Iron Maiden's Reviews
Somewhere In Time (Average Rating: 8.94 out of 10)
Terribly Overlooked Masterpiece (Rated this album with 10 out of 10)
Reviewed by
masked-jackal
from Ft. Lauderdale, FL United States
I've been a Maiden fan since I was 12. My first Maiden album was "Killers". I loved P. Di'anno, and the music Maiden produced before B. Dickinson joined Maiden.....I loved Number Of The Beast, Piece Of Mind, and Powerslave. I was very excited when Somewhere In Time was released, however it wasn't what I expected.... It was much more than anything I could have ever wished for! This is pure genius. It's without a doubt one of the best Iron Maiden has ever released. Some would say it's too slow, or too fast, or maybe even too progressive.... I'll tell you one thing, it's too good to be true. This was an area Iron Maiden had never dared to tread before, and not many Heavy Metal bands ever do. Iron Maiden made a change. It was a change not many of us Maiden loyalists were comfortable with at first, but later realized the true perfection this really is, and holds in the Iron Maiden halls of history.... Every single time I listen to this, it takes me back in time. This release is full of all of the great things Iron Maiden stands for. My All-Time favorite Maiden releases are as such.... 1.) Number Of The Beast - This was over the top in 1982. Contains the classics "Children Of The Damned", "Prisoner", "22 Acacia Avenue", "Run To The Hills", and "Hallowed Be Thy Name". The most explosive Iron Maiden effort in my opinion.... 2.) Piece Of Mind - After this was released, Iron Maiden had finally reached the status of Heavy Metal Gods. This contains the classics "Where Eagles Dare", "Revelations", "Still Life", "Flight Of Icarus", "Die With Your Boots On", "The Trooper", and my personal favorite "To Tame A Land". Clearly a classic release in Metal History. 3.) Powerslave - This was a monster release. Along with Number Of The Beast, and Piece Of Mind, this became the best three Heavy Metal albums you could listen too in 1985. One after another, Maiden never disappointed. Contains classics "Aces High", "2 Minutes To Midnight", "Powerslave", "Flash Of The Blade", and "Rime Of The Ancient Mariner". Simply incredible! 4.) Somewhere In Time - Very different, but at the same time, a very good fresh breath of air. This release blew me away. It had a totally different sound than previous releases, but at the same time, still contained that true Maidenistic power and melody I always loved. When you listen to this, you almost feel like you've been passed through a time warp....."Somewhere In Time" could not have been a better title for this one. Contains classics "Somewhere In Time", "Sea Of Madness", "Stranger In A Strange Land", "Deja Vu", "Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner", "Heaven Can Wait", and "Alexander The Great". Calling this a diamond in the rough is an understatment. It's pure genius. 5.) Killers/Seventh Son - I love Killers. They never released an album that sounded like this ever again. Almost a spookie feel to it, one that leaves a very lasting impression.....Killers rules! Seventh Son - A really interesting album. Takes over where "Somewhere In Time" left off....More great classics like "Moonchild", "Infinite Dreams", "Seventh Son" and "Can I Play With Madness" make this another Maiden diamond in the rough. Over the years, Iron Maiden have remained loyal to their roots, and at the same time, have also expanded their limits by leaps and bounds. If there was ever a manshion inside Heavy Metal Heaven, it would have many halls, among those halls would dwell the greatest Heavy Metal bands of All-Time. On the throne,...Iron Maiden would rule!! UP THE IRONS!
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