Reviews (page 9 of 15)
a little too sing-a-long-y for my taste
I've always liked Iron Maiden, usually for their bass lines, but have never listened to an album by them. Having finished the album now, have to say it was pretty good. Didn't completely blow me away but still enjoyable. Think I prefer their later songs.
Surprisingly a great album of bangers
I hate heavy metal. Literally skimmed it
Got about a halfway through. Wasn't my thing
What's not to like? Classic album, which is just as good overall as the singles from it. The title track into Run to the Hills is just brilliant
Jolly good fun.
Pretty much the whole album is naff but fun, added benefit that it doesn’t sound like anything else except this era of the band.
go back to it
quite good. started sounding all the same. 3.5/5
"Run to the Hills" ist ein ikonischer Song von Iron Maiden und für mich der Einsteiger in die Welt von Iron Maiden. Der Song wird oft als kritisches Werk verstanden, das auf die Grausamkeiten der Geschichte aufmerksam macht. Es ist ein starkes Beispiel dafür, wie Iron Maiden historische und gesellschaftliche Themen in ihre Musik integriert. Und es ist ein Super-Beispiel für die Arrangements dieser unglaublichen Band. Für mich steht dieses Lied für das komplette Album. Ein Meisterwerk
Puede que en esta reseña mi sesgo personal tenga más peso de lo normal, pero me ha encantado escuchar este álbum hoy. Súper energético, un álbum que va in crescendo hasta culminar con la estupenda "Hallowed Be Thy Name". En fin, no se me ocurre mucho más que decir, son los Maiden. A pesar de que nunca han sido de mis grupos de heavy metal favoritos, no se puede negar que este es un discazo. Una puntuación muy personal, pero de eso va este challenge.
Now we are talking. The album that made my neighbors think that I was scarifying virgins (it was a lot easier to find those back in the 80s) and goats in my house when I was growing up. One of my mom's neighbors actually talked to my parents one afternoon because they were worried about me (I turned out OK, I think). I would blast this almost every day. This is a banger from the beginning 'til the end.
First half of album didn't overly impressed me but the final 4 songs make it great, especially Hallowed be Thy Name as an incredible finale.
Great Album. Great example of how a bass should sit in a mix
More musical theater than I thought. Maybe the Prisoner is the best song?
I have a friend whose favorite band is Iron Maiden. He would be so upset if I give this anything less than 5 stars. He should be prepared to be upset.
its is bearable to listen to. There is nothing that remotely stands out and I am not really partial to this riff rock, but it is not terrible wither. Would absolutely never listen to it again though
Really not my style, but I guess it's well done.
Yas. Enjoyed the non popular songs on the album too.
Y'all, Hallowed Be Thy Name totally rocks!!!! I had wanted to join this (4-year-long) project/challenge/???? in part as encouragement to move past pre- or misconceptions of bands I knew superficially. This week, 1001 paid off big!! Hallowed is the best new rock song I've heard since joining. Generally, I thought it was musically terrific, with that hard-driving guitar. The lyrics are a little on the nose—and scream-y. But honestly I'm a bit enamored after Hallowed. The solos in Prisoner and 22 Acadia are great, too.
Doesn't really do it for me
It sounded to me like they were making fun of themselves. I laughed a couple times. Maybe it’s because I hear Jack Black singing?
I mean, pretty fun!
not a metaller but again Maiden have made a great album.
Dont like the pauses in middle of the song
Tried to give it a chance but not my cup of tea.
a perfect album minus a few songs
Badass 80s Metal, surprisingly good! 🤘
Fun but really only for the novelty of "hey look at me I'm listening to this crazy and pretty terrible Iron Maiden album!"
So funny. I had never really listened to Iron Maiden and thought of it as heavy bad ass metal. These guys are obviously excellent musicians but d&d fantasy dorks through and through. Maybe 80’s badass just doesn’t age well. 3 stars.
Energetic headbanger
3/5 Uhhh I don’t listen to Iron Maiden often but it always reminds me of old choreography, action, movies. Or media trying to catch that old 80’s to 90’s vibe like regular show or cobra kai.
i can definitely see how influential this album has been on metal
Iron Maiden smells like teen spirit. It smells like a virgin, pimply teenager. I hadn't listened to this album in many years. For some reason, Iron Maiden is one of the bands I stopped listening to when I became an adult, just like Metallica, Slayer and others... But without a doubt I have great affection for this album, as it was one of the albums that introduced me to Heavy Metal. Other than that, the album's sound has aged very well. Listening again after so many years, with more maturity and definitely with speakers much superior to those I had at 15 years old, I realize how fantastic these guys were, as in the sharp guitars, in Steve Harris's monumental bass, in the drums on point and perfect, and of course, Bruce Dickson's insane vocals, which give me goosebumps to this day. 5 stars, of course!
Sixsixsix
Not too bad, it's pretty good
In a twist of cliche, my teenage self avoided these guys. My 55 year old self loves them. The performances, the recordings, the melodies. Sure the satanic themes are too much. But I just think of that as novelty. It was prejudice pure and simple. The frizzy haired, motorcycle jacket wearing druggies who hung out in the High School's smoking section wore Iron Maiden Tees and those guys were losers. I loved the Clash but wouldn't go near Black Sabbath. I have Kurt Cobain to thank for tearing a giant whole in my invented metal/punk boundary. Thanks Kurt. My life continues to grow richer because of you. R.I.P.
It's just very good, very fast, very intense hair/horror metal from the 1970/80s.
🎧Children of the daaaamned!
Super exciting to listen from start to finish! Part of the excellent albums Iron Maiden released in the 80s. Heavy metal isn't the same without the 3 fantastic singles on this album.
From top to bottom a very listenable album. It would not be a go to to play/ listen to and will never be in the rotation of what I regularly listen to but it has its place. Enjoyably listenable.
I’ll admit that I haven’t listened to as much Iron Maiden as I should have. I usually reach for Live After Death when I want to listen to Iron Maiden. I’ve listened to Killers and Powerslave as well, but not a ton. I know that’s wrong. Anyhow, I have heard this one, but maybe never all the way front-to-back (I know that’s wrong). Anyhow, this rips, obviously. The bass playing, in particular, is great. It’s prototypical NWOBHM. Really starts hitting when The Prisoner comes in, and in general there’s some excellent cuts. Overall, I probably wouldn’t ever tell you to turn this off, but it isn’t a top NWOBHM release for me.
Iron Maiden always struck me as a band for people who mistake loud guitars for actual talent. Fitting, since they were the favourite band of a former classmate of mine, who once tried to convince everyone she had taste. Simultaneously, she also tried to convince people I didn’t. I guess some people need Iron Maiden to feel interesting. One star for the band, and one tiny spotlight for you, my friend.
sci-fi, the devil, genocide, prison, prostitution, rippin’ bass, shreddy solos, wails - what doesn’t this album have? Let me double down on ripping bass - Steve Harris is a fucking monster. Keeping the beat plowing forward, galloping, melodic fills…this guy does it all and it always suits the song perfectly. The galloping bass in Run to the Hills is an all-time line. The rest of the band meet Harris at his level. They can sprint forward with power, set tile in a head banging groove, and throw in catchy and speedy riffs with nimbleness and precision. Dickinson’s wailing on top is perfect for it. A very tight band with their own clear identity and vision. Just a badass and fun as hell album.
