THE Iron Maiden Thread

[lateralus88]

The intro has grown on me just a tad, but I still can't help myself from skipping past it more times than actually sitting through it.

[Mladen]

I'm probably going to get a bit of shit for this but...Starblind is my least favourite track on the album.

I'm glad I'm not the only one. There's nothing bad about it, it's just the least good.

[Seventh Son]

7/10 album, listened through it a few times already. Its got some cool moments, but overall just meanders around too much for me.

[ClairvoyantCat]

I've done a lot of listening, and I've decided it's a great album, but....

Iron Maiden is just not evil enough anymore  

I miss songs about seventh sons and dancing with creatures who ascended from hell and killing the youngborn in the womb and satan and evil rituals and generally evil things.  

[lateralus88]

The band has "matured" in their song writing, man. It's not about shocking the parents or the 80's.

[RobD]

I've done a lot of listening, and I've decided it's a great album, but....

Iron Maiden is just not evil enough anymore 

I miss songs about seventh sons and dancing with creatures who ascended from hell and killing the youngborn in the womb and satan and evil rituals and generally evil things. 

Go listen to some black metal then...

I'm loving TFF, it's not only a VERY strong album from them, but also one where they tried new things and succeeded very well in them. I think the most shocking thing is having distorted bass as the very first thing you hear. Steve never changes his tone!

[lateralus88]

I've done a lot of listening, and I've decided it's a great album, but....

Iron Maiden is just not evil enough anymore 

I miss songs about seventh sons and dancing with creatures who ascended from hell and killing the youngborn in the womb and satan and evil rituals and generally evil things. 

Go listen to some black metal then...

What are you talking about? Venom is a band with some of the most eloquent and well written songs of all time.

[TAC]

After a half dozen listens, I am floored. I had no idea how they'd follow up the great AMOLAD. This album is easily as good musically, but is shaded a bit lighter in mood. I think it's an incredible, but daunting offering. Tough to digest all at once so give it time. Bruce slays on this album. His performance on Coming Home is his most passionate vocal since Balls To Picasso. Simply stunning.

[Seventh Son]

I've done a lot of listening, and I've decided it's a great album, but....

Iron Maiden is just not evil enough anymore 

I miss songs about seventh sons and dancing with creatures who ascended from hell and killing the youngborn in the womb and satan and evil rituals and generally evil things. 

Go listen to some black metal then...

What are you talking about? Venom is a band with some of the most eloquent and well written songs of all time.

NP: Venom - Teacher's Pet

[lateralus88]

Quick question - Am I the only one here who thinks the production sounds fine? I mean, I see almost no issue with it at all. I can't quite see the problems some are having.

I've done a lot of listening, and I've decided it's a great album, but....

Iron Maiden is just not evil enough anymore 

I miss songs about seventh sons and dancing with creatures who ascended from hell and killing the youngborn in the womb and satan and evil rituals and generally evil things. 

Go listen to some black metal then...

What are you talking about? Venom is a band with some of the most eloquent and well written songs of all time.

NP: Venom - Teacher's Pet

TEACHER CAUGHT ME MASTURBATING UNDERNEATH THE DESK

Lyrical wordsmiths, they are.

[TAC]

Their records just sound like a good 70's record with a better mic-ing set up.

I agree with this. I love how Kevin Shirley has recorded the.

[ariich]

I really like Satellite 15 but I think I would have preferred it as an individual song.

My thoughts exactly. It's not like it even leads in to TFF at all.

[Zoom E]

Bruce slays on this album. His performance on Coming Home is his most passionate vocal since Balls To Picasso. Simply stunning.

I have to agree. The most impressive vocal performance from Bruce in a very long time. His range on The Talsiman is almost equal to what he did in the 80's.

[Birch Boy]

After a second listen, "Mother Of Mercy" really clicked!

Love Bruce's vocals during the chorus.

[Scard]

After a second listen, "Mother Of Mercy" really clicked!

Love Bruce's vocals during the chorus.

This. I started by rating this song pretty low, but I realized quickly that it's a real gem. The chorus is so dark and catchy.

[wolfking]

I'm probably going to get a bit of shit for this but...Starblind is my least favourite track on the album.

I'm glad I'm not the only one. There's nothing bad about it, it's just the least good.

For me, Starblind is by far the best song on the album.

[moffatt]

Isle of Avalon is easily the best song on the album.
I ranked the title track (on its own not with S15) and El Dorado pretty high as well.

[wolfking]

I've decided this album has a shitload of MUSIC WIN!!

[Perpetual Change]

Yeah, I'm really baffled why the fanbase is this lukewarm about TFF. I don't remember that being the issue when the other reunion albums were released, though I may be wrong.

[King Postwhore]

Just Got the new CD.  First listen in and it sounds great.  I want to soak it in a little more before I say anything else.

[RobD]

The Final Frontier is officially #1 in the UK album charts!

Now, if they don't do a proper UK tour they have no excuses. 4 years has been quite long.

[cramx3]

Kind of unexpectd but El Dorado sounds better and more fun everytime I hear it.  The Talisman may be my favorite on the album.

[skydivingninja]

So Mother of Mercy's chorus really clicked with me on the ride to FU yesterday.  Still not big on TMWWBK and TFF though.

This just in: The Talisman is still incredibly fucking awesome.

