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Holy Diver [Import]

Dio | Format: Audio CD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

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The grand wizard of classic rock. A poet of hope for the downtrodden. The single most important vocal technician in the history of heavy metal. All of these accolades have been garlanded upon the royal roar known as Ronnie James Dio.

He was born on July 10, 1942 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and raised in upstate New York and once said that he would have preferred playing for the ... Read more in Amazon's Dio Store

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  • Audio CD (25 Oct 1990)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Import
  • Label: Warner
  • ASIN: B000002KZ1
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 72,276 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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1. Stand Up And Shout
2. Holy Diver
3. Gypsy
4. Caught In The Middle
5. Don't Talk To Strangers
6. Straight Through The Heart
7. Invisible
8. Rainbow In The Dark
9. Shame On The Night

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Despite recording two hit studio albums with Black Sabbath (1980's Heaven and Hell and 1981's The Mob Rules) and playing throughout the world to huge crowds, Ronnie James Dio left the band in 1982-the year of his final release with Sabbath, the in-concert Live Evil. As soon as the announcement of his departure was made official, Dio began to put together his first solo project. Joining him were former Rainbow band mate Jimmy Bain on bass, former Sabbath band mate Vinny Appice on drums, ex-Sweet Savage guitar hero Vivian Campbell, and newcomer Claude Schnell on keyboards.

Holy Diver, Dio's band debut, was issued in 1983. The album quickly became a favourite among head bangers worldwide and eventually earned the group platinum certification. The somewhat upbeat sounding "Rainbow in the Dark" was an MTV favourite, while the title track proved to be another standout. Other album highlights include the opening anthem "Stand Up and Shout," "Invisible," and "Don't Talk to Strangers." Holy Diver proved that Dio's departure from Black Sabbath had not affected his spirits. In fact, he sounds most inspired here, aided by his new, hungry backing band

This new two-CD deluxe edition comes with a live recording made at the time, two previously never available on CD B-sides, as well as expanded booklet with notes by Malcolm Dome, and is endorsed by Ronnie’s widow Wendy.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
4.7 out of 5 stars
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Holy Magic 6 Oct 2005
By Holy
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
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Ronnie is out on his own and he ROCKS!! 19 Mar 2003
By Peestie
Format:Audio CD
The first album by Dio and Ronnie Dio's voice is amazing. After leaving Black Sabbath we hear Dio making music that is more than an equal to any of the Sabbath stuff.
This album is full of great heavy metal tracks and in my opinion has some of the best of Dio's work on it. The title track, Holy Diver, is a heavy metal classic, as is Don't Talk to Strangers.
If you have ever heard anything by Sabbath (with Dio as lead singer) and liked it, then you will love this album. It is quite possibly one of the classic heavy metal albums of the 80's and that put it up against stiff competition and it still shines through as one of the best.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!!! 18 July 2006
By M. J. Maley
Format:Audio CD
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good album (so I'm told!)
Purchased as a present for my sister to replace the old vinyl album she had so she is very happy with it and has it booming out in the car!!
Published 1 month ago by Nicholas Allbutt
4.0 out of 5 stars Dio
Heard a lot of Dio snippets in various films (mainly Jack Black films) and thought id see what its about. Cant say im disappointed.
Published 1 month ago by Chrisfloyd1982
5.0 out of 5 stars awsome
thank you for the dio vinyl it is awsome one i have been after for ages it wil look great hanging on my wall next to black sabbath heaven n hell pd and rainbow long live rock n... Read more
Published 2 months ago by dillon
5.0 out of 5 stars Take Me Back To LA '59...
Ronnie James Dio is so much more than my personal, musical hero; his genius represented a towering presence that more than any other, cultivated and defined the nature of my final... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Hellion
5.0 out of 5 stars Dio's finest
Great album when first released, and this deluxe edition sounds even better. Saw the band live in the mid 80's and this album sums up exactly how they went about their business. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Roy WD
3.0 out of 5 stars Holy Diver - awesome album but why not a DVD??
I've always loved Dio's stuff so this album is highly recommended. I just wish these Deluxe Editions would include a DVD with some live footage, rare interviews or similar... Read more
Published 8 months ago by J. BLIGHT
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic deluxe edition
This edition of Dio's classic Holy Diver is remastered by Andy Pearce as are the other Dio 2012 deluxe releases, which means, unlike other Deluxe Editions out there, this one isn't... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Fernando
5.0 out of 5 stars holy diver deluxe extravaganza
Aaah Holy Diver,generally regarded as the third part of an UN(HOLY) trinity including Rainbow's RISING and Sabbath's HEAVEN AND HELL,who am i to disagree,I've loved this since... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr Blackwell
4.0 out of 5 stars you've got evil eyes
DIO Reissues Holy Diver The Last In Line Sacred Heart

It's nearly two years now since the greatest hard rock singer of all time died. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. H
5.0 out of 5 stars 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 17 months ago by Mrs. J. L. O'neill
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