Condition Red

Iron Savior

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 13, 2002)
• Original Release Date: August 13, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Noise
• ASIN: B00006C2Q0
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #412,044 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Iron Savior return with vengeance!, August 14, 2002

By	KnightStryke (Flatwoods, KY USA) - See all my reviews

The first note to make here is that Kai Hansen is absent from the Iron Savior ranks now. First noticing this in the album liner I was a little concerned, but as soon as I pushed play all my fears were laid to rest. "Condition Red" finds Iron Savior returning to a sound more akin to their self-titled debut and the "Unification" album, full of the raw energy and incredible song writing from those albums. Somehow, though the new material on "Interlude" and the "Dark Assault" albums were very strong, it seemed less moving and powerful when compared to the the earlier efforts. "Condition Red" sees the band back and revitalized, minus Hansen but still unscathed for the loss. From the opening track Titans Of Our Time, which feels like such earlier tracks as Iron Savior and Riding on Fire, to tracks like Warrior and No Heros, "Condition Red" never lets up. There are no thin or weak songs to be found here. Until this album "Unification" had been my favorite Iron Savior album, but "Condition Red" has surpassed it by far. Fans who liked "Dark Assault" but found it lacking somehow will be very pleased with this next chapter in the Iron Savior story.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very powerful release, the best so far, June 8, 2005

By	Kyle Michelson (MA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've only been listening to Iron Savior for a short time, but they've already become one of my favorite power metal bands, if not my all-time favorite. This was the CD from which I was first introduced to the band, and I guess it was the right move based on what other users have said.

Condition Red is fast, powerful, and really puts you in a good mood. It also has 2 of my 3 favorite Iron Savior songs: Tales of the Bold and Titans of our Time. Stand Against the King is in "Battering Ram". Some people won't like the fact that there isn't too much variation between songs besides the occasional slower-paced ballad, but I love their sound so much that it doesn't bother me at all.

With the lyrics, you'll find much of the same that exists with most other powermetal bands. The whole "metal warrior" thing, themes or rebellion, unity, wars, kings etc. If I had a dollar for every time I heard the words "freedom", "unity" and "warrior" in a power metal song...But this is just standard with power metal. If it bothers you, then you're listening to the wrong type of music. Every genre has its own themes, like rap (money and girls), punk and emo (breakups and girlfriends). What's great about power metal, and in this case, with Iron savior and this album is the fact that the music really motivates you. I can't count how many times I've listened to Condition Red when I've felt depressed, tired, or just lazy. Instantly it wakes you up and puts you in a great mood. That's why this album gets a 5 out of 5 in my opinion.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars POWER Metal!, July 13, 2004

By	Mr. S. J. Shuttlewood "strangehighways" (England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This album is definately the heaviest Iron Savior album. For one, the production is so much better than on previous releases.
So if you are new to this band, definately get this album first, or the latest one, Battering Ram.
The album opens up with Titans of our Time. This is a total neck mover!! If you arn't headbanging to this one, you ain't into proper metal!!
There are a few mid tempo songs as well on the album as well as fast ones. There are not many keyboards on this album, its quite a basic no nonsense metal album really. There are many vocal harmonies on the album which makes the choruses melodic and catchy.
If you are into Power Metal at all, check this out, its great.