Reminds me of my childhood. Classic, unmistakable voice of Bruce Dickenson. Solid. The themes of control & war woven throughout.
6/10.
This album makes me want to turn my speakers up so loud that they explode. British legends. Fave tracks: The Prisoner, The Number of the Beast, Run to the Hills, Hallowed Be Thy Name
FUCK YEAH!!! Fav tracks: The Number of the Beast, Run to the Hills, Hallowed Be Thy Name
Yasss!! Galloping madness! Not my favourite Maiden album, but Run to the Hills is so close to being my favourite Maiden song
Expected to hate this, but it's not bad. Not my taste, though.
Respect, but likely won’t listen to it again.
8/10 Highlights: Hallowed be thy Name Run to the Hills Children of the Damned The Number of the Beast
Overall better than I expected. Not quite as heavy as I was anticipating, but still not really my thing.
BEHOLD THE BEGINNING!!!. It's hard for me to express in words the importance of this album in my life. Walking to school in '82 and stopping at a friend's house and he played The Prisoner and TNOTB for me. It blew my mind and was a real before and after moment. Iron Maiden has been my favorite band ever since. I don't care what anyone says about Invaders, it's a killer opening track. And the drum intro to Gangland shows why Clive Burr was considered one of the best NWOBHM drummers. The other 6 tracks are all classic and were incredibly influential on the development of the genre. This is the soundtrack of my youth and easily a top 10 album from the entire project.
I enjoyed myself listening to this for what it is. I’m never gonna really be into metal music but I appreciate the theatrical quality, and even if the lyrics arent the most sophisticated, its fun that a lot of the songs are about distinctly varied topics that you don’t hear sung about much! 3/5
Oh hell yea, this kicks some ass. Never listened to this much Iron Maiden before but I really enjoyed most of this. Run for the Hills was a huge video game soundtrack memory for me and I was pumped to rediscover it. Will I go back to this? Probably not, but I'm glad that I did Best Song: Run For the Hills Rating: 7.5/10 3 Stars
not my jam but undeniably great for what it is
i get why people like this. i feel like i can do anything when i listen! wouldn’t reach for it super often, but good stuff.
Don’t think we needed two Iron Maiden albums on this list. But if you don’t attempt to take this seriously it is pretty fun.
Musically - this is okay. I’m not really the biggest fan of this early heavy metal, but I appreciate what it’s led to for current styles of metal. I just wish it was even heavier, but it’s just a lot of riffs and high guitar. Bruce Dickinson has a crazy voice tho. However, this album has a lot of dark and heavy themes it explores, ranging from Native American genocide, to prisoners and rising up against oppressors, to prostitution safe houses, and that’s where this album really shines I feel. And even though stylistically it’s not my favorite, IM really did tie together this whole thing cohesively.
Favourite tracks - The Number of the Beast, Run to the Hills, Hallowed Be Thy Name
Fuck yeah. Maiden rips. So many good shreds and Dickinson sounds so good.
Secret prog rock
Run To The Hills on here is an incredible track. Every bit of that song is at peak and should be played above it. I need Metal like this to sneak back at this kinda of talent. Who will be the next Metal band to reach a level like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Metallica?
This is an album I bought in high school but somehow don't have much memory of. Other than the title track and "Run to the Hills," I don't think I listened to it very often even though I liked it. This was a fun little nostalgia trip. So glad to hear Bruce Dickinson's voice — when I got the first Iron Maiden album on this challenge it just sounded wrong without him. Good ol' Eddie's always there, though; you can always count on him. Iron Maiden is the kind of metal I enjoy (along with Black Sabbath and Judas Priest). It's loud and aggressive but also melodic and fun. It's somewhere between Rush and Metallica. None of that thrash garbage (Slayer sucks, don't @ me). The bass lines on this album are crazy good ("The Prisoner" is a standout for bass, as are "Number of the Beast" and "Run to the Hills"). There are a lot of interesting guitar solos and drum parts. And of course, that voice. Aside from Rob Halford, very few people can hit notes like Bruce — it's no coincidence that the band's success came once he joined as lead singer and they released this album. The album does a decent job of making the songs sound distinct, though there are moments when it blends together a bit. The lyrics are heavily focused on melodramatic fantasy/horror/history epics that toe the line of being cheesy sometimes, but in a fun way. One song that hasn't aged well is "22 Acacia Avenue," a paternalistic cautionary tale about a hooker and the John who wants to save her, Pretty Woman style — gross. The highlights of the album for me remain my high school favorites, the title track and "Run to the Hills." The opening to the latter might be one of the most iconic riffs in metal. The album has a couple weak spots but is a solid 4 and a reminder that I should explore more of the band's discography. 4/5
Liked it.
Surprisingly joyous. Never listened as a kid due to the Satanic Panic - but will certainly be listening to more IM this year.
Wanted to like it more. Will have another listen.
Solid. I don't usually like 80's metal, but this one has seemingly held up well
I am a fan of metal music, but I've never been much of an Iron Maiden fan. Personally I find this band and album overrated, but to each their own. This is not my first time through this album but it has been a long time. This time around the only track I enjoyed was "Children of the Damned". Yes, I did not enjoy "Run to the Hills". I am really not a fan of Bruce Dickinson's vocal style. For better or worse they did influence a bunch of metal bands, so they probably do deserve to be on the list. I didn't hate it, nor did I love it.
Meh
Run to the hills is an all-timer. This freakin rules. Also isn't Bruce Dickinson the name of Chris Walken in the cowbell sketch?
Not a huge post 80s metal fan but I liked this album.
I think I'm becoming immune to hard rock riffage, pounding drums, aggressive guitar onslaughts, wild solos, etc. from doing this project. But I cannot forgive the ridiculous vocals and lyrics.
Meh. 2/5
Great album! Number of the Beast and Run to the Hills are absolute bangers
Fire 1. Hallowed be thy name
Not really. Dunno
This album was solidly OK until the 2nd half where I was screaming along. Takes me back to my teenage years!
This was fun, and perfect for speeding through some work, but I don't think it's that good. Sounds a little cheesy, I think he's doing a little too much on the guitar and yea, but still I enjoyed listening to it. Strong 3
I know a few Iron Maiden songs, and a few weeks ago, I listened to their album Somewhere In Time after a coworker who's a fan of them recommended it (I thought it was really good). I know "Run to the Hills" and the title track from this album, but I don't believe I've ever listened to it in its entirety. I have pretty high expectations for this album, and honestly I think listening to Iron Maiden will be a pretty good way to spend the day before Christmas Eve! I wasn't blown away by the first side of this album, but the second side was incredibly strong, and overall, it's an excellent heavy metal album. I love Bruce Dickinson's singing, and his operatic voice was firing on all cylinders on this album. His singing on "The Number of The Beast" was great, but his vocals on the chorus for "Run to the Hills" are some of my favorite of any metal song. He blasts every word, and I think he does an excellent job of holding notes and hitting those high notes. The guitar playing and drumming were really great too, but they were definitely at their peak on the second side of the album. "Run to the Hills" is still my favorite song on this album, and probably my favorite of any Iron Maiden song that I've heard. I love the message of the lyrics, and the frantic energy of the song is outstanding. The biggest downside to this album for me is the first side, which didn't really provide anything noteworthy in my opinion, and it was easily overshadowed by the second side of the album. Still, this was really good, and it's an album I'm open to revisiting.
