2112
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Only Rush could have pulled this off, and only in the '70s. 2112--the title suite of the band's 1976 breakthrough album--is a comically pretentious, futuristic rock opera written by a nerdy drummer and sung by a whiny-voiced geek. It also happens to be a great piece of rock & roll that lifts the listener through a variety of moods and textures from genteel acoustic ("Oracle") to thrilling metal ("The Temples of Syrinx"). Perhaps realizing that they had taken conceptualism about as far as it could go, even these guys backed off on the epic hero stuff for later releases. 2112 still stands as one of the great signposts of the prog-rock era. --Michael Ruby ... Read more

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Save Your Money...Better Rush Material Out There
2112 is pure hype. Plain and simple. If it is a concept album that you want then I suggest Caress of Steel with The Necromancer or Hemispheres Book 1 and 2 with Cygnus if you want something in this frame.

I never understood the reason this album sold almost 4 million copies in the USA alone. It's pretty boring and only works live imo. If epic songs is your thing then go with The Camera Eye from Moving Pictures or Xanadu (Exit Stage Left...version),The Weapon from Signals and all of the Fear songs The Enemy Within,Witch Hunt,and Freeze from Vapor Trails.

I couldn't be more honest here. As a Rush fan since 1980 and having seen them dozens of times...go with more powerful material than this weak crap. If the 1970s is your scene stick with the cd's Fly By Night,Caress of Steel, A Farewell To Kings, and Hemispheres...step right over this thing.

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read my lips 10 highest 0 lowest. 1.2112 a great 20 minute masterpeace 10. 2.passeges to the bankonk ok but good 7.3. the twighlight zone a super song but i like 2112 better. 4.lessons never herd it but i heard 30 seconds of the song at AMAZON . COM and i think i will like it 5.5. tears a good song but not that good 3.6.soething for nothing did not like it 1.

rush is so under rated. one of the best cds i own
This cd is such a great cd. rush is a great power trio. thier so awsome. i think thier more of hard rock then progressive. yeah they have thier touchy slow songs but so does zeppelin and aerosmith, and thier both catagorized as hard rock. Also the great drumming of niel piert is great. they knowthey have the best drummer and they use him. listen to the temples of syrinx. you cant forget about alex lifesons guitar riffs. he is one of the top 10 best guitar players on my list. Also thiers geddy lee on vocals and bass. I love his voice. prabobly the 5th best singer around. plus i think the nerdy lyrics are good not bad, but better. only they can sound good with this. Alex looks like a girl in the album booklet but who cares, he kiks ass. all around really rockin band. one of the best ... Read more

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The Number of the Beast
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Throughout the 1980s, a damning generalization held true: British metal was essentially working man's food, loosely descended from biker-meets and Northern pubs; whereas, in the States, it was an outgrowth of stadium rock, which traditionally subordinated substance to spectacle. Plug-ugly and cartoonishly morbid, Iron Maiden were typical of the Brit effort, since they effectively emphasized a driving, no-nonsense approach to the music. Among metal aficionados, this album ranks as one of the defining moments of the entire genre. Of the eight songs here--including Maiden classics like "Run to the Hills" and the title track--only "Gangland" falls flat, though it's immediately overshadowed by "Hallowed Be Thy Name," acknowledged by many as this band's apotheosis. --Andrew McGuire ... Read more

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Maiden's most important album
When Iron Maiden released "The number of the beast" it was their third album. The previous two ("Iron Maiden" and "Killers") had a more punkish approach which in a way had to do with the singer Paul Dianno. Since Dianno got fired and Maiden were able to recruit Bruce Dickinson from Samson, the musical approach moved more towards heavy metal. "The number of the beast" is indeed a classic album, and it was a major success which enabled the guys to get off the pub circuit into the major league. With hindsight this record may not be Iron Maiden's best album but maybe it's their most important. The songs are overall good, with "Hallowed be thy name" and "Run to the hills" as absolute highlights. Other memorable songs are the opener "Invaders" followed by "Children of the damned" and "The prisoner". Back in 1982 when "The number of the beast" was released, Maiden had a hunger that got lost somewhere down the road ("No prayer for the dying" and "Fear of the dark" does certainly not make me happy). Even `tho Maiden have kept their characteristic sound/approach throughout the years, it became boring around 1990, but their latest effort "Brave new world" (2000) is the best in years, and show us that Maiden had a little fuel left in the tank after all.

