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The Number of the Beast, on a personal note, is my favorite Iron Maiden album. From Invaders to Hallowed Be Thy Name, this album manages to provide us with 44 minutes and 47 seconds of pure heavy metal. This album was not only a success for the band, but the debut of the legendary vocalist Bruce Dickinson, who still sings for the band to this day. The album was also included in the list of '101 Albums that you Must Hear Before you Die', because it is indeed, an album that everyone must hear before they die. The Number of the Beast is a metal masterpiece that every headbanger must own. Track List: 1.) Invaders 2.) Children of the Damned 3.) The Prisoner 4.) 22 Acacia Avenue 5.) The Number of the Beast 6.) Run to the Hills 7.) Gangland 8.) Total Eclipse 9.) Hallowed Be Thy Name Why It's Great: Where to start, where to start... there are many different reasons why this album stands out in Iron Maiden's discography. Each song on the album has a unique yet familiar composition that really gets stuck in your head. The music, in all aspects, is beautiful and well-written. The rhythm guitar is able to keep a strong rhythm during all of the songs, particularly in Run to the Hills, The Prisoner, and 22 Acacia Avenue. The same applies to the lead guitar, which offers the magnificent solos that we all expect in an Iron Maiden song. The Number of the Beast and Hallowed Be Thy Name, which are two of the most famous Iron Maiden songs, owe a large amount of their popularity to the wicked guitar solos that make the songs powerful. Another important aspect of every Iron Maiden song- and any kind of metal song in general- are the drums. The Number of the Beast has an excellent drum beat that is loud and proud in each song. While the guitars are usually the most important element in most metal songs, Iron Maiden manages to take advantage of the percussion and bass in a way that will have you following their rhythms instead of the guitar. The drums are able to help set the solemn mood of Children of the Damned, as well as the quick-paced and violent mood of Gangland. The bass is able to do the same, except it offers unique rhythms and patterns that make it stand out just as well as the guitars. Aside from the musical aspects of the album, The Number of the Beast also has an excellent vocal style and lyrical build. The voice of Bruce Dickinson has an impressive range in high notes that allow each song he sings to sound powerful and epic. The lyrics in this album are themed around several different topics. Invaders and Run to the Hills both have an exciting theme based on battles, while Children of the Damned, Hollowed Be Thy Name, and 22 Acacia Avenue have more solemn and serious themes. If you haven't heard this entire album, then I seriously recommend that you do. There is at least one song in this album that every metalhead can enjoy, even if they are not fans of Iron Maiden. Each track has a truly great and traditional heavy metal sound that you can really bang your head to. While some people may say that Iron Maiden worships Satan because of this album, I say that Satan worships Iron Maiden. This album is spectacular in every way, and it should be owned by every true metalhead and Iron Maiden fan. Overall Rating: A perfect 10/10. Music: 5/5 Lyrics: 5/5 -
This is where it all started; countless people have tried to imitate this sound throughout the years (including myself). It goes without saying that this is one of the most influential metal albums of all time. Steve Harris (bassist) wrote most of the music and lyrics on this album, with the help of Paul D'ianno (lead vocalist) at times. And I have to say, this album is quite a musical achievement. Showing influences from groups like Jethro Tull and Uriah Heep, this album is quite heavy with strong progressive influences, and it helped Iron Maiden explode onto the heavy metal scene and become the behemoth they are today. One of the most impressive attributes of this album is the complementary work of Dennis Stratton (guitar), Dave Murray (guitar), and Steve Harris. The two guitarists worked very well together, often executing beautiful harmonies, like in the songs "Phantom of the Opera" and "Transylvania". To put it all together, Steve Harris's bass was very present, either keeping up with the guitars in a heavy gallop or playing parts contrasting to the guitars to highlight a different sound. As far as lyrical content goes, there's quite a bit to hear and analyze, ranging from the nitty-gritty pieces "Prowler" and "Charlotte the Harlot" to deep, progressive lyrics in "remember tomorrow" and "strange world" to liberating, destructive anthems like "running free" and "iron maiden". And the deliverer of these lyrics, Paul D'ianno, does a great job all throughout, using an impressive vocal range and diversified style depending on the song. There is so much to say about the album, and it has changed how I approach all kinds of music and how I play the guitar and bass. This is, plainly and simply, an album that will always be relevant.
