Poll: 2 Minutes to Midnight vs. The Wicker Man?

Poll: 2 Minutes to Midnight vs. The Wicker Man?

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The album version of 2 Minutes to Midnight is absolutely GREAT—no question. Same goes for The Wicker Man on the album, it’s a killer track. But I have to admit, I’ve always felt that 2 Minutes to Midnight doesn’t quite shine in a live setting. It just lacks some of the punch or tightness it has on the record. The Wicker Man, on the other hand, holds up pretty well live.

Still, I voted for 2 Minutes—because that studio version is just perfect.
 
Two great songs, hard pick. When it comes to cons (minor details but since it's a close call...), The Wicker Man has the blatant rip off of Running Wild. On the other hand, 2MTM's initial riff is a tad bit too generic. Hey, don't get me wrong: once the bass makes the first doodle and the vocals enter it serves its purpose 100% and the whole thing kicks massive ass up till the chorus (and that bridge!), but the sections featuring the main riff are a bit on the nose. So, even though I think The Wicker Man's only "sin" is a bit more serious, I think I enjoy it a tad bit more... it gets my vote by a whisker.
 
2MTM — the chorus has such a great bass line. Actually, Steve’s bass kicks ass that whole song.

The Wicker Man is also quite good but 2MTM is better in my opinion.
 
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Both are classics and anthems with great riffs, choruses, tempo, verses and solos. My answer would be both, it's close, but I just love Wicker Man. What an impact.
 
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