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harrisdevot
Priest of the Holy Wristband
Your list is absolutely great and I hope you will complete it soon. It contains almost all my favorite songs, and I love the way you give me other reasons to love them. And by the way, I've nether understood why so many people dislike Invaders. It's one of their best shorters, although Steve himself is not satisfied with it. And the bassline is just 
Unknown One
I see the ghost of navigators.
5. Phantom of the Opera
This song set the standard for all epics to follow it. But this song is so good that it is better than a lot of the epics that followed it! The vocals aren't the best in the world, but they do suit the style of song, especially since the band still have punk influences at this point. Of course, the song is musical bliss with a tremendous main riff, tempo changes at just the right times during the song and great harmonies and melodies especially during the middle section of the song. I haven't got a long description for this song, but why does it need one? Just do listen to it yourself and see why it is such a great song.
This song set the standard for all epics to follow it. But this song is so good that it is better than a lot of the epics that followed it! The vocals aren't the best in the world, but they do suit the style of song, especially since the band still have punk influences at this point. Of course, the song is musical bliss with a tremendous main riff, tempo changes at just the right times during the song and great harmonies and melodies especially during the middle section of the song. I haven't got a long description for this song, but why does it need one? Just do listen to it yourself and see why it is such a great song.
bornless1
Messiah Supreme. True Leader of Men.
[quote author=Mosh
I like Invaders, a lot more than others.
But top 5?
C'mon people.
Well I do know people who love Invaders enough that a top five rank isn't so far off. But I put the "well almost" after the comment as obvious sarcasm. It is a good song, not top five, but certainly an awesome rocker that gets the blood and fists pumping every listen. I did not know it was disrespected on this sight. Invaders rocks man!
I like Invaders, a lot more than others.
But top 5?
C'mon people.
Well I do know people who love Invaders enough that a top five rank isn't so far off. But I put the "well almost" after the comment as obvious sarcasm. It is a good song, not top five, but certainly an awesome rocker that gets the blood and fists pumping every listen. I did not know it was disrespected on this sight. Invaders rocks man!
Unknown One
I see the ghost of navigators.
4. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
The title track of one of the most highly regarded Maiden albums starts off as a somewhat basic song although has an epic feel even from the start, but eventually reaches a stunning climax. For a song of this length, the song really doesn't have that many lyrics and even the chorus is not the greatest but Bruce does add some variation to the chorus. Overall, Bruce just belts it out like normal which just adds to the epic feel during the first 4 minutes or so. The real "epicness" (for want of a better word) starts when it gets to the quiet part just like in Rime but I think SSoaSS has a better quiet part overall. The vocal section in this part really adds to the song and from that point on the song just builds and builds and adds so much suspense during this section of the song. You know something special is coming and as soon as the first note of the solos start you know it will deliver. The solos are just a huge frenzy of notes but there is significant melodies there to keep you hooked into every note (There's a detailed post somewhere concerning the structure of the solos, but I'm not sure where). The riff that is thrown in between the solos a couple of times gives just enough of a breather in order to ready yourself against the next frenzied attack of the solos. Then the incredible riffs at the end bring the song to a conclusion.
The title track of one of the most highly regarded Maiden albums starts off as a somewhat basic song although has an epic feel even from the start, but eventually reaches a stunning climax. For a song of this length, the song really doesn't have that many lyrics and even the chorus is not the greatest but Bruce does add some variation to the chorus. Overall, Bruce just belts it out like normal which just adds to the epic feel during the first 4 minutes or so. The real "epicness" (for want of a better word) starts when it gets to the quiet part just like in Rime but I think SSoaSS has a better quiet part overall. The vocal section in this part really adds to the song and from that point on the song just builds and builds and adds so much suspense during this section of the song. You know something special is coming and as soon as the first note of the solos start you know it will deliver. The solos are just a huge frenzy of notes but there is significant melodies there to keep you hooked into every note (There's a detailed post somewhere concerning the structure of the solos, but I'm not sure where). The riff that is thrown in between the solos a couple of times gives just enough of a breather in order to ready yourself against the next frenzied attack of the solos. Then the incredible riffs at the end bring the song to a conclusion.
Unknown One
I see the ghost of navigators.
3. Rime of the Ancient Mariner
The longest song in Maiden's catalogue just screams epic from the song title and length alone. The first part of the song really helps give a rundown of sorts of what does happen to the Mariner. Great riffs and bass abound in this part of the song and everything fits well together. It keeps you very much interested in the song until the song clicks over into the subdued middle section. Just like what was stated in my last post, the buildup of a similar epic in SSoaSS is better overall, but that doesn't mean this one is bad! Far from it, this one is great as well and adds heaps to the song. An exert straight from the poem is used to great effect during this section of the song. It really shows the plight that the Mariner and his crew were really in! The only slightly negative thing I have to say about this part of the song is that it doesn't buildup as effectively as the SSoaSS one. However, the sections immediately after this are some of the best music ever conceived by mankind. One of Bruce's very best performances followed by incredible solos really lift this song into the all time immortal classics. The redux back to the first section of the song brings the story to a fitting climax.
