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Holy Diver

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Dio Format: Vinyl

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After Ronnie James Dio left Black Sabbath in 1982, he formed a band that had his name on it. It wasn t a solo project, it was a band, Dio was born and in 1983 the band released their debut album 'Holy Diver.' Ronnie carefully chose his bandmates for this album, which included Vinny Appice, his former Sabbath mate on drums, veteran bassist Jimmy Bain, Ronnie's longtime bandmate from Rainbow, and a then unknown, young Irish guitarist Vivian Campbell. 'Holy Diver' is considered by many to be the best Heavy Metal album of the 80's and continuously ranks in Top 10 polls for both 'Best Album' and 'Best Album of Art' of All-Time!

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1 30	Stand Up and Shout Stand Up and Shout	3:18	Listen Now $1.29
2 30	Holy Diver Holy Diver	5:53	Listen Now $1.29
3 30	Gypsy Gypsy	3:41	Listen Now $1.29
4 30	Caught in the Middle Caught in the Middle	4:17	Listen Now $1.29
5 30	Don't Talk to Strangers Don't Talk to Strangers	4:54	Listen Now $1.29
6 30	Straight Through the Heart Straight Through the Heart	4:36	Listen Now $1.29
7 30	Invisible Invisible	5:26	Listen Now $1.29
8 30	Rainbow in the Dark Rainbow in the Dark	4:13	Listen Now $1.29
9 30	Shame on the Night Shame on the Night	5:18	Listen Now $1.29

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Vinyl (December 14, 2010)
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Niji Entertainment
ASIN: B0046CC5R4
Average Customer Review: 375 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #780,503 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #8846 in CDs & Vinyl > Rock > Hard Rock
- #52230 in CDs & Vinyl > Hard Rock & Metal
- #503668 in CDs & Vinyl > Pop

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Munamankeli

Holy Diver 24K audio quality

December 12, 2012

Format: Audio CDVerified Purchase

Well, we all know Holy Diver is a classic and golden masterpiece so enough of that. Therefore I will focus on audio differences between 24K edition by Audio Fidelity (2012) and special edition by Rock Candy (2005). Both are remastered, AF by Steve Hoffman and Rock Candy by Gary Moore. And of course, both are sonically a huge improvement from the original which sounds a bit dull, just like most of the CDs in late 80s and early 90s.

I would say Audio Fidelity is closer to the original recording, crisp and clear, dynamic and all instruments sound like they were recorded during that golden era. It's tad louder than the original but not too much to sacrifice dynamic range. You can hear some snaps and studio hiss in quiet parts, for example in beginning of 'Don't talk the strangers'. I verified this particular track against remastered version Bill Ingloit (Dio - Anthology 2003) and did not find any differences.

Rock Candy is like turbo charged version of the original and sounds loud compared to AF remaster. Vinnie's drums are brought up to date or at least his kit sounds much "heavier" than it originally was. Especially kick drum is really audible and almost too aggressive knowing it was recorded early 1980s. And the same goes for Jimmy Bain's bass, but this time it sounds better than on Audio Fidelity 24K version. Fuller, richer and fulfilling this undervalued instrument's sonic purpose: building steady foundation and groove for any good rock song.

Conclusion: Audio Fidelity is huge improvement to the original without any audible loss in audio department, everything just sounds much better. 'Holy Diver' by Rock Candy is totally different beats. Maybe Gary Moore not only remastered but remixed it a bit? It sounds compressed, really loud and probably better if you prefer modern production values. Most notably on rhythm section which sounds HUGE when compared to AF or to original CD.

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Brian

Enjoy!!!!

August 6, 2017

Format: VinylVerified Purchase

A lot of the reviews I've read here concern the sound quality,as a collecter of 1970s era live recordings there's nothing wrong with this offering from Ronnie James Dio,his voice does show some wear and tear but it's also 30 years later,I saw him back in the day and this set is a nice souvenir from that era,Enjoy!!!! Brian

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T. R. Rak

Dio #1 is Timeless, Audial Heavy Head Changing Renaissance Experience

April 26, 2009

Format: Audio CDVerified Purchase

Hard Rock (or "Aboriginal Metal") doesn't get much better than this, and the test of time proves everything. Released in '83, having just graduated from high school, I and this album were not quite ready for one another. "Holy Diver" blew me away. Here was Mr. Ronnie James Dio, a "graduate" of the "Deep Purple" (Richie Blackmore) school, with a CLASSICAL background (french horn player) in his early days no less; he was TOO MUCH, too soon, for me at that precise time, to understand properly and contextually. I thought I knew what "good heavy metal" was. However: Not quite a half century later, I am finally mature enough to appreciate the brilliance which has time and again and even now, defined and redefined the vocal and lyrical genius of Ronnie James Dio.

