Lucas Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) One of the few albums in the history of music that is rightfully a 10 / 10 Happy Birthday Number Of The Beast I still remember walking into that record store / headshop where they had Tempest next to all the posters and belt buckles, and buying the album wondering if Maiden would still have it after losing Paul Di'anno .. I was reassured about 10 seconds into the record http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/91%2B4EwtPiKL._SL1500_.jpg http://45.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmbzo38Zs31qzzsdjo1_r1_500.gif Edited March 22, 2016 by Lucas 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Killers-Beast is an epic one, two punch! And to do it with two different singers... Up there with Highway to Hell and Back in Black. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Question is...would Total Eclipse fit the album better that Gangland or was it fine the way it was originally intended? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 One of my least favourite of the classic Iron Maiden albums. Reputation says it's a 10/10. For me it's a 6/10. The next four albums are all much better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Question is...would Total Eclipse fit the album better that Gangland or was it fine the way it was originally intended? I like both songs, but Gangland was more suited to the rest of the album ... Love Total Eclipse though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) One of my least favourite of the classic Iron Maiden albums. Reputation says it's a 10/10. For me it's a 6/10. The next four albums are all much better. I feel much the same. It's got amazing tracks on it, but it doesn't come close to reaching the highs of Piece of Mind (which I have gained more appreciation for), Powerslave, Somewhere In Time, or Seventh Son. I like Brave New World (top 2) and AMOLAD, and perhaps Book Of Souls more than Beast as well. Book of Souls perhaps because there is simply more music to enjoy. Edited March 22, 2016 by BowlCity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 One of my least favourite of the classic Iron Maiden albums. Reputation says it's a 10/10. For me it's a 6/10. The next four albums are all much better. Segue, you don't think each song is fantastic, and overall, the album extremely consistent ?? Which songs do you think fall short ?? ( watch, you're going to list the ones that are my favorite !! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 One of my least favourite of the classic Iron Maiden albums. Reputation says it's a 10/10. For me it's a 6/10. The next four albums are all much better. I feel much the same. It's got amazing tracks on it, but it doesn't come close to reaching the highs of Piece of Mind (which I have gained more appreciation for), Powerslave, Somewhere In Time, or Seventh Son. I like Brave New World (top 2) and AMOLAD, and perhaps Book Of Souls more than Beast as well. Book of Souls perhaps because there is simply more music to enjoy. Nevertheless, Beast is definitely an album that the band should be extremely proud of writing. Hallowed Be Thy Name is musical porn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 One of my least favourite of the classic Iron Maiden albums. Reputation says it's a 10/10. For me it's a 6/10. The next four albums are all much better. I feel much the same. It's got amazing tracks on it, but it doesn't come close to reaching the highs of Piece of Mind (which I have gained more appreciation for), Powerslave, Somewhere In Time, or Seventh Son. I like Brave New World (top 2) and AMOLAD, and perhaps Book Of Souls more than Beast as well. Book of Souls perhaps because there is simply more music to enjoy.Kids. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 One of my least favourite of the classic Iron Maiden albums. Reputation says it's a 10/10. For me it's a 6/10. The next four albums are all much better. I feel much the same. It's got amazing tracks on it, but it doesn't come close to reaching the highs of Piece of Mind (which I have gained more appreciation for), Powerslave, Somewhere In Time, or Seventh Son. I love the different opinions here .. and this is one I am totally not used to hearing Maybe it's the old nag in me - but I feel completely the opposite Clive Burr was my favorite part of Maiden, and that coming from a guitar player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 One of my least favourite of the classic Iron Maiden albums. Reputation says it's a 10/10. For me it's a 6/10. The next four albums are all much better. I feel much the same. It's got amazing tracks on it, but it doesn't come close to reaching the highs of Piece of Mind (which I have gained more appreciation for), Powerslave, Somewhere In Time, or Seventh Son. I like Brave New World (top 2) and AMOLAD, and perhaps Book Of Souls more than Beast as well. Book of Souls perhaps because there is simply more music to enjoy.Kids. Beast is also better than Killers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 One of my least favourite of the classic Iron Maiden albums. Reputation says it's a 10/10. For me it's a 6/10. The next four albums are all much better. I feel much the same. It's got amazing tracks on it, but it doesn't come close to reaching the highs of Piece of Mind (which I have gained more appreciation for), Powerslave, Somewhere In Time, or Seventh Son. I like Brave New World (top 2) and AMOLAD, and perhaps Book Of Souls more than Beast as well. Book of Souls perhaps because there is simply more music to