I am 50 years old and lived through the 80’s Maiden, but my #1 is Brave New World. It is such a beautiful album. I would have Somewhere In Time in 2nd.
Killers at 16? I'd have Killers No.2 (after NOTB). However, everyone has different tastes and I really enjoyed your ranking. Your Megadeth ranking video very good also, wonderful seeing such love in the Comments and from yourself of Killing Is My Business!
Thank you very much for disagreeing respectfully, some people have not being happy at all about me putting Killers at the bottom of the pile 🤣. Glad your enjoying the content and thanks for watching and commenting 😀
While I wouldn't rank it below the Blaze-era albums, I do find it much less enjoyable than the debut. The production is better than the first album but, I love the songs more on the self titled intro to the band. I have to say that you're on point with your tact though. I don't much care for the visceral nature of a lot of the comments on subjects like this one. I can't understand how there are so many people that don't seem to think there could be any way to see things but their own.
Came across your channel from the top 10 worst thread and subscribed as love the way you go through each album and the other videos I've watched are fantastic as well. Top 5 maiden for me are. 1. Somewhere in Time (first maiden album I ever bought back on release day in 86 and nothing will ever replace it as number 1) 2. Powerslave 3. Seventh Son (first time I seen maiden was on this tour - Edinburgh Playhouse November 88) 4. Piece of Mind 5. Book of Souls (I'm finding Senjutsu is up there with this one but undecided which I like more)
you lost me at number 16 lol. Killers is killer, go back and repeat listen until you come to your senses Boulder!! Then AMoLaD at 14, I think we're going to fall out with each other here. Terrible ranking so far, lol. You redeem yourself on the top 5, honestly they could have been in any order and I'd find it hard to disagree. Love these rankings, always good to see what people think with Maiden.... even if you are wrong... 😉
There’s no right or wrong. It’s just people’s opinion about music. For example, my first Iron Maiden album was Dance of Death, and when i heard it for the first time, I had a lot of eargarms and I liked every song. So Dance of Death is in my top 3 Iron Maiden album, simple as that 😉
I bloody love seventh son.. its a masterpiece. I must have first heard it as a young teenager in the early 90s and I've never tired of it. That and live after death completely hooked me and started my love of the band.
Yes live after death is incredible, hard to think of any other live album that the songs are probably better than studio. And I don’t like live albums that much normally.
3rd best album, most of the songs except "only the good die young", "The prophecy" and "7th son of 7th son", are masterpieces, but these songs mentioned are slightly weaker. On Somewhere in Time, there are "No Weak" Songs at All. Power slave has a couple of songs, which could be considered weaker e.g. the duellists and back iin the village..But I actuallly love both of those songs, I still consider somewhere in time, clearly the best album and the Greatest Album in metal history imo
Well, as far as I am concerned - and as somebody new to Maiden and Metal, I somehow think that their first 2 albums somehow do not really sound like Maiden - and not because of the singer, but because of the musik. On the first album their ist only the "Phantom of the Opera" which sounds like maiden - what about the rest...is that rally Maiden? And on the Killers there is "Genghis Khan", but the other songs sound different - anyway, I also like "Killers" though it is not my favorite. To my, the albums got better and better from the first to the "peace of mind" which is my favorite. And all other albums of the 80ies are very good, to my mind. And then again they changed somehow.
@@mrboulder9714 yeah I actually really live those albums and I don't think blaze is a bad singer I think he actually has a pretty good voice and even if he was bad we could've got someone worse
When you held up your #16 I had to take a double take lol but we all hear them different don’t we ! Your Top 4 are awesome , they could be in any order really ! I enjoyed hearing your thoughts on each album ! Cheers James 🤘
I've been watching all your ranking albums from bands that I grew up with so I figured it's about time I subscribed, lol. My family and I just seen Iron Maiden in Tulsa, Oklahoma last September and it was a dream come true as I've been a fan since 1984 when my older cousin gave me Powerslave that he had gotten for Christmas but he ended up giving it to me because I liked metal more than him. That's probably my number one too, such a great album. Side note: Live After Death is my favorite live album. Oh and Number of the Beast is definitely my number two. Greetings from Kansas U.S A., originally from Alaska but Kansas is where I'm at currently...er...unfortunately lol. Great album ranking brother! 🤘🏻
Thanks for subscribing fella. I only saw Maiden for the first time on the Book of Soul's tour, hoping to see them again in London next July. Both Powerslave and Beast are exceptional album's. Cheers for watching and commenting 👌
1. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son 2. Piece of Mind 3. Powerslave 4. The Number of the Beast 5. Somewhere in Time 6. Fear of the Dark 7. Iron Maiden 8. The X Factor 9. No Prayer for the Dying 10. Killers 11. Brave New World 12. A Matter of Life and Death 13. Virtual XI 14. Dance of Death 15. The Book of Souls 16. Senjutsu 17. The Final Frontier