Often hailed as "one of the very best and most powerful rock vocalists of all time" (with a lung capacity unrivaled by traditional operatic singers) Dio does not disappoint - it was only a matter of time - distancing himself from Elf, Rainbow and even Black Sabbath (where he shined brilliantly enough) - Dio "as Dio," which is to say, on his own and especially, here with his debut album and the followup, "Last in Line," leave the listener speechless with a kind of heavy metal rapture unknown by any other name.

"Holy Diver" the track is a precious gem, and I would NEVER use the term "plodding classic metal" to describe it. Better, I would compare it to the best of the best that Rush, Kansas, Yes or even Styx conjured during their earliest, jamming heydays. I would call this song, "A Classic Rock Treasure," period. A treasure that never grows old, nor stale to the ear. Forever interesting. Fascinating. And forever stimulatingly NEW!

Then of course, "Rainbow in the Dark." A fitting finale to an altogether priceless debut. It was years before I finally realized that "Rainbow in the Dark" was in fact, NOT a "Rainbow" song at all. But part of the NEW DIO!

Ronnie James just keeps on giving his best, better and better and better. And going strong to this day, circa 2010. Wow!

Interesting trivia: Dio popularized the "evil eye" gestures of fore finger and pinky finger, using both hands with arms out-stretched in a sort of "salute" or "salutation" (valediction), at all his concerts once he became exclusive "Dio." Yet this should never be construed as any kind of form of "devil worship" or Satanic symbol, per se. On the contrary, Dio is quoted as saying he learned to make this hand "signal" from his grand mother born in southern Italy, where "the evil eye" was a standard trope TO WARD AWAY ALL EVIL! So those who associate Dio with "Satanic Rock," perhaps - should take a deeper listen I think. Dio's a poet, but not necessarily a black magician, certainly not exclusively. One part Aleister Crowley perhaps, two parts William Blake. Perpetually an explorer of hidden realities - light and/or dark. Either way, a master of his time, his music, his genre. Long live the Best that is Dio. Forever mystical and wonderfully mystifying. Here he is in rarest best form. High Amperage. True theatre of the mind. [Dio(s) Mio!] Keep and Forever Enjoy!

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Review of bunk "remastered" edition by Rock Candy (Original "Holy Diver" gets 5 stars!)

February 21, 2017

Format: Audio CDVerified Purchase

All time classic album and the emergence of Vivian Campbell as a guitar god—but DO NOT purchase the Rock Candy remastered edition with bonus audio interview. Quality is absolutely blown out; standard low-grade "remaster" where they just cranked up the levels and made it louder / more distorted.

Regarding the original album from Ronnie James Dio—an absolute classic. From the title track to "Gypsy", "Rainbow In The Dark", "Stand Up And Shout", etc.—a flawless nine-song gem.

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If you love metal overall, get this essential record!

August 19, 2017

Format: VinylVerified Purchase

Got this must have, essential, classic heavy metal record a little while back and have not looked back on my decision since. The record plays amazingly loud on my puny speakers but puts out great sound. Im very proud and happy to own this original 1st USA pressing of Holy Diver and to be another great addition to my record collection.

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Randy Colton

The best Dio album in my opinion

December 7, 2015

Format: Audio CDVerified Purchase

The best Dio album in my opinion. One of Metal's best vocalists kills it in some classic tunes on this album. I Love every track on this album and I assure you Ronnie is not the only star in this band. Vivian Campbell throws down some awesome riffs that push Ronnie's vocals into a new level. Vinny Appice and Jimmy Bain also throw in some killer rhythm to put it all together. This is definitely an album to get you into the classic metal band known as Dio, a must own for all metal fans.

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