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Way different than I thought it was going to be and I liked it!
Pretty cool, just not my thing
Not super into metal, not bad though. Would give a 3.5 if it was possible
Songs might get a little samey sounding at times (in my opinion) but there are some absolute classics in here. Can't go wrong with it.
I think maybe this just isn't for me. I liked it a little but in general I didn't enjoy myself much. Not in the best mood so maybe I'm being a lil unfair
Favs are run for the hills, number of the beast, and hallowed be thy name
Dudes will listen to this and say "Hell yeah" I'm dudes
best of 80s metal imo. 5.
somewhat formulaic and any innovation it may have had is lost to me overtime but its a very consistent and fun album
Fuck yeah.
Iron Maiden knows how to do metal. This album is just packed with great sound and quality music.
Favorite Track: The Prisoner Least Favorite Track: 22 Acacia Avenue
a great entrance to the metal genre, its basic but a classic nonetheless.
Muy arriba todo el tiempo, quizás para entrenar algún tema me sirva mucho
Iron Maiden is one of those bands that I am aware of, but never actually sat down and listened to. It's just classic rock, heavy drums, chuggy metal guitar, high pitched guitar solos, and the 80's rock vocals. So far it is just meh for me. I see the appeal but I never can really rock out to this brand of music. I find it a bit muddy and busy overall - nothing really stands out, it just feels like a wall of sound to me right now. Ok, the second song really slowed down and the singing is really coming through and it sounds much more focused - feeling like a high 3 right now. I think I'll keep it at 3, the second song on the album was the only one that spoke to me.
Hot take: they rock hard
All killer no filler. 8 songs spanning 40 min that just never let up. Solid lyrics, impressive technical display across the board. Everyone is in their element here and it shows. This is a band in their prime, and as for me, if I'm in the mood for metal, this is a 5/5. I can't say this is something that'll appeal to everyone though, but for even casual fans of the genre, this is a great time. Standouts are Invaders, the title track, and Run to the Hills.
As a heavy rock fan, it’s crazy that this is my first full listen through a Maiden album. It’s just another band of it’s time that boomers love and I just don’t understand the hype. On a side note, I own a “Iron Maiden Eddie” funko pop so that’s gotta count for something right? To me this is mostly guitar hero core but even then, I’ll just listen to other bands for sick riffs. I’ll have to dig deeper on them to understand, but I do have some saves here. Favs: Hallowed by thy name, run to the hills, the number of beast.
Run for the hills and run for your life. We ain't beating the satanic panic allegations with this one. I like it. It rocks and shakes you to your core. The drums are a highlight in a world where the guitars overpower the song sometimes too much. It is awesome to hear the drummer keep the beat and add flair. The kick drum on the downstrums just hit so hardddddd. Hallowed be thy name is such an amazing journey and end and my favorite. I am gonna think more about this. I thought about it this is now written in the morning and wow it’s so punchy and metal is so thrashy I love this music so much it’s the original electronic
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It’s fun.
wow, I realize that this group has a huge following but this type of music has never appealed to me. I kind of liked the Black Sabbath album (gave it 3?) but this is a very different vibe. I feel like there are a lot of groups like this and I just have no interest in listening
4.1/5
In my 'Old Man Music' era.
Incroyable découverte
Glad it was relatively short.
Maybe one day but right now, no.
You can't go wrong with Iron Maiden. Still hard to believe this was controversial back in the 80s but now nobody bats an eye.
666 / 777 Feel the drums pounding satans breath on my neck the power beneath me rattles through the mist no time for terror to terrify is nigh the devils whip driven by my eye
They are so talented fr, like I really get it… it’s just not for me
Me encanta iron maiden y mi favorita fue Children of the damned ♡
Fuck me. Relentless energy. Not as angry as I'd been expecting - there's a song about The Prisoner in there! - but still very noisy and ferocious.
This is a great album. When I was younger, it would have completely stolen my heart. Now that I’m older, I tend to prefer more mellow music, but I won’t lie — it’s still a masterpiece, even though I don’t really listen to heavy metal anymore.
Meh not my style
Not really for me. I might give up on this
A good metal album with energy and enjoyable song structure.
LOVE IRON MAIDEN !! AND EDDIE (the mascot) !! RAHHH
+1 for Run to the hills. Not my favourite genre but very good. Fantastic vocal performance.
no frills, no gimmicks, just some absolute killer licks and a great rock album.
Really technical and very impressive musically. Not quite my normal taste in music but I had fun listening to it.
Hot damn! I am not a metal fan, but Iron Maiden rocks! I don't think anyone can deny the talent and quality in this album. I'm giving this a 5 because of its consistency throughout. "Run to the Hills" is the standout song for me, but I was rocking through the entire album on my way to work.
Clasic
Es un gran álbum con riff poderosos, la voz de Bruce es notoria.. este metal es poderoso. Aunque considero que tienen mejores albumes
Some absolutely brilliant songs in this album.
Good
I kind of plowed through this with my family on the car on Easter Sunday. That's kind of unfair to this album. I'm not 100% against it, I liked the other one of their albums on this list better. In this one the singing kind of got to me more. I would rather put on Kill Em All era Metallica or if I wanted to get more thrashed out at a skatepark or something, some Slayer. Maybe those are also on this list. I don't think I would put this one on my own.
3/5
Devil horns in the air
I’m just fucking bored
Metals not really my thing but I can see the vision ig
Exactly what I expected
Not really my style
I like this more than the self-titled album we got a while ago, but only just. I'm not really far enough into "pure" heavy metal at this point to really be able to distinguish between the songs.
