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Kalata said:
Priest needed some ''metal'' in Turbo, it's normal.

Early days songs overall vibe in Maiden or Priest? Can't see it now. Be Quick is unique. Aces and 2 Minutes? I guess Death Or Glory and Speed Of Light. You mean more like a lyrics approach? Well, Maiden are a more serious band now. So Boots-type of song... Montsegur?
We are getting the fun attitude from the melodies.
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Two short kick ass rockers per album would be nice. In my book, Stratego and Days of Future Past do not fall in that category. Death or Glory was very good, imo. I agree that they are serious now. But cmmon, being serious all the time becomes so tiresome.
 
Azas said:
Two short kick ass rockers per album would be nice. In my book, Stratego and Days of Future Past do not fall in that category. Death or Glory was very good, imo. I agree that they are serious now. But cmmon, being serious all the time becomes so tiresome.
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More short rockers in general per album. Not just 2, like 3-4.
Isn't Stratego like Death Or Glory? Tempo-wise. Kick ass rockers (you mean like in tempo, right, because Stratego and even Days Of Future Past are pure gold imo) are like: Futureal, Alchemist, Speed Of Light, When The River Runs Deep (without the slow chorus), New Frontier, Rainmaker, Wicker Man, Mercenary. Something not that serious now are the lyrics of Time Machine, I guess.
 
Kalata said:
More short rockers in general per album. Not just 2, like 3-4.
Isn't Stratego like Death Or Glory? Tempo-wise. Kick ass rockers (you mean like in tempo, right, because Stratego and even Days Of Future Past are pure gold imo) are like: Futureal, Alchemist, Speed Of Light, When The River Runs Deep (without the slow chorus), New Frontier, Rainmaker, Wicker Man, Mercenary. Something not that serious now are the lyrics of Time Machine, I guess.
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Stratego is nice song but is more contemplative? Futureal, musically alone, is the last truly monstrous explosive Maiden's short rocker. Musically it is very high in the ranks. The Wicker Man is a short rocker - very good. New Frontier, Rainmaker, Wildest Dreams - short rockers without cojones, imo. Maybe nice songs but without that "oomph" feeling.
About Time Machine... I wrote after release of the album... I don't like what protagonist in the lyrics is doing. All he is doing, he is bragging that he has Time Machine and that he have lived a very colorful life. But he does not show us any wonders, not going into specifics and that sucks big time, imo.
 
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Azas said:
Stratego is nice song but is more contemplative? Futureal, musically alone, is the last truly monstrous explosive Maiden's short rocker. Musically it is very high in the ranks. The Wicker Man is a short rocker - very good. New Frontier, Rainmaker, Wildest Dreams - short rockers without cojones, imo. Maybe nice songs but without that "oomph" feeling.
About Time Machine... I wrote after release of the album... I don't like what protagonist in the lyrics is doing. All he is doing, he is bragging that he has Time Machine and that he have lived a very colorful life. But he does not show us any wonders, not going into specifics and that sucks big time, imo.
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I suppose one can say that about Futureal, but not by a long shot, we have close examples. Such a great and pure Maiden rocker. I can't agree about Rainmaker and even New Frontier (which chorus may not be the most impactful). Stratego lyrics are deeper, yes.
Regarding The Time Machine, I understand you and we know Steve could write some interesting stories based on time travels, but it's also an interesting way of writing for once.
 
Gosh, Age of Innocence is even worse 22 years later. What a cringe fest! A shame, because the rest of the album is pretty good, with Paschendale being the standout track. Quite possibly their heaviest album since Powerslave. :edmetal:
 
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