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Free Music Review: god,is this album underrated
Hit: 5 Stars
Man, all I hear from these other reviewers is how great Piece of Mind is or other albums with Bruce. Give some credit to their first album. Not to mention Paul Di'Anno, who I think was a better singer for Maiden. Sure Bruce has a better vocal range, but Paul, damn, he had attitude. His voice sounded so cool. I really liked his voice in Prowler. He just howls to the riffs.
Now the music. Prowler, now this is an album opener. How can you people say that Aces High, or The Wicker Man is better than this? This is one of my favorite songs by Maiden. Don't get me wrong, I love Aces High. But Prowler is such a great song. The opening riffs made with the wah pedal just blow your mind! The singing goes so well with the music. The chorus is so cool, you'll be singing it for weeks. Then it leads to the solos. Man, they're nice. Fast as hell but simple at the same time. This is not a complex song. Aces High is much more complex. But doesn't mean its not good. Such an underrated song to the new generation of Maiden fans.
There are some tracks here that aren't exactly spectacular like Sanctuary,Remember Tomorrow, Running Free,Charlotte the Harlot and Iron Maiden. But I still like these songs and always will. Sanctuary is good but just doesn't deliver as much as Prowler. Remember Tomorrow is a great change from slow to fast, I really like the bass in this song. Running Free is just punk like all over. The bass intro followed by the drums is just such an enjoyable beat. The chorus is catchy as well.
Phantom of the Opera is my second favorite song done by Maiden. This song just shows how technical their music can be. After the first solo comes in, you know you're gonna be on a wild ride. The instrumental section is where the song really shines. The riffs backed up with the bass in this song is just amazing. If you don't like this song, but you like songs from the Bruce era, you're an idiot. This album is worth the price for Prowler and Phantom alone. I can't get tired of this song.
I used to think Genghis Khan was better than Transylvania, but I really just had to give time to see which was better. I still like Genghis Khan, its just that Transylvania gives off such a better atmosphere. The riffs and solos are fast as hell, how can you not love this instrumental? Better than any Metallica instrumentals. The Call of Ktulu is nice but Transylvania kicks its ass. Not to mention Maiden doesn't stretch out their instumentals to 10 mins pointlessly.
Strange World is a nice little break after Phantom of the Opera and Transylvania. Paul's vocals are really nice here, even though he sounds as if he's been [...]. The music is awesome and is played as a blues type ballad. Very nice.
Charlotte the Harlot isn't a standout. I like the intro. But the song just doesn't appeal too much. I like 22 Acacia Avenue a lot more than Charlotte the Harlot now. Acacia is just thought out better and is a little more deep. The title track is simple, it has no solos but is fun as hell to sing along to. The riffs are cool. This is the only track on this album that I think is overrated.
I still wonder why the hell Burning Ambition was released as a B'Side on the Running Free single instead of on this album. That song is truly incredible. It is short (2:42) but really good. The solo is f*cking awesome.
This album has no fillers. 2 incredible songs, 2 great songs, and the rest are still good. Don't call yourself a fan and start wearing Iron Maiden t-shirts if you've never even heard this album and Killers before. The raw, garage sound on this album are the roots of Maiden and are very unique. You really need to give the Paul Di'Anno era a try. It's truly amazing.
Free Music Review: I'm sorry I haven's reviewed this sooner!
Hit: 5 Stars
Oh man! Does Maiden ever displease? With this debut album, the answer to that question is a big, fat NO! I got this puppy (remastered edition) and was blown away the minute I popped her in. I was literally foaming at the mouth is was so good. The riffs, the drums, the fickin' bass, and Paul's terrific voice just put me into convulsions. I listened to it 4 times in a row, and had to stop for my health's sake. Yeah its that good. All 9 songs are great, and special in their own way. Its impossible to lump any 2 of them together. They all have different, special qualities about them. The one and only con in fact (though it isnt that big) is that the bass drum is unhearable if played at all. Now, I'm a drummer so I'm affected by that, but like I said no biggy!
