Iron Maiden A Matter of Life and Death |
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 | Tracklist:
1. Different World
2. These Colours Don't Run
3. Brighter Than a Thousand Suns
4. The Pilgrim
5. The Longest Day
6. Out of the Shadows
7. The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg
8. For the Greater Good of God
9. Lord of Light
10. The Legacy
Release Date: 2006 | Ranking: #147 for 2006 | |
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One of Iron Maiden's greatest albums thus far - an album which proves that Maiden, although older th... | Ed Watson (4.5)
Unfortunately let down by a couple of good but not classic songs, this remains an awesome album, mai... | DemonicBlade (4.5)
Given time to gestate this could be the greatest thing the band has released since “Powerslave” ... | Chas (4)
A pretty fine album from Iron Maiden as always. Catchy, fast and memorable songs. A band back at t... | Jorn van Schaïk (3)
... | El_Goodo (3)
... | lostforwords (3)
Several superb songs don’t necessarily make a good album... |
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| Summary: A Matter Of Life And Death is a solid Iron Maiden album. Enjoyable on the very first spin and every single song can be described as having an energetic moment and/or other particularly wonderful noteworthy moment. |
1 of 1 thought this review was well written
It is said that Rock has The Rolling Stones and that Metal has Iron Maiden, so with that in mind, I think that there’s really no need to go into a longwinded history lesson of the band. Simply knowing that the band’s original line-up of more than two decades ago is still intact is enough information for the uninitiated or casual listener.
The album opens with an energetic rocker and the boys continue with the headbanging barrage and onslaught one excellent track after another. There are absolutely no surprises to be found here. For me, song compositions are more straightforward, there is a very lively feel to the album and the music is a little less repetitive than past offerings. For instance, the band is well known for their repetitive passages often lasting 8 measures or more. Although still present here, they are fewer and far between and less stuffy overall.
There’s a wonderful flow from track to track that is undeniably smooth, coherent and well developed throughout the disc. Yes, there are three guitar players, all individually capable of fronting a metal band on their own. But here, you’d never really know it. One could easily argue that all the guitar work done on this album had been performed by one guitarist. The reason being is that you can’t always distinguish the work of all three guitarists. You’ve all heard it said before that sometimes less is more, well, that description fits perfectly here. In my view, the band sounds heavy without necessarily sounding heavier than past offerings. Everything is less cluttered, clearer sounding, making the album appear less complex but the band has included more pace changes and more intricate song structures to keep everything more interesting and moving along nicely.
Introduction to most songs are often soft and slow moving but the build up to the verse and the chorus is never so lengthy as to make you loose interest or fall asleep. Once the song gets going though and the band reaches its full stride, all one can do after that moment is to enjoy the ride. And what a great ride it is!
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Album Rating: 3
This is good, but would be better with a lot of expansion.
Personally I find this to be a Maiden in Dullsville album. Has two or three good songs but the rest is like meh.
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You could have discribed some more aspects of the album, for me the review was a little empty. What you did write was pretty good. After Somewhere in Time this is the next Iron Maiden album I have to listen to.
Edit: Damit Altmer you stole the first comment.This Message Edited On 02.06.08
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I've never been impressed with the new Maiden albums. Being such an avid fanboy of the first 7 albums, i feel like im just not listening to it right...but i am...They're just not the same as they used to be
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Well its been a very long run. Considering the years, you could say they have actually maintain good consistency, I don't think you'll ever hear a St Anger from Iron Maiden.. I'm hoping we don't.This Message Edited On 02.06.08
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This album is really bad.
| | | Album Rating: 3
It isn't bad it's just not good.
and virtual xi is st. anger enough for me tbqhThis Message Edited On 02.06.08
| | | Album Rating: 4.5
i thought that this album was amazing. one of my fav maiden albums. although i say that about most maiden albums.
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This is good, but would be better with a lot of expansion. That's what she said.
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lol
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lmao, ok that was awesome
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err ToWhatEnd I am a guy ok 
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The Greater Good of God is possibly the best song they have ever written
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God, fuck you Chan :mad:
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