But seriously, though the riffs were still great afterwards in general the tone of the records became cleaner and lighter. Their are small remnants of the nasty sounds of the Di'Anno years in NotB, though not enough for my personal taste.
― EZ Snappin, Sunday, 22 August 2010 16:40 (fourteen years ago) link
Fell out of love w/ Maiden right after Powerslave, so haven't heard anything released since (I did buy Live After Death for my sister's b-day at the time...but wasn't curious enough to listen.)Piece of Mind was the only album of the initial 5 studio that i never purchased because i hated (HATED!) Icarus. Never liked the patented Maiden "gallop", and until Icarus, I don't think the gallop had ever been slowed down to such a sludgy tempo (i might be wrong). I basically punished the whole record because of its inclusion.Killers wins for me.
― Sanford, Sunday, 22 August 2010 16:40 (fourteen years ago) link
I really like both eras a lot, I mean I don't think Dickinson could have pulled off the D'ianno era sound, his voice was more suited for the material they wrote. whereas D'iannos was perfect for the raw, rock'n'rolly nature of the first two albums.
I hold the first two albums in high regard, maybe even the highEST regard (the s/t has alternated as my favorite on and off for years, and Killers isn't far off).
― the master of unlocking (San Te), Sunday, 22 August 2010 16:44 (fourteen years ago) link
this new album is still holding up REALLY well.
― it takes a nation of will.i.ams to hold us back (San Te), Sunday, 3 October 2010 14:34 (thirteen years ago) link
Lol I forgot to buy a Maiden album
Will fix that today
― THE CHOMPING DUCK GETS HIS FATTY OUT FOR VADAR (HI DERE), Sunday, 3 October 2010 16:00 (thirteen years ago) link
get killers
do it do it
― aerosmith: live at gunpoint (underrated aerosmith albums I have loved), Sunday, 3 October 2010 16:45 (thirteen years ago) link
Don't forget Live After Death either. But Killers first.
― EZ Snappin, Sunday, 3 October 2010 16:47 (thirteen years ago) link
just buy the 1st 3, keep everyone happy.
― pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Sunday, 3 October 2010 16:48 (thirteen years ago) link
noone will be more happier than yourself mind you
― pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Sunday, 3 October 2010 16:49 (thirteen years ago) link
cuz you will be listening to 3 great Maiden albums for the first time.
it's funny, I am guessing everybody who remembers the thrill of finding out maiden is great shares this "oh man you're gonna have fun now" feeling
― aerosmith: live at gunpoint (underrated aerosmith albums I have loved), Sunday, 3 October 2010 16:55 (thirteen years ago) link
Guys, you are forgetting I already think Powerslave is awesome
also I got Number of the Beast and "Childen of the Damned" is like exactly my type of shit
― I lettered in Sam and Carl (HI DERE), Sunday, 10 October 2010 19:32 (thirteen years ago) link
oh and so is "The Prisoner"
― I lettered in Sam and Carl (HI DERE), Sunday, 10 October 2010 19:34 (thirteen years ago) link
Children of the damned is a definitive Maiden ballad. Especially the end -- classic. Live versions rock even more
― THE SOMEWHAT COMPETENT RANDY (San Te), Sunday, 10 October 2010 19:48 (thirteen years ago) link
This poll was OTM, btw
― ancient, but very sexy (DJP), Monday, 21 March 2011 17:00 (thirteen years ago) link
still prefer the 1st album
― Algerian Goalkeeper, Monday, 21 March 2011 19:22 (thirteen years ago) link
I ran out of Maiden albums (sans a few live albums but how many versions of "Run to the Hills" do I NEEEED, man?), so I bought the first Dickinson Samson album. was that a dumb move?
― Neanderthal, Sunday, 20 July 2014 06:02 (ten years ago) link
also Dan which ones do you have now?
Now there's some true Maiden addiction, seeking out Bruce Bruce with Samson! Actually I like Shock Tactics (1981) and Head On (1980) just as much as any other NWOBHM b-lister in that era. Of course I believe Piece Of Mind is fucking perfect, so what do I know.
They've really been raking it in with their live shows, they haven't had much time for writing or the studio it seems. Maybe they'll have something new next year?
― Fastnbulbous, Wednesday, 23 July 2014 15:02 (ten years ago) link