Yah, like I don't see Gangland or Invaders on a level with Children or Hallowed but I like them way more than most, find them fun, rockin songs that serve as the bridge between the Maiden of Di Anno and the Maiden of Dickinson
Fully agreed! Well, except for The Apparition. That one's too long for what it actually brings to the table, imo.
Not as much of filler to me, but a missed opportunity. The music is stellar. The vocals and the vocal lines feels like they belong to a different song. They don't gel well to me.
Ah, there's one that is quite the definition of filler to me. I'd happily lose it from that album. Never noticed the hip hop beat before, must listen again. Maybe I'll love the song next time, my taste changes in unpredictable ways without me noticing
I figured The Apparition was the hottest take here. I agree, though, it's not a great song. Lyrically, though, I've always been able to get into it, and the semi-conversational slant to the lyrics I find to be unique and interesting for Maiden. The musical backup for it, though, makes if feel like a first draft that could've been developed into something better. Probably never into anything fantastic, but better.
Sounds in large part like right out of Tattoed Millionaire, but a bit Maidenized. Surprised it made an Iron Maiden album and even more surprising that it's a Harris/Gers song rather than a Dickinson/Gers track.
It probably helped that I grew up in Dortmund and know a couple of people who are the exact kind described in the song!