It's Iron Maiden. One of the Mount Rushmore of early HEavy Metal,. Some great songs. Definitely worth listening to again.
It had some good hits but got a bit monotonous. I thought I’d like it more.
Lekker metal album, veel vette nummers, goede originele teksten.
Better than I thought.
🤘🏼
Wow. This record is definitely a specific sound of its time, but it’s kind of incredible to hear how influential it actually was. There are the theatrics of Queen and Genesis, but it’s so much more rebellious. No winking like the rock n roll before it. Heavy Metal embraced the outsider image and, as these songs show was willing to explore confrontational themes. The riffs they are doing and the chugging rhythm guitar sound feels really revolutionary on the record. These guys are all really masterful musicians too.
Kick ass instrumentals. RUN TO THE HILLS is so energetically awesome. HALLOWED BE THY NAME and GANGLAND also strong, enjoyable metal tracks.
classic
Second Iron Maiden album in 5 days!
++: The Prisoner, 22 Acacia Avenue, The Number of the Beast, Gangland +: Invaders, Children of the Damned, Run to the Hills, Halloween Be Thy Name 8,1/10
classic
So so
I was really excited to be given this album as my very first, and it was almost TOO perfect considering I was just thinking to myself that I need to explore more metal. I hadn’t heard a lot of Iron Maiden, save for “Wasted Years” from their sixth album Somewhere in Time (1986), which is one of my favorite songs in the genre. And overall, I was pretty impressed! I don’t think it’s the kind of music I’d necessarily seek out for myself (I’m realizing I don’t really like shreddy guitars as much as I should, considering I’m a guitarist myself). At the same time, I see WHY this album has been foundational for metal as we know it. I’ve seen a lot of reviews call the music a little corny at times, but honestly, with Bruce Dickinson’s dramatic, powerful, vibrato-tinged voice, the most heartfelt lyrics would still come off as corny to a lot of folks. That is not a bad thing! I consider his voice to be a a feature of the music, not a bug, and I can’t imagine these songs with any other vocalist. Musically, I think “22 Acacia Avenue” had the strongest guitar solo, but I really loved the main riff in “Hallowed Be Thy Name.” The choruses of “The Prisoner” and “Run to the Hills” were the catchiest in my opinion. As an admitted poptimist, I’m a sucker for a good, infectious chorus, and those songs absolutely delivered. I found it fascinating how the Wikipedia page highlighted the controversy surrounding the album’s religious imagery in songs like “The Number of the Beast.” I feel like had the album been released today, “Run to the Hills” would have been the more controversial track, being about the genocide of indigenous Americans. I feel like they tackled such a heavy topic with class though (aside from a few word choices that aged like milk), and it’s actually pretty admirable for a band to take on subjects from the darker parts of our history. They say those who forget history are doomed to repeat it, and art is a great way to continue to pass on stories from the past. Iron Maiden understood the assignment. I noticed some similarities between “Hallowed Be Thy Name” (my favorite track on the album) and Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” and Styx’s “Renegade.” All three songs are about a condemned man reflecting on his life just prior to being hanged. What was with classic rock bands and songs about this topic? Still, I thought it was very well-executed and captured the panicked feeling of a man’s last moments on earth, just before reaching the gallows. And as I mentioned earlier, that guitar riff is legendary. Overall, the album wasn’t life-altering for me, but it was an enjoyable listen. I feel like I now better understand how it laid the groundwork for metal as a genre. If you’re more of a pop-leaning person like myself, it probably won’t do a lot for you, but if you like heavy, fast, and dramatic, this album is absolutely worth checking out.
How do people listen to song with lyrics that are so fucked up. I’m pretty sure this is what satanic cults play while preparing their sacrifices. Drummer gets props on The Prisoner. I have not researched this, but I’m going out on a limb and saying these dudes are not in any way Native American, so the Run to the Hills song makes me roll my eyes hard. I hope I did not invoke the devil in listening to this album. I had to cleanse my palette with Miley and Pharrell’s Doctor.
I was fully prepared to begrudgingly listen, punch in a 2 star review, and move on to the next one. But I actually enjoyed this more than I thought I would? I definitely didn’t hate it.
Finally, a NWOBHM album shows up! The Number of the Beast is a classic, and even though I don’t listen to Iron Maiden much these days, this one brings back all kinds of memories — especially blasting the title track on 06/06/2006 like every other metalhead with a sense of humor. I had a bunch of Maiden songs loaded up on my iPod back in high school, and this album was in heavy rotation. Side 2 is absolutely stacked — “The Number of the Beast,” “Run to the Hills,” “Hallowed Be Thy Name” — just banger after banger. Favorite track: Number of the Beast
I don't think lyrics game is strong here... Run to the hills is my favourite.
Nope.
Lo mejor por ahora
The lyrics mayhave dated but its still one helluva juggernaught.
Thought I would hate this. Something, something, childhood memories of heavy metal bad. But after a listen it’s actually quite good. I may have another listen!
J’aime bien Iron Maiden, ça brasse et ça crie sans dépasser ma limite du supportable
A good album all round, reminded me of the Dio years of Sabbath, although didn’t interest me quite as much. Powerslave is the only album of theirs I’m familiar with. Definitely a good start for Iron Maiden, keen to go further into their back catalogue. 4/5
This honestly made me question why I don’t listen to Iron Maiden more. It’s all so well put together- the build up, the solos- absolutely loved it. Children of the damned and run to the hills highlights
3 stars
The BASS TONE on this album is absolutely phenomenal! The guitar solos and riffs are spot on. A truly melodic metal experience
The rare metal album that contains a song I wouldn't mind returning to in the future. In this case it was "The Prisoner." I'm not 100% sure I'll actually like it when I return to the song, as this ultimately remains a genre I'm very much not into.
Excellent foundational metal.
This was poppier (in the sense that like, hair metal is poppy) than I expected
Great metal album with some of the most famous heavy metal anthems of the 70s
Wasn't my cuppa. The vocal tone didn't bring anything interesting for me. The songs felt often too long, didn't save any of them.
This is classic heavy metal at its finest. I remember when this album came out and I also saw Iron Maiden live in support of this album. It is not an album I have in heavy rotation but it is still fun to give a spin now and then.
Very interesting. Not sure if it’s entirely my taste but I do like a good metal song. This offered a lot of that :-)
7/10. Solid yet kinda generic to me. Vocals are hit or miss and not every song needs to be a big anthem.
This one is full of intensity, but it’s almost too much. Feels like early Black Sabbath if they sped everything up but lost the vibe. It’s all flash and noise, but it doesn’t really grab you. Could’ve used a little more depth.