Not bad, but oh my god everything sounded the same. Hallowed Be Thy Name was by far the best song and the only one that really stuck out in my mind. Even the damn title track, which I know from Guitar Hero, sounded the same as the rest of it.
The epitome of "don't mess with a working formula". I could not for the life of me distinguish between this and Self-Titled, and was even ready to give it a 3 for that reason. Then the riffs spoke to me. And then they just kept coming! I can't hate on riffs this good!! Standouts: Children Of The Damned • The Prisoner • 22 Acacia Avenue • Run To The Hills • Hallowed Be Thy Name
Not really sure how to rate this type of album because it just sounds like the same song over and over (and by extension their first album as well). Loved Hallowed Be Thy Name but the rest of the album doesn't have that energy.
No me gustó
Some of the lyrics have, errr, not aged well, but this is a great album to put on that isn't going to demand your full attention - though it will grab it from time to time with guitar solos and switch ups. Listened to: Amli RiNo. Favorite tracks: Children of the Damned, Number of the Beast, Run to the Hills
just not my thing really :/ never has been :/
Loving metal
Excellent Album
Amazing to read about how transgressive and scary people thought that these guys were. Ultimately a rocking good time.
I bet Mateen rated this a five. Such a Mateen album. But of the Mateen music, this is works for me.
This is one of those bands where the album artwork never matches their musical style. It feels very bait-and-switch.
It's just not for me.
NOt a bad album.
Middle ground greatness.
It has been long time since I last listened to this. It sounded surprisingly fresh.
Good 'ol Irons! First album after Di'Anno was sacked and with Brucey at the helm, well in vocal duties anyway. While I prefer their later style, a more refined Maiden of the "Powerslave" and "Somewhere in Time" era, I can enjoy this raw NWBHM attitude as well. Around the "No Prayer for the Dying" and "Fear of the Dark" era I lost interest in the band and haven't really listened to said albums. I'd love to give this 4/5, but it's not that good really, so 3 will have to do.
Iron Maiden rules hard, they are simply fantastic at what they do!!!!!
Really surprised how much I liked this.
Toto teda vôbec nemusím. Žiaden NWOBHM ma nenadchol, je to jeden z mála žánrov hudby, ktorý absolútne nemusím. Je mi ľúto, uznávam, že vytvorili jedinečný štýl, že ich počúvajú milióny, ale neviem to oceniť.
If you want to listen to overly dramatic opera rock/metal here you go! Swing by Queensryche on your way out.... Seriously though it's a solid album The Number of the Beast was so good at pissing off our parents and other assorted old folks/the religious, it was on repeat from Spring to Fall on Sundays. Just play it and drive past a church. They thought we were serious and it was kids being dumbasses and laughing. I enjoy Maiden even if they aren't my go to 80's metal, great musicians, silly lyrics that don't hold up but it's rock not all songs need to be serious. Good times, fun listen.
Soooo good. really damn good. wowie
Just amazing, Rock on
Peak Maiden!!!! Is a 4.
The two year old started dancing frantically to this while saying “I don’t like this music! I don’t like this music!”. No escaping the number of the beast
i went full circle on iron maiden, i hated it before, the vikings song was really dumb, halfway through the album i started having fun, the song about american indeginous people came on and it was so dumb i immediately hated the whole band aesthetic and shreddy guitar solos again the vocals i guess are impressive? the lyrics are just stupid i think i just dislike straightforward storytelling in lyrics? maybe the overall sound of the music, which sounds like it could never have come from serious people being serious, talking about anything remotely serious sounding is just off-putting. I HATE IT
Greattt
Pretty goddamn fun. Unimpeachable hits
Not my cup of tea
I can see how this has influenced plenty of bands (I can hear a bit of SOAD) and most songs are interesting but there’s nothing for me to come back to.
No me gusto, es muy rockero y eso no me gusta y la voz de el me pareció fea
I listened to this on a Sunday night after work at McDonalds whilst playing Football Manager with Dolny Kubin. The album was OK, there were a couple songs that i added to my spotify, Children of the Damned & Gangland, that i enjoyed, good drum beats, energetic 80s feel. I didn't have anything bad to say about the album, but then nothing really stood out to me. I found it interesting how i actually enjoyed the lesser-played songs on the album. I'd give it a 3/5
A couple gems
I listened to this album for the first time when I was 10. I did not get it. Listening to it now, I understand early metalheads
One of the most important albums in heavy metal, still sounds good 40 odd years later. A few dips in quality here and there but the highs are so high
Es una paja sin terminar, me deja sabor a poco.
I was never a huge Iron Maiden fan but I did like a free off there songs two of which are on their album. Number of the Breast and Run to the Hills. I’m guessing probably two of their more popular songs so no surprise. Bruce Dickerson has a voice that was made for Metal and those screams are powerful. I think the drummer is fantastic. Enjoyed the album for the most part but skipped through a few songs after a couple minutes.
I’m not a big metal fan but this was a great game changer.
Songs have great energy The songwriting is creative
I don't get Iron Maiden I guess
No es mi género pero no se me hizo pesada la escucha.
