Re: Daily Song: Journeyman I quite like this song, but nothing higher than that. The lyrics are the best part of the song, but the unique feel with the acoustic guitars isn't too bad either. The solos are quite good, and the chorus is decent, but there is nothing in the song that is truly extraordinary. 7/10.
Re: Daily Song: Journeyman Dance of Death is an amazing album yet it includes two major flaws. One is the album cover. The song DoD takes place in the Everglades. The artwork could have incorporated swamps, gators, campfires and crazy dancers. Oh well. I'll live with the masqueraded Eddie. But the larger flaw is that The Journeyman doesn't include guitar solos. The song is quite epic, and of course the acoustic closer is a novel idea for Maiden. TJ was the perfect opportunity for each guitarist to ply his trade with an improv on the acoustic. Three acoustic solos to close the album may very well have been enough to make Dance of Death the best release ever. Oh well, still a good track. 7
Re: Daily Song: Journeyman A beautiful piece of music. Great lyrical message delivered in a thoughtful way. Different obviously, and a nice element to have in the catalogue. Eight
It sucks compared to electric version or live renditions. Flat, dull, and Bruce's voice is uninspired. 6.
I always like when Maiden do something a bit different from their norm, which usually entails an element of risk but I feel this song is a success, love the acoustic guitars and the warm string sound in general, also Bruce puts in a rather fine performance, 10/10.
A very nice composition, it drags on for a bit, but it's different from what we're used to get - in a good way. 8/10.
Interesting attempt, I like the electric version better but it's good. I like the Death on the Road version very much. 8/10.
8/10. I like this song a lot, but I'm not obsessed with it. It reminds me of Stairway to Heaven, though, which is a good thing.