Iron Maiden's Reviews

Brave New World

(Average Rating: 9.08 out of 10)

A breath of fresh air after VIRTUAL Xi

(Rated this album with 10 out of 10)
Reviewed by Darren from Marengo, Illinois

Iron Maiden, the way it should be. Their classic lineup is reunited, with a newer face (Janick Gehrs) making a 3rd guitarist spot. This album is a return to what Maiden does best, and proof that these guys who are well into the 40's or 50's can still rock. Even though anything would have been great after VIRTUAL XI, this is almost as good as classics like SOMEWHERE IN TIME, POWERSLAVE, PIECE OF MIND OR NUMBER OF THE BEAST. Just listen for yourself, you be the judge. Not me.

1. Wicker Man (10/10) Their single, just to show us that they can still open an album with a swift kick.
2. Ghost of the Navigator (10/10) Great written song, it's interesting.
3. Brave New World (10/10)
4. Blood Brothers (10/10) Arguably the best song on the album, great when they play it live. Just listen to Nicko.
5. Mercenary (10/10)
6. Dream of Mirrors (10/10) Maybe as good as "Blood Brothers" I don't know, it's nice. Nicko has some crazy time signatures on those drums.
7. Fallen Angel (7/10) Like usual Maiden albums get kinda choppy towards the end.
8. Nomad (6/10)
9. Out of the Silent Planet (9/10) But then they get better.
10. Thin Line Between Love and Hate (10/10) Can you believe these beautiful lyrics?

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