The Grail of Maiden albums
Iron Maiden are a great band. Part of the original British invasion, these guys broke out with then new singer Bruce Dickenson, who's nickname bacame 'The air-raid siren'. With good reason, Bruce has gone down in metal history as one of metal's greatest and most accomplished vocalists. His style is easily identified and cannot be imitated.

Maiden classics abound on this album and half the songs are still played at their live shows to this day. 'Run to the Hills', 'Hallowed be Thy Name' and the infamous title track with the ominous Bible quotation to start it off have all become Maiden staples to worldwide fans. 'The Prisoner' was always a personal favorite of mine.

On this newly remastered album, a new song has been added, 'Total Eclipse' previously only released in England as a B side. First time I heard this song was years ago on Iron Maiden's home video '12 Years Wasted', an excellent history of the band including live clips and interviews, but that is another review.

Crazy good
This cd is completely full of classics. There is no way Piece of Mind is better then this with fillers like Quest for Fire. I actually like this cd more than Black Sabbaths' Paranoid and by a long shot more than Metallica's Master of Puppets. Bruce's vocals are the best and so are Burr's drums (he was ranked 3rd in the world at the time) whom I think is a better drummist than Mc Brain. This and Powerslave are about tied in my book only because it seems this cd dosnt have the memorable solos that Powerslave does. Here are my reviews for the songs.

Invaders- its sounds really good until you get to the refrain which almost ruins the song with the chesesy riff. Also the lyrics are weak. I like the heavy sound though. - B

Children of the Damned- one of the best..I like its slow start up to the clashing refrain..Bruce's vocals are unbelievable..a masterpiece- A+

The Prisoner- the intro is interesting and memorable and so is the rest of the song which is quite different from their other songs. The chorus is very good but perhaps it goes on too long?- A

22 Acacia Avenue- an awesome tale of a tramp..I still think there's a screw up at the 50 sec. mark though.- A+

The Number of the Beast- another classic and the guitars in the middle are amazing- A+

Run to the Hills- the riff in the beginning is great and so is the chorus however the song will tire with repeated listens.- A-

Gangland- whats everyones problem with this song? Not bad by any means but not the best either- B

Total Eclipse- the suprise of the album this song is crazy..one of the best on the album and the end is surely the best- A

Hallowed be thy Name- the climax of Bruce's vocals. The finisher and their biggest masterpiece.- A+

There is no way any metal fan should not own this album. Why the band never got as popular as Metallica is an enigma to me. Buy it now even if its hard to find. ... Read more

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Physical Graffiti
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This 1975 release came smack in the middle of a long and nearly mythic career. Physical Graffiti is the last great Led Zeppelin title, recorded before the influences of the day (synthesizers, disco) ended Zeppelin's reign as the kings of loud and sexy blues-metal. Playfully experimenting with new sounds, the band blended Middle Eastern rhythms, folk-stylings, heavy blues, and deeply impassioned rock riffs into a two-disc set that sounded as if they were still enjoying their place in the rock pantheon. As sprawling and adventurous as this collection is, there are some tracks so tightly focused--so ultra-Zeppelinesque--that it's tempting to name this as a number one or number two must-have. "Trampled Underfoot" and "Custard Pie" alone are almost worth the double-disc price tag. --Lorry Fleming ... Read more

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one of the best rock albums ever!
Physical Graffiti is so awesome, every song a classic!

