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Free Music Review: Maidens best
Hit: 5 Stars
As many of the other great metal bands through the last 20-30 years, Iron Maiden in my opinion never surpassed the magical riffs and epic sound of their debut album, despite of many descent tries in the next two decades after the release of this album. This album defines the sound of Iron Maiden, which they have been loyal to through the almost 25 years they have been in the metal scene now. There are no weak tracks on this album, from the blistering clear guitar sound on the first track Prowler, to the classic finale with the Iron Maiden track. The albums first single Running free, are of course also among the classics. But the real treasure of this album are two tracks you seldom here Maiden playing live, and never make it to their greatest hits collections, for some reason: Phantom of the Opera and Strange World. Phantom of the Opera takes you through an epic journey with fantastic vocals by Maidens original lead singer Paul Di'anno, and magnificent guitar solos and beautiful melodic parts by guitarists Dave Murray and Dennis Stratton. Strange World is a melancholic, beautiful ballad which sound Maiden have never been able to reproduce. The album is worth buying for these two tracks alone, but because you get 7 other goods tracks and the original Maiden wibe with the package, any classic metal fan with a little self-respect can't afford not to enrich his record collection with this classic record. You'll never regret buying this!Free Music Review: Remarkable debut
Hit: 5 Stars
Iron Maiden's 1980 debut album has certainly stood the test of time well. Still earthy and gritty, Iron Maiden is a great offering of NWOBHM class, a touch of streetwise punk and moody side tangents. The variety and skill the band showed at such an early age is quite impressive and as a result, their first album is a classic that still deserves praise and attention.The band's later inclination towards epic arrangements is still in early bloom here, as "Phantom of the Opera" shows. The seven minute song is the band's first epic track and shows a good sense of ambitious arrangement as well as the twin lead guitar attack the band would ultimately be infamous for. But the album also offers a lot of dirtier and harder rocking songs like the opening "Prowler" and "Running Free". And as a very interesting counterpart to the epics and rocking tracks, "Strange World" and "Remember Tomorrow" are both hypnotic and geniunely introspective mellow pieces that prove the band could quiet things down to create a very strong pensive mood. Original lead vocalist Paul Di'anno offers a fabulous gritty voice to the material. His voice is what originally lent Iron Maiden a street level credibility that other, higher octave bands might not have gotten in 1980.
Even when compared to their awesome later releases, the debut from Maiden still holds a place as a remarkable album in my collection.
Free Music Review: An underrated masterpiece
Hit: 5 Stars
i won't go as far to say that paul d'ianno is better than bruce bruce but he can certainly do well. on some tracks such as "remember tommorow" paul d'ianno really hits you in the gut with his rough but melodic voice. the other band members are also in top shape. dave murray's intro to "iron Maiden" is classic. Steve harris's fast fingers come in handy in the song "phantom of the opera". the beginning drum beat to "running free" is very catchy thanks to Clive burr. Dennis stratton (another underrated rhythm guitarist) can certainly master those riffs in songs like "charlotte the harlot" and "Prowler".
I will agree that albums such as "number of the beast" "seventh son...." and "powerslave" are indeed great. BUT i must say that when songs like "prowler" "phantom of the opera" and "transylvania" (a personal fav.) come together, they make a great album. This album is filled with classics that are important live staples to this day. I dare you to go to a maiden concert and not here at least one of these songs. I dare you! so what i'm getting at is this. Maiden is in top form here with important and great tracks. Although these tracks are old they are still great and as fresh as they were back in the 80's. i would know cuz i was there! i'm just too lazy to get an amazon account.
This album is not only worth the money, it is also worth your time and ears. Rock on Maiden!
Free Music Review: 4.5 STARS, The Birth Of The Beast
Hit: 5 Stars
Before Iron Maiden became mainstream, they released two albums this one and killers. With lead singer Paul Dianno Iron Maiden was one of the leading bands in The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal. At the time their punkish sound was so original, guitarists Dave Murray and Adrian Smiths spine tingleing bluesy tone mixed with metal speed was groundbreaking. Heres what I think of the songs.
1.Prowler (5/5)- one of th sweetest wah wah riffs ive ever heard
2.Sanctuary (4/5)- total punk
3.Remember Tommorow (4.5/5)- starts of with a soft eerie mood building up into a dark, evil riff
4.Running Free (3/5)- My least favorite song on the album, its just so plain
5.Phantom Of The Opera (5/5)- The dual harmonies between the guitar and bass is awesome, Steve Harris is an amazing bassist and so underated
6.Transylvania (3/5)- an okay instrumental song
7.Strange World (2.5/5)- a slow and boring song almost identical too Remember Tommorow
8.Charlot The Harlot (3/5)-a song about a hooker, okay song
9.Iron Maiden (4.5/5)- great riff, total punk
If you like Metal or hard rock check this album out, if you like punk you might also like it.
If you liked this album you might also like:
Judas Priest- Hell Bent For Leather
Def Leppard- On Through The Night
Motley Crue- Too Fast For Love
Free Music Review: Heavy Metal Defined
Hit: 5 Stars
If I had to point to one single Heavy Metal album that defines the genre, this would probably be it. This along with Black Sabbath's The Mob Rules and Ozzy's Blizzard of Ozz and maybe something like Juda Priest's Unleashed in the East or Metallica's Ride the Lightning....these handful of albums really are the definition of the genre...
Yes, there is speed/thrash metal like Slayer and Megadeth and yes there is hard rock like AC/DC, Motorhead, Scorpions, and Van Halen...and grungy heavy rock like Soundgarden and those bands...
But for THE BEST OF HEAVY METAL ROCK AND ROLL....well this album pretty much hits the nail on the head. It's got the punk rock influence. It's got the ballads. It's got the aggression, the angst, the coarseness, the screaming guitars, thundering drums and bass, it's ...well, it [...] rocks, and it always will rock.
Not to mention, it's got class, taste, and is on par with the highest level of artistic integrity found in the business, bar none.
And it's got Paul Di'Anno. He's no pansie. Ok, well, Bruce isn't a pansy...but Paul isn't Bruce. Paul is hard-core...he is down with the street..he is gritty and he is raw.
This is the best Maiden album. It may be the best Metal album there is.
THEY AIN'T GOT A THING ON ME..I'M RUNNING WILD..I'M RUNNING FREE.......