Author Topic: The Iron Maiden Thread v. The Merge of Souls (Read 572779 times)

TAC · « **Reply #8540 on:** May 31, 2022, 05:34:07 PM »

Loneliness might be one of my least favorite Maiden songs. It's just not completely fleshed out.

nick_z · « **Reply #8541 on:** May 31, 2022, 05:36:54 PM »

Quote from: TAC on May 31, 2022, 05:34:07 PM

Loneliness might be one of my least favorite Maiden songs. It's just not completely fleshed out.

Wow, really?

I love how relentless it is, and how everybody basically just lets loose...so much guitar goodness...

TAC · « **Reply #8542 on:** May 31, 2022, 05:37:45 PM »

That's not to say there aren't a few good parts, but I find the overall song kind of a trainwreck.

NoseofNicko · « **Reply #8543 on:** May 31, 2022, 05:39:11 PM »

I think lyrically it’s one of their worst songs but musically it’s one of their best songs. Those melodies are gold.

nick_z · « **Reply #8544 on:** May 31, 2022, 05:39:40 PM »

I was mostly shocked at the "one of the least favorites" statement...

But that's the beauty of a band like Maiden!

Glasser · « **Reply #8545 on:** May 31, 2022, 05:46:37 PM »

Is it fair to say Maiden do not have any song that flat out suck? I would love some responses. To me they have songs that are better than others but never recorded one that sucks.

RodrigoAltaf · « **Reply #8546 on:** May 31, 2022, 05:48:47 PM »

Quote from: Glasser on May 31, 2022, 05:46:37 PM

Is it fair to say Maiden do not have any song that flat out suck? I would love some responses. To me they have songs that are better than others but never recorded one that sucks.

Don't You Think I'm a Savior? Don't You Think I Could Save Your Life?

NoseofNicko · « **Reply #8547 on:** May 31, 2022, 05:50:37 PM »

I think they probably have less than 5 songs that suck (The Apparition, some VXI songs…).

RodrigoAltaf · « **Reply #8548 on:** May 31, 2022, 05:52:24 PM »

Quote from: NoseofNicko on May 31, 2022, 05:50:37 PM

I think they probably have less than 5 songs that suck (The Apparition, some VXI songs…).

Yes.

And for some reason, even the "songs that suck" in their classic period, I like. Quest for Fire, The Duellists, Gangland etc...

NoseofNicko · « **Reply #8549 on:** May 31, 2022, 05:55:01 PM »

The Duellists rules in my book.

TAC · « **Reply #8550 on:** May 31, 2022, 06:19:39 PM »

Quote from: NoseofNicko on May 31, 2022, 05:55:01 PM

The Duellists rules in my book.

This post rules in my book.

jammindude · « **Reply #8551 on:** May 31, 2022, 06:25:50 PM »

Quote from: RodrigoAltaf on May 31, 2022, 05:48:47 PM

Quote from: Glasser on May 31, 2022, 05:46:37 PM
Is it fair to say Maiden do not have any song that flat out suck? I would love some responses. To me they have songs that are better than others but never recorded one that sucks.

Don't You Think I'm a Savior? Don't You Think I Could Save Your Life?

My very first thought.

TAC · « **Reply #8552 on:** May 31, 2022, 06:27:25 PM »

Quote from: Weekend Warrior on May 31, 2022, 05:46:37 PM

Is it fair to say Maiden do not have any song that flat out suck? I would love some responses. To me they have songs that are better than others but never recorded one that sucks.

Hmmm.. that's a good question.

The Realm · « **Reply #8553 on:** May 31, 2022, 06:51:26 PM »

Quote from: Glasser on May 31, 2022, 05:46:37 PM

Is it fair to say Maiden do not have any song that flat out suck? I would love some responses. To me they have songs that are better than others but never recorded one that sucks.

The first songs that come to my mind are Holy Smoke and Hooks in You.

jammindude · « **Reply #8554 on:** May 31, 2022, 06:53:21 PM »

Quote from: The Realm on May 31, 2022, 06:51:26 PM

Quote from: Glasser on May 31, 2022, 05:46:37 PM
Is it fair to say Maiden do not have any song that flat out suck? I would love some responses. To me they have songs that are better than others but never recorded one that sucks.

The first songs that come to my mind are Holy Smoke and Hooks in You.

These are also good contenders. I might even throw Bring Your Daughter on the pile.

The Realm · « **Reply #8555 on:** May 31, 2022, 06:55:55 PM »

Yes, Bring Your Daughter is up there too.

wolfking · « **Reply #8556 on:** May 31, 2022, 06:56:30 PM »

Quote from: Glasser on May 31, 2022, 05:46:37 PM

Is it fair to say Maiden do not have any song that flat out suck? I would love some responses. To me they have songs that are better than others but never recorded one that sucks.

No one will agree but, El Dorado. I hate it. Bring Your Daughter isn't far behind.

The Realm · « **Reply #8557 on:** May 31, 2022, 07:03:23 PM »

I'll agree. Not a fan at all of El Dorado.

TAC · « **Reply #8558 on:** May 31, 2022, 07:09:27 PM »

Bring Your Daughter is fucking awesome except for, well, the Bring Your Daughter lyric. Too bad, because musically, that's a killer track.

wolfking · « **Reply #8559 on:** May 31, 2022, 07:09:46 PM »

Quote from: The Realm on May 31, 2022, 07:03:23 PM

I'll agree. Not a fan at all of El Dorado.