Prowler: Ahh! This is Maiden at their dirtiest, raunchiest, and lowest best! Ya cant get much dirtier that this masterpeice! The riffs, the harmony guitar, and the vocals are really good! Just really good! Love it baby. 9/10
Santuary: A maiden classic, and after u listen to the beginning riff i think you'll know why. This live-friendly hit is a work of art, with its lyrics, bass, and sweet drums. A great maiden. 10/10
Remember Tomarrow: Crap, this song is good. The guitars start off quite melodic and soothing, with Paul easily singing the lyrics, but dont turn away, because all of a sudden Paul screams at the guitars harmonically gallop to a sweet "chorus". The solos and interludes are very mezmerizing as well! Check out the Live at the Rainbow track of this song; its quite faster, than it already is! 10/10
Running Free: One of my top 10 maiden songs, then again 20+ maiden songs are in my top ten so humph. Anyway, this great little bit is probably just what a teen is looking for so listen to it, love the opening drums and bass lovin', and run free! 10/10
Phantom of the Opera: Yeah, i dont need to talk about this song. Only that its one of my top ten, the opening guitars are insane, the solos/interludes are to die for, and the vocals are Paul at his best. It kinda sucks. Ha, good one! 10/10
Translyvania: My favorite maiden instrumental, and one of my favorite instrumentals of all time! The opening guitars and the really fast guitars for the "chorus" are just mind blowing. Just a great song! The drums by the way are some of Burr's most complex works. 10/10
Strange World: This slower, more mellow song is much better than that prodical son of Killers, and has much more meaning. Not my favorite on the cd, but still a good song. I dont hate it of coarse, but its not remember tomarrow either. 8.5/10
Charlotte the harlot: Another one of those dirties! Ahh, this is a dame. Great bass at the beginning, which moves into Murray's sweet riffs. The vocals are wild, and the interlude is awesome. 10/10
Iron maiden: The title track, one of my top ten, and a gem. This killer song is just what the doctor ordered and its got blood to spare. The opening guitars are crazy, the solo is awesome, and the lyrics are sweet. I love the bask up vocals by steve/dennis and love the ending. A great live song also! 10/10
Great album, great band, great music, great price. Go and buy it you SOB you. p.s. one of the best debut albums, in my opinion, by any band that I like, probably next to Van Halen and Led Zeppelin.
Free Music Review: Great Debut
Hit: 5 Stars
I'd forgotten just how good this album was. When I was first planning on writing this review I figured I was gonna give it a 4, but listening to it again it's clear that it totally deserves a 5. Not as good as some of the later IM albums, but still classic in its own right.
Although the IM sound hasn't completely formed on this album, pretty much all their trademarks are here, to some degree or another.(apart from Dickinson, naturally) It's a formative Iron Maiden, for sure, but still Iron Maiden. A little bit punkish at times, but not as much so as many would have you believe. The songs tend to be simpler than lots of their later material, but this is fine for contrast, and they still show some progressive tendencies now and then. Paul Di'Anno isn't as good of a singer as Dickinson, but he does a fine job here. He's a bit more rough edged of course, but still does some fairly pleasant singing on some tracks.(And his voice is probably more appropriate for the material than Dickinson's would've been) The leadwork shines, as always, despite the absence of Adrian Smith, and there are some very nice licks too.(though not as many as they would later) And Harris is already one of the most energetic and interesting bassists you'll ever hear in a metal band. The drumming is pretty straight forward, but it's pretty powerful and definitely gets the job done. It's particularly good on Transylvania.
Many people seem to consider Sanctuary to be an IM classic, but I think's it's the weakpoint of the album. It's not really bad, but not very good either. Just kinda medicore. The rest is ranges from good to classic. The opener, Prowler, is probably the second best track here. Solid vocals, a great, repeating guitar lick, fantastic soloing, and just a nice middle break in general. Completely classic. Phantom of the Opera is the absolute best song of the Di'Anno era, and one of the best Maiden songs from any era. The whole song is excellent, but the real strongpoint is the instrumental break, which is perhaps the finest one IM has ever written. More excellent leads, and a very fine progression from each riff and melody to the next. The instrumental Transylvania is absolutely first rate as well, and is indicative of things to come. Boundless energy and lots of great harmonies and leads. The third best song here. The title track is another classic. A bit simplistic from a songwriting standpoint, but all the pieces fit, and the harmonized lick over the running bassline sounds just fantastic. One of the very best parts of the album. Remember Tomorrow and Strange World are the ballad-ish songs, and both are very good. Remember Tomorrow is perhaps the archetypal 'true metal' power ballad, while Strange World very soft and atmospheric, and quite unlike anything else I've heard from Iron Maiden. Both are excellent in their own way. Running Free is a bit repetitious, but still very catchy and pretty groovy. A solid song. I wasn't a big fan of Charlotte the Harlot at first, but it's actually quite good. The chorus is quite catchy, and the song as a whole takes some rather unexpected turns. Not one of the best things here, but still good.
Definitely an Iron Maiden classic, and a metal classic in general.