📀 The Number of the Beast – Iron Maiden 3,5/5 Día: 26/4/2026 Primera impresión: Muy arriba y oscuro 🏆 Top primera escucha The Number of the Beast 1. Hallowed Be Thy Name 2. Run to the Hills 3. The Prisoner 4. The Number of the Beast 5. Total Eclipse 6. 22 Acacia Avenue 7. Invaders 8. Gangland 9. Children of the Damned Opinión: The Number of the Beast me pareció un disco muy arriba pero también bastante oscuro, algo que me sacó de mi zona de comfort y me terminó gustando. Había escuchado mucho sobre Iron Maiden pero nunca los había escuchado, así que entrar sin conocer ningún tema estuvo buenísimo. A medida que avanzaba el álbum fue subiendo mucho el nivel, y terminé con Hallowed Be Thy Name como mi favorita. En general siento que todos los temas encajan bien, aunque Gangland me pareció un poco distinto. Me encantaron las guitarras, la voz de Bruce Dickinson que es espectacular y la batería que me voló la cabeza. Seguro lo vuelva a escuchar. ⭐ Nota: 3,5 / 5
Um álbum muito bom, com músicas melhores ainda, gostei muito do som e das letras da música. Porém não é um dos meus favoritos, com certeza me senti em uma espécie de vídeo game ouvindo este álbum, e achei super interessante, porém gosto de músicas com letras mais realistas, então não foi um dos melhores para mim, mas mesmo assim gostei pra caramba.
Great energy, good guitars, ironically not satanic propaganda
Listened to 1 song cos chayse said I have to. Fair. Guitar and drums aite but lyrics bit cringe. Meh.
Yeah it was alright, but if I wanna listen to this kind of music why not just play SOAD? SOAD does it better.
Solid minor 3. Loved the soft words in my ears at the start of some songs “the number of the beast 6 6 6 etc.” Was he the devil or some bible bro? Hope it is the former. Album felt like I was riding out of hell on a fiery steed after vanquishing my foes. In reality I was just on the bus to work. High scoring for hype value I’m fucking fired up for a 3 hour data privacy course, what a waste. Personally, not heavy enough for the metal genre but the second halves of some songs got heavy so that was neat. This left me hoping songs were like that the whole way through. Hmph. Lead vocalist would fit right in with the BeeGees. (Hoping for a beegees album during this challenge). I digress, Run to the hills was a stand out. And had meme able potential think “always watch out” Not an album I’d jerk to - as someone else left a review on. It’s not you (iron maiden) it’s me. N.b think I fucked my scoring up because if this is a 3. CCR should be a 4. Consider CCR a high 3.
Run to the Hills is the jam
3/5 stars, not a huge fan of metal so it didn't really hit for me. Even though it was pretty controversial when it came out it felt really tame listening to it now. Mostly reminds me of the songs in Guitar Hero I didn't really care for in college. Standout songs for me were Run to the Hills and Hallowed be thy Name, but most of the album feels a little same-y to me.
Shit. I have to admit I kinda like Iron Maiden... shit
'Listen to Iron Maiden, baby, with me.' No thanks.
Great album for the genre. Would ocassionaly listen
Pleasantly surprised with this, will def revisit, Hallowed be thy Name was the standout track for me, but almost burnt my house down because I left the burner on with a dry pan on the stove. It was good making dinner music but maybe a little distracting to have it on headphones while cooking under seasoned pork chops from frozen.
Not a big fan (too rock for me) but I understand why people can enjoy that :) This is powerful ! I'm really surprised by The prisoner and actually enjoy this one
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10/10. Fav Tracks - All of them I'm just getting spoiled recently because another hardcore classic is now in the books.
Never gave Iron Maiden a thorough listen but knew quite a bit from this album. Catchy and hard charging metal.
Just crap
very pleasant to listen to. as opposed to an alice in chains album, I didn’t feel like I wanted to take my headphones off because it hurt my ears (not that I don’t love aic, I ABSOLUTELY do. it’s just a more gritty sound). I thought every song had a very nice melody and it had absolutely no skips for me. I loved how beautiful the guitar sounded. it was just a beautiful album in general, which was something I wasn’t expecting from iron maiden. it was the first iron maiden album i had heard, actually, so I was very pleasantly surprised. I also loved the voice in the beginning of track 5; it gave me CHILLS. overall amazing album with no skips.
Didn’t think I was an Iron Maiden fan but apparently I am
Tuff
Rocks hard and has killer album art.
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One of the best metal albums I've heard.
it was good as someone that just liked metal and i liked it but i was scared of the number 666 thing but good music tho i cant lie
4 1/2 stars on musicboard.
foundational
Out of all the great Iron Maiden albums this is the best, and that is because it has one of the greatest anti-colonial song that has ever been put out "Run To The Hills". For people who think that metal and hard rock is all about the devil this song shows, in a way, that it is people who are the devil.
Non il mio genere, ma ho scoperto una cosa nuova - epico
Pretty mid as far as I'm concerned.
this album was better than I expected! the first 4 tracks were good, Number of the beast was eh, and Run for the hills was decent but the lyrics was just basic ‘white men mean conquerors’. gangman was good, and Hallowed be thy name was ok
Oh, one of my beloved ones! An absolutely fantastic album.
Pilastro dell’heavy metal anche se io preferisco un metal un po’ più alternativo, meno veloce etc
After hearing Queen, this feels like a natural evolution. A fun and engaging listen.
Lotta nostalgia for this one. Iron Maiden was one of my early loves of metal.
okokokokoko
not my style of rock music at all
Never really loved Iron Maiden from the songs I've heard, and this doesn't change my mind. Not bad.
Not my favourite Maiden album, but easily their most important. A massive step-up from the punk oriented first couple of albums, a trio of all time Metal bangers, and with Bruce coming in they would lay the foundation for becoming the biggest Metal band in the world.
Yup
This is fun. I understand the reverence for Iron Maiden. Solos are right. Arrangement is very well done.
Sin ser yo nada metalero, diría que los Maiden son de lo que mejor me entra, aunque igual un album entero se me hace too much. Aún así, este cuenta con la ventaja que los mejores temas se los guarda para el final. Me ha gustado.
Solid: like most 80s metal albums I remember, great singles + solid filler
Invigorating. And undoubtedly classic.
Pretty good album from the first band I saw live in concert.
