Audio CD review:
Iron Maiden - Edward the Great: Greatest Hits

Iron Maiden - Edward the Great: Greatest Hits

Band: Iron Maiden Title: Edward the Great: Greatest Hits Rating: Release Date: 26 November, 2002 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Run To The Hills 2: The Number Of The Beast 3: Flight Of Icarus 4: The Trooper 5: 2 Minutes To Midnight 6: Wasted Years '99 7: Can I Play With Madness 8: The Evil That Men Do 9: The Clairvoyant 10: Infinite Dreams 11: Holy Smoke 12: Bring Your Daughter...To The Slaughter 13: Man On The Edge 14: Futureal 15: The Wicker Man 16: Fear Of The Dark (Live)

Editoral Review Their recipe was simple: lyrics inspired by mythology and classic gothic literature backed by a soaring twin-guitar assault driven on by Steve Harris's relentless bass. In the late 1970s, Iron Maiden emerged as prime movers of the new wave of British heavy metal and unleashed a ferocious pack of hit singles and million-selling albums. It was an approach that influenced countless rock bands, from Metallica to a string of Scandinavian death merchants. The group's longest-standing vocalist, Bruce Dickinson, dominates this collection; only two tracks are sung by his replacement, Blaze Bayley. But it's unfortunate that no room was reserved for original singer Paul Di'Anno, denying fans the rough and punky "Runnin' Free" and "Sanctuary. " There is, however, room for a live version of "Fear of the Dark" from the band's massive 2001 Rock in Rio show, included perhaps to maintain consistent production values. Even so, the early hits are sorely missed. --Dominic Wills .. You can see a complete list of all Iron Maiden discography, or go back to the Iron Maiden tabs