It's been 3+ weeks since it was released, what are your thoughts on Dance of Death?

[Esteban]

I like it a lot, I think this one is better than Brave New World, because:

- dickinson / smith seem more involved with the band
- less progressive stuff, and the prog it does have is excellent, the title track is a work of art, and the journeyman is quite an interesting song, not the maiden we're used too but very good, it shows they can still experiment with different sounds and styles
- great lyrics, back to the basics, and the choruses are not repetitive
- the whole album feels related (both lyrics and music) without it been a concept album

Overall I think it's a great album, it shows that Maiden is still going strong after 23+ years of recording.

UP THE IRONS!!!

 

[stefan86]

I think it was pretty boring and uninspired.

 

[ffanatic]

It has a place in my Top Ten of 2003 reserved for it

 

[Jreg]

Not sure if I like it better than BNW, but it's definitely an excellent album, save for "Wildest Dreams" maybe. They try some new ideas musically, and they actually make use of having three guitarists this time. Thumbs up.

 

[LuminousAether]

I've only heard Wildest Dreams and it is the worst song / video of the year. I have absolutely no desire to hear the rest as this band has never released a single song before that was partially good.

 

[Esteban]

and they actually make use of having three guitarists this time. Thumbs up.

Yes they do, that's great because most songs have solos that showcase 3 completely different styles of playing, it sounds really cool.

 

[DiscipleOfPlato]

I think it's an excellent album....much better than "Brave New World," and definitely the best thing they've done since "Seventh Son." My favorite track off the album right now is probably "Paschendale." Traditional Maiden, with that epic, grandiose feel to it, and yet after 28 years, they still manage to sound original.

 

[Donnie Darko]

kick ass album

 

[ffanatic]

Any new tour dates up?

 

[Abou]

Any new tour dates up?

Not for the States.

 

[Angrafan]

I think it was pretty boring and uninspired.

Same here...

 

[Esteban]

I think it's an excellent album....much better than "Brave New World," and definitely the best thing they've done since "Seventh Son." My favorite track off the album right now is probably "Paschendale." Traditional Maiden, with that epic, grandiose feel to it, and yet after 28 years, they still manage to sound original.

Totally agree, except that my favorite song so far is Dance of Death

 

[Profanity]

Great album, shame it just missed out on #1 in the UK though.

 

[Esteban]

Great album, shame it just missed out on #1 in the UK though.

Too bad, how high did it go?

 

[anonymousnick2001]

#2.

Pretty good album, by the way. Takes a few listens.

 

[Esteban]

#2.

Pretty good album, by the way. Takes a few listens.

Well, that's pretty good actually, I think BNW didn't hit #1 either, right?

 

[Aggressor]

Ive said it before and Ill say it again, I think its great, and I have to agree, it is the best piece of music they have released since Seventh Son.

 

[Esteban]

Ive said it before and Ill say it again, I think its great, and I have to agree, it is the best piece of music they have released since Seventh Son.

hmm yes, I agree with that

 

[anonymousnick2001]

I thought BNW was better though, IMO.

 

[hibernal_dream]

Their best since Somewhere In Time.