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Summary: Timeless
Comment: Even if you aren't a Satan worshiper, this album just rocks plain and simple. So play it LOUD for fanatically religious friends. and watch them squirm. Hours of fun for the whole family.
Seriously...
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Summary: One Of The Greatest Heavy Metal Albums Ever Made
Comment: I can't even begin to express myself about how amazing this album is! This is a heavy metal classic, one of the finest ever of the genre. If you have even the slightest interest in hard rock or heavy metal pick this up right away, you won't regret it. The Number Of The Beast is one of the most exciting, melodic and endlessly listenable albums you will ever hear. A certifiable classic this album has withstood the test of time with other greats from the golden age of metal, the 1980's.
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Summary: The One For You and Me!
Comment: Great intro for Bruce Dickinson who took the band one step above where it was with Paul DiAnno. Greater vocal range and more intelligent lyrics is what he brings to the band with great results. One only has to follow Paul DiAnno's singing career after he left Maiden to see the pit he was leading them into; 'Welfare Warriors'? Give me a break! Horrible! Every song on this album rocks! I can't say there' one I like more than another. Great finale with Hallowed Be Thy Name. Maiden rules!
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Summary: "The Band's Breaktrought Album"
Comment: Back in 1981 Paul Di'Anno was fired from Iron Maiden because of his drug habbits(who damaged his voice)and newcomer Bruce Dickinson(who was the singer of Samson at the time)took the uneasy task and filled the void perfectly.Dickinson wasn't accepted at first and had to deal with unflattering remarks from the fans.After a quick tour to introduce their new singer,Maiden were back in the studio and made "The Number Of The Beast",their breaktrought album.It turned to be a hit and one of the best albums of all time.TNOFB was also contoversial of the time because of the theme song wich had "666" in its lyrics and the album cover with Satan on it didn't help at all.The band isn't satanic,in fact Niko MacBrain has converted to Christianism and if you read the lyrics of the song carefully you'll notice that it is actually anti-Satan.
There are no shortage of great songs here.Actually all songs are good and they are all unique.The opener "Invaders" is a great album opener and a fast one.Next is "Children Of The Damned" which is an absolute favourite of mine,the song is slow-paced and Bruce just sings his heart out,it is kind of like a ballad really and this one has grown to be a fan-pleaser."Prisonner" was inspired by the television show of the same name(it features a dialogue from the show),not a lot to say on this one,catchy chorus and very good is all I have to say."22 Acacia Avenue" is the second song in the Charlot The Harlot serie(four songs overral),continues the story of prostitution started with the first,I am not a fan of this one,its good but not exceptionnal as it is overshadowed by the rest of the songs.
The title track "The Number Of The Beast" follows,as I mentionned earlier,it was a controversial song.All about a dream bassist Steve Harris had following watching a horror movie.Great guitars and it has everything going for it,its a classic and one of Maiden's best song."Run To The Hills" was the big hit off this album(I remember my Gym teacher putting this song on everyday and making us run,it worked well),the galloping beat is great and the story of the song(native american,setlers and all that)and the video was great too."Gangland" is very good but the problem is it followed two of the band's biggest hits which didn't help it.I don't know why some don't like this song its underrated in my opinion."Total Eclipse" is about a prophecy in which nature takes its revenge,good not much to say."Hallowed Be Thy Name" is a masterpiece yeah,over 7 minutes and you can't get much better to close the album.
The lineup on this album consisted of Bassist Steve Harris as always,Guitarists Dave Murrey and Adrian Smith,Singer Bruce Dickinson and drummer Clive Burr(this was his last album with the band),they all played great and delivered nice performance.The following album "Piece Of Mind" would have the same lineup minus Burr and MacBrain would join for what would be refered to years latter as the "classic" lineup.Can't get much better,one of Maiden's best album.Great playing,great song and the creativity is there as well.A classic and a masterpiece,you MUST add this to your collection.This 1998 remaster has expanded liner notes and a bonus video.Like it or not this is certainly of THE most important albums of heavy metal.It doesn't get much better.Timeless album sounds as good as in 1982.Five stars!
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Summary: The Number of the BEST
Comment: Man, this record near kicked End on End out of my top three of all time. Just perfect all-around. What songwriting.
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