The Brave New Poll: New Maiden (2000-present) vs Old Maiden (1980-1992)

[RUSHHEAD666]

 

The first seven studio albums are perfect to me. After that? Meh

[Mosher]

I personally prefer old Maiden, but that's a function of my age-at-time.

 

The newer albums are great and the songs are great. I believe I'd like them equally had they come out when I was 15.

Frankly, Maiden hasn't slipped at all.

 

But Powerslave is my fave and Piece is second, so I must be biased. :)

[Fridge]

Don't even recognise anything after 1988......

[Presto-digitation]

Don't even recognise anything after 1988......

 

I know plenty of folks whose entire musical philosophy can be found in that same box.

[Segue Myles]

Don't even recognise anything after 1988......

 

I know plenty of folks whose entire musical philosophy can be found in that same box.

 

And to think I wasn't even alive yet, and I'm 30 next year. That's a long time to avoid music!

[goose]

Don't even recognise anything after 1988......

 

I know plenty of folks whose entire musical philosophy can be found in that same box.

[Entre_Perpetuo]

Don't even recognise anything after 1988......

 

I know plenty of folks whose entire musical philosophy can be found in that same box.

 

I was that way in junior high. Very little new music I even tolerated. Then some guy online said, "hey, if you like Queen so much, you should check out Muse!" Now I look forward to new music friday every week and compile a ranking of each new album I listen to each year for my year end list.

[Texas King]

80's run of 7 studio Maiden albums plus Live After Death are phenomenal. Not even a contest really.

Brave New World is the only album from a newer era that could come in the league with the 80's ones.

[GeddyLeeRoth]

You forgot to put the Blaze Era in the poll. That would completely change things. :rfl:

 

But seriously, as much as I love the 2000s stuff, I gotta go with 80-92, mainly because their first seven albums are bonafide classics.

 

I personally think Fear Of The Dark is as weak as the Blaze albums.

Actually, I totally agree with you. X-Factor is probably better than FOTD even though I'm a huge Dickinson fan. Virtual XI is pretty shitty though.

[Segue Myles]

You forgot to put the Blaze Era in the poll. That would completely change things. :rfl:

 

But seriously, as much as I love the 2000s stuff, I gotta go with 80-92, mainly because their first seven albums are bonafide classics.

 

I personally think Fear Of The Dark is as weak as the Blaze albums.

Actually, I totally agree with you. X-Factor is probably better than FOTD even though I'm a huge Dickinson fan. Virtual XI is pretty shitty though.

 

I would rate X Factor higher than Fear as well.

[bluefox4000]

I actually LOVE the songs on X Factor.

 

the vocals are horrid though. it's like they picked up a drunk uncle at a wedding reception and said "wanna make a few bucks?"

 

Mick

[Segue Myles]

I actually LOVE the songs on X Factor.

 

the vocals are horrid though. it's like they picked up a drunk uncle at a wedding reception and said "wanna make a few bucks?"

 

Mick

 

The material is good on Factor, but nearly every song has a dull chorus that not even Bruce could save. It's still better than the other two though.

[treeduck]

I actually LOVE the songs on X Factor.

 

the vocals are horrid though. it's like they picked up a drunk uncle at a wedding reception and said "wanna make a few bucks?"

 

Mick

 

The material is good on Factor, but nearly every song has a dull chorus that not even Bruce could save. It's still better than the other two though.

Which band do you think will still be playing when they're 90???

[Segue Myles]

I actually LOVE the songs on X Factor.

 

the vocals are horrid though. it's like they picked up a drunk uncle at a wedding reception and said "wanna make a few bucks?"

 

Mick

 

The material is good on Factor, but nearly every song has a dull chorus that not even Bruce could save. It's still better than the other two though.

Which band do you think will still be playing when they're 90???

 

Between who?

[treeduck]

I actually LOVE the songs on X Factor.

 

the vocals are horrid though. it's like they picked up a drunk uncle at a wedding reception and said "wanna make a few bucks?"

 

Mick

 

The material is good on Factor, but nearly every song has a dull chorus that not even Bruce could save. It's still better than the other two though.

Which band do you think will still be playing when they're 90???

 

Between who?

Anyone, any band at all. Even your mum's Cheerleader Parade Allstar Band if you like!

[J2112YYZ]

I actually LOVE the songs on X Factor.

 

the vocals are horrid though. it's like they picked up a drunk uncle at a wedding reception and said "wanna make a few bucks?"

 

Mick

 

The material is good on Factor, but nearly every song has a dull chorus that not even Bruce could save. It's still better than the other two though.

Which band do you think will still be playing when they're 90???

 

Between who?

Anyone, any band at all. Even your mum's Cheerleader Parade Allstar Band if you like!

 

Not so sure Maiden will be playing when they're 90 but I think Steve Harris will be. The guy barely ages. He's 63 and still moves around the stage like he did 30 years ago.

[treeduck]

I actually LOVE the songs on X Factor.

 

the vocals are horrid though. it's like they picked up a drunk uncle at a wedding reception and said "wanna make a few bucks?"

 

Mick

 

The material is good on Factor, but nearly every song has a dull chorus that not even Bruce could save. It's still better than the other two though.

Which band do you think will still be playing when they're 90???

 

Between who?

Anyone, any band at all. Even your mum's Cheerleader Parade Allstar Band if you like!

 

Not so sure Maiden will be playing when they're 90 but I think Steve Harris will be. The guy barely ages. He's 63 and still moves around the stage like he did 30 years ago.

He's got good jeans.