enjoy.Kids. hahaha I was just trying to type a similar sentiment Nothing could top the Killers / Number Of The Beast punch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 One of my least favourite of the classic Iron Maiden albums. Reputation says it's a 10/10. For me it's a 6/10. The next four albums are all much better. I feel much the same. It's got amazing tracks on it, but it doesn't come close to reaching the highs of Piece of Mind (which I have gained more appreciation for), Powerslave, Somewhere In Time, or Seventh Son. I like Brave New World (top 2) and AMOLAD, and perhaps Book Of Souls more than Beast as well. Book of Souls perhaps because there is simply more music to enjoy.Kids. Beast is also better than Killers Looks like you've got a bit of diaper rash there... :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 One of my least favourite of the classic Iron Maiden albums. Reputation says it's a 10/10. For me it's a 6/10. The next four albums are all much better. I feel much the same. It's got amazing tracks on it, but it doesn't come close to reaching the highs of Piece of Mind (which I have gained more appreciation for), Powerslave, Somewhere In Time, or Seventh Son. I like Brave New World (top 2) and AMOLAD, and perhaps Book Of Souls more than Beast as well. Book of Souls perhaps because there is simply more music to enjoy.Kids. Beast is also better than Killers Because it is The Beast's birthday, I'm not going to disparage it one bit But Killers is the greatest metal album off all time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 One of my least favourite of the classic Iron Maiden albums. Reputation says it's a 10/10. For me it's a 6/10. The next four albums are all much better. I feel much the same. It's got amazing tracks on it, but it doesn't come close to reaching the highs of Piece of Mind (which I have gained more appreciation for), Powerslave, Somewhere In Time, or Seventh Son. I love the different opinions here .. and this is one I am totally not used to hearing Maybe it's the old nag in me - but I feel completely the opposite Clive Burr was my favorite part of Maiden, and that coming from a guitar player Clive Burr was a great drummer in his own right but I prefer Nicko. I can totally understand why some pick one or the other. There's also definitely a bit of a difference in opinion on the post-1999 Maiden. I don't ever hear it get shat on but there are a lot of people who almost strictly prefer the early 80's material because of its immediacy. 3-6 minute thrashing, yet melodic monster metal music. On the other hand there are people who really appreciate their proggier side, which started really coming into form on Somewhere In Time and Seventh Son, and was carried on with Brave New World to the present. Some albums don't quite live up to the best standards like Dance Of Death or Final Frontier but the ones that do, really do. I'll always hold a great appreciation for the 80's Maiden, especially that brilliant run of PoM-Seventh Son. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 One of my least favourite of the classic Iron Maiden albums. Reputation says it's a 10/10. For me it's a 6/10. The next four albums are all much better. I feel much the same. It's got amazing tracks on it, but it doesn't come close to reaching the highs of Piece of Mind (which I have gained more appreciation for), Powerslave, Somewhere In Time, or Seventh Son. I like Brave New World (top 2) and AMOLAD, and perhaps Book Of Souls more than Beast as well. Book of Souls perhaps because there is simply more music to enjoy.Kids. Beast is also better than Killers Because it is The Beast's birthday, I'm not going to disparage it one bit But Killers is the greatest metal album off all time:haz: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 One of my least favourite of the classic Iron Maiden albums. Reputation says it's a 10/10. For me it's a 6/10. The next four albums are all much better. I feel much the same. It's got amazing tracks on it, but it doesn't come close to reaching the highs of Piece of Mind (which I have gained more appreciation for), Powerslave, Somewhere In Time, or Seventh Son. I like Brave New World (top 2) and AMOLAD, and perhaps Book Of Souls more than Beast as well. Book of Souls perhaps because there is simply more music to enjoy.Kids. Beast is also better than Killers Looks like you've got a bit of diaper rash there... :) I give! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Question is...would Total Eclipse fit the album better that Gangland or was it fine the way it was originally intended? I like both songs, but Gangland was more suited to the rest of the album ... Love Total Eclipse though TE was made to be played live, they didn't even play Gangland. so thats weird. