Wasted Years
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The Mid-Distance Runner
Educated Fool
Re: Daily Song: Wasted Years
OK then well I'll be the first to elevate Wasted Years to immortal status and bestow upon this Maiden classic the maximum rating.
After the mesmeric galloping synthfest of Caught Somewhere In Time the opening riff to Wasted Years keeps the intensity going and the sci-fi atmosphere at full throttle. The verses are slightly melancholic and trippy, the chorus is enormous and Adrian pulls out another solo that leaves me feeling stunned every time. The outro fade out rules.
Iron Maiden do not hold back on Somewhere In Time. It is a massive departure from their past - and as Wasted Years holds the all important track two position and was the lead off single I give it a 10 for being the song that symbolises a creative, bold new direction for Maiden....and an era in which Dave and Adrian really peak with their soloing.
...And on the SBIT tour it was my fave song alongside ROTAM.
OK then well I'll be the first to elevate Wasted Years to immortal status and bestow upon this Maiden classic the maximum rating.
After the mesmeric galloping synthfest of Caught Somewhere In Time the opening riff to Wasted Years keeps the intensity going and the sci-fi atmosphere at full throttle. The verses are slightly melancholic and trippy, the chorus is enormous and Adrian pulls out another solo that leaves me feeling stunned every time. The outro fade out rules.
Iron Maiden do not hold back on Somewhere In Time. It is a massive departure from their past - and as Wasted Years holds the all important track two position and was the lead off single I give it a 10 for being the song that symbolises a creative, bold new direction for Maiden....and an era in which Dave and Adrian really peak with their soloing.
...And on the SBIT tour it was my fave song alongside ROTAM.
Unknown One
I see the ghost of navigators.
Re: Daily Song: Wasted Years
Funnily enough, I actually used this song as a "text" in my English exam. Time had to be the subject of the essay (can't remember the actual question though).
The actual song itself has a catchy riff, and some great lyrics and vocals to boot. 9/10
LooseCannon said:
Funnily enough, I actually used this song as a "text" in my English exam. Time had to be the subject of the essay (can't remember the actual question though).
The actual song itself has a catchy riff, and some great lyrics and vocals to boot. 9/10
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Re: Daily Song: Wasted Years
Lyrics are simple, emotional and effective. Guitar sound is...something best i've heard in my life, intro riff is an anthem of it's own, Nicko kills on this one. The tightness between four of 'em on the instrumental part is just fucking brilliant, how the thing builds up and then Adrian goes into one of his trademark solos.
10/10.
Lyrics are simple, emotional and effective. Guitar sound is...something best i've heard in my life, intro riff is an anthem of it's own, Nicko kills on this one. The tightness between four of 'em on the instrumental part is just fucking brilliant, how the thing builds up and then Adrian goes into one of his trademark solos.
10/10.
Babo 91
Nomad
Re: Daily Song: Wasted Years
This album is where adrian starts to surpass dave as a guitarist imo. He lays down a killer solo in this one and the riffs are fantastic. Bruces performance is perfect. All my friends who like maiden say this is there favourite track. Very memorable song.
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This album is where adrian starts to surpass dave as a guitarist imo. He lays down a killer solo in this one and the riffs are fantastic. Bruces performance is perfect. All my friends who like maiden say this is there favourite track. Very memorable song.
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Donner
Ancient Mariner
Re: Daily Song: Wasted Years
Haha, I did that as well.
Great, great song. And as a new fan back in 1992, the video with all the different Eddies, many that I had not yet even seen at the time, was incredible.
The only semi negative thing I can say about this song is that the live version seems to lose a little bit of the groove and the intro doesn't quite match the synthy awesomeness that it has on disc, but it's still a marvelous chorus to sing along to.
8/10 for me (even though I stupidly voted a 7)
LooseCannon said:
Haha, I did that as well.
Great, great song. And as a new fan back in 1992, the video with all the different Eddies, many that I had not yet even seen at the time, was incredible.
The only semi negative thing I can say about this song is that the live version seems to lose a little bit of the groove and the intro doesn't quite match the synthy awesomeness that it has on disc, but it's still a marvelous chorus to sing along to.
8/10 for me (even though I stupidly voted a 7)
Black Thunder
Ancient Mariner
Re: Daily Song: Wasted Years
Guitar hook kick ass, solo does too, but I like CSIT more...
8/10.
Guitar hook kick ass, solo does too, but I like CSIT more...
8/10.
Re: Daily Song: Wasted Years
I am intending on giving lower grades for all the other songs on this album, because this is by far my most favorite song of this album. I am not a huge SIT fan.
