Entre_Perpetuo Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 So I have a confession I don't like Aces High I like it, but I can see how someone wouldn't. Melodically and harmonically it's really unconventional, it just keeps climbing when it's already at full power. I prefer 2 Minutes To Midnight for sure. It's always been jarring. Listening to Live After Death I was like...eek... Very strange song for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosher Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 I have always loved Aces High and had no idea that even people who like it viewed it as unusual. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 I have always loved Aces High and had no idea that even people who like it viewed it as unusual. A lot of Maiden stuff is cut from very similar cloth, so when something breaks that harmonic mold even a bit I find it kinda strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Here's a review of the new album: https://bravewords.com/reviews/iron-maiden-senjutsu "There are moments of true, Maiden greatness and also frustration where editing needs to happen. " 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Here's a review of the new album: https://bravewords.com/reviews/iron-maiden-senjutsu "There are moments of true, Maiden greatness and also frustration where editing needs to happen. " That was a very good review, and honestly sounds about what I expected. Modern Maiden is very long-winded, I also think it's fair to say a few spins for a review likely isn't enough to fully digest an album this long. I've learned to eat humble pie with modern Maiden. Ultimately I find time to be on their side, as the more I listen to the modern era, the more I love the music. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible airwave Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 (edited) Yes. But not dreadfully sick or hospitalized, because he was vaccinated! He even beat cancer as well so it's no surprise he listens to doctors and not tinfoil knobs like Clapton, Noel Gallagher and Van Morrison. Edited August 15, 2021 by invisible airwave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Yes. But not dreadfully sick or hospitalized, because he was vaccinated! He even beat cancer as well so it's no surprise he listens to doctors and not tinfoil knobs like Clapton, Noel Gallagher and Van Morrison. Bruce had surgery on his Achilles tendon before their last tour and then did the tour even though he also needed a hip replacement. Forget about Ozzy and Keith Richards. I think Bruce might be the one to outlive us all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Stratego is coming today!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Analog Cub Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 This should've been the first single, this one rules! Idk if it's just the single mix but Bruce is kinda muffled sounding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 This should've been the first single, this one rules! Idk if it's just the single mix but Bruce is kinda muffled sounding. Didn't they record the album when they had a break during the last tour? Bruce sounds a little tired vocally. Could be the production which isn't the best or maybe it's just age catching up with him. It's still a really good song. Catchy, sing along Maiden all the way through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 That was awesome! Totally agree that was better than the first single. Super well written song, and not too long either! I thought Bruce sounded fine, and his harmonies were actually really nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 I AM AT WORK BUT WANT TO HEAR THIS SO BAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 So, I looped the song for an hour and any first listen issues I had with the sound are gone now. I hope the fans get familiar with this song as the riff will make for a great sing along live. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 So, I looped the song for an hour and any first listen issues I had with the sound are gone now. I hope the fans get familiar with this song as the riff will make for a great sing along live. Agreed, I can hear everything, including Bruce very clearly now. This song is fantastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Okay I love this song!!!! Three listens and my initial issue with the vocals is gone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosher Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 I also had an issue with vocals at first. And that issue vanished for me as well. Frankly it's probably that Bruce has aged so he sounds different. Not bad, just different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpuwr9fF7kwI like how the image on the flag blinks occasionally. :lol: Oh...good song, too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Songs like these are where Janick Gers really shines. The critics might dislike his prancing about on stage or his improvised solos but the songs he's got writing credits on, especially since Brave New World, are consistently excellent. I need to go listen to Ghost of the Navigator and Dance Of Death again.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 ... critics might dislike his prancing about on stage ... With good reason. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Songs like these are where Janick Gers really shines. The critics might dislike his prancing about on stage or his improvised solos but the songs he's got writing credits on, especially since Brave New World, are consistently excellent. I need to go listen to Ghost of the Navigator and Dance Of Death again.. He has writing credits on this and Ghost Of The Navigator?? I did not know that. Genius! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Songs like these are where Janick Gers really shines. The critics might dislike his prancing about on stage or his improvised solos but the songs he's got writing credits on, especially since Brave New World, are consistently excellent. I need to go listen to Ghost of the Navigator and Dance Of Death again.. He has writing credits on this and Ghost Of The Navigator?? I did not know that. Genius! Bruce and Steve also have writing credits on that song. So who knows what Jannick really contributed? Whenever I see Bruce and/or Steve's name on the writing credits, I always assume that they came up with just about everything for that song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Songs like these are where Janick Gers really shines. The critics might dislike his prancing about on stage or his improvised solos but the songs he's got writing credits on, especially since Brave New World, are consistently excellent. I need to go listen to Ghost of the Navigator and Dance Of Death again.. He has writing credits on this and Ghost Of The Navigator?? I did not know that. Genius! Bruce and Steve also have writing credits on that song. So who knows what Jannick really contributed? Whenever I see Bruce and/or Steve's name on the writing credits, I always assume that they came up with just about everything for that song. Fair enough. Just trying to give Jannick some credit to justify how long he's been in the band since Adrian came back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Songs like these are where Janick Gers really shines. The critics might dislike his prancing about on stage or his improvised solos but the songs he's got writing credits on, especially since Brave New World, are consistently excellent. I need to go listen to Ghost of the Navigator and Dance Of Death again.. He has writing credits on this and Ghost Of The Navigator?? I did not know that. Genius! Bruce and Steve also have writing credits on that song. So who knows what Jannick really contributed? Whenever I see Bruce and/or Steve's name on the writing credits, I always assume that they came up with just about everything for that song. Fair enough. Just trying to give Jannick some credit to justify how long he's been in the band since Adrian came back. The three guitar attack is cool and Jannick hasn't done anything, at least to our knowledge, that is worthy of being fired. So why not keep him around? The band has been in existence longer with Jannick than without him. He's been with Maiden over 30 years. If his inclusion in the band is still an issue for some fans then they have some real serious mental problems they need to address. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 If his inclusion in the band is still an issue for some fans then they have some real serious mental problems they need to address. Real serious mental problems?? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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