Author Topic: THE Iron Maiden Thread (Read 436365 times)

jjrock88 · « **Reply #2310 on:** January 08, 2011, 06:26:52 PM »

Somewhere in Time rules. That one and SSoaSS are probably my favorites

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #2311 on:** January 08, 2011, 06:49:47 PM »

Quote from: jjrock88 on January 08, 2011, 06:26:52 PM

Somewhere in Time rules. That one and SSoaSS are probably my favorites

A man after my own

jjrock88 · « **Reply #2312 on:** January 08, 2011, 06:51:09 PM »

If you like those cd's, you should check out Maiden's rare live cd from 88- "Maiden England". I just bought it and it's fantastic

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #2313 on:** January 08, 2011, 06:53:35 PM »

Oh yeah, thats my favourite live maiden album. Hanging out for a dvd release.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #2314 on:** January 08, 2011, 08:58:24 PM »

I love SiT except for the last two tracks. Never could get into all of SSOASS, though it does have some awesome songs.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #2315 on:** January 08, 2011, 11:40:39 PM »

I have been able to get into all of Maiden's cd's; some take a little longer then other's though. I even really enjoy the Blaze albums. However, I didn't really get into them until I started listening more to his solo and Wolfsbane material; then it just clicked more.

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #2316 on:** January 08, 2011, 11:41:45 PM »

Quote from: skydivingninja on January 08, 2011, 08:58:24 PM

I love SiT except for the last two tracks. Never could get into all of SSOASS, though it does have some awesome songs.

Alexander the Great is my favourite Maiden epic. You should give it another try?

Mladen · « **Reply #2317 on:** January 09, 2011, 01:41:57 AM »

Quote from: jjrock88 on January 08, 2011, 06:26:52 PM

Somewhere in Time rules. That one and SSoaSS are probably my favorites

Same here. And then, of course, there's The X Factor.

SPNKr · « **Reply #2318 on:** January 09, 2011, 01:50:26 AM »

TXF dragged on too much for me, and the clean guitars in like every song became repetitive too. Other than that it's an ok album. Nothing special. Can't wait to hear Brave New World.

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #2319 on:** January 09, 2011, 02:37:56 AM »

Quote from: SPNKr on January 09, 2011, 01:50:26 AM

TXF dragged on too much for me, and the clean guitars in like every song became repetitive too. Other than that it's an ok album. Nothing special. Can't wait to hear Brave New World.

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TAC · « **Reply #2320 on:** January 09, 2011, 06:28:20 AM »

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

Well, that's what makes TFF so special. Half the album does contain songs like that. And Angel Of Mercy and Coming Home are both spectacular. Although, Maiden was never really known for having "fast" songs.

BTW, wlecome JJ, a new member that's a Maiden fan!

Birch Boy · « **Reply #2321 on:** January 09, 2011, 11:21:24 AM »

Quote from: TAC on January 09, 2011, 06:28:20 AM

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
Well, that's what makes TFF so special. Half the album does contain songs like that. And ~~Angel~~ Mother Of Mercy and Coming Home are both spectacular. Although, Maiden was never really known for having "fast" songs.

BTW, wlecome JJ, a new member that's a Maiden fan!

TAC · « **Reply #2322 on:** January 09, 2011, 12:39:00 PM »

Thanks. The fogey mind isn't what it used to be!

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #2323 on:** January 09, 2011, 02:44:04 PM »

Had a listen through most of TFF last night. I have to say, the award for best guitarist is spread pretty evenly on this album.

Janick has some tasty, well phrased solo's, a welcome change from his usual wankery

Davey is just Davey, awesome, well phrased shred

H is a guitar master, really isn't he? His use of chorus and clean combined with the sparseness of his solo's in songs like Isle of Avalon really hark back to his SiT/SSoaSS tone. So good! There's a interview with Bruce on Flight 666 where he says that Adrian is 'able to pick notes out of the ether' or something along those lines. That definitely shows on this album.

Pretty impressed with everyone's solo's on this one. I haven't listened to the last two tracks again, but I'm liking it better this time around. Isle of Avalon is probably my favourite. I love the 7/8 section. The beginning of The Talisman is sooo bad

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Birch Boy · « **Reply #2324 on:** January 09, 2011, 06:20:49 PM »

I might listen to The Final Frontier tonight... haven't heard it in a while. Surprisingly, this album didn't get played to death by me, despite it being Iron Maiden's first studio release since I became a fan. Nevermore's and Exodus' provided very strong competition last year for best metal album, and I hate to say it but they may have won. I still love the album though.

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #2325 on:** January 09, 2011, 11:49:12 PM »

Been listening to AMOLAD and TFF all day today. The lack of mastering on AMOLAD is really noticable when comparing the two, and really cool.

EDIT: Listening to BNW now, I'm gonna go through the reunion albums chronologically tonight. At The Nomad now. BNW is such a brilliant album, probably the best produced out of the reunion bunch. Hearing Adrian's solos makes me smile.

