Author Topic: THE Iron Maiden Thread (Read 436112 times)

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #1470 on:** August 12, 2010, 09:33:22 PM »

Quote from: Scard on August 12, 2010, 07:10:15 PM

Quote from: sneakyblueberry on August 12, 2010, 06:55:05 PM
Yeah I wasn't too impressed at first but after a proper listen I can say its rather good. Haven't listened to the last two songs yet though.

they're pretty much the best 2, so if you already think it's rather good...

Ha! I was just about to post about how awesome TMWWBK is. The solo section:

skydivingninja · « **Reply #1471 on:** August 12, 2010, 09:40:08 PM »

TMWWBK is actually my least favorite epic on the album. Just above TFF and MoM at the bottom.

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #1472 on:** August 12, 2010, 09:47:19 PM »

MoM is good, though the chorus gets a little grating. I know it gets mentioned a lot here, but its the only Maiden song where the whole repetitive chorus things gets to me.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #1473 on:** August 12, 2010, 09:53:18 PM »

It gets to you more than "No More Lies?"

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #1474 on:** August 12, 2010, 09:58:47 PM »

Well, I pretty much just dislike NML as a whole. The chorus isn't particularly annoying. I think with MoM the chorus is bad because its in Bruce's higher register and gets pretty whiny to my ears.

cramx3 · « **Reply #1475 on:** August 12, 2010, 11:44:20 PM »

I love No More Lies!

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #1476 on:** August 12, 2010, 11:45:52 PM »

No More Pies

AndyDT · « **Reply #1477 on:** August 13, 2010, 03:25:07 AM »

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1302623/Iron-Maiden-return-After-35-years-STILL-renegades-rock.html

Jakartabassplayer · « **Reply #1478 on:** August 13, 2010, 05:38:14 AM »

Quote

If we moulded ourselves to fit the tabloid and TV world, people would suddenly be interested in something stupid we did when we were drunk. That’s meaningless rubbish.

LOL

I am interested in the stupid things they do when they're drunk!!

AndyDT · « **Reply #1479 on:** August 13, 2010, 05:58:27 AM »

I love Bruce Dickinson interviews.

erik16 · « **Reply #1480 on:** August 13, 2010, 10:00:33 AM »

I dig Starblind and Talisman a lot, I enjoy Isle of Avalon and TMWWBK, I also like WTWWB but not as much as the other fans seem to. Coming Home is good as well. I just myself enjoying the longer songs a lot more. I think Adrian is the man of the album. Janick and Dave have also contributed two very good tracks. Going to buy the album when it comes out and when I have the money.

El Barto · « **Reply #1481 on:** August 13, 2010, 04:53:44 PM »

MY first impression of TFF is that it sounds like all of the leftovers from the last three albums. It's all of the Wildest Dreams and Different Worlds without the masterpieces like Paschendale or DoD. I've only listened to it once, so it'll probably grow on me somewhat, but there hasn't been anything that really grabbed me by the balls like AMoLaD.

The real highlight thus far is when WtWWB gets heavy, about 7 minutes in. That was the only time it really made me go FUCK YEAH!.

I also noticed that Satellite 15 reminds me a lot of old-skool Anthrax, circa Persistence of Time. And interestingly, as the second part of it, I like TFF much better than when it was only a standalone track.

Zantera · « **Reply #1482 on:** August 13, 2010, 05:36:19 PM »

Okey, almost finished with my first listen (bought the album earlier today)... and i'm not quite sure what to think.
It didn't start out that WOW imo, but it has gotten better.. i'm now at The Man Who Would Be King, and the second half of the album has been better then the first half IMO.
Overall i haven't found a song yet that's <3 at first listen, but normally albums take time to grow on me, and i'm pretty sure i will change my mind about it after a few plays.

wolfking · « **Reply #1483 on:** August 13, 2010, 05:38:39 PM »

Going to buy it today!!!!!!!

metalandi · « **Reply #1484 on:** August 14, 2010, 04:28:10 AM »

does anyone else hear actually dream theater influences on this album? the progressive aspect is very interesting. while i'm not too best friends with the vocals and some of the riffing, the breaks and solo stuff realyl stand sout imo. definitely a lot of stuff maiden hasnt done before.

Scard · « **Reply #1485 on:** August 14, 2010, 04:34:06 AM »

Yeah. I wouldn't exactly call them "Dream Theater" influences, because there are a lot fo prog-metal bands that play in odd time signatures, but there are definitely a few moments in the longer songs that are proggy and that Maiden hasn't done before. I, personally, think they're awesome!

Mladen · « **Reply #1486 on:** August 14, 2010, 05:10:20 AM »

I'd say there are some Genesis, King Crimson and Rush influences, but certainly not Dream Theater ones.

wolfking · « **Reply #1487 on:** August 14, 2010, 05:16:13 AM »

Now playing it for the first time.

