Forostar
Ancient Mariner
Fear of the Dark! Don't know who gives a rat's ass (Maiden included) but I do.
11 May 1992
25 years ago, this dude ran to the shop buying the first new Iron Maiden album that came out since he became a fan! As time progressed, the album became massively overshadowed by the ever persisting title track. Playing only 5 out of 12 songs didn't help (this album was ignored the most from all Maiden albums).
After No Prayer for the Dying (1990) the band took a different route, experimenting more, changing the sound and style somewhat. More room for acoustic guitars and a more polished production. It turned out as a fine atmospheric record, laying the groundwork for The X-Factor. Dave played a lot of this best solos on this one, with perfect full sound and lots of melody. Janick showcased his songwriting for the first time in Maiden. The impressive cover made the feast complete. Forever a special album to me!
1."Be Quick or Be Dead" Bruce Dickinson, Janick Gers 3:21
2. "From Here to Eternity" Steve Harris 3:35
3. "Afraid to Shoot Strangers" Harris 6:52
4. "Fear Is the Key" Dickinson, Gers 5:30
5. "Childhood's End" Harris 4:37
6. "Wasting Love" Dickinson, Gers 5:46
7. "The Fugitive" Harris 4:52
8. "Chains of Misery" Dickinson, Dave Murray 3:33
9. "The Apparition" Harris, Gers 3:53
10. "Judas Be My Guide" Dickinson, Murray 3:06
11. "Weekend Warrior" Harris, Gers 5:37
12. "Fear of the Dark" Harris 7:16
11 May 1992
25 years ago, this dude ran to the shop buying the first new Iron Maiden album that came out since he became a fan! As time progressed, the album became massively overshadowed by the ever persisting title track. Playing only 5 out of 12 songs didn't help (this album was ignored the most from all Maiden albums).
After No Prayer for the Dying (1990) the band took a different route, experimenting more, changing the sound and style somewhat. More room for acoustic guitars and a more polished production. It turned out as a fine atmospheric record, laying the groundwork for The X-Factor. Dave played a lot of this best solos on this one, with perfect full sound and lots of melody. Janick showcased his songwriting for the first time in Maiden. The impressive cover made the feast complete. Forever a special album to me!
1."Be Quick or Be Dead" Bruce Dickinson, Janick Gers 3:21
2. "From Here to Eternity" Steve Harris 3:35
3. "Afraid to Shoot Strangers" Harris 6:52
4. "Fear Is the Key" Dickinson, Gers 5:30
5. "Childhood's End" Harris 4:37
6. "Wasting Love" Dickinson, Gers 5:46
7. "The Fugitive" Harris 4:52
8. "Chains of Misery" Dickinson, Dave Murray 3:33
9. "The Apparition" Harris, Gers 3:53
10. "Judas Be My Guide" Dickinson, Murray 3:06
11. "Weekend Warrior" Harris, Gers 5:37
12. "Fear of the Dark" Harris 7:16
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