Recent content by AndrewLaeddis

I like DOD. I find the melodies on AMOLAD & TFF incredibly dull and lifeless. I also think the solos on VXI clobber any on the last two albums, as I find very few of them memorable. I do wish Bruce would write more lyrics, as Starblind is incredible in that regard.

I like Blaze's voice but it tends to fall flat on the high notes. TXF & VXI are better than everything post-reunion sans BNW imo.

1.Killers-Prodigal Son, Purgatory, Drifter 2.NPFTD-Holy Smoke, Run Silent Run Deep, BYDTTS 3.AMOLAD-Different World, The Pilgrim,TROBB 4.TFF-Satellite 15...The Final Frontier, El Dorado, The Alchemist 5.DOD-Wildest Dreams, Montsegur, New Frontier

Maiden never fail when it comes to instrumentals. Clive is amazing, the guitars are insane, and Maiden are by far the greatest band at projecting imagery through their music. Don't know if there is a better marching song, in fact this is probably better than a lot of official ones. 9/10

I probably like this song a lot more than it's overall quality deserves, so I find it hard to objectively rate it. I think it has one of Maiden's best 'rock' riffs, a cool rhythm and a nice chorus. The solo is also pretty decent, and the lyrics are better than a number of the songs that made it...

Maiden's definitive anthem imo. Vicious lyrics, a vicious rhythm, an anthem of a chorus. Not to mention the driving bass and kickass drums. Paul's voice doesn't match the passion of the song, but then again he never really has worked for me. 10/10

Great song. Maybe Maiden's most fun song, both lyrically and it's an easy sing-a-long. Guitars are amazing throughout the track, especially the intro. Paul does drag it down some for me, it's not his performance, I've just never felt his voice was powerful enough for Maiden. 9/10

Has there ever been a better bass intro? Great lyrics and solid leads throughout. I guess I can't bitch too much about Paul being here since he co-wrote the song, but his lack of vocal power (imo) really brings the song down for me. I feel like I'd get more enjoyment from the song if it was...

Used to love this one, because of it's accessibility, but after getting more into Maiden, it's charm has worn off. Fast and melodic, but the very definition of bland. Lyrics are shit. There is some nice playing under the "please, take me away" part but that's it. 5/10

Underrated tune. Love Clive's intro, and the guitars are solid throughout. The lyrics are good enough, but the song just doesn't have anything that special to offer. 7/10

An ok song. Bland lyrics, but it's got a decent groove. Some cool soloing and the outro. Also like the part with the marching beat of the drums riding along with the guitars. 6/10

The solo redeems this song somewhat, the rest of it makes it a sure candidate for worst song from the band. Weak or pretty much non-existent melodies, incredible boring guitars, boring lyrics, and Paul's boring voice drag it down. 5/10

Another perfect instrumental from Maiden. Just like Transylvania, not a single second is wasted. The last minute is my favorite, with the amazing solo, but the intro is great too, fantastic drumming bursting into a great marching rhythm. 10/10

Possibly the worst Maiden song ever. There are other lackluster tunes, but this is boring, which Maiden rarely is. The first solo is certainly interesting, but there is hardly a memorable note to be found here. 4/10

Forgotten gem for sure. Beautiful melodies, amazing solos, and interesting lyrics. Song has great atmosphere. Not a masterpiece, but close enough. 9/10