The Fugitive

How good is The Fugitive on a scale of 1-10?

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A song that I tend to forget but when I give it a listen I remember I like it quite a lot, apart from the chorus, but the rest of the song is really cool, specially the instrumental part. In a very average album, this one is a pleasant surprise.
8/10
 
Apparently many consider this one of the better songs on the album, but for me, after much deliberation, I've decided it's my least favorite. I admit, it's an overall stronger song than say, Weekend Warrior, yet personal taste knocks upon my door and shoves strength straight out the window. This song sounds like something that would fit better on NPFTD, and that's not exactly something I want when listening to FOTD. (Though From Here To Eternity does too, yet I actually really enjoy it so... personal taste is a bitch.) Still, it's a 7/10 overall.
 
This song reminds me a little bit of "The Prisoner", especially the chorus, which is great. The rest of the song? Eh... not so great. It's not particularly bad, but not one of the best either, and its lyrics are pretty shallow. Would like to see it live though. A 7.
 
A simple but effective heavy riff alternates with cleaner parts, leading to a solid verse with uneven vocals from Bruce. The chorus is moderately catchy, but kind of awkward.

Another verse and chorus lead into a nice solo section followed by a cool interlude groove and another solo. Both solos modulate the key at the end, which is kind of interesting.

Another verse and chorus, then we close out with the intro riff, which I wish had played a bigger role in the song.

There's some good stuff here, but it's definitely not Bruce's finest hour, and the chorus could have been better. 6/10.
 
I always forget The Fugitive even exists. But when I remember to listen to it, it's great. Verses are highlight of the song for me. 8
 
Despite the complexity, "The Fugitive" is an average song with an average take on a TV show. The lyrics are too simplistic for my liking, but the music is a little better. 5
 
Great opening to the song (the bass sounds awesome). Awesome riff, verses and drumming. Really good solos and melodies that fits the atmosphere of the song quite good. The only weak thing in it is the chorus (still good though). Underrated song. 8/10
 
''The Fugitive'' could have been in the setlist for Donington '92 (according to Steve in an interview with Bruce in 1992 about this concert).

...around 3:52 minutes onwards (thanks for the curious info, @srfc)

 
A fairly sophisticated little rocker, “The Fugitive” is a fun retelling of the show in typical storytelling Iron Maiden fashion. Steve’s lyrics are a bit bulky, but it’s a pretty faithful and fun song. I think it does enough to fit into the great category. I really like the verses and chorus, and the instrumental passages have some strong moments as well. It’s good stuff. 8/10
 
We pick up the pace again and start with some thundering toms. Small interlude with an acoustic, before returning to the previous riff. Gotta say, I really love the extended use of acoustic guitars on this album! We get the first verse, which I adore. Bruce gets a chance to set the stage before the rest of the bands joins in with full force for the second verse. The verses as well as the lyrics are quite simple, but sometimes that's necessary.

We get the chorus with some lovely vocal harmonies and a change of pace once again. After that another turn of verses and chorus and then we move on to the instrumental section. First, a solo and some key changes. The solo is rather unremarkable and repetitive unfortunately. Then we return to a faster variation of the intro riff, with a regular drum rhythm and a quite random sounding lead guitar playing a single bend with a bit of delay. This part always felt somewhat empty and I'm wondering if there was supposed to be another solo that they never ended up recording. Wouldn't have been the first time in their career.

Then we get a really cool interlude where a distorted lead guitar is supported by an acoustic guitar. Quick change of pace and some rockier riffs, before getting a short solo, which in turn leads to the next verse. Back to the chorus and for the end we get the intro riff once again. They could've used something else for the outro, since this riff felt a bit arbitrary and tacked on.

Nevertheless, it's a great song with a couple of oddities or missteps along the way. Not as good as the opening trio or Wasting Love, but good enough for another 7.
 
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