The Pinnacle of Zeppelin's Run
Physical Graffiti is Zeppelin's greatest and, unfortunetly, last great album. While I and II might be famous for supersizing old Chicago blues classics, III for introducing British folk rhythms, IV for its Zeppeln standards like "Black Dog" and "Stairway to Heaven", and "Houses of the Holy" for its sweeping instrumental arrangements, "Graffiti" is the only album that is entirely symbolic of Zeppelin's sound alone. Out of all of their albums, this is the one I would choose to play for a non-Zeppelin fan to demonstrate what they were all about. Of course, there is the standard review of the album, which always requires a mention of the blending of their classic blues-rock hybrid with "Middle-eastern and folk rhythms." But any band can bog down an album with an eclectic gathering of different genres. What makes "Graffiti" so great is that the songs are musically amazing, but also incredibly listenable. Despite using orchestras, "Middle-eastern" instruments, and synthesizers, "Graffiti" never at any point comes across as pretentious or arrogant. Zeppelin used those instruments not just to look special, but because they knew it would result in great music. Side one is the greatest six song span in their entire career. "Custard Pie", to use layman's terms, is arguably the most kickass song in their entire repetoire. "The Rover" is a tour-de-force that is the forerunner to every early-eighties metal band from Priest to Maiden. "In My Time of Dying" never tires during its exhilerating 11 minutes, and "Houses of the Holy" stands out despite not being on the album that shares the same name. "Trampled Underfoot" is a classic, which, with its humorous lyrics and ultra-funky rhythm, displayed Zeppelin's incredible versatility. And, of course, side one ends with "Kashmir," for which words cannot do justice. Side two is slightly less remarkable, but that is similar to saying that Julius Erving was slightly less remarkable than Michael Jordan. It includes the hard-edged "The Wanton Song" and "Sick Again" and the epic "In the Light" and "Ten Years Gone", among other classics. Quite simply, it is their best album.

A DOUBLE DOSE OF ZEP..don't get trampled underfoot!
Great double-album, I never get tired of listening to this!My favorite songs are Houses of the Holy and Trampled Underfoot.Trampled underfoot is one of the most driving, hard rock songs I know of.Well that is just my opinion.Kashmir and Bron-Yr-Aur are 2 other classics you may have seen on a previous album.If you have not listened to much zep I suggest going and listening to albums 1-4 before getting this one, that way you'll be on the straight and narrow when taking the path that leads you on the journey through their music.One of the greatest bands of all time!Physical Graphitti is awesome!

1. Custard Pie
2. The Rover
3. In My Time Of Dying
4. Houses Of The Holy
5. Trampled Under Foot
6. Kashmir
7. In The Light
8. Bron-Yr-Aur
9. Down By The Seaside
10. Ten Years Gone
11. Night Flight
12. Wanton Song
13. Boogie With Stu
14. Black Country Woman
15. Sick Again
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Opiate
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As the title of Tool's 1992 debut implies, they're none too impressed by religion, though other targets--fear ("Cold and Ugly"), hypocritical moralizing ("Jerk-Off"), nonconformity ("Hush")--get their time in the spotlight as well. Opiate is a collection of heavy, aggressive, cynical music (though the tail end of the title track sounds more like acid rock), packaged in songs noticeably shorter than on their later efforts (Undertow, 1993, and Aenima, 1996). While not as impressive as Undertow, arguably their finest effort, Opiate has a definite appeal. If ear-crunching riffs and enraged lyrics are what you go for, check this one out. --Genevieve Williams ... Read more

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Pink Floyd with Distortion
At first I thought this album was boring, and I left it in my cd case untouched for months. But one day I was at my friends house and found "Salival." I started listening since all the other cds were Blink182 and Green Day and I realized the abstract metal that is Tool. So later, I put on Opiate with a new attitude and I realized how f***ing awesome it was. I dont think I need to get into a track by track review because every song is deserves 5 stars.

The reason why I like this album is because of the awesome guitar riffs, fantastic drums, heavy basslines, and of course... Maynard's emotional and heart-piercing vocals that portray his intricate lyrics. One of the few bands that have talent now adays.

