I don't mind Risk, but Dave probably should have released it under a different name. Has some cool stuff on there.
While on the topic of the 'Deth, my fav album of their's is So Far, So Good... So What! which many fans don't rate. I love it.
The Burning Red is great for numetal type stuff. I would stack it alongside others like Korn, Deftones and Disturbed's debuts.
The Glorious Burden is one I like that wasn't recieved too well at all. It has some shockers, but it also has some awesome bits and pieces as well. Gettysburg is amazing.
Another recent one for me is Dance Of Death. Probably among my fav Maiden albums, and so many fans don't get into it too much. It has it's weaker moments (like all Maiden albums do), but even some of the parts I adore aren't taken to by other fans...songs like Paschendale, which I think is truly awesome.
I will also mention Virtual XI and No Prayer For The Dying. Even though they are two of the weaker Maiden albums, I still enjoy them and they have some killer material on them. Public Enema Number One, Fates Warning, Mother Russia, The Clansman...all classics IMO, and I love Como Estais Amigos, even though many fans don't. Not classic albums, but decent albums with some hidden gems.
I guess I just really like Maiden.
