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... although in the interests of balance I've gotta say my favourite numbers from DOD and BNW were both H's - Paschendale & The Wicker Man

I think it's a little difficult to compare H & Jan's songwriting as H is so much more prolific. I think H's songwriting took a bit of a dip on TBOS - the strongest tracks for me were Bruce's IESF, Steve's TRATB and the title track, which was Jan & Steve. My favourite track from TFF was actually...

Flourslave Piece of Rind No Prayer for the Frying The Eggs Factor The Number of the Yeast Somewhere in Thyme sorry

1 Powerslave 2 Seventh Son 3 Somewhere in Time 4 Killers 5 The Book of Souls

Anyone else notice the similarity between the chorus of this song and The Thin Line Between Love & Hate? The "all my life I've run astray, let my faith slip away" bit from The Unbeliever is nearly identical to the "I will hope my soul will fly" bit from Thin Line

9. Good chorus, great lyrics, awesome guitar melodies, top-drawer guitar solos, plus that brilliant little bass semi-solo..... Love it.

I read an interview with Adrian where he said some of the songs on BNW were leftovers from VXI. I can't say for sure, but I have the feeling Maiden kinda rushed this album, in the excitement of Adrian & Bruce's return. I think it's a good album, and out of the 6-man-Maiden albums I'd probably...

9 - possibly my favourite track on BNW. Great song. As an aside, anyone else notice the similarity between this song's main riff and the verse riff on Futureal?

The Ides of March -- 8 Wrathchild -- 8 Murders in the Rue Morgue – 9 Another Life -- 7 Genghis Khan -- 8 Innocent Exile -- 9 Killers -- 10 Prodigal Son -- 8 Purgatory -- 8 Twilight Zone -- 6 Drifter – 8

My two cents - Eternity 8 Speed 7 Great Unknown 4 Red&Black 9 River 7 Book 9 Death or Glory 8 Shadows 7 Tears 6 Sorrows 8 Empire 8

Zare - entirely agree with your comments regarding the production and Davey's performance. I'm also on your side regarding Shadows of the Valley... I'm not nearly as impressed as some are with this song. However I think Red+Black is the strongest song on the album (how can you not love that riff...

10. One of Steve's finest moments, particularly the instrumental section. Even on an album of such brilliance as Seventh Son, this manages to stand out as a highlight

I wouldn't disagree with this .... but the only amendment I'd make is to say I think that "Brighter..." and "For the Greater Good of God" are the two best songs they've written since '88

For me it's The Talisman, but The Legacy comes a very close second. Also The Book of Souls has really grown on me. It's got a hell of a chorus.