Beginning of the end!
An awesome album that began the airwave takeover in the early 90's! With bands like Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, etc. the rest of the "Grunge" bands were slaying the hair bands by the dozens and making way for the new age rock and metal groups. With just a short track listing "Opiate" is six songs strong with a little craziness added at the end! Taking teachings from the psychadelic philosophies of Timothy Leary and applying them lyrically, Maynard James Keenan will blow away any vocalist that may come to mind. The early days also gave us Paul D'amour (bassist) with sweet riffs like "Cold and Ugly" and "Jerk-off." Ex Green Jelly drummer Danny Carey will never disappoint. (If you get a chance, listen to 46&2 off Aenima, it'll blow your mind!) Lets not forget Adam Jones the craziest guitarist I think I've ever heard! Using electronic toys over the pick-ups of his guitar he's made quite a library of strange medleys. To riff off.... this album I must say is brilliant in its own way for the competition that was around at that time. Alot of strange stuff mixed in with the lyrics and some ground breaking new ideas, but a must have for any TOOL fan!!!

Haven't heard this...
...but it might me the best Tool album ever...why? because it is so short! I hate Tool! Aenima is the worst album I have heard so I guess this isn't good either...listen to real bands like Sepultura, Slipknot and Korn...they are very good! ... Read more

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Metropolis Part 2: Scenes from a Memory
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Progressive rock has long been the most devalued currency in popular music, perhaps due to the culture's dumbing down, too many conceptually knotted triple-albums, or merely a Greek chorus of critics parroting the emperor from Amadeus: "Too many notes!" Maybe that's what makes Dream Theater's Scenes such an audacious rush (no pun intended). Here we have a two-act murder mystery examined from a hypnotic dream state and parlayed by "The Orchestra," as the band refers to itself here. Andrew Lloyd Webber hasn't written anything as focused--or musically audacious--in decades. And if the band attacks feverish shift meters and plows through enough structural modes and, yes, notes, to make the aforementioned emperor's head spin, they manage to keep things concise, focused, and largely effective. The addition of keyboardist Jordan Rudess has freshened the band's tack, infused now with the odd, playful ragtime piano quote and sitar sample. Vocalist James Labrie, meanwhile, amply proves that Queensryche's Geoff Tate isn't the only drama queen in prog metal. --Jerry McCulley ... Read more

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Good stuff
This is a prog-metal concept record.

For those of you who are still reading, it's actually good.No dungeons, no dragons, and the music doesn't get bogged down in the storyline. The story seems to be that of a young girl who was murdered, not that we care.

The first thing those new to Dream Theater will notice is not that they sound unique-in fact, what is impressive is how they manage to sound like every major prog band that came before them.They have the guitar tone of Rush, the vocals of Queensryche, and the occasional acoustic sections of Pink Floyd.Add in some keyboards and (sometimes) needlessly fast lead guitar playing, and you've got the Dream Theater sound.Don't forget the occasional cheesy major-key piano ballad reminiscent of "The Wind Beneath my Wings."

As critical as that may sound, the record, by and large, is very well done.The songs are fantastic: the members of Dream Theater are truly master musicians, and they use dynamics and virtuosity to great effects.The melodies are outstanding and well-sung throughout, and the rhythm guitar playing is always catchy and supportive.The keyboards add great effects to the heavier tracks, though sparse piano balladry is not this record's strong suit.

The record, however, commits some of the typical concept-record blunders.There are poorly-done spoken-word sections (usually brief, except for the very first and last tracks), an instrumental that isn't all that interesting and goes nowhere but the next song, and a few solos with far more speed than melody.By far the best solos on the CD are the ones the listener can follow and sing along with, not the admittedly impressive displays of speed.

With the exception of the spoken-word sections, however, the storyline does not get in the way of great music, and this record is definitely worth buying for a fan of prog-rock/metal.Despite its setbacks, it is expertly crafted, melodic, complex and catchy.

