MadLucas
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I should note: my Iron Maiden ranking was based on "what would I reach for first."
Which is why I put Iron Maiden above The Number of the Beast.
Beast and Piece of Mind are indisputably important albums. I don't know if it's because I've listened to them too much or what, but the fact that I keep coming back to the first album and find myself wanting to hear it straight through every time says something. Paul Di'Anno admitted is not their best vocalist, but it's hard to ignore the greatness in songwriting with "Prowler," "Phantom of the Opera," or the criminally under-discussed "Strange World," possibly the most beautiful thing they ever recorded.
EDIT: I realize we glossed over much of the Blaize Bailey era, but X-Factor is a worthy listen to say the absolute least.
Which is why I put Iron Maiden above The Number of the Beast.
Beast and Piece of Mind are indisputably important albums. I don't know if it's because I've listened to them too much or what, but the fact that I keep coming back to the first album and find myself wanting to hear it straight through every time says something. Paul Di'Anno admitted is not their best vocalist, but it's hard to ignore the greatness in songwriting with "Prowler," "Phantom of the Opera," or the criminally under-discussed "Strange World," possibly the most beautiful thing they ever recorded.
EDIT: I realize we glossed over much of the Blaize Bailey era, but X-Factor is a worthy listen to say the absolute least.