Free Music Review: Although Different from the Maiden We Love, Still a Classic Album
Hit: 5 Stars
This is the album that started it all for Maiden, although this is a different Maiden in almost every aspect. Most noticeably is the band members. There is no Bruce, Adrian, or Nicko. Instead we have Paul, Dennis, and Clive, and of course, Steve and Dave who are the backbone to Maiden and have been with the band in every release. The sound is also different. The classic Maiden from the Golden Years is more epic and lacks any punk influences. This album, with the exception of "Phantom of the Opera", consist of short songs that show some obvious punk rock influences. However, like many other Maiden albums that would follow, this album is excellent. The old lineup was a good one. Bruce is a better singer than Paul Di'anno, but Di'anno has a unique voice and is still one heck of a singer. Clive Burr is an excellent drummer, and Dennis Stratton, well, I prefer Adrian Smith over him by a longshot. Down to the music: this album is full of good music. "Prowler" has one of the most memorable 'Wa Wa' riffs and has an excellent Dave Murray solo. "Sanctuary" is a concert favorite and a classic. Its a quick fast-paced song that shows some obvious punk influences. "Remember Tomorrow" is a slower piece from Maiden, but it's still a good song that prooves Paul Di'anno is a good vocalist. "Running Free" is another song that is a concert favorite. Its a simple song that starts out with a bass solo/intro and has some simple guitar riffs. Then comes the song that is without a doubt, the best song from both the Di'anno albums- "Phantom of the Opera". This is one heck of a good song that has great instrumental work that only "Hallowed be thy Name" comes close to. The following track, "Transylvania" has one of the catchiest opening guitar riffs I have ever heard. I could sit there all day listening to the beggining of "Transylvania". "Strange World" comes next, and its a slower piece that is similar to "Remember Tomorrow". It's an ok song, but I prefer "Remember Tomorrow". The next track, "Charlote The Harlot" is a great track, and the second best track from the "Charlot" saga (second to 22 Acacia Avenue). If I remember correctly, this is the only song that was solely written by Dave Murray. The debut album closes off with the song "Iron Maiden", which is a simple song that has a memorable guitar riff, but hey, who would have anticipated back then that this song would have become a must play at every Maiden concert. To conclude, yes, this is different Maiden sound, and it is hard to envision that only a few years after this release Maiden would play complex epic songs such as Rime of the Ancient Mariner. This album is worth your money. If you choose to put this album aside just because Bruce isn't at the helm, then please don't even bother with the other Maiden releases, and first become a Maiden fan before a Bruce Dickinson fan (I am by no means undermining Bruce, I think he has one of the best voices). So have an open mind and purchase this album.Free Music Review: One of the best debuts ever recorded
Hit: 5 Stars
Iron Maiden's self-titled first album, which also proved to be their breakthrough, is doubtlessly one of heavy metal's all-time most influential albums (with this release, Iron Maiden helped Judas Priest to plant the seeds for speed, thrash, and progressive metal.) It's also one of the finest debuts ever recorded by any band in the history of heavy metal. The band's vocals would become more memorable and expansive on later releases (especially after Bruce Dickinson replaced Paul Di'anno as singer in 1982), but musically, Iron Maiden were in top form on this 1980 album. There's just so much to enjoy on every one of these songs, and man, do they rock! They're fast, exciting, catchy, and super infectious. From front to back, this disc has palpable energy, irresistible hooks, impressive guitar work (including wailing solos) from Dave Murray and Dennis Stratton, prominent bass notes, and bouncy, toe-tapping drum beats galore!
The album begins with "Prowler," which ties wah-wah guitar licks with bouncy riffs, strong bass work, and a great solo. After that, "Sanctuary" boasts a propulsive bass line (which is the main focal point of the song) and two wailing solos. "Remember Tomorrow" begins as a ballad (with restrained verses, a grumbling bass, and all kinds of guitar melodies and harmonies), but gains a great deal of momentum and speed and climaxes in a wide-open, majestically soaring and instantly memorable chorus. Next, "Running Three" is a faster number that's backed by a hooky, galloping rhythm and rhythmic, thumping drums. The record's crown jewel and fan favorite, "Phantom of the Opera" (which is an epic, multi-faceted and mostly instrumental piece that clocks in at over seven minutes long), and track seven, "Strange World," both sport a wealth of great harmonies, a catchy rhythm, and numerous fantastic, ultra-clean and melodic guitar solos. "Transylvania," a propulsive instrumental which features soaring guitar leads anchored by a beeping bass line, is another instant classic. "Strange World" is a calm, superbly atmospheric power ballad which finds Paul Di'anno showing off his impressive singing voice over twinkling guitar noise and gently tapping drums. And finally, the album wraps up with two of the fastest and catchiest tunes: "Charlotte the Harlot" and "Iron Maiden."
Almost no other band has ever come close to duplicating the originality, excitement, energy, timless songwriting, power, infectious hooks, gorgeous melody, virtuosic musicianship, and all-around greatness heard on this album. Thus, "Iron Maiden" is a definite milestone on heavy metal's timeline, and a true five-star album if there ever were one. It is an absolutely essential inclusion for all heavy metal collections (and music collections in general) worldwide -- it's just one of those C.D.'s that you need to own or you will forever be un-metal!