Author Topic: THE Iron Maiden Thread (Read 436224 times)

King Postwhore · « **Reply #2275 on:** December 22, 2010, 08:49:51 PM »

Quote from: TAC on December 22, 2010, 06:43:46 PM

The only comparable reunions could be Judas Priest or Deep Purple in 1984 (that was f##king huge BTW), but in terms of viability and success, this current Maiden run is unprecedented as far as I can tell.

The Perfect Strangers tour blew my ears out.

I do agree with Maiden's comback as one ofthe most viable as well as continuing making great music and playing to crowds just as big or larger today.

Birch Boy · « **Reply #2276 on:** December 22, 2010, 09:13:54 PM »

I think a major part of the reason that Iron Maiden's reunion was so successful is that they can actually still play what they used to... if better. Even Bruce, though showing minor signs of aging, can be compared to his former self, and if anything, improved over time. The other major problem with old metal bands is the drummer (read: Lars Ulrich), and Nicko's... well, Nicko.

wolfking · « **Reply #2277 on:** December 22, 2010, 09:45:04 PM »

Rock in Rio is easily one of Maiden's best moments.

TAC · « **Reply #2278 on:** December 23, 2010, 06:23:03 AM »

My favorite Live Maiden album is Death On The Road.

As far as successful reunions go...what about Kiss, the Eagles?

DarkEternalNight · « **Reply #2279 on:** December 23, 2010, 02:44:12 PM »

Happy Birthday Dave!

Jakartabassplayer · « **Reply #2280 on:** December 23, 2010, 03:50:05 PM »

Quote from: DarkEternalNight on December 23, 2010, 02:44:12 PM

Happy Birthday Dave!

wolfking · « **Reply #2281 on:** December 23, 2010, 07:54:31 PM »

Quote from: DarkEternalNight on December 23, 2010, 02:44:12 PM

Happy Birthday Dave!

Nice. Happy Birthday to the blonde bomber!!

Easily one of the greatest guitarists on the planet.

Birch Boy · « **Reply #2282 on:** December 23, 2010, 08:48:33 PM »

Happy birthday Dave Murray!

SPNKr · « **Reply #2283 on:** December 24, 2010, 01:56:46 AM »

Quote from: Jakartabassplayer on December 23, 2010, 03:50:05 PM

Quote from: DarkEternalNight on December 23, 2010, 02:44:12 PM
Happy Birthday Dave!

Holy shit, Happy belated Birthday! Could've been on Christmas Eve but oh well.

So here's something I reflected on. You guys introduced me to A Matter Of Life And Death last year. I also wiki'd it when I first listened to it and it said this:

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In order to provide a more "live" sound, the album was not mastered.[4] Producer Kevin Shirley said, "Spoke to 'Arry (Steve Harris) on Friday, who has decided against mastering the Iron Maiden album... It means that you will get to hear the new album exactly as it sounded in the studio, no added EQ, compression, analog widening, etc., and I must say, I am pretty happy with the end result."[5]

That's what I liked about this record. It sounded, and literally too, raw. That's what I was really impressed by. The bass tone I couldn't get enough of on this one too. It was just so pure sounding, I don't know how to describe it.

Mladen · « **Reply #2284 on:** December 24, 2010, 04:57:20 AM »

I think the general sound of AMOLAD is incredible, much better than The Final frontier. I just wish it was slightly louder, though...

wolfking · « **Reply #2285 on:** December 24, 2010, 05:02:54 AM »

Quote from: Mladen on December 24, 2010, 04:57:20 AM

I think the general sound of AMOLAD is incredible, much better than The Final frontier. I just wish it was slightly louder, though...

Well, it's not mastered and overproduced that's why the mix is quieter. It's not a bad thing, when music is overproduced it clips and kills the overall sound and dynamics of the music. I don't mind music that's loud and somewhat overproduced, but some people hate it.