Really enjoyed your take on this list. I’ve been a very casual maiden fan, enjoying the hits and saw them at the O2 thanks to my sister, but I’m just fully jumping in now. I’m listening to 1 album a week in order and I’m on my 3rd week so listening to probably the “quintessential” maiden album this week. Of the 3, killers definitely has the edge, so your ranking of it did give me a chuckle. Different strokes for different strokes. Glad to hear someone praise the later albums. I wont be so filled with dread as I get to the 2000’s! Cheers
I've seen them twice at the o2 Arena in the last few years. Yeah people have always been surprised by me putting Killers last, but I've just never been too fussed on it. The latter day albums are good, but some of them are way too long. Thanks for watching and commenting 👌
Great ranking vid I have to say. Killers would be my no. 4 though. I adore that album. My first two would be 7th Son and Somewhere in Time so no worries there. I don't dislike Blaze's albums at all either and I quite enjoy his solo releases. My band Veil of Deception of opened for Blaze twice and he is a true gentleman. The first time they totally blew me away as they played "Cómo estáis amigos?". I wasn't ready for that. That song is a true underrated Gers/Bayley gem! Keep it up bud. Cheers, Daniel
Fantastic ranking. I can't agree with you on Killers, however. It's my second favorite album. My worst albums are 'Final Frontier, Dance of Death and believe it or not the new album 'Senjitsu'. I just didn't like it all that much. I only liked three songs from it. Thankfully I downloaded it for free, so I didn't waste my money on it. I have agree with you on 'Somewhere in Time' which is also my all-time favorite Iron Maiden album.
Really interesting take on the albums to be fair. It's really interesting to see others opinions, especially for a band like Iron Maiden where the majority of people will have a very similar top 5 like you did. The number one is the same as mine but I find it really difficult to place the next 4 (same as yours) because I love them all and I find myself changing my mind all the time 🤣. I like the fact you go through every song on the album too, jogs people's memories a little bit, it did for me, there's so many albums and songs you forget which ones are kn what album from time to time. My only criticism is Gangland. Absolute banger!!! Keep up the good work, I'm enjoying your videos.
Always cherished The X factor. Uncle gave me a cassette with this album as a Christmas present when I was 12 years old. I instantly got hooked by its dark atmosphere and I also think that Blaze's voice fits the mood of the album quite well (frankly I have always preferred Blaze singing over Paul di Anno). It was also the first Iron Maiden LP I owned.
Finally, someone brave enough to (mildly) diss NOTB! Not even top 5 for me. And kudos for ranking dance of death fairly - my favourite reformation album, stunningly good. I would switch SS and SIT, and rate Killers higher (despite the other comments you do have a strong case), but by and large very very close to my own rankings. A good watch!
I agree with literally everything you said about No Prayer for The dying!!! Hooks in You and Mother Russia are SO Underrated, one of my favourite songs ever I also really agree about your opinion on the Blaze era. The X factor so under appriciated and is one of my favourite maiden albums
@@mrboulder9714 "No Prayer For The Dying" is a pretty weak album & a major disappointment after the incredible "SSOASS." Blaze era Maiden is very lackluster & quite bland
Tough job ranking Maiden mate!! Good to hear your opinion on things tho James!! Killers is one of my favourites & would definitely have to be higher for me! I’m with you on your No1! So many great memories attached to this album for me, along with the great tunes!! Great video mate!🤘🏻
Yeah this was not a easy ranking to do but it was fun to do at the same time. Killers seems to be a favourite for many people. Somewhere In Time is just a perfect album for me. Cheers Marc, thanks for watching mate
I love Maiden ranking videos. (They are my favorite band.) Nobody seems to ever be the same but the love of Maiden is. I have done my ranking many times and it does change almost every time. After your great video, here is mine: 1. Brave New World - I just picked this up again and I love it. Listening on repeat! 2. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son - This got me into metal and most importantly, Maiden. 3. Caught Somewhere in Time 4. Number of the Beast - I overplayed this so maybe it should be higher 5. Final Frontier - I think it's criminally underrated 6. Senjutsu 7. Fear of the Dark 8. Dance of Death - Who care about the cover art, it has Paschendale! 9. Powerslave 10. Piece of Mind 11. Book of Souls 12. No Prayer for the Dying 13. A Matter of Life and Death 14. X factor 15. Virtual XI 16. Iron Maiden 17. Killers
I have noticed that you haven't done a review on Maiden's most recent album Senjutsu. I'm curious to know how you like it and where it might fit into your ranking.
This video popped up in my YT recommendation today, so here I am watching it again. I think your list is (still) really great James. Good to see the Blaze records not being at last place. The X Factor rules, love it! And tbh your top 5 is excellent. 🤘 But man, people are not liking where you've put 'Killers'. 😂😅 Prove right there that you just can't please everyone.