This is the metal that I grew up with. Kinda boring, actually. Its all the same, or so it seems to me. 2.5/5
Bruce Dickinson really was a game-changer for Iron Maiden. His vocal training and range added a depth to the songs that was impossible before. That made this album such an outstanding piece of music and was often named as one of the best metal albums, ever. Run to the Hills and The Number of the Beast are really eternal classics.
прикольно,пришлось переслушать два раза потому, что не знал что поставить 3 или 4. переслушал, желания переслушать еще не появилось, скорее даже надоело. одинаковый мотив, незамысловатый текст, складывалось впечатление прослушивание одной песни на протяжении полу часов.
треки похожи друг на друга
I'm not so deep into the Iron Maiden scene that I owe any allegiance to their early work. But for me, Bruce Dickinson joining is when the Beast is truly spawned. Everything is now here, the music on this album is the Maiden template galloping tempos, melody forward bass, dual guitar harmonization, blistering solos, tons of unison runs where guitar and bass sync up and that clean, multiple octave quasi-operatic singing style. This is a band whose songs focus on melodic development and thematic variation — they are not a band who are going to ride a groove directionless, they're always driving somewhere. Overall, this isn't my favorite album of theirs and I'm no super fan. There are a lot of ways in which I can enjoy Iron Maiden e.g. their musicality, technical prowess, and their willingness to explore themes of freedom and control in their lyrics but there are a number of ways in how they do these things just doesn't align with my taste. So, take this record for what it is and recognize if you like the first 3 songs you're likely to really enjoy the rest (especially given Number of the Beast, Run for the Hills and Hallowed Be Thy Name are all still to come).
So rad. Definitely pissed off some prudes back in the day, which should really be a feather in its cap. If there's a group of loud fuddy-duddies excoriating your music, you're on the right track.
Ok
One of the greatest heavy metal albums of all time
Black Sabbath but make it 80's. Last few songs are bangers.
Quintessential Iron Maiden with some top bangers. Just solid classic rock, love a good listen.
I’d never listened to this one end to end. I love a few of them. It’s good through and through.
Still my second favorite Iron Maiden album behind powerslave. Favorite track is hallowed be thy name.
Sometimes you were right about stuff when you were 14. Not very frequently, but this is one where nothing’s changed. Paul Wilkinson taped this for me in third year. That was more than 40 years ago, but somehow I still remember that. Must have made an impression then. I don’t remember when I last listened to the album, but it would have been without Total Eclipse on it. Full of good things. I particularly enjoy Hallowed Be Thy Name and Children of the Damned - must be those slow starts. Invaders and Gangland are obviously the weak points, but they’re still tracks I remember well from that old C90 that this got put on. If I remember Paul stick a mix of other stuff on the back of that tape, probably including Free Bird. Not thought about that in years. Thanks Paul; hope you’re having a good one.
I grew a neckbeard listening to this
Gave this a blast. Never really been a fan but obviously knew their two banging hits from this album. I've tried to approach listening to this with the view of how it appeared back in the 80's when first released. This was one of those albums and sounds that carved out a new direction for rock music. There's elements of prog in there along side the heavy sound, so really quite ground breaking at the time. Having said that it still doesn't grip me, but Run to the Hills and Number of the Beast are massive tracks where their sound really works to its best effect. On the basis of those two tracks I'm going to say it's got it's place on the list.
Very Iron Maiden. I haven't heard a ton of their music, but they are always very recognizable on the guitar particularly. Standouts Invaders Run to the Hills Hallowed Be Thy Name 4/5
Classic heavy metal album. Some absolute bangers here.
Awesome actually?
Hmmmm
Hell yeah this is cool. Look at that giant skeleton guy!
good album, but not my style
Ég er ekki metalmaður, hlustaði ekki á þetta á mínum yngri árum og var heldur ekki heillaður af myndskreytingum hljómsveitarinnar, sem ég sá annars mjög víða. En svo hlustaði ég á jólalög Baggalúts og núna þykir mér næstum vænt um þetta. Fínn metall, myndi hlusta aftur.
it's ight
Don't really care for Maiden in general, but this is probably about as good as they get in my opinion. 2/5
better than expected
A metal masterpiece
I liked the first few songs, super high energy with great guitar shredding. Songs are a bit too repetitive and the high tempo eventually gets a bit grating. I started getting a headache towards the end. I think this is a 3.5 - not really for me. My favourite track was the Prisoner.
To no one's surprise, this kicks ass. Iron Maiden rules, and this is no exception.
Really enjoyed this one
boring
Better than I expected for NWOBHM and this was on course for 4* but the tracks get samey and it does rival Oasis for stench of incel. 4* is for something I want to listen to again, this doesn't quite hit
I'm not a fan of Iron Maiden but I can recognize a perfect album when I hear it.
this shit is so unserious and so mind-numbingly boring. i think the contrast in the intended “edginess” of the album’s overall aesthetic—the skulls, devils, gangs, whatever—with the total drudgery of the music is ironic and kinda pathetic. it defangs the whole thing. beyond silly. the songs are well-constructed in a very standard way…just no real imagination or innovation at all. but in that sense it was not unlistenable.
that wasn't so bad. not as bad as other metal on the list. it was just not that interesting to me. there's something about the timbre of the guitars in metal music that is really ugly to me; it's different than the sound of a cool electric guitar riff in other music that i like and i can't pinpoint what it is that isn't as satisfying or interesting to me. but it makes up so much of the music that it's hard to look past even if the music itself isn't that unpleasant.
Really enjoyed it, but is it terrible that it reminds me of Tenacious D!
I knew "Run to the Hills", but had never listened to any other songs from this album. Super fun, high energy, lots of wailing. This isn't a genre that I'm really a fan of but I can recognize that this is a strong example and major influence, with a tight and consistent tracklist.
I thought the Iron Maiden self titled album was better, maybe I'm just not ready to thrash today?
I know this is a classic album and it is said to be one of the best metal albums ever, but I was never into metal - it was too repetitive, too samey, it was just the same rhythms with very energetic singing and riffs (the riffs were good though). Overall it is consistent album no doubt, and it wasn't unlistenable but personally it is not something I would listen to again soon.
I know that this is regarded as one of the best heavy metal albums of all time, and it's fun and all, but I can't help but feel that it hasn't aged well. It tends to be repetitive, monotonous and lyrically so simple that it borders on infantile. Standout tracks are The Number of the Beast and Run to the Hills. The rest is just solid metal. 3.5/5
so why is this catchy… can they start playing gangland at macisaac parties?
3 из 5. В целом нормальный альбом, "Ран фо зе хилз" всё ещё также хорош как и в первый раз. Остальные треки то-ли устарели, то-ли слишком осточертели от постоянного запихивания в игры, фильмы и тд, что эмоций особенно не вызывают, но и отвращения тоже. Своего места среди лучших альбомов наверно заслуживает? Я хз. Может переслушав пару раз пойму лучше, но особого желания нет. Последний трек с саксофоном удивил, но в целом он вообще не понравился. Обложка классная, название треков крутые, думаю если бы я услышал этот альбом 40 лет назад я бы обоссался от его крутости, щас есть вещи поприкольней
Also das meg jetzt vilicht überraschend cho. Au für mii. Het mi nämli am afang biz aagschisse woni gseh ha was für es album. Ha denn doch mol aagfange lose und recht schnell recht vill spass debii becho. So dasi gar nüme ha wölle dases ufhört. Bi immer nöd so fan gsi vo so 80er johre metal. Aber vilicht hani das ez eifach scho so la g nüme ghört dasis uf zmol geil find. Aber i glaub nöd dases eifach s genre isch. I glaub tatsächli das isch es geils album. Immer abwechsligsriich und irgendwie machts eifach huere spass zum lose. Und wil i bis jetzt bi keim album so vill spass gha ha, werdet das mini erste 5 sterne!