This one deserves five for run to the hills alone.
uiii FAVS (top 3): children fo the damned, run to the hills, gangland mençoes honrosas: invaders, the prisioner, 22 acacia avenue, hallowwed be thy name FODA PRA CARALHOOOOOOO ELES ARRASAM MUITO EU AMOOOOOOOO nota final: 4.5/5
The kind of album I dread appearing on my daily feed, this band were a joke in my childhood, and kind of funny when their songs went to the top of the charts then dissapeared again, with titles like "Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter". Little did I know that years later some people actually treated this music seriously (but I thought they were a joke, which they were in school) and then wind to today and 7 of their albums are bolded - in a row - on rateyourmusic. Does this mean I treat this album more seriously now? Kind of. Did I enjoy it? No. Will I ever willingly listen to it again? No
Hugely influential heavy metal album that hasn’t aged well in my opinion. The quick drums and neat guitar harmonies are the highlight for me. 2.8/5.0
Awesome
Grata sorpresa nunca me había puesto a escuchar heavy metal Run to the Hills muy top
Classic Maiden - if you’re late to the NWOBHM this is a great entry. Bruce’s first with the band. Solid 4 out of 5 from me
-Invader feels very much like power metal at the start, though speed metal might be the better comparison. -Prisoner really reminds me of another song and I don't think I'll find it for a long time. Frustrate. -22 Acacia Avenue started off solid then swept me off my feet. Contender for best guitar solo in the album. Will confirm. Over 6 minutes long as well, which I like. -- Yeah, this has my favourite solo in the album. Not by much, of course. -Number of the Beast. Iconic. Masterful. I must inform the law. -Run to the Hills may have the catchiest chorus. I'm partial to soaring vocals like this. - Hallowed Be Thy Name is an indicator, I think. I remember empire of the clouds and this does make me think of that whole album, but particularly that song. Excellente alboom. Magnfico.
Ok
Not the biggest Metal fan, but this is a good album. Favorite songs: Children of the Damned, Run to the Hills
I'd only heard a little Iron Maiden before this, but it sounded exactly like I expected it to. Not something I particularly enjoy, but it sounds cool and rocks hard. Good enough for this list, but not in my taste.
High quality art, but a bit too heavy for personal opinion
Too bad they hate Cleveland. They should be in the hall
More musical than I expected
Every song brought so much energy and engagement
Lowkey aangenaam verast. Sommige nummers blijven shit maar anderen (vb.: "Run For the Hills") zijn wel echt het luisteren waard.
Was good in it's time. Dad rock.
Some top tunes.
Not bad but it didn’t grab my attention too much. A lot more listenable than I thought it would be
The Rob Reiner mockumentary is way better.
There will never come a time when I'll decide to sit down and play Iron Maiden. I don't hate it, but the theatrics and cheesiness of it all just isn't for me. Ironically it's the OG heavy metal, but I prefer some of the paths it went down subsequently
Vozi
HALLOWED BE THY NAME
My first metal album, and what a classic! I was quite familiar with many of the songs on this album before today's listen. This is a great album, perfect length and enough variety to keep it interesting. Invaders, The Prisoner, and Children of the Damned are just as good as the more well known tracks.
Brought me down a rabbit hole of music my dad would listen to
I've never been a 13 year old boy in the 80's but I'm assuming I would've loved this
The album sits at the apex of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) alongside bands like: • Judas Priest • Saxon • Diamond Head But Maiden separate themselves through composition. Twin guitars from Dave Murray and Adrian Smith create melodic counterpoint closer to classical harmony than typical rock riffing. Add the galloping bass architecture of Steve Harris and the band develops a sound that feels like: “heavy metal written as narrative cinema.”
Loud and fast. This is the first time I've listened to an iron maiden album. It's not really my cup of tea.
I’m always surprised at how melodic Iron Maiden is. That doesn’t make me enjoy it anymore. But it’s a fun thing to re-realize.
I used to have this patch on my east pack bag…… Fucking love this album though. Just does the job all in all. Better then bransyon pickle on a cheese sandwich. Can see why this is on here, I personally think iron maiden as big as they have been or still are in many ways, are also underrated.
Gave this a 4 without a listen Heard these tracks many a time through my youth to now Iron maiden one of best metal bands of all time hands down , everyone knows run to the hills Invaders is a great vocal track from mighty Bruce Hallowed be thy name is belting All of them great not my fave metal band of all time but them and Metallica as a youngster got me and probably millions of others into heavy music
Doesn't get better than this as a metal fan, I really forgot how great and influential Iron Maiden were especially to bands such as Metallica and Machine Head etc etc.. Steve Harris' thundering basslines and those guitar riffs! This album is just full of straight bangers, production is awesome and really kicked off the whole clicky bass drum that punches through the mix, fucking awesome stuff!
6/10
More enjoyable then I expected. Run through the hills and number. The beast were particularly catchy
Great album - I have (begrudgingly) come to accept over the last couple years that, between IM and Metallica, that I might actually be a big fan of heavy metal. It's not the kind of thing I would throw on, but every (good) metal album so far in the list has left me with a better opinion on it and The Number of the Beast is no different. Good tunes. The speaking bits, usually a little cheesy, actually work really well here. I find Eddie to be an insufferably ugly mascot for Iron Maiden, but at least he's marginally better than Vic Rattlehead. I want to beat that numbskull with his own metal chains. Fav tracks: The Prisoner, 22 Acacia Avenue, The Number of the Beast, Hallowed Be Thy Name
midden mode
I was a little surprised by this album, because I really don’t like metal. However, it wasn’t as bad as I thought. So I guess it’s a 3.
