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Iron Maiden - Seventh Son of a Seventh Son Audio CD

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Iron Maiden Band: Iron Maiden
Title: Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Rating:
Release Date: 2002-03-26
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Moonchild 2: Infinite Dreams 3: Can I Play with Madness 4: Evil That Men Do 5: Seventh Son of a Seventh Son 6: Prophecy 7: Clairvoyant 8: Only the Good Die Young

Give me the sense to wonder...
So it truly was the end of an era. The last great album of genre defining career, `Seventh Son of a Seventh Son' was also the last album to feature the band's most important lineup. . . . and what an era!! The LP was Maiden's first true concept album and the concept would seem to be the brainchild of band vocalist Bruce Dickinson whose fascination with the occult had already been visited in such classics as "Revelations" and "Powerslave" and in his own solo material. Notably absent from the last album, Dickinson's songwriting returned in full force and as a result `SSSS' is a marked improvement over the previous LP. The album also claimed four top ten singles in the UK, a remarkable achievement and was also Maiden's last platinum selling record in the US. The synth layered sound was also in attendance and it did nothing to compromise the metal onslaught. True classics include the four singles "Can I Play with Madness", "Evil That Me Do", "The Clairvoyant" and "Infinite Dreams". The album cuts such as the title track and album opener "Moonchild" are just as important as well. The storyline seems to follow the life and times of some sort of doomed prophet, the "Seventh Son" but as other reviewers have mentioned, each cut can be enjoyed independently. . . . which isn't always the case with concepts. Sadly, Adrian Smith would fall victim to album/tour burnout as he felt his ideas needed further expression than Steve Harris seemed willing to give, so he left for about a ten year hiatus. Maiden would soldier on, but the band was never the same. . . . until now! Seven deadly sins. . . . seven ways to win.


ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG
considered maiden's last GREAT release. but maiden seem to go on forever.
buy remastered version, synths don't seems so upfront. could listen to this eveyday.


Read the Books!
It's based on the Alvin Maker novels by Orson Scott Card, check them out for the background of this epic record! Seventh Son (Tales of Alvin Maker, Book 1). Iron Maiden is awesome, and this album is sweet.


Excellent
The musical qualities are definitely there. This is one of my favorite Iron Maiden albums. The lyrics are insightful as well. Not a bad moment to be had on this disk. Up the Irons!.


Pure Brilliance
[1982-1988]

The Number of the Beast
Piece of Mind
Powerslave
Somewhere in Time
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son

Honestly, it's hard for me to a pick a favorite, but if you put a gun to my head, I'd say --- Seventh Son of a Seventh Son. We all know the 'Golden' era of Maiden music.

Its a concept album and the story is easy to follow. A prophet tries to warn a village of an imminent attack. Unlike other concept albums, you don't have to follow the story to enjoy the music.

Dickinson has perfected his vocal skills, which is evident on such tracks as 'Infinite Dreams' and 'The Prophecy'. In fact, the vocals on SSOASS ranks as one of the best I've ever heard in the metal genre. Every track is strong, with virtually no filler. As always, the guitar, bass, and drums are first rate. Nicko Mcbrain's drumming skills are severely underrated. Its not as fast or heavy as other Maiden discs, but in no way feels weak. The synthesizers are very apparent, but doesn't overwhelm the album like 'Somewhere In Time'.

I would rate 'Infinite Dreams' and 'The Evil That Men Do' as my favorites. Even though 'Can I Play With Madness' is a good tune, it really feels out-of-place. [Its a pop song on a progressive metal album. ]

Instead of wasting my time rating every song, realize I can play this disc everyday and never get bored. Its easily one of my favorite albums of any genre. Highly recommended.


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