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I love Maiden's eponymous debut, and the opening track might be my favorite because of it's position. There are several tunes on the album I like just as well, but it's a great start. I'm no Dickenson detractor per se, though in my way I am. The vocalist on the debut is my favorite. Was he only on that first album, or did he do others?

I listen to Preist a fair amount, but almost never British Steel, literally I've listened to the entire album through fewer than five times in the past, well... let's say 40 years. Why you may ask? Well I'm going to tell you. It's the cover, it makes me intensely uncomfortable. That freaking razor, it creeps me out just writing about it. I recall some film where someone attempts suiside in the bath tub with a razor like that, and they break the thing in half. There are lots of Preist album with covers I love, so maybe I'm missing out on some fabulous tunes, but what's to be done about it. Apparently I have a delicate psychological condition. 

The cover on the first Maiden album, by the way, is one of my favorite album covers of all time so there is that.

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2 hours ago, GorboGorboze said:

I love Maiden's eponymous debut, and the opening track might be my favorite because of it's position. There are several tunes on the album I like just as well, but it's a great start. I'm no Dickenson detractor per se, though in my way I am. The vocalist on the debut is my favorite. Was he only on that first album, or did he do others?

I listen to Preist a fair amount, but almost never British Steel, literally I've listened to the entire album through fewer than five times in the past, well... let's say 40 years. Why you may ask? Well I'm going to tell you. It's the cover, it makes me intensely uncomfortable. That freaking razor, it creeps me out just writing about it. I recall some film where someone attempts suiside in the bath tub with a razor like that, and they break the thing in half. There are lots of Preist album with covers I love, so maybe I'm missing out on some fabulous tunes, but what's to be done about it. Apparently I have a delicate psychological condition. 

The cover on the first Maiden album, by the way, is one of my favorite album covers of all time so there is that.

Paul Di'anno was the original vocalist and recorded the the first two albums before being removed and replaced by Bruce. 

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On 4/15/2020 at 12:00 PM, noblastbeats said:

SO its 40 years since Iron Maiden released 'Iron Maiden' and Judas Priest released 'British Steel' - what are you favourite tracks from each? For me:

Maiden - Sanctuary

Priest - Breaking The Law

Those two albums really were some thing. They were 2 years before I was born but still top albums that you can ingnore.

First three tracks of priest British steel are almost perfect for me. Not biggest priest fan but I know this was has inspired countless bands and I know great bands when I hear them. Even though I'm not biggest fan. 

 

to make iron Maiden record  the  journey had been hard  with some 20 odd band member personal changes but nothing was going to stop Harris and his vision of a truly unique sound, well certainly very unique to my ears. Classic tracks most of them. Charlot the harlot is great and probably top one. Paul dianno had that edge to his voice which was great.   . Did not see him live but have seen some of the killers tour on you tube and he does a great job, just so good. This is the first of a few really top albums by the maiden. Classic metal.Would say I saw them on tour during there golden age but I was born same year as number of the beast so did not make it?

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On 4/28/2020 at 5:47 AM, noblastbeats said:

Whereas I'm definitely old enough. I've seen them a few times, the highlight being the Powerslave tour :)

Do you think the powerslave period was the highest they went. So many classics on that album and live shows I assume we're amazing with the classic line up. Imo opinion dianno is fantastic singer but when in maiden there music was not playing to his strengths. He did amazing considering this. Mind you who am I to say as many consider him there best singer.

Also Did it seem like you were watching one of the best metal bands ever on the powerslave tour. 

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