Priestess — Prior To The Fire

If you've ever seen Priestess in concert, you've probably noticed that the songs from the band's debut album Hello Master have a lot more energy live than on the actual record. In contrast, Prior To The Fire is rowdier sounding, with a more progressive and jamming atmosphere closer to the Priestess live experience.

Opening track "Ladykiller" is just what the title says, a killer guitar-driven opener with catchy vocals that wastes little time before kicking it into high gear and staying there. "The Gem," on the other hand, has "18 minute extended live rendition" written all over it, with it's slower stoner rock build and more spaced out musical passages that allow the band to flex their experimental and technical muscle.

There may not be an immediate major radio hit like "Talk To Her" this time, but Prior To The Fire provides a healthy mix of fun rockin' tunes and musical exploration that more accurately captures the awesomeness of this band.

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