[lateralus88]

COMING HOME FAR AWAY
AS THEIR VAPOR TRAILS ALIGN

[Scard]

https://www.sporcle.com/games/Scard/everyironmaiden

I made this game on Sporcle without realizing there were a few others already made. In any case, play it. Takes about 10 minutes.


**For those who aren't familiar with Sporcle, it's just a site of fun quizzes you can take of virtually any topic and when you're done you can see statistics on the least chosen answers, etc. Fun Stuff!

[wolfking]

https://www.sporcle.com/games/Scard/everyironmaiden

I made this game on Sporcle without realizing there were a few others already made. In any case, play it. Takes about 10 minutes.


**For those who aren't familiar with Sporcle, it's just a site of fun quizzes you can take of virtually any topic and when you're done you can see statistics on the least chosen answers, etc. Fun Stuff!

Will try this when I'm not a work.  Looks like fun.  I think the hardest part will be the time limit.

[Scard]

https://www.sporcle.com/games/Scard/everyironmaiden

I made this game on Sporcle without realizing there were a few others already made. In any case, play it. Takes about 10 minutes.


**For those who aren't familiar with Sporcle, it's just a site of fun quizzes you can take of virtually any topic and when you're done you can see statistics on the least chosen answers, etc. Fun Stuff!

Will try this when I'm not a work.  Looks like fun.  I think the hardest part will be the time limit.

Yeahhh.I got 126/144 in 10 minutes. I had around 40 seconds at the end where I just sat around because I just couldn't think of anymore! i think I'ma up to time limit to 12 minutes

[moffatt]

The Final Frontier is officially #1 in the UK album charts!

Now, if they don't do a proper UK tour they have no excuses. 4 years has been quite long.

They must do one next year. Or I won't be happy

Although I did see them at sonisphere

[Lynxo]

https://www.studio51.se/blog/music/review-final-frontier-iron-maiden/ My review on the album. Awesome, I especially dig The Isle Of Avalon.

[wolfking]

https://www.sporcle.com/games/Scard/everyironmaiden

I made this game on Sporcle without realizing there were a few others already made. In any case, play it. Takes about 10 minutes.


**For those who aren't familiar with Sporcle, it's just a site of fun quizzes you can take of virtually any topic and when you're done you can see statistics on the least chosen answers, etc. Fun Stuff!

Will try this when I'm not a work.  Looks like fun.  I think the hardest part will be the time limit.

Yeahhh.I got 126/144 in 10 minutes. I had around 40 seconds at the end where I just sat around because I just couldn't think of anymore! i think I'ma up to time limit to 12 minutes

I got 142/144 in 12 minutes.

I missed Como Estais Amigos simply because I couldn't spell it right.  The only song I completely couldn't remember was Iron Maiden....I can't believe it!!!  I'm staring at that space in the middle of the first album with 45 seconds to spare and I could not think of it!! LOL.

[Birch Boy]

https://www.studio51.se/blog/music/review-final-frontier-iron-maiden/ My review on the album. Awesome, I especially dig The Isle Of Avalon.

https://www.sporcle.com/games/Scard/everyironmaiden

I made this game on Sporcle without realizing there were a few others already made. In any case, play it. Takes about 10 minutes.


**For those who aren't familiar with Sporcle, it's just a site of fun quizzes you can take of virtually any topic and when you're done you can see statistics on the least chosen answers, etc. Fun Stuff!

Will try this when I'm not a work.  Looks like fun.  I think the hardest part will be the time limit.

Yeahhh.I got 126/144 in 10 minutes. I had around 40 seconds at the end where I just sat around because I just couldn't think of anymore! i think I'ma up to time limit to 12 minutes

I got 142/144 in 12 minutes.

I missed Como Estais Amigos simply because I couldn't spell it right.  The only song I completely couldn't remember was Iron Maiden....I can't believe it!!!  I'm staring at that space in the middle of the first album with 45 seconds to spare and I could not think of it!! LOL.

[sneakyblueberry]

Hahaha cool.  I think Zydar posted something similar earlier in the thread.  Or maybe it was pre-crash.  Either way its damn cool.

[wolfking]

https://www.studio51.se/blog/music/review-final-frontier-iron-maiden/ My review on the album. Awesome, I especially dig The Isle Of Avalon.

https://www.sporcle.com/games/Scard/everyironmaiden

I made this game on Sporcle without realizing there were a few others already made. In any case, play it. Takes about 10 minutes.


**For those who aren't familiar with Sporcle, it's just a site of fun quizzes you can take of virtually any topic and when you're done you can see statistics on the least chosen answers, etc. Fun Stuff!

Will try this when I'm not a work.  Looks like fun.  I think the hardest part will be the time limit.

Yeahhh.I got 126/144 in 10 minutes. I had around 40 seconds at the end where I just sat around because I just couldn't think of anymore! i think I'ma up to time limit to 12 minutes

I got 142/144 in 12 minutes.

I missed Como Estais Amigos simply because I couldn't spell it right.  The only song I completely couldn't remember was Iron Maiden....I can't believe it!!!  I'm staring at that space in the middle of the first album with 45 seconds to spare and I could not think of it!! LOL.

Don't worry, I'm still kicking my own ass!! 

[Zydar]

Hahaha cool.  I think Zydar posted something similar earlier in the thread.  Or maybe it was pre-crash.  Either way its damn cool.

Yeah I remember posting something like this. I have posted a quiz about all DT songs, but I could also have done it for Maiden too. 

[wolfking]

I remember the DT one, but not a Iron Maiden one.  (Not saying it hasn't been done though)