(Rated this album with 6 out of 10) Reviewed by
Leaf
from I just got back from METAL 2000 and I got no Idea where I am
This is certainly worth the money for people who are new to maiden, others should certainly buy the "Virus" single. There are the bands most popular songs, "Number of the Beast", "Fear of the Dark" ( live - just amazing ) , "Run to the Hills" and so on. No Wonder, the Tracklist was made by Fans via Internet. It's kinda strange that Paul Di Anno isn't featured here, maybe most people associate Maiden still with only the mighty Bruce as a singer. Really sad, cause "Iron Maiden" and "Killers" where some of the Best albums Maiden ever released. This part of their History is somehow missing, there could be more tracks with Blaze also. I think the Seventh son Album should be represented with "Moonchild" or "Only the good die young", the rather dull "Can I play with Madness" isn't my cup of tea. In the case of Iron Maiden, a 2-Disc Best of would really make some sense. I also think that the collection doesn't flow as good as the "real" Albums do, but that's a general problem with Best of Affairs. Here it sounds like Maiden did nothing but heavy to progressive tunes, but where are the great ballads such as "Children of the Dammed", "Prodigal Sun", "No Prayer for the Dying" or "Strange World"? I think if you really want to discover what Maiden is about you should have the full albums. If you are starting listening to them, this CD is o.k., also good for people who are having a party in the forest and don't want to take 10 discs with them ( that's why I bought it ).
