New Single - The Writing on the Wall

[Azas]

Guitars do sound better, not muddy, but the rhythm section is so 'live' which is not my preference.

 

[Connor19]

Dave's lead tone was finally louder

 

[Kalata]

You wanna see the credits of the song, here's the info from Tidal:
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Adrian credited as lyricist rather than Bruce... Bruce take part of the composing of the song too.

 

[PhantomOfTheOpera]

Adrian credited as lyricist rather than Bruce... Bruce take part of the composing of the song too.

That's the one interesting thing I meant as I so wanted to post the credits here.

 

[Rosscopolis]

Kinda underwhelmed by it, with the exception of the instrumental section. Was sure it was a Janick/Steve composition until I saw the credits! Looking foward to hearing it in the framework of the album, though.

 

[jcv]

If this turns out to be a concept album, I wonder if there will be an animated video to go with each song.

 

[Black Bart]

I wonder what Kevin Shirley's productions are like for other bands. Does he always make drummers sound like they're hammering old dustbins with baseball bats? Absolutely headache inducing, time after time.

Maiden should credit him as Kevin "Bin Man" Shirley on the album sleeve.

Dream Theater's Falling Into Infinity or Aerosmith's Nine Lives (ok, they are both from 1997) are records I love, including for the production. The DT album is undoubtedly the one in which Mike Portnoy sounds the best ever.

 

[JudasMyGuide]

With further listens, after the Southern Comfort has worn off, I admit that it does kinda sound like The Book of Souls [the song] vol. 2. The acoustic intro, the Oriental feel, the chorus even, a bit.

But without the fast gallopy section. And without my favourite part - the weird, yet familiar harmonies at 7:04 and 9:09.
I'd think that would piss me off, but it doesn't.

 

[GhostofCain]

Adrian as lyricist? That surprises me. I know Bruce does play guitar but I wouldn't have thought he could come up with riffs and composition like that.

I wouldn’t be surprised if that is a mistake. It sounds like a Bruce story with a video he has been very involved in creating.

 

[Josh]

What I love is these guys will always be a working band. They could phone it in but they're still trying to make compelling music.

 

[Diesel 11]

I'd think that would piss me off, but it doesn't.

I think it's probably the same thing I'm realizing. It's a one-dimensional and kinda 'stock' song, but sometimes that's all a track needs to be. It delivers, it sounds good, and it makes me happy to hear it. They can throw more shit in the mix elsewhere on the album; "The Writing on the Wall" does enough.

 

[Cosmiceddie]

A lot of times their lead sings tend to feel like that though. "The Final Frontier" wasn't exactly something to be crazy about.... And yet, I'd never skip it in the context of the album - which grew to a favourite.

The Final Frontier is one of my favourite singles (10/10) whereas The Writing On The Wall (3/10) is just slightly better than Wildest Dreams (1/10).

 

[Magnus]

Adrian credited as lyricist rather than Bruce? Wasnt expecting that!

That must be some kind of a mistake surely?

 

[PhantomOfTheOpera]

You wanna see the credits of the song, here's the info from Tidal:
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@Kalata @Magnus
Also here's the info from Qobuz:

So both services show the same info. It surely can be mistake?

 

[matic22]

Also here's the info from Qobuz:
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Adrian Smith lyrics?

 

[Azas]

Listening to the song, I think Adrian finally was heard, in terms of production.

 

[jcv]

Eddie, and the video in general, reminds me of mumra / thundercats!

They probably chose this as a single because it's only 7 minute's long and the shortest song on the new album!

I was getting those Mumm-Ra vibes too.

 

[Kalata]

but the rhythm section is so 'live'

Agree. The drums and the guitars sound are very good though.

 

[Azas]

So.. this song basically is Maidens The Four Horsemen
(I do like guitar sound)

 

[PhantomOfTheOpera]

This will be spectacular song in live concert, imagine the feeling of the crown singing along.
Hope to see Maiden live next year..