Hooks In You

[Shmoolikipod]

Second 3 so far, just whack, the chorus is pretty catchy

 

[KidInTheDark666]

Verses are a bit meh but the chorus is great and I like Bruce's scream in the middle of the song. 8/10

 

[Diesel 11]

A really catchy releases with a lot of bite to it. Despite the subject matter, this is a fun song with Bruce really using his rasp well. I can't find any real weakness with it besides being a bit daft, but it's not the strongest thing compared to other songs. 7

 

[Kalata]

This song is a rocker. Good riff and verses. The chorus is not bad, but also not that good. The scream is a nice addition (as always). The solos and the melodies through the song are ok. 8/10

 

[Kalata]

''Hooks In You'' was originally planned to be a single (7:19 minutes onwards)

Probably the backdrop for the song (live during NPOTR tour) would have been the single cover.

Spoiler

 

[siliconmessiah2000]

Take out Bruce's gross raspy vocals and the cringey lyrics and this is actually a great song.

 

[MrKnickerbocker]

Take out Bruce's gross raspy vocals and the cringey lyrics and this is actually a great song.

So an instrumental version?

 

[siliconmessiah2000]

So an instrumental version?

I probably should've said "change"

 

[DJMayes]

Take out Bruce's gross raspy vocals and the cringey lyrics and this is actually a great song.

This is pretty far from Bruce's worst vocal performance in that regard. There are parts of Be Quick Or Be Dead where he actually sounds like he's retching and people think that's one of the albums' better songs.

 

[Diesel 11]

Yeah, that’s a fucking Adrian Smith riff. Crazy that he left the band after writing the most sexual song with Bruce. The verses are okay, the chorus is fun, and that post-chorus ‘hook’ is awesome. Need more cowbell… maybe… it’s a pretty good song with some killer moments hidden within it. 7/10

 

[Vaenyr]

Another song that gets a lot of hate from the general fandom. Unfair, in my opinion. Just like Holy Smoke, this is a silly but fun rocker. The lyrics are bad once again, the music helps though.

Generally, this isn't a style I'd want Maiden to explore too much, but getting a handful of songs like that over their career is perfectly fine. The verses are okay, the chorus a bit weaker, but the section after the second chorus is fantastic. Easily the best part of the song. The solo over the same backing riff is great too, with some fun added key changes. Normally I'm not a fan of Bruce's screams, especially post reunion, but the one here works well.

We get another verse and chorus but thankfully the song decides to reprise the best part again, ending with a very strong finish. Despite that, on average this one is not quite as strong as Holy Smoke, so it only gets a 6.