The longest song in Maiden's catalogue just screams epic from the song title and length alone. The first part of the song really helps give a rundown of sorts of what does happen to the Mariner. Great riffs and bass abound in this part of the song and everything fits well together. It keeps you very much interested in the song until the song clicks over into the subdued middle section. Just like what was stated in my last post, the buildup of a similar epic in SSoaSS is better overall, but that doesn't mean this one is bad! Far from it, this one is great as well and adds heaps to the song. An exert straight from the poem is used to great effect during this section of the song. It really shows the plight that the Mariner and his crew were really in! The only slightly negative thing I have to say about this part of the song is that it doesn't buildup as effectively as the SSoaSS one. However, the sections immediately after this are some of the best music ever conceived by mankind. One of Bruce's very best performances followed by incredible solos really lift this song into the all time immortal classics. The redux back to the first section of the song brings the story to a fitting climax.
Unknown One
I see the ghost of navigators.
2. Powerslave
This song has jostled with my #1 at times (but that song always seems to win), but this song is still an absolute masterpiece. A rarity in the fact that this song is only credited to Bruce, but it is just one example of what he really can do. The Egyptian feel of the song just really adds to the song, especially with the lyrical content. The main riff is somewhat simple, but it is an example of how simple riffs can be so effective. The lyrics are great and Bruce delivers them in a way that only he knows how, especially in the great chorus. Of course the high point of the song is the slow solo which is stupendous (I can be a sucker for high notes in slow solos, Comfortably Numb being another example), but the other 2 faster solos are really great as well. The ending is also another place where the song is brilliant, it really feels like it was designed to be this way to represent the Pharaoh in his last moments before his death.
This song has jostled with my #1 at times (but that song always seems to win), but this song is still an absolute masterpiece. A rarity in the fact that this song is only credited to Bruce, but it is just one example of what he really can do. The Egyptian feel of the song just really adds to the song, especially with the lyrical content. The main riff is somewhat simple, but it is an example of how simple riffs can be so effective. The lyrics are great and Bruce delivers them in a way that only he knows how, especially in the great chorus. Of course the high point of the song is the slow solo which is stupendous (I can be a sucker for high notes in slow solos, Comfortably Numb being another example), but the other 2 faster solos are really great as well. The ending is also another place where the song is brilliant, it really feels like it was designed to be this way to represent the Pharaoh in his last moments before his death.
Unknown One
I see the ghost of navigators.
I guess I better finish this list off. 
1. Caught Somewhere in Time
This is my favourite song of all time, and had been ever since that fateful day about 7 years ago now. I just happened to come across by dad's mp3 that day, and started listening to some songs that he had on there. I eventually came to this song after a while of listening to other stuff, I wasn't that happy with the intro at the time but once the main riff kicked in I was like ""Wow!". Up to that point, I had never heard anything like it before, and the rest of the song didn't disappoint. After the song ended I immediately looked for other Maiden songs on the mp3 player and I found 3 more. 2 Minutes to Midnight, The Number of the Beast and Run to the Hills. I listened to them as well, liked them and then they say the rest is history.
The guitar synths that feature predominantly on the entire album are in full force during the intro, but seem to fade into the background for the rest of the song. Once the main riff comes in, the song just kicks up a gear in speed and intensity. The reowned "Maiden Gallop" which is used to great effect in this song, features heavily throughout the verses. The lyrics aren't the greatest but Bruce delivers them very well even if it isn't his greatest vocal performance. However, the chorus does suffer from the repetition syndrome that does plague alot of Maiden songs. However, the best part of the song is definitely the solos, with the 2nd one being probably my favourite solo of all time. The solos are just capitvating, melodic and incredible all at the same time. The ending to the song is also great as well with Nicko thrashing it out on his drum kit.
1. Caught Somewhere in Time
This is my favourite song of all time, and had been ever since that fateful day about 7 years ago now. I just happened to come across by dad's mp3 that day, and started listening to some songs that he had on there. I eventually came to this song after a while of listening to other stuff, I wasn't that happy with the intro at the time but once the main riff kicked in I was like ""Wow!". Up to that point, I had never heard anything like it before, and the rest of the song didn't disappoint. After the song ended I immediately looked for other Maiden songs on the mp3 player and I found 3 more. 2 Minutes to Midnight, The Number of the Beast and Run to the Hills. I listened to them as well, liked them and then they say the rest is history.
The guitar synths that feature predominantly on the entire album are in full force during the intro, but seem to fade into the background for the rest of the song. Once the main riff comes in, the song just kicks up a gear in speed and intensity. The reowned "Maiden Gallop" which is used to great effect in this song, features heavily throughout the verses. The lyrics aren't the greatest but Bruce delivers them very well even if it isn't his greatest vocal performance. However, the chorus does suffer from the repetition syndrome that does plague alot of Maiden songs. However, the best part of the song is definitely the solos, with the 2nd one being probably my favourite solo of all time. The solos are just capitvating, melodic and incredible all at the same time. The ending to the song is also great as well with Nicko thrashing it out on his drum kit.