Gotta Love This
This album is well... a musical experience. The instrumental proficiency displayed here is quite simply astounding. The album flows very well from one song to the next, as a concept album should. One thing I always like about Dream Theater is the variety of slower songs and harder songs on their albums, and this CD shows that with songs like Overture, Through Her Eyes, and Home.
It's hard to pick any highlights since it really is meant to listen to all the way through, though Overture, Fatal Tragedy, and The Dance Of Eternity are particularly good.
Definitely a album that will grow on you, and one of Dream Theater's best

MTV rocks is a selfish pig
Seriously, do you have a life? All you do is bash great, talented bands and praise MTV-friendly, generic BS. JORDAN Rudess (the keyboard/piano player) is extremely talented. And yes, just for the record, he is shown playing his KEYBOARD in their videos. There are times when he makes a keyboard solo that sounds like a messed up guitar solo. Not to mention, Avril Loservigne just plain flat-out sucks. If she "writes songs" abut being not being a psoer, why is she one? MTV rocks can go screw a cow.

As for the album, I don't own it yet. I have heard samples of it and I like what I've heard. I'll give you the full review when I get this. ... Read more

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Moving Pictures
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With Moving Pictures, Rush's complex songwriting and musical virtuosity reached new heights. It's that rarest of creatures, a highly listenable progressive-rock album; even the all-instrumental "YYZ" is of interest to listeners besides musicians. The highlight of the album is "Limelight"; like many progressive-rock bands, Rush writes songs about the experience of being on-stage. The result is impressive, with almost orchestral arrangements that never overwhelm the actual music. "Tom Sawyer," another classic, is on this album, as well as the science-fiction-meets-road-movie "Red Barchetta," the epic "The Camera Eye," the cautionary "Witch Hunt," and "Vital Signs," which takes advantage of the budding digital sound technology available at the time the album was recorded. This is probably Rush's best album; it's definitely their most accessible. --Genevieve Williams ... Read more

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a progressive rock masterpiece
moving pictures was one of the greatest rush albums along with 2112,a farewell to kings and their self titled debut album.this fantastic album features some of my favourite songs like Tom Sawyer,limelight and vital signs.hugely recommended.get all three albums.

PERFECT!
Excellent songwriting
Excellent performances
Excellent production values

What more could one ask for?

"remastering job not an improvement"
Moving Pictures was the first RUSH cd that I ever purchased.It's tied for #1 as my favorite with Permanent Waves and 2112.The one drawback about this remastered cd,is that when I play this remaster with my original issue,the remastered cd sounds worse.I don't understand why they remaster cd's if there is no improvement in the sound quality.The remaster is not bad sounding it just isn't any better.As for the quality of the tracks of Moving Pictures every song is a 10 on a scale of 1-10.Even though TOM SAWYER is a great song,I've heard it one too many times on the radio.YYZ is one of the great instrumentals in rock history.I absolutely love THE CAMERA EYE.I love their really long song's like that.I think VITAL SIGNS should have been put out as a single,it's really cool.Of course last but not least RED BARCHETTA,and LIMELIGHT are absolute classics.If your not sure which RUSH album to buy first I would say either this or PERMANENT WAVES,OR 2112. ... Read more

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Don't Break the Oath
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Re: Himo
Listen, no one cares if it is evil or if MF is satanic, the fact is that "Don't Break The Oath" is a metal classic. We don't need religous bible thumpers telling us to stay away from it, this is one of the greatestalbums ever, up there with the Beatles "White Album" and Zepplin's IV in terms of greatness. Instead of insulting legendary albums, which you do, how about getting a life? No one really cares about religon anymore, you know why? it is because you and all of your brain dead organized religon christian freinds are hypocrites, people are starting to see throug all of you now. Please, let us have our fun and listen to "Don't Break The Oath", or King Diamond might just have to talk to you about it.

You don't have to go there!!!
This music is straight from the Devil! They only sing about the devil and how great he is. There is however good songs musically...like "Dangerous Meeting". Jesus can help you!