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 One of my least favourite of the classic Iron Maiden albums. Reputation says it's a 10/10. For me it's a 6/10. The next four albums are all much better. I feel much the same. It's got amazing tracks on it, but it doesn't come close to reaching the highs of Piece of Mind (which I have gained more appreciation for), Powerslave, Somewhere In Time, or Seventh Son. I like Brave New World (top 2) and AMOLAD, and perhaps Book Of Souls more than Beast as well. Book of Souls perhaps because there is simply more music to enjoy.Kids. Beast is also better than Killers Because it is The Beast's birthday, I'm not going to disparage it one bit But Killers is the greatest metal album off all time Well I wouldn't quite go there. Powers lave is better than both combined!! :ebert: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 One of my least favourite of the classic Iron Maiden albums. Reputation says it's a 10/10. For me it's a 6/10. The next four albums are all much better. Segue, you don't think each song is fantastic, and overall, the album extremely consistent ?? Which songs do you think fall short ?? ( watch, you're going to list the ones that are my favorite !! ) Only song I love is Run To The Hills. I hate the title track. The rest is ok. It was my first Iron Maiden album after a best of. It almost destroyed my interest. Killers is a much stronger album, and Piece Of Mind blows it out the water. Then along came Powerslave, and to my ears that is a 10/10. I would rank it below all the modern Maiden albums, above Blaize's records...and possibly above No prayer For The Dying and Fear Of The Dark. It is not a record I can honestly say I will ever desire to own. I won't say it's overrated, it just does nothing for me. All its initial success I put down to the fact that Killers built up great momentum, and Piece Of Mind cemented their fanbase. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 UP THE IRONS !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 One of my least favourite of the classic Iron Maiden albums. Reputation says it's a 10/10. For me it's a 6/10. The next four albums are all much better. Segue, you don't think each song is fantastic, and overall, the album extremely consistent ?? Which songs do you think fall short ?? ( watch, you're going to list the ones that are my favorite !! ) Only song I love is Run To The Hills. I hate the title track. The rest is ok. It was my first Iron Maiden album after a best of. It almost destroyed my interest. Killers is a much stronger album, and Piece Of Mind blows it out the water. Then along came Powerslave, and to my ears that is a 10/10. I would rank it below all the modern Maiden albums, above Blaize's records...and possibly above No prayer For The Dying and Fear Of The Dark. It is not a record I can honestly say I will ever desire to own. I won't say it's overrated, it just does nothing for me. All its initial success I put down to the fact that Killers built up great momentum, and Piece Of Mind cemented their fanbase. C'mon Segue, no love for Hallowed Be Thy Name ?? 22 Acacia Avenue ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 One of my least favourite of the classic Iron Maiden albums. Reputation says it's a 10/10. For me it's a 6/10. The next four albums are all much better. Segue, you don't think each song is fantastic, and overall, the album extremely consistent ?? Which songs do you think fall short ?? ( watch, you're going to list the ones that are my favorite !! ) Only song I love is Run To The Hills. I hate the title track. The rest is ok. It was my first Iron Maiden album after a best of. It almost destroyed my interest. Killers is a much stronger album, and Piece Of Mind blows it out the water. Then along came Powerslave, and to my ears that is a 10/10. I would rank it below all the modern Maiden albums, above Blaize's records...and possibly above No prayer For The Dying and Fear Of The Dark. It is not a record I can honestly say I will ever desire to own. I won't say it's overrated, it just does nothing for me. All its initial success I put down to the fact that Killers built up great momentum, and Piece Of Mind cemented their fanbase. C'mon Segue, no love for Hallowed Be Thy Name ?? 22 Acacia Avenue ? EVERYBODY'S GOT THEIR VICE 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) One of my least favourite of the classic Iron Maiden albums. Reputation says it's a 10/10. For me it's a 6/10. The next four albums are all much better. Segue, you don't think each song is fantastic, and overall, the album extremely consistent ?? Which songs do you think fall short ?? ( watch, you're going to list the ones that are my favorite !! ) Only song I love is Run To The Hills. I hate the title track. The rest is ok. It was my first Iron Maiden album after a best of. It almost destroyed my interest. Killers is a much stronger album, and Piece Of Mind blows it out the water. Then along came Powerslave, and to my ears that is a 10/10. I would rank it below all the modern Maiden albums, above Blaize's records...and possibly above No prayer For The Dying and Fear Of The Dark. It is not a record I can honestly say I will ever desire to own. I won't say it's overrated, it just does nothing for me. All its initial success I put down to the fact that Killers built up great momentum, and Piece Of Mind cemented their fanbase. C'mon Segue, no love for Hallowed Be Thy Name ?? 22 Acacia Avenue ? I like them. It's honestly not all that great to me. They went on to better things. It had a huge impact, changed the metal landscape for many, but just because it made a wave doesn't mean the subsequent albums are inferior because they weigh less cukturally than the former. They are honestly better to my ears. Number Of The Beast doesn't come close to the brilliance of the modern Maiden albums to my ears either. Edited March 22, 2016 by Segue Myles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Nothing tops these: 1. Somewhere In Time2. Brave New World3. Seventh Son4. Powerslave5. AMOLAD6. Book Of Souls7. Piece Of Mind These are pretty good: 8. Beast9. Killers10. Final Frontier11. Dance Of Death12. Iron Maiden These are mostly, if not entirely garbage: 13. No Prayer14. Fear Of The Dark15. X Factor16. Virtual XI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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