Guets mörgeli liebi Fründ*inne Iron fucking maiden. Harte tubak. Aber Neduzen isch ready. Run to the hills, run for your life Oder Run to the hills, run through your life: Ca. 2005, klein neduzen hed sit eis zwei jährli e playstation 2 und bechund vo - segmer em gotti - s game ssx on tour zu wiehnachte über. Dur de tüüfschnee cruise und big jumps uf de röhrebildschrim chlöpfe -> isch e vibe! Dezue drönt coole in-game sound, und min lieblingstracks, wo ich durchs gsmr entdeckt ha: Run to the hills - Iron Maidon. bar jährli später hed den mittel-neduz e mini iron maidon phase mit 13ni gha. Gross-neduz hed i sim passerelle jöbli es hardrock festival mit bier versorgt. Und zwar nöd eifach am ne bierstand, nei er hed e ganzes bierfass ufm rugge gha und isch mit zapfschluch und becher dur de xxl-matsch gloffe und hed i strömendem rege lüüt beschwipst. Headliner vum samstig abig: iron maiden. Somit han ich - einigermasse im getümmel - e grossteil vum konzert mittbecho. Solid gsi. Han gester zum erste mal d lyrics vom song gseh, und isch also au na harte tubak. kolonial gschicht vo de usa. Au hani gester d google lied summ-erkennigs-AI zum erste mal usprobiert i de kaffipause und d AI hed mich nöd lah entblöse vor de mitsrbeiter*inne und heds Run to the hills erkennt. Also chömed mir zum review, ich halte mich churz: lose nöd/nöm so gern so sound, finds aber guet gmacht und e guete song mit vill hintergrund drin. Zudem hani s album doch a eim stück dureglosst und mich grad na i wiiteri 1h böhse onklez gleitet. 666 - number of the beast 333 - rating of the neduz
da chömed bi mir also würklich ganz wildi bilder im chopf wenni das lose widermal medival dämone aber au älteri langhaarigi männer wo spindeldürr sind und sich ih ängi chleider zwängt hend mit chli makeup und en huufe ring ah de finger - aber erstundlich nett und au bizeli nerdig sind alli lieder fühled sich so ah als würdeds vomene grosse graue steiturm innere stürmische nacht abegschraue werde während helli liechtblitz sich über de himmel lecked - und da ich j aallgemein grad ih minnere ritter und mittelalter phase bin findi das sehr toll alli lieder hani stabil gfunde, hett aber ezt nöd eis extrem usegstoche ich freu mich aber denn doch druf wemmer chli meh vo dem genre ghöred, glaubs das chan no lusig werde (holy diver wird sicher spassig) das git es guets 3 mit erwartig uf es 4ri fürd zuekunft ⢀⡶⠛⠛⣦⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠈⣇⠀⠀⢸⡆⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⣿⠀⠀⠀⣷⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⢹⡄⠀⠀⢻⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣴⠟⠲⡆ ⠀⠸⡇⠀⠀⠘⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢰⡏⠀⢠⡟ ⠀⠀⣧⠀⠀⠀⣿⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⡾⠀⠀⢸⠃ ⠀⠀⢹⠀⠀⠀⢹⣧⣶⣿⠛⠳⣦⢠⡴⡖⠶⢦⡀⢰⠇⠀⠀⣿⠀ ⠀⠀⢸⡆⢀⣠⡾⣿⡿⠛⣷⠀⢹⣿⠁⠀⠀⠈⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⡏⠀ ⠀⠀⢀⣿⢿⠉⠏⠋⠁⣴⠟⠀⠈⣿⠀⠀⠀⢀⣿⠀⠀⠀⢸⠇⠀ ⠀⠀⣾⠁⠈⠀⠀⢀⣶⠋⠀⠀⠀⣿⠀⠀⠀⢸⡇⠀⠀⠀⢸⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⢿⠀⠀⠀⢰⡟⢹⣾⠿⠛⣶⣿⡶⠛⢳⣼⠇⠀⠀⠀⢸⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⢸⣆⠀⠀⠀⢻⡼⣿⡄⡂⣻⣿⡇⢐⢴⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⢻⡄⠀⠀⠀⢻⡎⠛⠛⠋⠀⠝⠛⠛⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⡇⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⣧⠀⠀⠀⠘⠃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢰⡇⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠸⣦⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⠐⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢻⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣸⠃⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠘⠓⠶⠤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⡤⠴⠞⠋⠀⠀⠀⠀
salamettli mitenand ich muess säge ich han hüt morge scho nöd grad de handstand gmacht woni iron maiden als album of the day gseh ha, drum hani's au bis am namitag usegschobe zum mich dem gspass z'widme als kompletts kontrastprogramm hani stattdesse 3h chet faker und miles davis glost zum mich psychisch vorbereite, us offesichtliche gründ hed das aber au nöd wüki funktioniert irgendeinisch hani mi denn doch überwunde, isch unterhaltsam gsi aber ich bin momentan eifach nöd ih minere hard rock ära, iron maybe next time
MAIDEEEN I love early metal Vocals are goofy as hell tho lol
A heavy metal classic with iconic riffs, intense vocals, and a few memorable tracks. Not really the kind of music I see myself listening to on any regular basis.
Bought this CD at FYE when I was in Middle School. Maybe one of the first albums I bought with my own. Loved it then and love it now. Melodic, precise, and those riffs and solos. Got me into classic and thrash metal.
I remember buying this in march 1982. Was into Def leopard and the like back then. Thought this was a great buy back in the day. Still excited me today ..most of it ...
1001 Albums #1 - TUE 12/11/24 01:10: First impressions: im not a fan of metal but this doesn't make me want to cry Final impressions: not a fan of the vocals or repetitiveness lyrically. All things considered not a bad album for the metal genre but i dont see myself revisiting this. 3/5 (avg of 60/100 across songs) T1 - Invaders: Lot of guitar stuff going on lol, no idea what the lyrics are as I'm not looking and it's quite fast but I don't mind the song, don't know that I would listen to it again per se though. Like a 65/100 T2 - Children of the Damned Tbh the continious repetition of children of the damned!!! is not doing it for me but i like the guitar riff towards the end. Like a 50/100 T3 - The Prisoner I like the intro guitar a lot, definitely best track yet. Still not 100% my thing? 70/100 T4 - 22 Acacia Avenue Last track before I go to bed! God it just keeps going im sorry it's not bad but it does not need to be 6 minutes. Definitely has the most typical metal genre feel to me yet (but what do I know abt metal lol). Okay glad it's over not going to lie! I'd say like a 35-40/100 T5 - The Number of the Beast im back baby, 17:43 12/11/24: okay i get why this is one of the most famous songs off the album and im like half a minute in. But again, wouldn't revisit, not too memorable either. 60/100 again. T6 - Run to the Hills i think my favourite track yet? Tad repetitive towards the end. Like a 70/100 T7: Gangland guitar solo is great, again i feel it's repetitive tbh which is a recurring theme for me on this album, and again don't care for the vocals. Like a 65/100 T8: Hallowed Be Thy Name Bit of a spookier vibe, i like it but it goes on for too long and also the vocals ugh who did this to you. I'd say a 55/100
3,42 Average "Invaders" 2,8 "Children of the Damned" 3,1 "The Prisoner" 3,3 "22 Acacia Avenue" 3 "The Number of the Beast" 3,5 "Run to the Hills" 4 "Gangland" 3,5 "Total eclipse" 3,4 "Hallowed Be Thy Name" 4,2
One of my favorites ever. This record changed things for me. Just saw them live this weekend - 42 years after this record was released. They are still amazing - best live band ever and I’m not sure this is their best album. Easiest 5 star rating so far. No brainer.