They are very skilled but it doesn’t hit me for whatever reason. I can see why most love it but not for me. However, the closing track is awesome and if I was in a venue hearing this live I have no doubt I’d have a great time. Rating: 2.4
Classic
Очень классный альбом
Sometimes I ask myself “is Iron Maiden bad, or is it just the sands of time making them seem so cliché?” And then I remember they had a skeleton named Eddie. TWO
A perfectly good metal album. Not catchy or intense enough for my taste, but nothing to object to
Will listen again. This is not what Teenage Dirtbag led me to believe Iron Maiden was.
Idk mane im not trying to get possesed. Had to listen to make sure other people dont. Great riffs on prisoner
Like this maybe more than British steel, complicated because this one's a lot cleaner which works for and against. The voice is not immediately appealing. If I had more time I'd give it a higher score
Yeah I mean it was pretty good but they all sound the same
Heavy metal rock is just not my scene. The long electronic guitar riffs and heavy drum beating just irritate my nervous system and listening to it for long time periods just gives to me a headache. I liked some of the segments of the songs that weren't so frenetic, but there wasn't an entire song that I liked; however, "Hallowed Be Thy Name" was the best as far as music, although I never understood all the words of the lyrics as at times the lead singer's voice was drowned out by the drums.
Now whenever I hear "Number of the Beast" all I can think of is Ralph Fiennes dancing to it in "28 Years Later". Favorite track: Hallowed Be Thy Name
Soooooooooo it’s a metal album. I don’t really do metal in general, but I’m not against it. I’m just more of a punk gal than a metal gal, ya know? So when I hear “666 hahahahahaha!!!!” I’m like “WEAK!!! YOU SOUND LIKE PROTO-RITES OF SPRING BITCH!!!” Which they are and they do. But it’s more than that. There are some great songs and performances here, especially the closer, but to be honest the closer is the only one that really rises above “very cool but not interesting enough to be my thing.” Because the closer is incredible!! It’s one of the most impressive musical experiences I’ve ever heard, and it’s honestly probably the only song from here I’ll readily return to. Seven minutes of pure insanity. But it’s not the only really great one here!! 22 acacia avenue is pretty awesome, run to the hills is great, invaders is very good too. I like this album a whole lot. 9.0/10
Ein beliebiger Tag Anfang April ~ morgens, mittags, abends ~ Kann mich nicht mehr genau daran erinnern, wann ich das Album gehört hab: Beim Sport? In der Bahn? Im Bett??
Montag, 30.03.2026 In der U3 auf dem Weg zur Uni, auf verschiedenen Laufwegen: zum Training, zur Uni, zur Bahn etc
The Number of the Beast was far more enjoyable than I expected it to be. I went in bracing myself for relentless noise and walls of heavy guitar. Instead, I found well crafted songs, sharp melodies and genuinely catchy hooks. This challenge really has shifted my perception of metal. There is far more thought and musicianship involved than I used to give it credit for. The twin guitar work is precise, the rhythms are tight and Bruce Dickinson’s vocals add drama rather than just volume. It feels theatrical and controlled rather than chaotic. Invaders is a strong opener and sets the tone immediately. The Prisoner has great momentum, The Number of the Beast itself is iconic for a reason, and Run to the Hills is simply a brilliant song. These are not just heavy tracks, they are properly constructed pieces of music with clear structure and memorable choruses. Every track feels like it earns its place. It is powerful without being exhausting and melodic without losing its edge. I would definitely listen to this again. Favourite song: Run to the Hills Least favourite song: None. Every track works Album artwork: A crazy, instantly recognisable cover that perfectly matches the theatrical intensity of the music
Редкостное маргинальное говно. Оценка «минус тысяча из 10». Слушать подобное - нет. Кто слушает- сторонится такого быдла.
Interesting how 80s metal has aged for me. I was not a metal head during the 80s opting more for New Age styles but this album sounded great. Some of the themes of the songs surprised me, i.e. Run To The Hills. Overall really solid - a 3.4 or so for me.
Surprised how much I like this. Pretty solid, riff rock, even though some of the sounds and song structures feel pretty dated and trope-y.
not a big fan personally therr were some bangers tho
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Should out Ralph Fiennes in Bone Temple.
my first time listening to this. I think I'm familiar with one of the songs already from guitar hero or rock band or something. the instrumental parts were cool at times, but this kind of metal / hard rock has never really been for me, and this album didn't do anything to change that. a lot of it feels ripe for parody.
Bruce Dickinson is a master in musical storytelling. The whole album slaps, but especially the back half. Number of the Beast, Run to the Hills, and Hallowed be Thy Name are all brilliant - both lyrically and musically (I love the galloping riff on Run to the Hills). Check out Machine Head's cover of Hallowed be thy Name.
It rips from beginning to end. I got a little worried when the second track started slow, but they seemed to anticipate this and picked up the tempo midway through. The album doesn’t look back from there. On my first run of albums I got Iron Maiden’s debut, which had a different singer. It was okay, but this is awesome all the way. Maybe if I had listened to more stuff like this growing up I’d have ended up a better guitarist. Also, listening to “Run to the Hills” like IRON MAIDEN WAS WOKE!?!1?1!?
Combo of RnR , Hard Rock , punk , prog , pas mal
There was a lot of eye-rolling during this album. I feel like he's yelling at me, but it's somehow still boring and the vocals are incredibly grating. "The Prisoner" was so close to having an actual melody, but didn't quite get there. The guitar riff on "Hallowed Be Thy Name" was cool. I can see how this album would be appealing to teenage boys. It was not for me.
I prefer their debut album over this record.
Better for me than their first album, but still not really for me. Highlights: "Children of the Damned" and "The Number of the Beast"
endlich mal kein mann der einem ins ohr heult weil sein hamster gestorben ist
Great album, heard it many times before. Not something I generally tend to listen to but it’s always an awesome listen.
