught In The Middle, (the totally awesome) Don't Talk To Strangers and not forgetting Rainbow In The Dark this is well worth a puchase.
Highly Recommended.
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Brilliant remastered 2005 reissue from Ronnie James Dio
This classic album reissue of 2005 starts with a fast track "Stand up and Shout". My favourite has to be the title track "Holy Diver" with its great rhythm and the fantastic vocal... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. J. L. O'neill
Holy Diver
What can be said that hasn't been already ? Holy Diver is one of the most respected albums in Rock and Metal and Ronnie James Dio himself is one of the most talented and respected... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Gentlegiantprog
How can this happen?
I've been into metal & rock music since I was 12 or 13 years old. How is it, now I'm 36, that I've just heard this incredible album for the first time? Read more
Published 13 months ago by Alan C. Farrell
classic metal album!
This is truly one of the best metal albums of all time, it has some great guitar riffs and solos, although where this album really shines is in the vocals. Read more
Published 17 months ago by O. J. Mcdonnell
fist pumping rock
Great first "solo" album post black sabbath and rainbow days, Dio has simply one of the greatest rock voices of all time. This album is pumping. Read more
Published on 24 May 2010 by R. Stewart
Holy Diver?
Dio had a lot to prove following his acrimonious departure from the Sabbath ranks. With a flawless back catalogue to contend with the stakes were high for the diminutive front man... Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2010 by I. A. McFarlane
Amazing solo album by Ronnie a classic.
I bought this awhile back on the strength of the title track i wasn't dissapointed at all each track is brilliant and has a very good meaning to it. Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2008 by MrMetalheadO'Hagan
One of the last great hard rock albums
I first knew Ronnie James Dio's music from his work with Rainbow, but there was never any questioning his vocal ability; he's a mini volcano. Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2008 by D. J. H. Thorn
An Instant Favourite
I had heard a couple of Dio songs, and was particularly attracted to the top quality guitar playing (usually the basis for deciding which albums I buy). Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2007 by Mig
A step down from Sabbath
I have loved RJD's voice since I first heard it 25 years ago. Through several Rainbow and the two Sabbath albums he was terrific. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2006 by Sir Harold Woodbury
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