Forostar said:
I am intending on giving lower grades for all the other songs on this album, because this is by far my most favorite song of this album. I am not a huge SIT fan.
Forostar
Ancient Mariner
Re: Daily Song: Wasted Years
I don't care if most of them were no singles, were never played, had no radio attention or were no part of the Iron Maiden marketing machine of the last 23 years. The high grades will be given because I admire this strong and consistant studio album as a whole, but I also like the independent songs.
So I agree with Babo but when we talk about Deja-vu I disagree because that one too I find awesome.
The following is not meant to provoke Zare, it's just me showing the qualities of the whole album:
Nicko kills on more spaces of the album, not just on Wasted Years, the band is tight (even if they recorded in different studios
) on the whole album, and the guitar sound is elsewhere as well. And Adrians solo? I think he does a few more great ones.
I don't care if most of them were no singles, were never played, had no radio attention or were no part of the Iron Maiden marketing machine of the last 23 years. The high grades will be given because I admire this strong and consistant studio album as a whole, but I also like the independent songs.
So I agree with Babo but when we talk about Deja-vu I disagree because that one too I find awesome.
The following is not meant to provoke Zare, it's just me showing the qualities of the whole album:
Nicko kills on more spaces of the album, not just on Wasted Years, the band is tight (even if they recorded in different studios
) on the whole album, and the guitar sound is elsewhere as well. And Adrians solo? I think he does a few more great ones.
This really feels like Adrian's album, though I could say the same for TFF too.
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Re: Daily Song: Wasted Years
I still feel obligated to respond
Yes, Nicko does incredible things on this record, like the fast gallop pattern all over CSiT, 7/8 beats of ATG, whole structure of Deja Vu, fast beats of Long Distance Runner, etc...but here we have a fairly simple riffing under the verses, with Nicko doing all sorts of stuff, almost soloing, yet remaining in perfect groove all the time. For me it's incredible that each of them can take the helm, do "soloing", while still remaining in structure. This one is perfect example of Nicko doing that, at least for me. Guitar sound on this record is their best ever, they even weren't able to reproduce it live, the whole studio vibe. IMHO here it's showcased in it's greatest form because of mid-paced palm muted riffs under the verses, and excellent chord progressions underneath the chorus. And especially on the instrumental build up with the palm muted C-D-Em sequence. It sounds just fucking powerful.
About Adrian, i said "one of his trademark solos", not the trademark or best solo
And you're right about Deja Vu, it's an excellent song, a true forgotten gem never played live. But more abou that when it comes to the table
I plan to rate every SiT song with straight ten, except HCW and Loneliness. For latter, it's 9, for former, it's between 8 and 9.
I still feel obligated to respond
Yes, Nicko does incredible things on this record, like the fast gallop pattern all over CSiT, 7/8 beats of ATG, whole structure of Deja Vu, fast beats of Long Distance Runner, etc...but here we have a fairly simple riffing under the verses, with Nicko doing all sorts of stuff, almost soloing, yet remaining in perfect groove all the time. For me it's incredible that each of them can take the helm, do "soloing", while still remaining in structure. This one is perfect example of Nicko doing that, at least for me. Guitar sound on this record is their best ever, they even weren't able to reproduce it live, the whole studio vibe. IMHO here it's showcased in it's greatest form because of mid-paced palm muted riffs under the verses, and excellent chord progressions underneath the chorus. And especially on the instrumental build up with the palm muted C-D-Em sequence. It sounds just fucking powerful.
About Adrian, i said "one of his trademark solos", not the trademark or best solo
And you're right about Deja Vu, it's an excellent song, a true forgotten gem never played live. But more abou that when it comes to the table
I plan to rate every SiT song with straight ten, except HCW and Loneliness. For latter, it's 9, for former, it's between 8 and 9.
Forostar
Ancient Mariner
I already regret that I gave this song an 8. I'll change it to 9, somewhere later in time.
I know what you mean with that Nicko drumming, and indeed 'Arry is doing some higher stuff as well. That is a special part.
And at it was recorded less than 100 km from where I lived.
I'll give 2 more tens so not as many as you. This is because I like a few other songs (on other albums) at least as much or better than some from SIT.
I know what you mean with that Nicko drumming, and indeed 'Arry is doing some higher stuff as well. That is a special part.
Zare said:
And at it was recorded less than 100 km from where I lived.
Zare said:
I'll give 2 more tens so not as many as you. This is because I like a few other songs (on other albums) at least as much or better than some from SIT.
Genghis Khan
Ancient Mariner
This song -- driving late after a concert show, with street lights and the cool midnight air. Loud with open windows. Magic. The opening riff is so classic, Dave Mustaine decided to pay it homage. 9/10
