(Rated this album with 8 out of 10) Reviewed by
Scott Scheinhaus
from Greenacres, FL United States
I first heard this record in 1985, just after its release, and it was my intorduction to Iron Maiden. I have always said that this one is my favorite, but it is possibly due to it being my "first" Maiden record. I also saw them on this tour when they came to South Florida, and still, I maintain that was their best tour. After Powerslave, I started to backtrack with Number of the Beast and Piece of mind, and then further into the Dianno years. I feel that Maiden as a band was better with Dianno, but it is quite clear that Dickenson is superior and this record is their highlight. Ancient Mariner is to Maiden as "Stairway" is to Zeppelin, of course without all the airplay. Well, Get this record of your a Maiden fan in any way, and I guarentee you won't be disappointed!
