(Rated this album with 10 out of 10) Reviewed by
nm2112
from Port Orchard, WA USA
I think that this is the finest work Iron Maiden ever created. The songwriting, playing, complexity and sophisication of this album is unparalleled from anything they have done. From the first track "Caught Somewhere In Time" to the last "Alexander The Great" the quality of the album is incredible. The band moves in more of a progressive metal direction adding synthesizers very effectively as texture without diminishing their guitar, bass and vocal attack. The dueling guitars from Dave Murray and Adrian Smith are wonderful, as is the rest of the playing from the band. The band shows tremendous maturity with this release. This album is a masterpiece.