The bestfrom Mercyful Fate
After their Roadrunner debut "Melissa" became an underground hit, "Don't Break the Oath" found Mercyful Fate at their apex.Loaded with satanic lyrics, incredibly complex guitar melodies, and King Diamond's eerie voice, "Don't Break the Oath" is one of the best albums to ever be found in black metal."A Dangerous Meeting", "Desecration of Souls", "The Oath", and "Come to the Sabbath" are Mercyful Fate classics, and even the instrumental "To One Far Away" is pure metal joy.The band would breakup not long after "Don't Break the Oath"'s initial release before getting back together some years later, but nothing they released since has compared to how powerful this album is.Contrary to what a previous reviewer has stated, it's no secret that Mercyful Fate and King Diamond are not for everyone.Yes, King's voice is an acquired taste to say the least, but this reviewer knows of fewer frontmen that can do lyrically and musically what King Diamond can; that's why he's been around for over 20 years.And I wouldn't necessarily call Dio "real aggressive, kick a$$ metal" either. ... Read more

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Seventh Son of a Seventh Son [Expanded]
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By the release of this landmark eighth album, Iron Maiden had settled into what's generally considered their classic lineup. With Bruce Dickinson, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, and Nicko McBrain operating at the very peak of their form, bassist Steve Harris, the band's mastermind and main songwriter, decided to extend the Maiden remit yet further by unveiling their very first concept work. Contemporary critics scoffed in the face of such a grandiose gesture, but Seventh Son of a Seventh Son spawned no less than four British hit singles and remains an indomitable highlight of the Maiden's illustrious career. From the strident commercial metal of "Can I Play with Madness" through the keyboard-enhanced epic bombast of the title track to the fretboard intricacies and chest-beating machismo of "Only the Good Die Young," Seventh Son finds Iron Maiden at their most assured and creative. This is a spectacular example of 22-carat heavy metal. --Ian Fortnam ... Read more

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Almost Epic!
The best album Maiden ever,although many others will give this honor to PowerSlave, which is almost as good as seventh, but seventh introduces new sounds without becoming symphonic rock, giving the right balance of rock and mistic

An epic masterpiece
Coming out in the year 1988, where disposable hair metal trash like Poison and Cinderella, Iron Maiden released what would be the pinnacle of their creative genius, Seventh Son of a Seventh Son. This epic concept album brings forth an onslaught of power and emotion.

RANKING OF SONGS (*=1 star,1/2= half-star. Example- ****1/2 would equal 4 and a half stars)

1) Moonchild- incredibly powerful track to open up such an intense album, musically and lyrically. Easily ranks amongst previous openers for albums (Ides of March, Where Eagles Dare, Aces High, Caught Somewhere in Time, etc.)

***** stars out of 5

2) Infinite dreams- a melodic and solid follow-up to moonchild. Dramatic song that is just amazing.

***** out of 5

3) Can I Play with Madness- Maiden's attempt at a huge poppy single. Descent song, but at times embarassing. They tried too hard and ended up with a bit of a let down.

***1/2 stars out of 5

4) The Evil that Men Do- 2nd single off album that succeded where "Can I Play with Madness" didn't. Overall great song, but isn't powerful enough to be amongst the lines of classics like the trooper or hallowed be thy name. Just short of a classic.

****1/2 stars out of 5

5) Seventh Son of a Seventh Son- Every good maiden albums needs an epic track. Here is 7th son's, the title track. Dramatic and impactful epic track. Easily amongst the ranks of Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Alexeander the Great.

***** stars out of 5

6) The Prophecy- a highly underrated song. Nice chorus and guitar work. Like the evil that men do, just short of a maiden classic.

**** stars out of 5

7) The Clairvoyant- a true maiden classic that is a fast-paced rocker that has one of the most memorable choruses (it's hard to get out of your head). I think this song is better than The Trooper or 2 Minutes to Midnight. Favorite song on the album.

***** out of 5

8) Only the Good Die Young- an emotionally strong and moving close to one of Maiden's best albums. It brings forth the end and ends it on a powerful note. Incredible song. Literary expression does no justice to how great this song is.