When you crank AMOLAD the mix sounds quite good and overall the music breathes a lot more than say TFF and DOD.

tri.ad · « **Reply #2286 on:** December 24, 2010, 07:45:36 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on December 24, 2010, 05:02:54 AM

When you crank AMOLAD the mix sounds quite good and overall the music breathes a lot more than say TFF and DOD.

Exactly. AMOLAD doesn't need to be louder at all.

SPNKr · « **Reply #2287 on:** December 25, 2010, 12:39:20 AM »

I just looked at the waveform to the first track. It's really dynamic for music made in the last 4 years.

wolfking · « **Reply #2288 on:** December 25, 2010, 02:43:50 AM »

Quote from: SPNKr on December 25, 2010, 12:39:20 AM

I just looked at the waveform to the first track. It's really dynamic for music made in the last 4 years.

Check this video, it's quite interesting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMNJEC1G-fE

Mladen · « **Reply #2289 on:** January 01, 2011, 09:53:18 AM »

Hey, guys, I've got a question - why isn't anyone running an Iron Maiden survivor?

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #2290 on:** January 01, 2011, 11:20:44 PM »

Zeltar usually runs one, doesn't he? He doesn't post too much anymore.

wolfking · « **Reply #2291 on:** January 02, 2011, 04:09:22 AM »

Quote from: Mladen on January 01, 2011, 09:53:18 AM

Hey, guys, I've got a question - why isn't anyone running an Iron Maiden survivor?

That's a damn good question.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #2292 on:** January 02, 2011, 08:40:27 AM »

Quote from: sneakyblueberry on January 01, 2011, 11:20:44 PM

Zeltar usually runs one, doesn't he? He doesn't post too much anymore.

Zydar · « **Reply #2293 on:** January 02, 2011, 08:42:02 AM »

I guess he'll start one when his Metallica survivor is done.

Dream Team · « **Reply #2294 on:** January 03, 2011, 08:45:22 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on January 02, 2011, 04:09:22 AM

Quote from: Mladen on January 01, 2011, 09:53:18 AM
Hey, guys, I've got a question - why isn't anyone running an Iron Maiden survivor?

That's a damn good question.

A better question is; what happened to your Judas Priest Top 50?

wolfking · « **Reply #2295 on:** January 03, 2011, 08:58:41 PM »

Quote from: Dream Team on January 03, 2011, 08:45:22 AM

Quote from: wolfking on January 02, 2011, 04:09:22 AM
Quote from: Mladen on January 01, 2011, 09:53:18 AM
Hey, guys, I've got a question - why isn't anyone running an Iron Maiden survivor?

That's a damn good question.

A better question is; what happened to your Judas Priest Top 50?

You are really interested in my JP list aren't you?? The wait is killing you!

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #2296 on:** January 07, 2011, 05:36:48 PM »

So, thinking about this the other day; TFF is by far the worst of the reunion albums, and is the just the lowest point in a discography that has fallen steadily worse since BNW. BNW is an absolutely stellar album, with DOD not far behind it. AMOLAD, despite it being a fan favourite, never grabbed me in the same way the first two did. TFF fails to grab me in every way; the concept, the artwork and certainly the music. The whole sci fi thing is just cringe-worthy, over-used and just.... lame. In short, its bollocks.

I think the thing that brings down AMOLAD and TFF is the lack of diversity in the tracks. Everything is just too samey, even for Maiden. BNW and DOD have a lot of diversity and the songwriting, especially in terms of the 3 guitars, is inspiring. There's none of that in AMOLAD and TFF. Just the same old gallopy VI-VII-I bullshit. Maiden needs to rethink their game plan or call it a day. Another album like TFF and that's their credibility down the drain, IMO; I don't know if I can sit through another album of average Maiden again.

Don't get me wrong, I'm no basher. I've loved Maiden since I was 5 years old, no bullshit. Kids at school were reading Goosebumps and Star Wars novels during silent reading time and I was reading Run To The Hills (the Maiden bio). Some of the fondest memories I cherish have a Maiden track as the backdrop

. Its like I'm seeing a good childhood friend become a shadow of their former self. It saddens me.

My 2c.

