Iron Maiden - Iron Maiden

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Like I said its Early Maiden, you just have to have it..

Up the Irons!!! November 20, 2008

The debut album that started a new era in Heavy Metal.

In 1980, a new era had been formed in Heavy metal.
Metal had just exploded in a big way.

The influences of Priest an Sabbath,and the rebellion of the Punk movement helped form a movement in Great Britain called the "New Wave of British Heavy Metal".

Many classic bands will emerge from this era,to change the music world forever,and it's spearhead was this album.

Combining the twin guitar sound of Judas Priest,with the ferocity and vocal stylings of punk,and an addition of progressive rock,Iron Maiden emerges as that third great link in Heavy Metal.

The album is one of the classics of all time,a true landmark in the heavy metal genre.

There sound would become more progressive over the years,but never would they duplicate the brutality of this debut.

Prowler-Simple guitar riff underscores a classic metal track sung with insidious passion by thug child,Paul Dianno.

Sanctuary-Classic riff in song about a killer seeking redemption after the brutal murder of a woman.Still used in the live set occasionly.

Remember Tomorrow-Moody,emotional track with an eerie build from soft to heavy,which influenced the styles of several thrashers over the years.

Running Free-Obviously influenced by Priest's"Running Wild",this song of youthful rebellion,is one of the great rebellious antems metal has made.

Transylvania-Terrific instrumental,the best one they ever made.

Phantom of the Opera-The best song on the abum,and arguably,besides "Hallowed be thy Name",there best ever song.
The guitar work in here is brilliant(no words for that solo),with a combination of a THREE guitar(!) sound and one of the best riffs ever made.
Perfectly captures that aura of gothic horror,the song needs.
Dianno was NEVER better,than he is here.

Strange World-Another classic of mood and atmosphere,underscored by classic bass work of Steve Harris.

Charlotte the Harlot-The first of a series about a certain prostitute,has an odd mixture of humor and pathos,which comes together fully on the track,"22 Accacia Avenue" from The Number of the Beast(1982).

Iron Maiden-The band's greatest anthem,forever to be played a every live show.
Classic riff,and vocals by Dianno that made this his own.

Essential Heavy Metal that happens to be my personal favorite of there catalouge of music.
The band will make BETTER albums,but this is still a must.
It is one of the most defining of all metal albums.

Buy this album and love it.
November 13, 2008

First Impressions

I was standing in the parking lot of my favorite night club in New Jersey circa 1980 when I heard this awesome music coming from "some dude's" car stereo. The speakers were blaring, "Walking through the city; lookin' oh so pretty; I've just got to find my way!"...and I said to the guy, "who the heck is that?" Of course the guy replied, "Iron Maiden." I offered to smoke "a cigarette" with the guy if he'd play the whole cassette for me and my friends before going into the bar. The guy obliged and the rest is History.

Almost 30 years later, I'm finally downloading Iron Maiden's first album. Sure, I've got the vinyl in storage; and, yup, I've got the CD somewhere, but darned if I can find it. So my recent cravings for Remember Tomorrow and Prowler are now satisfied, and the rest of this recording's stand-out tracks are now also on my Zune.

I don't know if I was just looking in the wrong place(s), or if this CD is only recently released for download, but regardless of that, I'm glad I've finally got Di'Anno singing these songs on my regular playlists the way they were originally recorded.

Maiden fans, if you haven't already ripped this CD to your media player...this download is your opportunity to reminisce in the beginning of something very special and important to the Metal genre.


June 24, 2008

Destined for Greatness

Any self respecting Maiden fan must own this cd, even though Bruce Dickenson is not on board yet, this cd gives great glimpses of what is to come. There is a definite punk influence on some of these tracks and the production isn't at the highest level, but it is still Maiden. Complete your collection today and buy this. June 22, 2008

Strong Debut By Maiden

Great intro album from the best new wave metal to come out of England in the early '80s. Some find the band to be truly great with Bruce Dickinson but Paul Dianno has his own vocal range as well which works well with songs such as 'Remember Tomorrow' and 'Strange World.' There's a reason why Dickinson never sang these songs in concert, not because they're bad, he simply doesn't have the voice for them. And, of course, this is the album with which the saga of Charlotte the Harlot begins and is to be followed up in Number of the Beast.
April 3, 2008

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