DOUBLE EDIT: Never noticed the segue from Nomad to Silent Planet. Cool!

jjrock88 · « **Reply #2326 on:** January 10, 2011, 02:04:03 AM »

I would say out of the reunion albums, BNW is the best overall. I enjoy all of them, but it seems that BNW is the one that I will grab far more often. "Wicker Man" kicks!! Plus love the title track alot

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #2327 on:** January 10, 2011, 03:17:11 AM »

At the end of DOD now. Great album. Production isn't as great as BNW. The distinction between the three guitars in more obvious in terms of where they sit in the mix. Nicko's drums don't sound as nice as BNW's though.

Quote from: jjrock88 on January 10, 2011, 02:04:03 AM

I would say out of the reunion albums, BNW is the best overall. I enjoy all of them, but it seems that BNW is the one that I will grab far more often. "Wicker Man" kicks!! Plus love the title track alot

Yeah, BNW is my favourite by far. Song writing, solo's, production... its all there. My only gripe is not enough Adrian input. The thing DOD has over BNW is that it contains some Smith gems. Paschendale, anyone?

Oh yeah, and how hilarious is the end part of Thin Line Between Love and Hate on BNW? I laughed out loud. Never gets old...

wolfking · « **Reply #2328 on:** January 10, 2011, 03:26:01 AM »

Quote from: sneakyblueberry on January 09, 2011, 02:44:04 PM

Janick has some tasty, well phrased solo's, a welcome change from his usual wankery

This is one of the biggest things I noticed, Janick rips on this one. He does great solos like he did back on FOTD and TXF, great stuff.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #2329 on:** January 10, 2011, 03:54:55 PM »

I get a kick out of watching Janick play live

wolfking · « **Reply #2330 on:** January 10, 2011, 04:25:47 PM »

Quote from: jjrock88 on January 10, 2011, 03:54:55 PM

I get a kick out of watching Janick play live

I wouldn't go that far.

glaurung · « **Reply #2331 on:** January 10, 2011, 04:31:14 PM »

Quote from: jjrock88 on January 10, 2011, 03:54:55 PM

I get a kick out of watching Janick play live

Say that when you're only feet away from him and he props his leg up on an amp.

My face was only feet away from his junk.

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #2332 on:** January 10, 2011, 04:55:31 PM »

He's certainly the most active member to watch live. I just wish he'd put more effort into his solos.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #2333 on:** January 10, 2011, 05:47:43 PM »

Yeah watching him from the stands is kinda funny; a few feet away from his junk- not so much!

Lynxo · « **Reply #2334 on:** January 11, 2011, 05:27:59 AM »

Quote from: glaurung on January 10, 2011, 04:31:14 PM

My face was only feet away from his junk.

Hawt.

Anyway, watched Maiden England today and was once again reminded about the greatness of the Seventh Son record. It's easily one of my favorite albums of all time!

jjrock88 · « **Reply #2335 on:** January 11, 2011, 05:31:31 AM »

SSoaSS is just an epic cd; one of my all time favorites. Even the artwork is one of my favorites as well. Maiden England is Iron Maiden at their best IMO

GuineaPig · « **Reply #2336 on:** January 11, 2011, 06:08:30 AM »

I don't like Maiden England. The performances (sans Steve) are uninspired and the sound sucks.

Samsara · « **Reply #2337 on:** January 11, 2011, 11:45:55 AM »

UP THE IRONS!

The Final Frontier is next up on my playlist today (just finishing Extreme's III Sides to Every Story now).

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #2338 on:** January 11, 2011, 07:00:27 PM »

Quote from: GuineaPig on January 11, 2011, 06:08:30 AM

I don't like Maiden England. The performances (sans Steve) are uninspired and the sound sucks.

But, but, Adrians mullet!!??!

To be honest, I think its just the nostalgia attack I get from watching/hearing it that makes me love it so much. Reminds me of the good old days of being the only 8 year old I knew blasting Maiden VHS's

wolfking · « **Reply #2339 on:** January 12, 2011, 04:14:45 AM »

You can tell the band are tired on Maiden England, especially Bruce, he sounds stuffed. But when I picked up that VHS man I wore it out, still an amazing concert.

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #2340 on:** January 12, 2011, 10:46:25 AM »

Janick's most important contributions are the riffs. He's written some of the band's best stuff since he joined.

Mladen · « **Reply #2341 on:** January 12, 2011, 11:46:15 AM »

I actually think Janick is the best songwriter in the last 10 years - every song he's written is an absolute killer, not a stinker in the bunch.

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #2342 on:** January 12, 2011, 02:01:29 PM »

I don't care much for The Apparition or Weekend Warrior. But 2 out of three is pretty dang awesome.

TAC · « **Reply #2343 on:** January 12, 2011, 02:50:07 PM »

Jannick's biggest contribution is his attutude, personality, and chemistry. He had a huge impact on the band's dynamic when he joined, when the band clearly needed some "loosening up". I believe he's vitally important to the bend, even today. Could they get by without him, sure, but Steve not only kept him, but he's maintained his "side" of the stage where Adrian used to roam. I think the band, and Steve, really "get" what Jannick brings. He also showed great chemistry on with Bruce on the Tatooed Millionaire tour.

wolfking · « **Reply #2344 on:** January 12, 2011, 03:52:11 PM »

Him and Bruce have always gotten on really well, that's easy to see.

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