Not something I would normally pick up, but it’s a good example of style and a pretty good listen.
The beginning of this album is very good; but, the 2nd half of this album is basically flawless.
Enjoyed for what it is within its genre but nothing that would really make me come back for more.
Pretty basic
Not very good.
Powerful and irreverent. That's how I would describe this. There's a lot of action and energy in here, and it's undoubtedly a lot of fun to listen to. Even though my mom would just about throw a fit if she knew what the cover looks like.
I think this is probably another album that was groundbreaking at the time but I've heard so many derivative bands that this doesn't really make an impact. Not liking this. Some is better than other, but the operatic singing in particular isn't working for me. I appreciate the almost proggy music but it's not doing much for me emotionally.
I’m not a huge metal guy and have never been very well versed on Iron Maiden, but I like this more than I expected. The riffs, bass, music in general is cool, vocals aren’t super impressive or maybe just not my first choice stylistically. So it goes.
OK - this is a 3.5 for me, but I'll leave it at 3 stars in the review. This is Maiden coming together, but it's not all there yet. Bruce Dickinson joins for this album, and it does make a difference to me. He's so damn operatic, even a song about sex work sounds far grander with him singing. He's the human air raid siren after all. Steve Harris on bass is a beast in this band. Love how his bass is so prominent in the mix, it's another weapon for this band. Nicko McBrain won't join until the next album, the drumming is fine, but I prefer Nicko. Not all the songs on this album stand out, but there's enough material here that you can hear how the bass heavy, twin guitar attack is forming. These first four albums all have their moments, but none of them are "must haves." you'll get the good stuff all rolled into one on "Live After Death." The singles stand out (# of the Beast and Run To the Hills) I liked The Prisoner and Invaders as well. Hadn't heard this album in a long time but still prefer these early songs done live.
Not a huge Iron Maiden fan, but I dig it!
pretty sick
Good energy
Optimistically I would say that even if you find some of the metal albums in this project difficult this is very much at the listenable end. Proper songs, the right amount of screaming and musically interesting. They have kept going on the basis of being about the best that there is in this genre and this is as good a metal album as you will here.
Two tracks down and what a great album so far! I had heard of Iron Maiden but had thought of them as just a wall of guitars heavy metal band but I have never listened to them and I am mightily impressed (after 2 tracks anyway!). The comparison that immediately comes to mind is of Deep purple. Playing is of high quality, arrangements are relevant to the track and a great voice with good clear and distinct production (on the remaster at least). 'Invaders' really does carry the meaning of the song without any over-the-top sound effects (noise). What we have here is authentic heavy rock, not heavy metal, except for the frantic pace. 'Children of the Damned' is great with at least 4 different styles merging seamlessly into a wonderfully atmospheric track, reminds me in some ways of 'Stairway to Heaven'! I don't know if you've seen the TV series 'The Prisoner' that this track is supposed to derive from but it is old and good, worth a watch - just like this track is worth a listen. The rest of the album is great too although more traditionally "heavy". Band playing is tremendous at times and I love some of those guitar riffs ... and that voice is just perfect for this type of music. Definetly an album to revisit.
it aight, bit repetitive on the riffs and pace tho
Ok
Absolute classic.
good rock/metal
Fun for a metal album. The musicianship is solid. Didn’t wow me, though.
Big 3
YEAHHHH
Pleasantly surprised again by how non-scary and heavy Iron Maiden truly are. I do have time for a dose of hard rock from time to time and there's some great stuff here. Probably not going to emerge as a personal favourite but I've not minded having this around for a few days.
interesting heavy metal record good for halloween
I do really enjoy iron maiden but this album didn't really excite me. Great lyrics tho.
I'm actually an Iron Maiden fan, but I feel like they hadn't really found themselves yet with this one. I prefer the mid and late 80's albums where they were more polished.
This was a surprisingly solid album, I've never cared for Iron Maiden before but I got into this more than I thought I would. This old-school metal is not a genre of choice so I can't justify giving it more than a 3 from a personal enjoyment perspective, but I can acknowledge it's a rockin' one.
bof
Here we go again…I seem to be saying this a lot, but although I didn’t hate it, I won’t be listening to it again.
Grejen är den att jag gillar musiken men sången är så otroligt töntig så det blir svårt ändå. Run To The Hills är bra iallafall.
Iron Maiden är lite löjliga. Texterna är infantila. Förstår att det tilltalar unga personer. Sen känns det som att jag borde digga musiken mer. Men det klickar inte. Run to the hills är ju rätt najs. Men sången och se gälla gitarrerna tar emot en smula.
Lite småtöntigt förstås, men musikaliskt tycker jag det här är skitbra. Bortsett från Invaders och Gangland är alla låtar på skivan fyror eller bättre, med Hallowed be thy name som kronan på verket. Stark fyra.
Absolutely fantastic. This is my kind of melodic heavy metal. There are low moments. I feel parts of 22 Acacia Avenue drag more than they should. But overall this is superb. Highlights: Run to the hills The number of the beast Hollowed be thy name
Old-school metal that really doesn’t waste any time. My only complaint is that the title-track feels redundant.
Shreds
This feels like an extremely drinking beer with the boys type of album. It makes me think of the hundreds of thousands, if not millions of memories made to this album, and the lives it has influenced on the way. As the music itself goes, it is exactly what I expected, which isn't a bad thing. I could see myself listening to it again
Iron Maiden was my nearly as bad as I was expecting.
I never took this music seriously. It was and remains a punchline. Beavis and Butthead felt the same. Unserious music for angry, white males.
As for me. It is a strong3 because they have far more complex albums.
not bad
I'm not really a fan of heavy metal, which means I'm not a fan of Iron Maiden, the most heavy metal band in the history of heavy metal. I would describe this album as boring, repetitive and repetitive. Vocal kind of a grows on you after some time, they have nice guitar solos as well, but overall package is just so forgettable, it's crazy. Plus one star for Run to the Hills, only song by them that you will ever have to listen to.
