Senjutsu 4th anniversary

Yes, it is true that as the most recent one it gets different emotions compared to when it will be re-evaluated more objectively.

My take: too many tracks haven't grown on me. I include most of Parchment (except for its stellar ending) and Celts. Lost in a Lost World has stayed about the same, which is I like it very much but its not exceptional. And I have never fallen much in love with Darkest Hour. The title track has fallen in my estimation.

I like the production and I love the highlights, WOTW and HOE. Time Machine, Stratego and DFP are also enjoyable.

Overall, as I wrote elsewhere, my reaction to Senjutsu also conveys my 'reunion fatigue' with the bloated way they have been composing for some time now. It remains a solid 7 or 8 out of 10 album, really enjoyable and validating of the band's continued existence. But something has got to give, stylistically, to really differentiate another album if they make one.
 
One of the reasons i aren`t quite as motivated as many on here for a new album is for the fear it will be more of the same and it generally doesn`t thrill me much these days. If you want to be romantic about it, HOE is the perfect closer to their album releases i`d say.

I hope they come back in 2028 with something and if it`s an album great but if they choose to carry on as a band by giving us another tour or two playing some of the great stuff they have in their back catalogue then that would be a great way for Maiden to see out their twilight years. For me the buzz of live music over a new album is bigger now with Maiden as we know it`s not here for ever.

If that`s what we get hopefully fans can go and enjoy a live Maiden concert or two and have fun with like minded people rather than waiting for Amazon to deliver another new album that doesn`t hit the spot .
 
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Christopher Baines said:
Ive never disliked a new Maiden album. I just dont think SJ is very good
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Ive only disliked a new maiden album 2 times. The first was xfactor LOL i can remember listening to it and passing song after song thinking wtf is that. Now i feel diferent and the other dance of death have the same feeling during the 2cnd part
 
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