New Single - The Writing on the Wall

[LooseCannon]

Please discuss the single here.

 

[Strings74]

You know what, I like that they are still trying new things at this stage in their career. It's definitely different but it's a good song. I dig it.

EDIT: Also, the video gives me Aeon Flux vibes. Cool.

 

[MrKnickerbocker]

Reposting here from the Spec thread:

First Impression...
Great music - very western (bluesy) sounding with...WAIT FOR IT...great production! I definitely heard a tiny Davey solo before another absolute monster of an Adrian solo. Weird, but cool video, I guess?

WHAT THE LIVING FUCK IS UP WITH THOSE VOCALS?! Are they from a demo?! Were they recorded during quarantine in Bruce's home bathroom?! They sound like absolute utter fucking shit. Which is a shame, cause the instruments actually sound great.

 

[Mountil]

Bruce's vocals are higher in the mix on Spotify compared to the Youtube premiere. The music video was perhaps the best they've done. The song itself has an incredible intro, will have to give it a fair few listens before I comment on the rest. It's not that I don't like it, it's just not very Maiden in my opinion. But that's probably a good thing. Will just need some time to adjust.

 

[johnglen]

I didn’t like it. Honestly, when it comes to slow singles TROBB destroys it with ease. I don’t get why they insist with these celtic melodies. Again weak rhythm guitar sound. Really sad and disappointed .

 

[IWishIHadAdriansDT300]

Also for those interested, single is up on spotify. Vocals sound better on there, imo

 

[Poto]

First impression is good. Thought it was a Janick song at first. Can't wait to get home and listen to it with good headphones.

 

[Strings74]

Reposting here from the Spec thread:

First Impression...
Great music - very western (bluesy) sounding with...WAIT FOR IT...great production! I definitely heard a tiny Davey solo before another absolute monster of an Adrian solo. Weird, but cool video, I guess?

WHAT THE LIVING FUCK IS UP WITH THOSE VOCALS?! Are they from a demo?! Were they recorded during quarantine in Bruce's home bathroom?! They sound like absolute utter fucking shit. Which is a shame, cause the instruments actually sound great.

Yeah, the vocals are a little washed in the mix but I'd like to hear it in a better format that crappy YouTube before I pass final judgement.

 

[Demigod_Tyek]

It's new Maiden, so I'm automatically thrilled.

Can't wait to see/hear more. Hope we're just a month or two away from full album release.

 

[Ascendingthethrone]

I’m listening to the song on Apple Music with headphones. Mix is better that YT.

Reminds me of a Dickinson solo song. I like it.

 

[Brazilian Benjamin Breeg]

WHAT THE LIVING FUCK IS UP WITH THOSE VOCALS?! Are they from a demo?! Were they recorded during quarantine in Bruce's home bathroom?! They sound like absolute utter fucking shit. Which is a shame, cause the instruments actually sound great.

I'm listening to the Spotify version now and it sounds better than the Premiere, for sure.

 

[Stardust]

Yeah, the thing that struck me about this was that the production is noticeably better than on The Book of Souls.

 

[Demigod_Tyek]

I'm listening to the Spotify version now and it sounds better than the Premiere, for sure.

Can also confirm. Listening to the spotify version with headphones and Bruce's vocals sound much better/louder than on the youtube video.

 

[Yax]

Yeah, it's a lot better on Spotify. Vocals sound somewhat phasey still, but the performance is AMOLAD level. Bruce has done his homework.

 

[matic22]

Production better, but the vocals are too lost.

Monster solo by Ade.

 

[Courbet]

I am loving it. Unexpected- but that’s great.
I hate the vocals tho. Will have to check out some of the other sources as folks mentioned.

 

[matic22]

But a great uncharacteristic track.

 

[Forostar]

No info on the album.

 

[Travis The Dragon]

Pretty amazing to me! I love that they're trying something different!

No info on the album.

That's probably coming Monday.

 

[Yax]

No info on the album.

Gotta keep the hype train rolling.