Tempted to round up on the strength of the real good ones (especially the closing track). I bet if I went back and listened to this a year from now I would regret rounding down instead. Oh well. Iron Maiden rocks, regardless of rating.
this was shit
I mean, this is the classic metal sound. It’s hard not to enjoy this, it’s an easy 4 if not a 5 right out of the gate. The first thing I noticed was the bass. The bass lines on this album are godly. But focus on the guitars, or the drums, or the vocals instead, and you’ll be just as impressed. I love the metal ballad “Children of the Damned.” Obviously, the best song on here is the title track, but “The Prisoner” is a good second place. I do think that the album begins to wear out its welcome by the last two tracks — perhaps “Children of the Damned” would have worked better as track 6 or 7. The flagging quality toward the end makes it a 4 instead of a 5. I think this album is the reason Jack Black has the vocal abilities he does. Like, I think he grew up trying to imitate Bruce Dickinson.
One of the best metal albums of all time. And it pissed off evangelical Americans. Pure riffage
Just can't get into this music! Lyrics sound like they were written by an 11-year-old. Because you play your instrument impressively fast, it doesn't mean it sounds good! The singer's dramatic voice is like nails on a chalkboard. Would give it no stars if I could!
Loved the guitar in a lot of the songs. Fave is Cast No Shadow.
Within the wider area of rock, I'm not the most familiar with metal and its origins, so it was interesting to go back to see where it was in the early 80s. I can definitely see the through line from hard rock. The guitar during the verse of Children of the Damned sounds like it could be from a Boston song. Same with the chorus in The Prisoner. I do find the themes and the general feeling of the album to be a bit one-note, and it does scratch that particular itch very well. I guess the problem is that I find myself loving either the verse OR the chorus in a given song, but rarely both. 22 Acacia Avenue is kinda cringe. But overall the album definitely does more right than wrong, and it's not a slog. Fav tracks: Children of the Damned, The Prisoner, The Number of the Beast, Run to the Hills
👍
Dog shit
Tolles Album.
Fuck this was cool!
For a rock album I actually enjoy this
Oh baby. Children of the Damned has a Fear of the Dark/Dance of Death vibe and I like it. The Number of the Beast is still one of the best metal songs ever. Hallowed be thy Name is a GREAT closer.
I’ll never understand how people like this kinda stuff
666 Goes hard, but not fully my thing. 3*
It’s good if that’s your thing but it’s not really mine.
Good metal album
Good, fun, fast paced metal. A bit samey, and glad it's over after 40 minutes, but it's good for that long.
I'm not a heavy metal fan but slogging through the genre playing catch up. This was okay - Run to the Hills was the only song I'm familiar with and it works for energetic background music.
I came with an open mind, but still wasn't impressed. I think this wave of metal music just isn't for me.
Can't say I was surprised by what number the beast was, nor was I surprised by this album. Just pure rock!
yes
White man came across the sea He brought us pain and misery He killed our tribes, he killed our creed He took our game for his own need We fought him hard, we fought him well Out on the plains, we gave him hell But many came, too much for Cree Oh, will we ever be set free? Riding through dust clouds and barren wastes Galloping hard on the plains Chasing the redskins back to their holes Fighting them at their own game Murder for freedom, a stab in the back Women and children and cowards attack Run to the hills Run for your lives Good album. I always think they must have been the primary inspiration for Spinal Tap. 4/5
This is pretty cool. When I was younger this was "scary" metal and I am realizing that it's also incredibly melodic. Great vocals.
Typischer 80er HM aber mit Abwechslung in den Songs… 7/10
I fuck with it.
Some good shit
wtf this was awesome
Yeah this rips
This one made me want to Run to the Hills.
Love it, It's funny how what seemed like such a heavy and hard album in my early teens now doesn't seem nearly as hard when comparing it to all the newer stuff. All in all a great solid album.
Run to the hills is gold, powerful vocal harmonies!
Heavy, man!
GuitarHero
Runn too the hiiiiiiillllls
Good album, but very similar sound all the way through to the point that songs blended together.
The album where Iron Maiden BECAME Iron Maiden. Bruce Dickinson gives a masterclass in metal singing and Steve Harris flexes his songwriting and bass playing muscles to the max. A metal classic that is required listening for the genre.
Just a banger!
Not for me.
Great music for trail runs/skiing.
Look, y’know those optical illusion drawings where the picture is simultaneously two things? Like, it’s a duck AND a bunny or it’s a couple kissing AND a Greek urn or what have you? Well this album is, simultaneously, completely awesome AND the naffest thing I have ever heard.
It's got all the twists, turns, and screaming vocals you could want. From the epic title track to the spooky "22 Acacia Avenue," there's something for every metalhead. Sure, the production might sound a bit dated now, but it's part of the charm. It's like listening to a classic rock record. Even though it's old, it's still got that raw energy that makes you want to turn it up to 11.
Good. Maybe not their best album.
Iron Maiden So much better than the first Iron Maiden album. Huge upgrade with Bruce Dickinson on vocals and the production and writing is so much better too. Some cool metal bass playing. 3.5
So over the top and fun to listen to. Pretty outrageous vocals and riffs. Sick bass playing too.
This is fun to listen to. Run to the Hills reminds me of guitar hero
solid, enjoyed guitar riffs and drumming not really inspired by the lyricism can see how it has influenced rock and roll but a bit cartoonish
The Number of the Beast is gloriously over-the-top, blending ridiculous themes with impeccable musicianship. Iron Maiden delivers demonic visions, apocalyptic tales, and biblical nightmares with absolute sincerity, all backed by blistering performances. Every track embodies what makes ‘80s metal iconic: duelling guitars, Bruce Dickinson’s soaring wails, and galloping drums that feel like they’re charging into battle. Just listening to this album makes me want to grow a mullet, throw on a denim jacket, and dive into a mosh pit. It’s raw, high-octane energy from start to finish, the kind of record that screams to be blasted at full volume while you’re pounding warm, foul-tasting pints of lager with thousands of fellow metalheads. And yet, despite its rebellious, dark themes, The Number of the Beast did the impossible: it topped the UK album charts. In a country that often shies away from anything too extreme, an album about devils, dystopia, and chaos dominated the mainstream. That feat alone makes it legendary, but its impact goes far deeper. This was the moment Iron Maiden became metal icons, setting the stage for a career that would define the genre. From the relentless opener “Invaders” to the epic closer “Hallowed Be Thy Name,” this album has no weak spots. The title track and “Run to the Hills” are the obvious standouts, but tracks like “Children of the Damned” showcase the band’s knack for storytelling and theatricality. Lyrically, it can be clumsy and slightly camp, but that’s part of the appeal—it adds to the album’s charm and over-the-top, theatrical essence. Is this an album, or even a genre, I frequently listen to? Not at all. But when the odd Maiden track comes on, I can’t help but crack a big smile and throw up the devil’s horns. It’s hard to resist. Did I own this release? A copied cassette. Does this release belong on the list? Absolutely. Would this release make my personal list? I hadn't listened to it in a long time, but if the goal is to represent diverse eras and genres, this fits perfectly. Will I be listening to it again? This album has its time and place, and I’m sure it’ll find its way back into rotation when the mood strikes every couple of years.
