I've been listening to early Maiden again lately...

[The Amazer]

yeah, Maiden bore me VERY easily, because they've stayed the same way for how long?

Sure, they're not pissing off fans by releasing the expected, but they're not really doing anything interesting. It's more like a fix... each album is a hit for the Maiden junkie.

But of course, I am but a humble Metallica fanboy, and I believe change for a band is a good thing

 

[Goreripper]

Metallica is a good example of a band that hasn't been afraid to change. And for that, they should be congratulated

 

[spawn]

If I hear anyone congratulating Metallica for St. Anger ill tip a bucket of runny poo over their head.

Anyone?

Alright then.

 

[Goreripper]

No, I think they should be castigated for St. Anger. But they should be given something for actually having the hide to release it when it obviously wasn't finished. I think it was a case of putting themselves too far into the hands of their producer.

 

[Fe Maiden]

yea St Anger real blew. they used 2 b good, now they can just go hide themselves 4 that 1.

But Maiden is still Maiden, DoD isnt that bad anyway, BNW is a little though...

 

[KoichCPA]

DOD is that bad.

DOD is worse than that bad, it's the shittest thing ever.

 

[spawn]

No, thats St. Anger.

 

[Spiff]

DOD is growing on me. I've always liked a handful of tracks (Wildest Dreams, Mr Rainmaker, Gates of Tomorrow, New Frontier, Journeymen) disliked most of the rest of the album... but it's getting better. Slowly. I don't switch off in disgust halfway through track 3 anymore.

 

[spawn]

I saw it in a box of my cds the other week.

 

[Sydo]

I still really like Rainmaker, No More Lies and Gates Of Tomorrow!
I havn't listened to any of them in months though, so I guess I don't like them that much.

 

[Bucko]

What we need is another "Live" release from them .........hahaaaaaaaaa

 

[Southy]

Paschendale is one of the best tracks tey have done with Bruce in years

 

[Gavin]

I think DOD is really good
it rocks

 

[Mark]

Paschendale would have been awesome if they didn't have the bass behind Bruce's singing during the quiet bit. That spoilt it for me.

 

[phlogiston]

I can't find my DOD cd

 

[Blitzkrieg]

I agree Southy, it is a killer song.

 

[The Amazer]

I think Maiden's writing style has become more of a 'day job' for them. They've done it for over 20 years, it's natural to them, why would they change when it's going to pay the bills? Not that this is a bad thing, because many enjoy the music. Including them, it seems.

 

[Mark]

Doing it just to pay the bills is a good reason for them to pack it in...

 

[Fe Maiden]

Yea. Do u think they would b loaded after like 25 years of music?

 

[Mark]

In 1994 or so, Steve was worth £40 million. Lots of water (and re-releases!) under the bridge since then