Mladen · « **Reply #2297 on:** January 08, 2011, 01:05:28 AM »

That's too bad.

I think the last four albums rule. In every way.

Especially A Matter of life and death.

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #2298 on:** January 08, 2011, 01:24:27 AM »

Yeah. Its probably just me. They're great albums and my testes have changed. Testes do vary.

Mladen · « **Reply #2299 on:** January 08, 2011, 02:05:50 AM »

Especially when it comes to mighty Maiden.

TAC · « **Reply #2300 on:** January 08, 2011, 10:20:20 AM »

Quote from: Mladen on January 08, 2011, 01:05:28 AM

That's too bad.

I think the last four albums rule. In every way.

Especially A Matter of life and death.

I agree. ..and I think TFF is right behind it.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #2301 on:** January 08, 2011, 10:21:33 AM »

TFF still has a few awesome songs, but the rest of it is quite mediocre. AMOLAD destroys it. The songs may be kind of samey, but they're all pretty badass.

Birch Boy · « **Reply #2302 on:** January 08, 2011, 10:36:24 AM »

MOOOOTHER OF MERCY
AAANGEL OF DEATH, DESIRE
MOOOOTHER OF MERCY
TAKING MY LAST BREATH OF FIRE

The King in Crimson · « **Reply #2303 on:** January 08, 2011, 10:38:19 AM »

Quote from: skydivingninja on January 08, 2011, 10:21:33 AM

TFF still has a few awesome songs, but the rest of it is quite mediocre. AMOLAD destroys it. The songs may be kind of samey, but they're all pretty badass.

This.

Though I have been getting into TFF more and more lately and man, those awesome songs are really awesome and even the others are pretty good too. I'd still say it's far better than DoD.

Mladen · « **Reply #2304 on:** January 08, 2011, 11:49:15 AM »

The Final Frontier has to be the album I've been listening to the most in the last couple of months, obviously because of being such a fanb0i. It's a pretty awesome record, with a lot of classic moments, yet with a strong will to deliver something fresh and new when it comes to band's standards. And the song that strikes me the most when it comes to originality is The Man who would be king. The intro just made me stare at my stereo in amazement, it sounds so creepy and gives me goosebumps. And how about Dave's solo - man, that part kicks ass. Needless to mention that the song is filled with guitar harmonies like no other Maiden track.

My point is this - The Man who would be king deserves a whole lotta

jjrock88 · « **Reply #2305 on:** January 08, 2011, 01:56:15 PM »

I found AMOLAD grew on me quicker then TFF. However, I would love for Maiden to release another album with shorter, faster songs; similar to their 80's albums. But regardless, I still love them all

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #2306 on:** January 08, 2011, 05:44:57 PM »

Well this week I am going to listen to AMOLAD and TFF on repeat to see if my testes vary. I'll report back later.

ClairvoyantCat · « **Reply #2307 on:** January 08, 2011, 05:52:09 PM »

Quote from: jjrock88 on January 08, 2011, 01:56:15 PM

I found AMOLAD grew on me quicker then TFF. However, I would love for Maiden to release another album with shorter, faster songs; similar to their 80's albums. But regardless, I still love them all

Considering that the exact type of song you mentioned seems to always be the weakest track(s) on any of the new releases I'd rather them keep where they are. Besides, you can only write so many "The Trooper"s.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #2308 on:** January 08, 2011, 06:13:29 PM »

If they made new songs similar to "The Wicker Man" or "Rainmaker" I would be happy. However, I love every song they have done; the more recent epic ones just seem to take longer to get used to. Once they click, they work.

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #2309 on:** January 08, 2011, 06:16:29 PM »

Quote from: jjrock88 on January 08, 2011, 06:13:29 PM

If they made new songs similar to "The Wicker Man" or "Rainmaker" I would be happy. However, I love every song they have done; the more recent epic ones just seem to take longer to get used to. Once they click, they work.

I agree. I'd love an album like SiT. Full of straightfoward, rocking classics, with a dash of progressivenesssssss

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