Thank you!!

NoseofNicko · « **Reply #8560 on:** May 31, 2022, 07:10:10 PM »

Quote from: TAC on May 31, 2022, 07:09:27 PM

Bring Your Daughter is fucking awesome except for, well, the Bring Your Daughter lyric. Too bad, because musically, that's a killer track.

Agreed.

TAC · « **Reply #8561 on:** May 31, 2022, 07:10:33 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on May 31, 2022, 07:09:46 PM

Quote from: The Realm on May 31, 2022, 07:03:23 PM
I'll agree. Not a fan at all of El Dorado.

Thank you!!

I agree.

jammindude · « **Reply #8562 on:** May 31, 2022, 07:15:21 PM »

If we get 10 reasonable suggestions, maybe I’ll make a poll for IMs “worst song”. I think TAATG wins in a landslide.

LudwigVan · « **Reply #8563 on:** May 31, 2022, 07:20:16 PM »

The Angel and The Gambler.

TAC · « **Reply #8564 on:** May 31, 2022, 07:23:49 PM »

My Bottom 10 off the top of my head..

Losfer Words
The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner
Tailgunner
Hooks In You
Mother Russia
From Here To Eternity
Weekend Warrior
The Apparition
Judgement Of Heaven
The Angel And The Gambler
El Dorado

ok..that's 11

Glasser · « **Reply #8565 on:** May 31, 2022, 07:39:55 PM »

There are no slam dunk suck tunes. A worst of Maiden would be extremely conflicting and would probably start a friendly war. None of Tim's bottom 11 suck. TAATG doesn't suck imo.

TAC · « **Reply #8566 on:** May 31, 2022, 07:41:02 PM »

Kev's Top 75 Thread is going to be nuclear!

KevShmev · « **Reply #8567 on:** May 31, 2022, 07:42:09 PM »

Especially once I play with the numbers behind the scenes to make sure no songs from the Blaze era make the cut.

wolfking · « **Reply #8568 on:** May 31, 2022, 07:45:06 PM »

Quote from: TAC on May 31, 2022, 07:23:49 PM

My Bottom 10 off the top of my head..

Losfer Words
The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner
Tailgunner
Hooks In You
Mother Russia
From Here To Eternity
Weekend Warrior
The Apparition
Judgement Of Heaven
The Angel And The Gambler
El Dorado

ok..that's 11

I'm not sure we can be friends anymore.

Glasser · « **Reply #8569 on:** May 31, 2022, 07:47:01 PM »

Quote from: jammindude on May 31, 2022, 07:15:21 PM

If we get 10 reasonable suggestions, maybe I’ll make a poll for IMs “worst song”. I think TAATG wins in a landslide.

Is it fair to include Blaze tunes? I know its technically Maiden but is it realllly Maiden? Hmmm?

The Realm · « **Reply #8570 on:** May 31, 2022, 07:48:07 PM »

Quote from: TAC on May 31, 2022, 07:23:49 PM

My Bottom 10 off the top of my head..

Losfer Words
The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner
Tailgunner
Hooks In You
Mother Russia
From Here To Eternity
Weekend Warrior
The Apparition
Judgement Of Heaven
The Angel And The Gambler
El Dorado

ok..that's 11

Hmm, well at least one huge outlier in that list!

Overall a couple of good choices but seeing that list means a bottom 10 would be pretty tough. I guess when Kev does the top 75 we will get an indication. I predict nearly every song you have listed here appears on at least 1 list in the top 75. And at least one song is a good chance for top 75.

TAC · « **Reply #8571 on:** May 31, 2022, 07:48:46 PM »

Quote from: Glasser on May 31, 2022, 07:47:01 PM

Quote from: jammindude on May 31, 2022, 07:15:21 PM
If we get 10 reasonable suggestions, maybe I’ll make a poll for IMs “worst song”. I think TAATG wins in a landslide.

Is it fair to include Blaze tunes? I know its technically Maiden but is it realllly Maiden? Hmmm?

Yes it's really Maiden. And most people's Bottom 10 are probably all Blaze songs anyway!

wolfking · « **Reply #8572 on:** May 31, 2022, 07:49:19 PM »

Quote from: Glasser on May 31, 2022, 07:47:01 PM

Quote from: jammindude on May 31, 2022, 07:15:21 PM
If we get 10 reasonable suggestions, maybe I’ll make a poll for IMs “worst song”. I think TAATG wins in a landslide.

Is it fair to include Blaze tunes? I know its technically Maiden but is it realllly Maiden? Hmmm?

Wut?!

Glasser · « **Reply #8573 on:** May 31, 2022, 07:56:04 PM »

If Bruce re-recorded the Blaze albums do they rank higher?

Glasser · « **Reply #8574 on:** May 31, 2022, 08:03:05 PM »

And if Blaze rerecords Somewhere In Time does it rank lower? Lets go off the rails here....... If Maiden releases Images an Words live (official bootleg) with Blaze on vocals where does that rank?

News: Track-by-track video for Fall Into the Light: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ezfzdMpRc0

Author Topic: The Iron Maiden Thread v. The Merge of Souls (Read 572779 times)