Usually not big on metal but this is a great album, short and sweet. Run to the hills and number of the beast are instant classic songs.
Every track is a timeless banger. Dickinson's vocals are genre-defining, the guitar riffs are technical and dynamic, the drums are iconic and memorable from the first downbeat, and the bass is unrelenting. The themes of the album, while built upon those of former albums, set the stage for a discography of epic heavy metal spanning the works of classic Greek mythology to imperialism's history of bloody conquest. No band is as iconic as Iron Maiden, and this album blazed the path for future albums to follow without a single misstep.
Decadent. Insane. I appreciate the Viking invasion of England as a topic of song lyrics.
classic incredible no comment flawless
Full of passion and energy, just not for me! Favourite track: Total eclipse
I can definitely see this being a 5 if I relisten a couple times, this is a really strong album. I grew up with metal, and my dad was a huge fan, but somehow I never really caught these guys as much as I did Metallica or sabbath or whatever indie metal thing my dad found. But this is really interesting, and I think it’s really interesting to go back and listen to early metal and realize that it’s really not that heavy. Like I think modern rock is just as heavy as this, and then metal has only gotten more aggressive and sharper. But it’s a really interesting capsule of its time, and there are some really great melodies on this thing. Favorites: 22 Acacia Avenue, Run to the Hills, Hallowed Be Thy Name
it's a little funny that this is the type of shit conservatives had a moral panic about when it's incredibly tame. i detest christian fascists. on the whole i like this, though it's not without faults. it feels dated but that's primarily because it's so clearly a blueprint for a lot of albums. a poor decision for them to choose "gangland" instead of "total eclipse" on the B side since the latter is Simply Better. it's all pretty solid, but to me the undeniable standout is "hallowed by thy name". what a great track right there. i love how melodic the guitar is. bruce dickinson's vocals are broadly good here and they're Very Good on that track. thematically the album is mixed with a track like "run for the hills" is explicitly decrying the genocide of native americans by european settlers, meanwhile there's "22 acacia avenue" which is an exhausting screed against prostitution. give me a break.
If Katie can have bad Reggae and Ska takes I'm allowed bad heavy metal takes. This was by no means terrible, and I can see why people would like it but I just don't that much. This was awash for me and, except for a few bright spots, was totally forgettable. 22 Acacia Avenue made my eyes roll with the way it talked about prostitution, but on the other hand I wasn't really expecting a song with anti-colonial messaging like Run to the Hills. Probably was my favorite. I dunno I don't have a lot to say I don't like this genre very much.
Finally, some good fucking food. Maiden at their absolute best - they're dumb as rocks but it's hard to not enjoy this
Might just be nostalgia, but I really like Iron Maiden. Some of the songs are a bit cheesy, but the riffs are awesome and I don't care
Actually not even top 3 IM album, but they are always the best.
Iron Maiden at their best (almost) without it being their best album . Still in transition from Bruce joining and finding their feet and maturing from early punk metal to the NWoBHM behemoths they would become.
men raising their voice and being dramatic reminds me a bit too much of real life. and chill out about satan, bruce, i know youre so tough and twisted but youre doing too much honey. guitar and drums do be cool tho. 2.5/5
rocky, not to my liking
British. Enough said. 0/10 Children of the damned solo made me cum. Large quantities. We are talking hurricane Katrina levels liquid. Bush didnt even want to do anything about it either. Gangland is hot for teacher, but not racist and British. 6.25/8. 88.39%
One of the greatest albums of all time.
Really good album. I’ve never listened because I thought it was satanic but figured since I’m doing this challenge Jesus will forgive me. I think they used AI though because obviously no human on earth can play the bass that fast with their fingers.
Again not typically my thing but unlike the Zappa one I’d pop this on again maybe. Some all time classic songs on this one too. Iron Maiden’s songs are a bit more musically interesting than I remembered.
Not a fan
Not my fav genre so my opinion is a little biased but solid songs.
Classic.
It wasnt too bad
For me, good metal largely depends on the vocals. A preference I guess. Dickinson voice doesn’t move me. Too pretty. Haughty. Bumptious.
I really enjoyed this album. The songs are catchy and there's some great guitar playing on it. 4 stars.
It's not noodling, it's foolish & humorless, but what do you expect from the group that could almost be a great indie band but decided to go all out on camp and the polished technicalities of eighties metal, i.e., generic pop-rock from the nineties. I don't know if it's run its course or if it ever really had one, but I do know that it's not only not for me but it oughtn't be for any of us who appreciate a changing/daring art form. Iron Maiden's notion of the sublime is to front their songs w/ thirty secs of soft & introspective licks, & then to return to their redundancies. It's almost inexplicable that people still dig this shit - it's not hard & heavy, it's neat & refined, soulless & witless, something I'd never return to even for the joke of it. A baffling eyesore.
For a genre I usually don’t connect with this wasn’t that bad at all. That brother was singing his heart off and the production was hard!
4.7
Killer album! Iron Maiden has always been a little cheesy to me but they've got the chops to get away with it in spades. Obviously the guitar work is a highlight here, but the songwriting as a whole is very strong and lends a lot to the success of this album.
Epic Maiden!
grand respect, mais j’accroche pas. Les rifts sont sympas, vocalement c’est bien mais au final je me prend pas la claque d’énergie que j’attends du métal.
