Sign of the Cross

[naranja]

Love the song but..

Just listened to some maiden songs with headphones on.

I cannot for the life of me hear the rhythm guitar on this song, and I mean when it kicks in to the galloping verse. Where's the crunch? I can hear Steve and Nicko loud and clear. Blaze too. I occasionally hear some weak sounding guitars playing clean bits or lead in the background but I can't hear any power chords or anything.

The production is absolutely awful guitar wise.

 

[DJ James]

Sign of the Cross I consider to be in the higher tier of Iron Maiden songs. It's probably right outside my top 10 or top 15. The studio version is a bit lacking in areas. The dynamics are all off. The intro is way too quiet and when the band comes in it is way too loud. You shouldn't have to adjust the volume when listening to a song.

I love the frantic pacing of the verses and Blaze's vocals are quiet strong. Dave's solo is awesome too. 8/10 for me.

 

[naranja]

Blaze shows on As Live as it Gets he can sing this absolutely brilliantly

 

[MindRuler]

The best Blaze era song for sure and still in my Maiden Top 10 songs after all this time.
Call it blasphemy but I prefer the studio version over the live songs with Bruce.

 

[Ascendingthethrone]

The first performance of Sign of the Cross by Bruce. God his voice was incredible back then. It is still is now but what power!

 

[rideon77]

Blaze shows on As Live as it Gets he can sing this absolutely brilliantly

Vocally, the best version ever IMHO