The Iron Maiden appreciation thread

[Unknown Soldier]

Originally Posted by mojopinuk

Brave New World was a return to form for me. Dance of Death, while being somewhat disjointed, was a strong record too. I thought A Matter of Life and Death and Finmal Frontier were poorer records actually, although I do still enjoy them.

It seems like all of the Bruce Dickenson albums since his return have their fans, I can`t speak for Final Frontier as this is the only maiden album I haven`t yet heard.

[Howard the Duck]

Originally Posted by mojopinuk

Brave New World was a return to form for me. Dance of Death, while being somewhat disjointed, was a strong record too. I thought A Matter of Life and Death and Finmal Frontier were poorer records actually, although I do still enjoy them.

Dance of Death is a total pile of crap. Everytime I put it on, I can't wait for it to end.

[Mojo]

It doesn't flow, it's a little all over the place, it plays like a compilation, but in my opinion it's full of strong tracks. Made for radio singles, riffy metal anthems, mellow acoustics. A bit of everything.

I don't think anything since the Bailey era has been a pile of crap. Each record has kept Iron Maiden relevant, which isn't an easy feat after over 30 years.

[Unknown Soldier]

Originally Posted by Il Duce

Dance of Death is a total pile of crap. Everytime I put it on, I can't wait for it to end.

So why do you keep putting it on?

[Howard the Duck]

Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

So why do you keep putting it on?

trying to search for something hidden inside there

i often do that to albums I dislike

at the moment, i've shelved it

might return to it in the future in case i do find something there

[Unknown Soldier]

Originally Posted by Il Duce

trying to search for something hidden inside there

i often do that to albums I dislike

at the moment, i've shelved it

might return to it in the future in case i do find something there

Believe me there is nothing great hidden inside that album, its just a very mediocre metal album and nothing more.

[jackhammer]

Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

Don`t bother with the Blaze Bailey albums they`re even poorer than the Ripper Owens albums with Judas Priest.

A Matter of Life and Death was probably their best album since their heydays of the 1980s and a return to form.

Agreed. It is certainly my favourite since Bruce rejoined the band although there are better individual tracks on Brave New World. Still really dislike the production on recent albums though. For a band with 3 guitars they really should sound more chunky.

[Zer0]

A Matter of Life and Death was a pretty good album. It had some great songs and some songs even showed a heavier and more progressive side to the band. My only beef with it though is that it is a bit overlong and still doesn't match their classic 80's material.

[Unknown Soldier]

Originally Posted by jackhammer

Agreed. It is certainly my favourite since Bruce rejoined the band although there are better individual tracks on Brave New World. Still really dislike the production on recent albums though. For a band with 3 guitars they really should sound more chunky.

I`ve felt that as well with their three guitarists, maybe they should get rid of one of them, if its a case of last in first out then its Janick Gers who should go? It would be interesting to see what people think about the abilities of these three guitarist from such an influential band.

Originally Posted by Zer0

A Matter of Life and Death was a pretty good album. It had some great songs and some songs even showed a heavier and more progressive side to the band. My only beef with it though is that it is a bit overlong and still doesn't match their classic 80's material.

At 70 mins I agree, but it seems bands especially the older bands who are past their prime (or maybe the record companies) that they need to put out super long albums so people feel they`re getting their moneys worth. its not a bad ploy when the album is really good, but as most aren`t from these senior bands, then it becomes a real trial to sit through every song.

[Howard the Duck]

just realised i have A Matter of Life and Death in my library but haven't heard it yet

it's good enough but still nothing compared to their heyday's stuff