You can tell the band are enjoying themselves, and not every album has to be deep. Even though it is more explicit in it's darkness, Black Sabbath still have more teeth
The start of a golden era that produced 5 stone cold classics in a row. With Bruce at the helm Maiden are ready for the big time and boy do they hit the mark. Hard for me to go track by track with songs I know so well already. There's some lesser known stuff on here that are some of the best Maiden tracks though, like the power ballad Children of the Damned and The Prisoner. If I have to be critical, Hills was never my favorite and the title track is overplayed too. Invaders isn't their strongest opener either. But we have Hallowed Be Thy Name to right all wrongs. The classic Maiden closer. In terms of complexity and songwriting, just a cut above what most metal bands were doing in the early 80s. Or any time in the 80s really. Steve's bass playing, the twin guitar attack, what can you say? And this isn't even the best of their classic albums.
All hail Bruce Dickinson! WE ARE NOT WORTHY! WE ARE NOT WORTHY! WE ARE NOT WORTHY! Never been a metal head. But, it's Bruce. So....
For some reason, I never liked the vocal on this. Listening to it again, I have no idea why. This is very good hard rock.
Actually pretty epic
Still as good as the first time 40 years ago.
Ahora, si. Toca nuevamente otro disco de Iron Maiden, esta vez con Bruce Dickinson en las voces. Un comienzo aplastante con "Invaders" (me recuerda en su voz a Geddy Lee de Rush), que luego continúa pasional y seguro en cada nota. Además de los singles, destaco joyitas como "The Prisoner" (y su mood para ir al frente, a batallar contra quien sea) y los riffs en "22 Acacia Avenue". Todo muy bien. Hasta el viernes, que mañana hay paro de trabajadores universitarios.
It's like an audiobook being screamed over heavy metal. But if you don't follow along with the story it can sound pretty repetitive.
This is better than their first album. This is what I think of when I think 80’s metal. Now it’s not my preferred genre but for what it is definitely a solid 3.5/5
First album, Iron Maiden. Fuck yeah. Melodic, awesome bass, fun listen. Love Iron Maiden
Just not me.
I could see how this might have been subversive when it first came out, and caused controversy, but now it feels quite tame. I did enjoy the music a lot though. Again, probably feels tamer now than it did at the time, but still enjoyable.
really solid metal album
Did not use a private session for Spotify. When I was in junior high and high school I knew people into metal, but I shied away from of it because of the satanic imagery in a lot of the album covers. Yes, I was raised religious. Now as a jaded adult I realize the bands aren't into Satan, it's just their schtick. I look back and wonder did I miss much avoiding metal when I was younger, really no need to wonder I can visit the music now. A couple of classics on here, but really didn't miss much.
The classic heavy metal band. Though I have been a metal fan in the past, I've never really been a big fan of Iron Maiden, mostly due to the higher pitched vocalists. This album was energetic, had a cool dark atmosphere with the lyrics and samples, and great guitar solos, though the bass was going nuts in a few tracks. Great for what it is and I found myself warming to the singer towards the end.
I guess, if you had to choose an Iron Maiden album, The Number of the Beast is the place to start. From the comical album cover (well, all of them look similar) to their laughable "metal"-rock music, I never took Iron Maiden's music seriously. This was released in my final year of high school and this and the previous records from the band were always in my face, with kids blaring Maiden on their car stereos in their Trans-Ams and the headbangers hand-drawing "Eddie" on the back of their jean jackets and notebooks. I can listen to their music without any triggering or needing to go to therapy, but if I had a choice I wouldn't. This is training wheels, ground floor heavy metal. If you wanted to go as a headbanger, stoner for Halloween to scare the shit out of your neighbors kids and your wife/husband, an Eddie mask and an Iron Maiden t-shirt is all you need...simple.
A classic heavy metal anthem
A shot of adrenaline in album form
An absolute classic, great riffs, brilliant production and legendary vocals.
Huh. Musically, I actually enjoyed it. The vocals are just too affected and disingenuous. Aside from one or two inspired and artfully placed screams, dude sounds like phantom of the opera. The thematic concepts behind the tunes might be cool but these lyrics are simple, juvenile, boring.
They really ride the line between 80's camp and actual bangers, but overall this one had enough great songs that I could shamelessly enjoy it
interesting concept and strong themes but very repetitive and not my thing overall
Honestly it was better than I thought it would be... but that's still not great. Just not really my cup of tea. I liked some of the growls though. Favourite song: The number of the beast
glad we had something different for once, not a fan of rock so I give it 2/10 My fav song was the number of the beast
nah
Number of the Beast is in a really interesting place, seemingly squarely in the middle of the UK-North American rock and roll feedback loop. The influence of Sabbath plus Iron Maiden's UK contemporaries are clearly on display, but I don't think there's any denying that Harris, Murray, and Smith were listening to a fair amount of Rush leading up to this album. That's not to say this is a collection of lifted riffs; the song witting, the guitar harmonies, the galloping bass, and Dickinson's alternating snarl and operatic wailing are all Maiden. Not every track is exactly my jam, but this is a seminal album with no filler and very little to criticize.
There was always a group of kids who came into my classes wearing this T-shirt, so I had a certain impression of the band but had never heard them. The album is surprisingly musical and has more nuance than heavy metal generally. I rather enjoyed it, although it's a bit "growly" in places, but there is some good writing, too.
Simply legendary!
Liked it a lot. Reminded me of rush. 7/10
When I saw that today's album was "The Number Of The Beast", I whispered under my breath "hell yeah". I'm a long-time metalhead and opted to listen to this album in vinyl today, as I already own an analog copy of it. Honestly I have no words; this was one of the first albums that I listened to in its entirety when I was first exploring the metal genre, therefore it brings back so many amazing memories. Instant 5/5, nothing more to say.
Cohesive without being same-y. I can see why the popular songs on it are the ones they are, they're both clear standouts.
Pure, classic heavy metal. Sublime demonstration of what Iron Maiden is. The production with the bass so loud is magnificient. Such a canonical album for the genre and influential for so many bands. Can I define this as dad metal? I'm not sure. To define this album I can only say that there is a reason it is considered such a classic.
Ha Iron Maiden is ridiculous but definitely sweet. Probably the quintessential Iron Maiden record here. Just a pillar in the history of Heavy Metal.
Like really not my type of music. I liked the second song on the album but then again I only did listen to the first two. It was too aggressive.
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Is “Hallowed Be Thy Name” supposed to be their best song? Because it IS. Damn! Love the days when I get a metal album here. (Said as someone who doesn’t listen to metal, as I feel the need to mention in every review. Maybe there is something to be learned here?)
yes but no + 1|8|9
Not bad
This album was okay. It started off with "Invaders" which I found really annoying and loud. My expectations for the rest was low at that point, but by the time the title track came on I was enjoying it. Favorite songs were: 2. Children of the Damned 5. The Number of the Beast 6/10
Fast paced tracks with intense guitar. Frantic vocals. Got repetitive after a while but still solid. Highlights: Invaders Run to the Hills
If you like metal, here you go
Old school metal and lots of fun. X-men vibes.
A classic of the genre, with some of their beta and most famous songs. Not as heavy as I would have expected, but still hits like a sledgehammer.