Author Topic: Iron Maiden Survivor 2016 - Somewhere In Time - Round 1 (Read 1575 times)

425 · « **on:** March 20, 2016, 12:16:20 PM »

Somewhere In Time (1986)
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Somewhere In Time followed up Powerslave by continuing to move the band in a more progressive direction. The introduction of synthesizers on this album was controversial to some metal purists in the fanbase, but the guitar synths used here definitely give Somewhere In Time a unique, futuristic sound—a sound which was unfortunately difficult to recreate live, which is probably why Caught Somewhere In Time never became the live staple it was destined to be. Personally, I think this is one Iron Maiden's more underrated albums. There are several classics here, as well as plenty of quality deep cuts.

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I'm going to listen to this album today or tomorrow, but I don't think I need to in order to know how to vote in the first round. I won't submit my vote yet, just in case, but I'll go ahead and note it here. I think this whole album is pretty strong across the board. There are really just two songs that I think are of a significantly lower quality than the rest. One of those is:

Deja Vu

MirrorMask · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2016, 12:27:16 PM »

I'm with Bruce on this album - I don't really care for it.

I mean, it's still good and it still has many great songs, but all in all for me it's the lesser of the great classic albums. Still better than a ton of music out there, it's not that I think it sucks, it's just that love never struck with this one for me.

And I agree Deja Vu can go out first.

CharlesPL · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2016, 12:37:02 PM »

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

Evermind · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2016, 12:58:35 PM »

Somewhere in time I will find you and haunt you again... Wait, sorry, wrong survivor.

Deja Vu

Logain Ablar · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2016, 01:09:51 PM »

This one is going to be tricky. The songs on SIT are all pretty close, quality-wise.

Heaven Can Wait. I'm not fussed on the repetitive chorus.

Tomislav95 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2016, 01:10:23 PM »

My favorite IM album

But Heaven Can Wait, easily.

Dream Team · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2016, 01:58:13 PM »

Quote from: Tomislav95 on March 20, 2016, 01:10:23 PM

My favorite IM album
But Heaven Can Wait, easily.

My fave also, but it's Runner for me.

Dream Team · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2016, 01:58:21 PM »

Quote from: Tomislav95 on March 20, 2016, 01:10:23 PM

My favorite IM album
But Heaven Can Wait, easily.

My fave also, but it's Runner for me.

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2016, 03:14:09 PM »

Deja Poo

The Astonished · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2016, 03:37:31 PM »

Heaven Can Wayhayhaaaaayt, Heaven Can Wayhayhaaaaayt, Heaven Can Wayhayhaaaaayt~

Kwyjibo · « **Reply #10 on:** March 20, 2016, 04:00:43 PM »

Deja vu

jjrock88 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 20, 2016, 05:59:11 PM »

neck and neck with Seventh Son as my favorite from IM.

Deja Vu

Outcrier · « **Reply #12 on:** March 20, 2016, 06:38:44 PM »

Sea of Madness

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #13 on:** March 20, 2016, 07:49:04 PM »

^u crazy

IDontNotDoThings · « **Reply #14 on:** March 20, 2016, 10:32:49 PM »

Never heard, so I can't say.

Zydar · « **Reply #15 on:** March 21, 2016, 02:07:48 AM »

Long Distance Runner

The only weak track on this otherwise great album IMHO.

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #16 on:** March 21, 2016, 02:08:14 AM »

Quote from: IDontNotDoThings on March 20, 2016, 10:32:49 PM

Never heard, so I can't say.

u wot m9?

IDontNotDoThings · « **Reply #17 on:** March 21, 2016, 02:17:19 AM »

Quote from: sneakyblueberry on March 21, 2016, 02:08:14 AM

Quote from: IDontNotDoThings on March 20, 2016, 10:32:49 PM
Never heard, so I can't say.

u wot m9?

The album.

I've only heard The Number Of The Beast, Piece Of Mind, Powerslave, Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son & The Book Of Souls.

Train of Naught · « **Reply #18 on:** March 21, 2016, 02:32:24 AM »

Listened to this album about two times, not a big fan. I think I'll have to sit this one out.

Tomislav95 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 21, 2016, 04:42:32 AM »

I didn't know Deja Vu isn't well liked. It's my third favorite on the album $:-\$

Mladen · « **Reply #20 on:** March 21, 2016, 05:34:11 AM »

Deja Vu

But every song on this album is pretty much flawless. It's the best Maiden record and my 2nd favorite album of all time. Truly astonishing.

cramx3 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 21, 2016, 06:53:35 AM »

Quote from: Outcrier on March 20, 2016, 06:38:44 PM

Sea of Madness

The only song on this album that does nothing for me.

wolfking · « **Reply #22 on:** March 21, 2016, 03:05:29 PM »

Heaven Can Wait

kaos2900 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 21, 2016, 06:09:44 PM »

Stranger in a strange land

Eldomm · « **Reply #24 on:** March 22, 2016, 01:02:30 AM »

Quote from: cramx3 on March 21, 2016, 06:53:35 AM

Quote from: Outcrier on March 20, 2016, 06:38:44 PM
Sea of Madness

The only song on this album that does nothing for me.

