(Rated this album with 10 out of 10) Reviewed by
Musicman
from egg.
Or their new album! Iron Maiden have always been the leading New Wave Of British Heavy Metal band and this proves why. Every song on here is a classic. With the harmonic "Aces High" to the 13 minute poetic "Rime Of The Ancient Mariner," Iron Maiden really showed their greatness. Solos, riffs, and bass galore! And the Amazing thing is that it's only 40 some minutes! "Powerslave", to me, is kind of the sequel to "Revelations," which told the birth of the pharoh, Now "Powerslave" is the death. "2 Minutes To Midnight" is a classic 80's metal song about the doomsday machine, and the best instrumental is on this too. "Losfer Words" is built on a strong fast riff. But this is nothing compared to the grand finale, "Rime Of The Ancient Mariner." Full of harmonies, singing and sreeching, bass work, solos, and time changes, this captures Iron Maiden in 13 minutes. This has to be their best album. No contest. UP THE IRONS!
