(Rated this album with 8 out of 10) Reviewed by
Nathan
from Mesa, AZ USA
If you don't know by now the basic Maiden sound, then you're gonna be left behind because I don't think I need to go over it. It's all here as usual so the BIG differences would have to be the songwriting and production, and they are. I imagine that some people, like me, would compare this album to their previous releases, but keep in mind to not limit yourself to JUST those previous releases. Every song on this album has either a riff, solo, bass line, or vocal melody that most longtime Maiden fans will find very recognizable and they even add a synthesized orchestra. But the lyrics could use some working on. The lyrics are simple, the chourses seem to repeat themselves over and over, but actual songwriting is solid, with Maidens traditional epic storytelling. For some of you, this is an enjoyable Maiden classic, but to some of you, this could be "Brave New World" all over again, the choice is yours to decide.
