Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
It's cool when an opinion of a certain song changes over time, I think that shows Maiden's quality.Before, I regarded this song as a filler, bu now my opinion changed greatly. It's very very good.
IIRC, they wanted to use it as a single (maybe instead of the video for ''Tailgunner''), but it feels like a filler considering the other songs (I think I even like ''Public Enema Number One'' more wow, which uses the same formula) and because it was co-written by Adrian and it was only the second album back then to contain more than 8 songs.
I've always thought that the main problem with some of the 90's songs is - not so good choruses and overall shorter material.
''Childhood's End'' is a real gem, one of my favorite deep cuts. Unique song/structure and I love the guitar harmonies (miss them).Now I'm listening to Childhood's End. Man... I'd wish Maiden played this forgotten and buried gem on their last tour. It's not long song, it's fast, melodic and to the point. It's simply GREAT.
I feel the melodies/harmonies on these 2 early 90's albums are underrated. I think they didn't play it live because of the specific chorus. And what to say about ''Judas Be My Guide''!? FOTD will always be a return to form album for me and with some exceptions (not many), underrated song ideas big time. Guitar work is fire.