Iron Maiden - Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg
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Free Music Review: Excellent!
Hit: 5 Stars
Iron Maiden is the best metal band that ever existed, this CD proves that.Free Music Review: Most Of The Stars Are Out Of Respect
Hit: 3 Stars
Probably the best of the song off 'A Matter Of Life and Death' although that isn't saying much as the album is full of long winded, formula driven, pieced together arrangements. 'The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg' has Bruce Dickinson sitting comfortably within his range, something most of the other songs off this new disk sadly are devoid of as he seems to push to the limits of his range on virtually every other track. I can't say I've heard him ever do that on another Maiden record.
The Maiden formula rears it's head on 'Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg' with that melodic, slow intro which turns into a good, solid heavy riff for the verses, throw in an pre chorus/chorus/verse/instrumental/guitar solo/instumental/second guitar solo/coda verse/melodic slow outro that replicates the intro.....etc.
Arranged and structured with all the spontinaiety of a lemming at the edge of a cliff, every twist and turn is all too familiar for a Maiden fan of my vintage. However the groove in this song is heavy in a way that Iron Maiden haven't really done before, dare I say a little modern.
The production is very good. 'Arry and his bass are clearly heard in this album and Nicko's kit has never sounded better. The guitars at times sound huge which you would expect from a three guitar onslaught but at little more of that trade mark Maiden duel guitar harmonies wouldn't go astray.
Bruce is still as strong as ever vocally and he puts in a solid performance on this song, even if the melodies are all too familar.
This song sounds empassioned and it is obvious that Iron Maiden are still enjoying the ride that has them still selling out the largest stadiums in Europe. For all the predictabilities that a band that has been around for a good part of 30 odd years like Iron Maiden, they still thrive on their live show. 'The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg' would be a hell of a song to catch on their next tour although some may find the studio version a little too.......predictable.
Free Music Review: How did this get album of the year?
Hit: 2 Stars
I'd tend to think it's just me but I've been listening to Maiden for 15+ yrs by now and have seen them loads in concert so I feel comfortable saying: How could this song get 5 stars for a Maiden song? And why does the country of England love the new album so much that it is like the Seventh Son thing all over again? I guess i'm the one not in on the joke but I think this album does not even hold a candle to the last 2 (Dance of Death & Brave New World). This sounds like Maiden is out of steam and i'd swear people are only raving about this new release just due to the fact that the artwork is somewhat tolerable compared to the last 2 releases (who would of thought that a prize possesion like "Eddie" could be thrown around so carelessly to half as talented artists)?
I would suggest buying virtually ANY other Maiden cd (w/ the exception of the forgettable '95 - '00 yrs). I really don't understand all the accolades for this one. And to pull this entire album off live in concert? There were alot of angry fans in the Chicago audience I'll tell ya that. Never thought they would of gotten flicked off by an audience member that paid a fortune but that's how it went. Sorry to burst the 5 star bubbles but I had to throw in my two cents as alongtime devoted Maiden fan. PS - the new Derek Riggs book rules!! Up the Irons!
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