425 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 22, 2016, 09:51:01 AM »

Sad to see votes already for Sea of Madness and Stranger in a Strange Land. Among the most criminally underrated Maiden songs of the 80s IMO.

cramx3 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 22, 2016, 09:54:38 AM »

I think it's fairly clear what the top three songs may be for this album

425 · « **Reply #27 on:** March 22, 2016, 09:58:42 AM »

I think we all know the two that are most likely going to finals. I hope Stranger makes a push for consolations, though.

Scorpion · « **Reply #28 on:** March 22, 2016, 10:43:32 AM »

Quote from: 425 on March 22, 2016, 09:51:01 AM

Sad to see votes already for Sea of Madness and Stranger in a Strange Land. Among the most criminally underrated Maiden songs of the 80s IMO.

Yup. Sea of Madness is one of Maiden's best.

Also please don't let that utter piece of shit that is Wasted Years go to the finals.

Logain Ablar · « **Reply #29 on:** March 22, 2016, 10:47:09 AM »

The verse riff of Sea Of Madness is a bit chaotic, but it has a great solo.

Tomislav95 · « **Reply #30 on:** March 22, 2016, 11:02:19 AM »

Quote from: Scorpion on March 22, 2016, 10:43:32 AM

Quote from: 425 on March 22, 2016, 09:51:01 AM
Sad to see votes already for Sea of Madness and Stranger in a Strange Land. Among the most criminally underrated Maiden songs of the 80s IMO.

Yup. Sea of Madness is one of Maiden's best.

Also please don't let that utter piece of shit that is Wasted Years go to the finals.

You got me with first part... and lost me with second

Those two are my favorite off SiT.

Zydar · « **Reply #31 on:** March 22, 2016, 11:21:52 AM »

Quote from: Tomislav95 on March 22, 2016, 11:02:19 AM

Quote from: Scorpion on March 22, 2016, 10:43:32 AM
Quote from: 425 on March 22, 2016, 09:51:01 AM
Sad to see votes already for Sea of Madness and Stranger in a Strange Land. Among the most criminally underrated Maiden songs of the 80s IMO.

Yup. Sea of Madness is one of Maiden's best.

Also please don't let that utter piece of shit that is Wasted Years go to the finals.
You got me with first part... and lost me with second
Those two are my favorite off SiT.

Ditto $:-\$

cramx3 · « **Reply #32 on:** March 22, 2016, 11:35:04 AM »

Quote from: Zydar on March 22, 2016, 11:21:52 AM

Quote from: Tomislav95 on March 22, 2016, 11:02:19 AM
Quote from: Scorpion on March 22, 2016, 10:43:32 AM
Quote from: 425 on March 22, 2016, 09:51:01 AM
Sad to see votes already for Sea of Madness and Stranger in a Strange Land. Among the most criminally underrated Maiden songs of the 80s IMO.

Yup. Sea of Madness is one of Maiden's best.

Also please don't let that utter piece of shit that is Wasted Years go to the finals.
You got me with first part... and lost me with second
Those two are my favorite off SiT.

Ditto $:-\$

I'm just completely lost

Scorpion · « **Reply #33 on:** March 22, 2016, 11:38:08 AM »

Quote from: Zydar on March 22, 2016, 11:21:52 AM

Quote from: Tomislav95 on March 22, 2016, 11:02:19 AM
Quote from: Scorpion on March 22, 2016, 10:43:32 AM
Quote from: 425 on March 22, 2016, 09:51:01 AM
Sad to see votes already for Sea of Madness and Stranger in a Strange Land. Among the most criminally underrated Maiden songs of the 80s IMO.

Yup. Sea of Madness is one of Maiden's best.

Also please don't let that utter piece of shit that is Wasted Years go to the finals.
You got me with first part... and lost me with second
Those two are my favorite off SiT.

Ditto $:-\$

I think my biggest problem with Wasted Years is that the intro riff is so amazing, but it's just downright wasted on the mediocrity that follows. Like, if everything were boring, then I just wouldn't care, but anytime I think of it, it's the song that prevented an amazing riff from being used in a song that isn't super bland.

Deja Vu is worse, and that's what I voted for, but not by a whole lot. Aside from those two, this album is basically flawless. But I guess I'll be voting Wasted Years for a while on my own.

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Author Topic: Iron Maiden Survivor 2016 - Somewhere In Time - Round 1 (Read 1575 times)