This was my favorite Maiden at one point. Its still around top 3.

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Infinite Dreams > life

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The first 5 IM records have a similar vibe to one another and don't have drastic differences musically speaking. They're all great records, but I've always loved how SiT and SSOSS strayed from the formula that they established with the earlier albums (and arguably perfected with Powerslave). It's just a shame how this was their last great record until Brave New World.

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Could've been worse beef, you could've ended your quote with it's a shame how THIS was their last great record



greatest heavy metal band ever



Up Those Muthafuckin Irons m////////

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At first I had mixed feelings but it quickly became one of my favourite Maiden. The band should have continued with this formula for a few more years. No Prayer for the Dying was a huge step back.

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^ I think they realised that with 7th Son, they had explored and stretched this formula as far as they could at the time. That's why they didn't pursue a 3rd album with keyboards etc.



"No Prayer for the Dying was a huge step back."



I agree with you on that.

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I'd like to see Maiden experimenting again, they still have the energy and the talent; their recent albums are great, but they just go for their easier, typical sound

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I think after BNW, Maiden's latest efforts have been quite experimenting my friend.

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Not all that much.

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"I think they realised that with 7th Son, they had explored and stretched this formula as far as they could at the time. That's why they didn't pursue a 3rd album with keyboards etc."

Adrian wanted to keep the SIT and SSOASS formula but Harris didn't agree. Adrian left and the rest is history. If Adrian stayed I think the next album would be different.

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"Not all that much."



Well, it wasn't experimenting like lat's say Dream Theater but it was experimenting enough for Maiden's

standards.

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'If Adrian stayed I think the next album would be different.'





Adrian is such an important cog in the Iron maiden process and one of my favorite members. His solo's are easily my favorite as well.

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Somewhere In Time is the album he contributed the most so yeah gotta love the guy.

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He's an amazing guitarist, I agree.

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Amazing guitarist and composer.



"His solo's are easily my favorite as well."

Same here.

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He is one of the few musicians I asked an autograph if I had a chance.

His playing had a huge impact on me back in the days.

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i dont blame you dude, they're clearly a better band with him in it

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Best Maiden

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thats crazy

I disagree, but I can easily understand someone thinking this is their best.