Really good music by iconic group
Muy bueno
Iron Maiden, et band som tok over stafettpinnen etter 70-tallets heavy metal-band, og utviklet lyden av sjangeren (gjennom fremveksten av NWOBHM). Melodisk heavy metal med kraftfulle refreng. Tekster med interessant og makaber tematikk; særlig Hallowed Be Thy Name, som handler om en fange som skal henrettes. Dette er deres første album med vokalist Bruce Dickinson, en definerende stemme innenfor heavy metal. Stemmen hans danser tango med elektriske gitarer, og skaper flere episke øyeblikk. Dette er ikke mitt favorittalbum av gruppen; den tittelen tilhører nok enten Powerslave eller Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (som ikke er en del av dette prosjektet), men det er likevel meget solide saker. Lander på fire stjerner, enten grunnet “fatigue” eller at det mangler det lille ekstra. Kunne kanskje vært enda litt hardere? Top 3: Hallowed Be Thy Name, The Number of the Beast, 22 Acacia Avenue
2.5 hours This isn’t my genre, but I know this is better than some of this era metal. But I would never listen to this on my own and that impacts my rating.
I don't particularly like Iron Maiden but I do like people who listen to Iron Maiden so 3 stars. Best of it was Hallowed Be Thy Name
Of course it's 5 stars. What a fucking kick ass album. So much nostalgia here, but even with that aside, it's just so fucking good!
a good time, not really as I expected metal not comparing to the album covered mainstream but in its defense it was the pioneer of it probably banging at that time still a vibe could still be for demon hunters too bland, but cutting slack because my brain was conditioned from breakcore and doom maybe conditioned by movies using too much metal songs like this for scenes where the hero wins by the whim so it just becomes cliche
In reality this should get a higher score but giving it 666 is not allowed. Pure energy perfect for any workout a must listen album.
I think Satan will be disappointed to find out that his number is actually a 2.
A truly legendary album with some of the world's greatest hits of all time. I'm listening to it for the second time and appreciated most of the songs, but there are still two that I didn't quite like. Rate 9/10
Legendary album for metalheads. Prior to Maiden, there were other bands classified as early metal, of course. Black Sabbath and Deep Purple are prime examples. But Iron Maiden solidified the feel and aura of modern metal bands. But that's all immaterial. Is the album itself good? Shortly, yes. It's a worthy addition to this list. However, it's not perfect. Even though this is quintessential Maiden and features an array of must-listen songs (see: Hallowed Be Thy Name, Run to the Hills, and The Number of the Beast) I find myself realizing that my favorite Maiden songs are all from later albums. Additionally, the band itself has admitted that Total Eclipse should have been on the album instead of Gangland, and Invaders is a pretty weak opening. Nonetheless, an easy 5 stars by a self-confessed metalhead. We're knocking on the 50th anniversary of The Number of the Beast, which is wild to think about. Bonus points were given because American conservatives hate(d) this album.
Love the fast bass and drumming, some of the best Heavy Metal.
"The Number of the Beast" displays Iron Maiden at its best. Flowing guitar solos, energetic rhythm sections, and surprisingly sprite melodies characterise this ultra-consistent LP. It's influence on bands such as Metallica and Megadeth are evident throughout in snarly vocals and deftly picked intros which explode into pleasant frenzies.
Hits different driving 2 hours at 5 am
My cat seemed to really like it.
Invaders - 7/10 (Good song, but nothing too crazy about it and the chorus is a little silly for me) Children of the Damned - 8.5/10 The Prisoner - 8.5/10 (Loved how the intro worked itself into the song, really fun chorus) 22 Acacia Avenue - 8/10 (Purely because that instrumental at the end was incredible) The Number of the Beast - 9/10 (Really liked the instrumental on this, I'm surprised I never heard an Iron Maiden song because this and the next song have loads of streams) Run to the Hills - 8.5/10 (Okay I have actually heard this one, I mean it's a classic not much I can say other than that) Gangland - 6/10 (Not bad but the vocals seem weirdly off beat at times in this song, the instrumental saves it as it's, once again, really good.) Hallowed Be Thy Name - 9.5/10 (Best song on the album, best instrumental, I love how long the song is it makes for a great experience and a great closer to a very good album.) Album cover gives it bonus points as well. 4/5
The kingpin of metal music. I mean, come on, easy rating. 5/5
Invaders - 4/5 Children Of The Damned - 4.5/5 The Prisoner - 4/5 22 Acacia Avenue - 4/5 The Number Of The Beast - 4.5/5 Run to the Hills - 5/5 Gangland - 4.5/5 Total Eclipse - 4/5 Hallowed Be Thy Name - 5/5
Heavy metal al ángulo como pocos. Arranca el galope ese de la batería y ya sabés que es Maiden. 8/10
Good old fashioned heavy metal
Best of the bands in the NWOBHM “movement” this was better than I remember, tight musicianship and great vocals, lyrics aren’t bad either! Great fun!
Didn’t love it but certainly liked it more than expected. But hot DAMN, those guitars.
Number of the Beast is probably the least good song on the album
The Number of the Beast
Very teen angsty so I think I would have loved it about a decade ago. As I am right now, I wouldnt be mad listening to it again, but I will also not be getting this album anywhere near my main playlist. I wish I could give it 3.5 stars, but seeing as I can't, 4 it is.
Definitely enjoyed it. Classic rock and it's clearly for a reason. Awesome vibe, singing, musicianship. Just an enjoyable rock album.
A week later and getting another Iron Maiden album? It's all the same and that's not a good thing. Vocals are annoying.
The album cover scares me
I came in expecting to hate it, but in the end it was just music that I didn't care about; which is somehow worse. The songs itself are alright.
no es lo mio pero no se puede negar que son eminencias. 3,5
At first I thought...oh no please no. Because these old metal bands I have a hard time with. But actually, I enjoyed it and the lyrics are the best.
