Like most of the rest of the album, this song feels more like a vehicle to showcase the band’s instrumental abilities with the vocal parts being a bit of an afterthought. It seems to have functioned as such in the band’s setlists as well. This song has a cool groove and a 70s prog rock vibe. As is the case with several other Killers songs, the best thing happening here is the guitar leads. Those solos are awesome. 6
The_Apparition
Prowler
Another song on Killers that is among my favorites, this one bring that Led Zeppelin feel to it without being a copy, another energetic and memorable song in my favorite Maiden album.
10/10
10/10
Diesel 11
As you scream into the web of silence...
This song starts out great with a killer bass intro and some soaring guitars, then falls into the “Another Life” one-dimensional rut, switches things up with a lackluster riff, and finally pulls things back with a pretty great instrumental section. The quality is kind of all over the place, but what hurts the song is the fact that it feels like it was crafted to pad the runtime, rather than to actual construct a full, satisfying song. It’s okay, there are some good moments, but again, not a classic Maiden recording. 6/10
Vaenyr
Ancient Mariner
Never got into this song to be honest. One of the most forgettable tracks in their catalogue. I like the little riff that comes after the verses, but that's the only thing really. The fast part right before and during the solos is kinda neat I suppose. I don't want to sound like a broken record, but these albums just aren't what I consider to be Maiden. Had they continued down that path I probably wouldn't have ever become a fan, but thankfully the next album started their journey to the Maiden that I love. It's a 4, at best.
What the fuck was I on about?
Anyway, this is a 3/10. 1/10 would be too harsh, but it's not a good song.