***** out of 5

A review by reviewer #175
[Before you start reading this review, I want to apologize for making it so long. I had a lot to say, and there was no short way to do it.]

Iron Maiden has always been a band that was willing to experiment with new styles, even if it meant risking their entire fan base. 1986's Somewhere In Time proved this beautifully - but the experimental/progressive sound succeeded in making them more popular than ever! Before the band fell down to earth, they would shell out one more progressive masterpiece - 1988's Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son. This would be the last Maiden album for twelve years to feature the classic Dickinson/Smith/Murray/McBrain/Harris line-up (Smith left after this album.) Read on for track comments, as well as my comments on the remaster series.

Moonchild - An excellent melodic rocker, they simply could not have started the album better.

Infinite Dreams - This one starts slow and melodic, but soon enough it becomes a lengthy (and damn good) instrumental session. Another good track.

Can I Play With Madness - This is the band's most overrated song, period (Running Free is second), but it's still very good. It's a solid melodic rocker with the band in tip top shape. Need I Say More?

The Evil That Men Do - An excellent rocker that captures the band in its prime. It's no wonder it's become a fan favorite!

Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son - The title track of the album often goes unappreciated for some unknown reason. Why? This is quite possibly the best song on the album!

The Prophecy - Possibly the weakest track here, but also the most underrated. The chorus to this one must be heard to be appreciated.

The Clairvoyant - Another fan favorite. Once again, the band serves up a winner. I don't think anything else needs to be said about this one.

Only The Good Die Young - THIS IS NOT THE BILLY JOEL SONG. The band ends the album with a gloomy melodic rocker that often goes unappreciated due to the fact that it's the last track. Don't make that mistake!

Now for my comments on the remasters series - as a die-hard Maiden fan, I AM SEVERELY DISAPPOINTED. Sure, the sound quality is improved over the original CD issues and there is some cool enhanced CD footage (all the remasters before the X Factor have this), but this reissue is lacking the most important thing a remaster needs: BONUS TRACKS! To put it simply, if you already own the original issue of this album on CD, it's really not necessary to get the new remaster.

Maiden's two progressive albums from the mid-late eighties are excellent albums, no questions asked, but they aren't recommended for novices of the band. If you're new to the band, start with The Number Of The Beast (DO NOT BUY A HITS COMPILATION!) Put simply, this is an excellent album, it's just not great to start with. ... Read more

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The Misfits
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Audio CD (01 July, 1991)
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Pretty good
Misfits is a great band, but the lyrics can be said alot of times, which I noticted in a review and I was listenin to some Misfits ealier. Misfits would have to be one of the best punk bands that was in the music. Not the best but one of them. I gave this album a 5 cause it's actully a pretty good CD.

Pure sh**!
This isn't even music...this is somethin' bad for little children...no one listen to them! This is like Tool!

I like it, but...
I'm writing this review as someone who first started listening to Danzig's solo stuff.I really, really like Glenn Danzig's early solo albums, the first 4 were completely insanely rocking.
Since the latest Danzig album Circle of Snakes is probably going to be his last album, I was hungry for more Danzig so I finally started listening to his older music that he made with The Misfits.

While I really like some of the songs from the Misfits, the problem you could have with this type of music is that since a lot of the riffs and same lyrics are repeated endlessly through the entire song, if you don't like a song, you will absolutely hate it to the point of not wanting to ever hear it again.But if you like it, it sounds like the best thing you've ever heard, because I'll say one thing for the Misfits songs I've heard so far, they stick with a riff / lyrical structure and go with it, sink or swim.. so you're either gonna love or hate these songs--but more than likely love them a lot, based on what most everone is saying on here. Overall I love 80% of it.Skulls is one of the most energizing, headbanging song I've heard in a while, and I'm sorry I hadn't given the Misfits more of a listen before. ... Read more

Asin: B000000I3O
Sales Rank: 4901
Subjects:  1. American Underground    2. Hardcore Punk    3. Pop    4. Rock