Official Iron Maiden Final Frontier TB thread

NickInMesa · #1 08-17-2010, 10:06 AM

Just giving it my first listen.

I will be back later.

It will probably be the only thing on my playlist today (I use Rhapsody, I was surprised it was there right away).

What's everybody's impression?

Eater_of_Birds · #2 08-17-2010, 10:09 AM

this a new maiden album?

NickInMesa · #3 08-17-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Eater_of_Birds

this a new maiden album?

Yes.

Mad Russian · #4 08-17-2010, 03:42 PM

Starting to enjoy it. I like Coming Home and The Alchemist so far.

bstringkyle · #5 08-18-2010, 12:42 PM

I cannot wait for mine to come in!!!!!!!!!!

I preordered it on amazon and it shipped. Iron Maiden is my all time Favorite band. UP THE IRONS!!!!!

MiniMoose234 · #6 08-18-2010, 12:43 PM

Ive really liked when the wild win blows and the man who should be king. GOod album, it sounds like them, while being new. I think its gonna be like 7th son of a 7th son cause its different, but i think a lot of people will like it for that.

sobie18 · #7 08-18-2010, 10:50 PM

Picked it up from WalMart tonight and will spin from here until eternity...

plangentmusic · #8 08-19-2010, 08:51 AM

I'm a diehard fan of classic Maiden. Number to Seventh Son are all great, Powerslave being a masterpiece. But since then it feels as if they're just repeating themselves. That Garick guy adds nothing other than to clutter the sound and cover Harris's bass.

Listen to a recent album, then put on "Piece of Mind." That album is a bass tour d force. And the SOUND! Harsh, midrange and WAY up front. I love it. It's gone now.

There are a few moments on the new album that are interesting but the songs in general are missing the melodic component of past work. There's nothing memorable. The "hooks" are weak. And frankly, even Dickenson (who's now in his 50's) seems to be having difficulty withe the upper register. (Keeping in mind, it's always been insanely high.) Lowering the keys just wouldn't cut it. (Maybe they can at least tune down?)

If you're a diehard fan, you may like the new album. But for anyone who wants to explore the brilliance of Maiden and especially Steve Harris's best work, this isn't the place to find it.