no country for old wainds
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AoB is generally considered his second best after TCW as far as i know. i'd probably go with that, but i like 'em all (haven't heard the debut).
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Master_Yoda77
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CiG
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I've said it before, I'll say it again: Judas Priest have a greater amount of good albums, but Iron Maiden have one or two albums that truly blow me away.
Sad Wings Of Destiny absolutely kicks my arse though.
Sad Wings Of Destiny absolutely kicks my arse though.
Master_Yoda77
Juggalo
I always thought it was the other way around with Sad Wings kicking virtually every album from the 70s ass.
CiG
Harbinger of Metal
I agree you drunk bastard, that's the one Judas Priest album to my ears that can tangle with Iron Maiden's best.
I'd be lying if I said I was familiar with every song Maiden put out from after 'Fear of the Dark'. In fact, now that I think about it, 'Virus' from 'Virtual XI' is a shocker and that's the only song I've heard from that album I think. I thought 'X Factor' was a good album and I've still got that on c.d. Blaze's voice though - jeez what were they thinking.
As for Bruce's solo stuff, I've got and love 'The Chemical Wedding' too. What a stunning album, especially the first 5 or 6 songs. Haven't heard a lot of his other albums for some reason.
CiG
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EspaDa
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Sad Wings of Destiny > Piece of Mind / Powerslave
but
Piece of Mind / Powerslave > British Steel / Painkiller
but
Piece of Mind / Powerslave > British Steel / Painkiller
Master_Yoda77
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Virus isn't even from Virtual XI, it was an extra on their Best of the Beast comp. If by "shocker" you mean it sucks, then just wait until you hear what's actually on VXI. St. Anger-tier stuff. I've always liked Virus tbh, by their standards it's a bit different for them.
Also
Killers = Piece of Mind = Sin After Sin = Stained Class >Powerslave = Sad Wings of Destiny > Iron Maiden = Number of the Beast > the rest of either band's discographies
Also
Killers = Piece of Mind = Sin After Sin = Stained Class >Powerslave = Sad Wings of Destiny > Iron Maiden = Number of the Beast > the rest of either band's discographies
Ah right - I sort of had the feeling that might have been the case after I posted. Time and place counts for a lot and I'm sure if I heard 'Virus' again today I probably wouldn't mind it.
This is also the longest I've ever discussed least favourite Iron Maiden songs. hahaha.
Krow
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Only Maiden that touches SWoD, Stained Class, or Painkiller is Powerslave and it's still not close.
CiG
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alex76
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I see we have started ranking children now!
Number of the Beast > Piece of Mind, Powerslave ≥ JP's first three albums > JP's next three albums ≥ No Prayer for the Dying, Fear of the Dark ≥ IM's first two albums > Screaming for Vengeance > Point of Entry, Defenders of the Faith > Blah, blah
Number of the Beast is truly one of metal's greatest albums. It really deserves all the praise it gets. Sad Wings of Destiny is probably the best Judas Priest album and doesn't get nearly the credit it deserves. All the albums I listed there range from being godly to at least very good (even Point of Entry). Both bands have made more than their share of godly tracks.
Two things of note: "Total Eclipse" from the Run to the Hills single and "Love Zone" from Ram it Down are little gems tucked away in each band's archives. Definitely worth seeking out.
Number of the Beast > Piece of Mind, Powerslave ≥ JP's first three albums > JP's next three albums ≥ No Prayer for the Dying, Fear of the Dark ≥ IM's first two albums > Screaming for Vengeance > Point of Entry, Defenders of the Faith > Blah, blah
Number of the Beast is truly one of metal's greatest albums. It really deserves all the praise it gets. Sad Wings of Destiny is probably the best Judas Priest album and doesn't get nearly the credit it deserves. All the albums I listed there range from being godly to at least very good (even Point of Entry). Both bands have made more than their share of godly tracks.
Two things of note: "Total Eclipse" from the Run to the Hills single and "Love Zone" from Ram it Down are little gems tucked away in each band's archives. Definitely worth seeking out.
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Krow
Garbage Connoisseur
Best way to enjoy Piece of Mind
1. Place in CD player
2. Skip to The Trooper
3. Listen to The Trooper
4. Remove disc from the CD player.
I'm not the biggest Maiden fan...
CiG
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Dak
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If I bought a 3rd BD solo album it would be ToS. I used to have it a long time ago but traded away and haven't really missed it tbh. Never liked AoB.
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