NP: Satellite 15.

Amazing original intro!!!

wolfking · « **Reply #1488 on:** August 14, 2010, 05:46:38 AM »

The Alchemist kicks some serious ass!!! Janick has done well.

Birch Boy · « **Reply #1489 on:** August 14, 2010, 10:36:58 AM »

I'll be waiting got my special edition to come in the mail from Amazon... hopefully I get it on release day!

Nick · « **Reply #1490 on:** August 14, 2010, 11:03:07 AM »

A kind hello to all my American Iron Maiden fans.

Zydar · « **Reply #1491 on:** August 14, 2010, 11:05:59 AM »

ariich · « **Reply #1492 on:** August 14, 2010, 11:12:35 AM »

Quote from: Zydar on August 14, 2010, 11:05:59 AM

+100

Zydar · « **Reply #1493 on:** August 14, 2010, 02:01:09 PM »

The Alchemist is my favourite so far

Plasmastrike · « **Reply #1494 on:** August 14, 2010, 02:14:05 PM »

I've dabbled through TFF. I'm pretty indifferent so far!

At times I was like, "This is amazing!" At other times, "Wow, this sounds incredibly mediocre." We'll see how my perception goes over time. I still need to give it a true listen though.

glaurung · « **Reply #1495 on:** August 14, 2010, 02:29:40 PM »

Did you people who have it now order it online or does it just come out in stores earlier?

wolfking · « **Reply #1496 on:** August 14, 2010, 06:10:16 PM »

Quote from: Plasmastrike on August 14, 2010, 02:14:05 PM

I've dabbled through TFF. I'm pretty indifferent so far!

At times I was like, "This is amazing!" At other times, "Wow, this sounds incredibly mediocre." We'll see how my perception goes over time. I still need to give it a true listen though.

This is my thoughts exactly. Parts of it on first listen I found extremely underwhelming.

I can't believe how different this album is.

I'd also like to add that the special edition is absolute shit!!!

Elsydeon · « **Reply #1497 on:** August 14, 2010, 07:44:20 PM »

starblind is so damn epic

skydivingninja · « **Reply #1498 on:** August 14, 2010, 09:39:34 PM »

Song rankings from TFF, just 'cause.

The Talisman
Starblind
El Dorado
Where the Wild Wind Blows
Isle of Avalon
-quality drop-
The Alchemist
Coming Home
-quality drop-
Satellite 15...The Final Frontier
The Man Who Would Be King
Mother of Mercy

wolfking · « **Reply #1499 on:** August 15, 2010, 04:19:31 AM »

My rankings are changing all the time but here goes;

1. Starblind
2. When the Wild Winds Blow
3. The Alchemist
4. The Talisman
5. The Man Who Would Be King
6. Isle of Avalon
7. Coming Home
8. Satellite 15...The Final Frontier
9. Mother of Mercy
10. El Dorado

Not too impressed about the production again. Steve needs to stay out of the control room. They also need to ditch Shirley, get a proper producer and produce a sonically great sounding album. The production brings the album down IMO, it's almost as bad as DOD.

cramx3 · « **Reply #1500 on:** August 15, 2010, 04:53:25 PM »

So I got my first listen and I am extremely dissapointed. While I am yet to give the album a good listen, my first thoughts on what I heard were, "this is maiden?" just really not what I expected. I don't sense any energy in this album. It just sounds soft to me. Maybe I need to listen to the CD when I get it on Tuesday, but the production is horrible. Maybe my expectations were too high.

Zook · « **Reply #1501 on:** August 15, 2010, 05:29:55 PM »

The Final Frontier's chorus is horrible and lazy. It's horribly lazy.

TL · « **Reply #1502 on:** August 15, 2010, 05:45:28 PM »

Quote from: cramx3 on August 15, 2010, 04:53:25 PM

but the production is horrible.

I'd say it actually has fantastic production; definitely the best production of any of the post-reunion albums.

Birch Boy · « **Reply #1503 on:** August 15, 2010, 05:58:58 PM »

Quote from: Zook on August 15, 2010, 05:29:55 PM

The Final Frontier's chorus is horrible and lazy. It's horribly lazy.

I haven't heard the whole song yet, but from what I heard in that video they released, I though the same exact thing.

However, (and this came completely out of the blue,) I've had the chorus stuck in my head all day.

The King in Crimson · « **Reply #1504 on:** August 15, 2010, 06:37:31 PM »

Quote from: cramx3 on August 15, 2010, 04:53:25 PM

So I got my first listen and I am extremely dissapointed. While I am yet to give the album a good listen, my first thoughts on what I heard were, "this is maiden?" just really not what I expected. I don't sense any energy in this album. It just sounds soft to me. Maybe I need to listen to the CD when I get it on Tuesday, but the production is horrible. Maybe my expectations were too high.

What's the production like? I remember not caring for the production on AMoLaD when I first listened to it.

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