Audio CD review:
Iron Maiden - Brave New World

Iron Maiden - Brave New World

Band: Iron Maiden Title: Brave New World Rating: Release Date: 30 May, 2000 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: The Wicker Man 2: Ghost Of The Navigator 3: Brave New World 4: Blood Brothers 5: The Mercenary 6: Dream Of Mirrors 7: The Fallen Angel 8: The Nomad 9: Out Of The Silent Planet 10: The Thin Line Between Love And Hate

Editoral Review Since 1980's self-titled debut, they've been one of metal's preeminent torchbearers, spewing forth dramatic old-school, Euro-flavored arena-style metal, that to a non-fan might seem akin to Spinal Tap. Iron Maiden are nothing if not consistent. The band's legion of followers, however, will rejoice at the 67 minutes of archetypal Maiden found on Brave New World. The album reunites their classic-period singer Bruce Dickinson with his longtime band following his self-imposed six-year absence. Also back on board is guitarist Adrian Smith, giving Maiden a scorching three-guitar lineup. Maiden's lyrical scope is as historic and elaborate as ever, their muscular musicality verging on the melodramatic. But that's what Maiden have always been about, and their sound is instantly recognizable on such meaty cuts as "The Mercenary," "The Fallen Angel," and "Ghost of the Navigator. " Brave New World's signature time changes, guitar harmonies, and urgent vocals render moot any question as to whether it will spawn Maiden classics to rival the likes of "Run to the Hills" and "Number of the Beast. " Bruce is back, and all's right on this Brave New World. --Katherine Turman .. You can see a complete list of all Iron Maiden discography, or go back to the Iron Maiden tabs