From Here To Eternity

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And here we reach the conclusion to Charlotte's fateful (or not so much) story. Perfectly chaotic ending to a perfectly chaotic story. The video for this song is one of my favorites (I remember watching it on MTV when I was a kid and didn't understand a single thing). Davey's performance is particularly good here, the way he emulates the sound of a motorcycle is chaotically wonderful, as is Janick's genius solo. Deserves an 8.
 
An interesting opening leads into a catchy verse and a chorus with group vocals, which is uncommon for the band. Bruce lapses into growly mode again, which crosses over into self-parody at times. Guitar revs lead into a pair of cool solos before a final chorus and a big rock ending.

Bruce's free association vocals during the interlude and outro are a bit weird and don't do the song any favors.

Not a lot of meat here, but what is here is pretty good. 7/10.
 
THE most irritating Maiden song. Only thing that keeps it from getting a 1 are the solos, which are cool
 
I really like this song - very underrated track that is super catchy. Some says that it is a song in a AC/DC style, but I disagree. This song is a typical more rock style Maiden song (like a lot from the 90's). The chorus is catchy as hell, the solos are brutal and riff & rhythm are great. Ideal song for a single (the end of Charlotte saga). Easily deserves a 9/10.
 
Catchy song that wraps up the "Charlotte" saga. It isn't too deep but it's a lot of fun nonetheless, and I like the way it narrates the story. 7
 
I have always thought this song is very similar in melody and structure to Cinderella’s Shake Me :p.Even the solo gives a very 80s hair metal vibe!
 
I don't listen to it much now, but this is the song that really got me into Maiden. Friend had the album and every time I was round at his house I'd always put this track on. Then one day I thought I should get the album for myself, and obviously then proceeded to get heavily into band and buy up the back catalogue and go and see them for the first time on the Real Live Tour.
 
Through the lyrics of the chorus, however, Harris passes the message
that on our own and on earth we make heaven or hell with choices
us. "Hell" is just the living
consequences of our wrong choices.
 
I see there's certain amount of hate to this song. As a listener whom native language is not English, lyrics never bothered me. First and foremost I listen to the music itself and vocal melodies. I like From Here to Eternity. It fits very well after BQOBD. Rocking song with an attitude. Very well crafted and constructed. It fits No Prayer and Fear of the Dark Maiden. I rate this song -10- points and I would very gladly to see it live. Plus, song title itself is cool. Anyways, great short rocker!

There's -B- action film category.
IRON MAIDEN -B- SETLIST

1. Be Quick or Be Dead
2. From Here to Eternity
3. Wrathchild
4. Holy Smoke
5. Wasting Love
6. Prowler
7. Charlotte the Harlot
8. Women in Uniform
9. That Girl
10. Murders in the Rue Morgue
11. The Prisoner
12. 22 Acacia Avenue
13. Sanctuary
14. Iron Maiden

15. Killers
16. Hooks in You
17. Bring Your Daughter... to the Slaughter
18. Running Free
 
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The Charlotte saga comes to a close here in a tight rocking single. Maiden have never been sexier than on this number, and somehow it suits them. The verses hit, the chorus is a belter, the solos scream like revving bikes, it’s a fiery fucking number. I dig it a lot! 9/10
 
I don't care what anyone says, this song is awesome. I suppose I can understand that people were wary when they heard it in the early 90s, not knowing where Maiden will end up and being worried that they are going the wrong direction. Now, with the knowledge of how things turned out, it's easy to appreciate the song for what it is, instead of judging it by which expectations it failed to meet. There's a ton to love here.

We start with a rather unique intro and I absolutely adore the modal interchange, I'm a sucker for stuff like that. The verse and chorus double down on these ideas and we have this constant back and forth. The gang shouts are a bit goofy and the lyrics aren't a masterpiece by any measure, but they're at least better than Hooks In You.

It's a shame that I never got to hear the song live, because it is perfectly tailored for concerts. The live albums we got show as much. After the second chorus we get the intro riff again, playing a bit more with dynamics before launching into a furious first solo, followed by a more melodic second solo. The main motif heard in the little solo over the intro and the pre-solo riff is super catchy. Really enjoying the little lead runs over the last chorus as well. The drawn out rock'n'roll ending with the elongated vocal lines and a final solo is the perfect fit for this song. Another great song, another 8.
 
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