Not my thing
funky
Vocals and instrumental on point. Run to the hills still slaps
Hey! That's Eddie's tattoo! More *listenable* than a lot of metal. Also, contagious high energy, I think good workout music. Everyone was saying the prisoner was a banger... can't disagree Overall I think this has a time and place, like the gym, or if ya just wanna jump around lol. Would listen again.
Hell yeah hallowed be thy name is awesome
Their first with Bruce, it's cool but nowhere near their debut due to inconsistency. 4 all-timers vs. 4 ok tracks. 7/10
An all-time great metal band and one of their best albums. Love the vocals and rhythm of the tracks. They just have this epic sound that really fits with their lyrics and tone.
The Number of the Beast feels like a turning point for Iron Maiden, not because it rejects the Paul Di’Anno era, but because it builds on it. With Bruce Dickinson’s voice, the band’s sound feels wider and more dramatic. What stands out is how carefully structured the songs are. The album carries a distinctly British sense of weight and atmosphere, balancing raw energy with a more epic, controlled approach.
3.5
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We all know by now that the guitars gets me
Respect, but no thanks.
As someone trying to learn how to play the guitar, this album was really fun to listen to. The combination of the guitar, drums, and high intense vocals comes together well.
Favourite growing up and played huge part in me discovering metal music. Don't really listen to Maiden much anymore but number of the beast still stands for me as on the greatest metal albums ever, 5 stars
I have not heard this album before. Talented guitar solos and stuff but I feel like the album kind of lacks something, though I'm not sure what it is. I have never really been an Iron Maiden person, or a heavy metal person though.
3.5/5
Meh 3/5
Listening Notes Never listened to a full album of theirs' This is a really well made record, great performances across the entire album The entire B-side is all gas, no brakes Standout Tracks "Invaders", "The Prisoner", "The Number of the Beast", "Run to the Hills", "Hallowed Be Thy Name" First time? Yes Will it go into your rotation? Probably not but has opened my eyes to more classic heavy metal
Like a warm blanket of nostalgia wrapping me up in a fiery embrace.
Run to the Hills is a jam
This is not the sort of album you listen to at 6 am in the morning, unless your 6 am is a continuation of the night before. One thing I like about this album is that The Voice of Iron Maiden is very easy to hear and understand, you can hear every word unlike a lot of other heavy metal bands.
Fuck Yes!! Loved every second of this, the driving baselines, ear melting solos and the falsetto vocals. You really can see where a lot of modern rock, metal & punk bands got their inspo from.
Again heavy metal is not for me but this was really enjoyable to listen to. Basically treated it as one giant song. Nothing was grating like most metal I have heard and the voice and solos were really good. Cool electric guitar and drums, I like that it sounded like Jack Black
I gave their last album a 2, and this is pretty much the same repackaged product, so...
This was as bad I thought it would be. Iron Maiden can hit even the lowest of bars.
They definitely took the torch from Lizzy and extended the metal genre. The Disney satanism is a little cringe, as are the power ballads but number of the beast is a banger, surrounded by other boppers
Given the band's consistent greatness, picking a best Iron Maiden album is difficult, but Number of the Beast is definitely in the running. Like all of the band's work it's undeniably heavy, but also theatrical and wordy, with lots of detail in the lyrics. Bruce Dickinson's excellent vocals make it feel even bigger. The album actually gets off to a bit of a rough start, with the weak "Invaders" and the ballad "Children of the Damned," which isn't bad but feels misplaced as the second song. The next six songs are pure power though. "Number of the Beast" and "Run to the Hills" explore evils both imagined and real. But the highlight is the closer, the band's best song. "Hallowed Be Thy Name" is a nuanced look at faith and fear, with a suspenseful build-up and a roaring climax. One of the best, and honestly one of the most fun, metal albums ever.
yeah its corny a little bit but still holds up well
too many classics here not to 5 it
My previous review: "The best Iron Maiden album there is. It's pivotal to their shining and extensive career. Bruce's voice is so powerful and iconic. The sound is still relevant and never gets old. Run To The Hills, The Number of The Beast, Hallowed Be Thy Name, Children of The Damned... Love them just as much as I did when I was a teen. A 5 star album without any doubt." I will add this though: This is a defining album for Heavy Metal, not just Maiden. It's raw, but that's the edge it has that makes it timeless. A 6 If it could be, but alas...
I had heard enough about Iron Maiden at University. Enough to know the gallop guitar. Enough to know 'Run to the Hills'. Enough to know it wasn't my kinda thing. Yep, I still feel the same way, but it wasn't an awful listen. In fact, I kinda liked it. 4 stars.
This album is like that golden time where your friend Jason has his restricted drivers licence and he has borrowed his sister’s car. You and a car load of friends are going charging around town on a Friday night, threatening mischief. You’re too young to get into bars, so there isn’t really much you’re going to do on this joyride, but for a moment the world feels like it is yours. You go home later and have some beers while playing PlayStation.
Run to the 5 star review. Amazing album start to finish. Steve Harris galloping on the bass. Clive Burr throwing in fill after fill on thw drums. Murray and Smith, 2 of the most iconic rock guitarist ever and maybe the greatest ever pairing. And a debating Dickinson absolutely letting rip on the vocals. Starts strong but absolutely peaks in the middle with ye run of 22, number, run amd Gangland. And finishes with an all time great with Hallowed. Out of 5 stars, this album gets a 6(66).
Didn't much care for it back when it was new but I'll give it another start after a good listen. It def rocks
If you can't handle me at my Iron Maiden (Run to the hills) then you don't deserve me at my Kate Bush (Running UP that hill.) I was shocked at how many songs from this album I knew. Loved every second. Forget 5/5. This was a 10/10.