Cheers as always Kenan. Yep, if you put time into the Blaze albums you realise they are nowhere near as bad as their reputation suggests. Yeah tell me about it man, you can never please everyone
I knew when you started out you were going to ruffle some feathers. Great job Mr. B. You have a memory like nothing I have ever seen before. Great stuff all round. Do you have the live LPs as well? Awesome collection! (Anthony)
Great ranking! Very similar to mine, oh The Number of the Beast was also my first album. And couldn’t agree more about the Blaze Bayley era and about how The X Factor wouldn’t have sound as good with Dickinson. I was just surprised with AMOLAD and The Final Frontier being so low in your ranking, specially I was surprised that you think Lord of Light is a track you don’t care about. That’s IMO one of Iron Maiden’s heaviest tracks ever, you should give it a new chance one day. And The Talisman on The Final Frontier is probably one of Bruce’s best vocal performances from the later era. But other than that, I agree so much with your notes on most albums. Thanks for sharing!
First of all, many thanks for not chastising me for putting Killers last 🤣. Yeah the Blaze era is very underrated, AMOLAND and The Final Frontier may be low on my list but they are still album's that I enjoy. Thanks for watching
I agree about Somewhere in Time!!! Here are my top few…. 1. Somewhere in Time 2. Powerslave 3. Piece of Mind 4. Number of the Beast 5. Brave New World 6. Seventh Son
Cool ranking. Interesting to hear your thoughts on them, don't agree with all of them, but it's a tough task. All maiden albums have excellent songs on and I guess its how much you like the deeper cuts. Great to see the two Blaze albums make the top 10! Good stuff.
Interesting rating. Great you didn't go the same path as other ppl on youtube. Thumbs up for Factor and Virtual. Great albums. Can't say I agree with you on all circumstances but I'm so glad that you have stirred that old iron cauldron.
That was an enjoyable watch Mr Boulder! Out of that classic run of records from the debut to Seventh Son , somewhere In Time was the lp that never clicked with me as much. Still a great record though. You've convinced me to give some of those later albums another blast. Cheers mate!
Those later album's do need a few listens because for me they all go on a little too long. Shave a couple of songs from each of them and they would be better album's. Cheers for watching fella
Well, the Blaze albums not so far at the end...you rank them better than "fear of" ...and "no prayers", I think this is the first ranking where I saw this...at least I agree with you - to my mind, the Blaze albums habe several good songs...well, I am new to Metal because we started a Metal project in February after one year of Corona and I somewho started liking Metal...so I am surely not comparable to most Maiden fans...I used to listen to Coldplay (I must admit I still like them) and the hardest music I heard before was probably the red hot chili peppers, thank you for your interesting ranking, Mr. Boulder
Thanks for watching and your comments. Coldplay have some good stuff on their first 2 album's definitely, I always enjoyed The Scientist. Blaze era is very underrated and his album's are better than Fear of The Dark. I have a ot of love for No Prayer For The Dying 🙂
@@mrboulder9714 Thank you for your answer...I somehow feel that if you listen to "Rock" music like Coldplay or the chili peppers (for example) the step to Metal is not a very big one - at least as far as "Traditional Metal" etc. is concerned...There are still some types like Black/Death Metal with which I have my problems...but who knows, perhaps later, but until now, ower composer has only created tradition/symphonic and Thrash Metal...so i don't need to like Death Metal...
@@vibratingmetallady1120 Yeah stuff like Maiden is a good place to start with Metal, I certainly wouldn't recommend throwing yourself in the deep end with Death Metal. You need to take baby steps up to the extreme stuff definitely, I remember disliking Death/Black Metal when I first heard it
we have the same top 2, somewhere in time and seventh son are fantastic albums. i was surprised that killers was so low but other than that this is a pretty solid ranking!
You do really good at ranking albums I saw that you were talking about the new Ugly kid Joe album is there anyway you can do 1 on them I have loved them from day one their original it was so nice hearing someone talk highly of them
I'm missing a couple of Ugly Kid Joe albums but,will,probably pick the up at some point. Thanks for the suggestion and thank you for watching and commenting. Cheers
@@mrboulder9714thank you so much! yeah I just started watching you yesterday you do a really good job talking about each album we have a lot in common as far as our music taste have a great memorial Day weekend
Great ranking vid mate, I’m with you love the Blaze era I think he suits his solo stuff with it being tuned down. Somewhere in Time was an album I absolutely hated when it came out and swapped it for a Judas Priest tape it’s only in later years I’ve come to appreciate it. Number 1 for me would be Powerslave. Take care my friend and have good week. 🍻🤘🏻🤘🏻🍻
You’re killing me with this one. Killers is not just my favourite Iron Maiden record, it’s the very first rock album I ever heard. Then Fear Of The Dark, amongst my favourites, so proggy but still somewhat aggressive. For me, best to worst; Killers Powerslave Brave New World Fear Of The Dark Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son The Number Of The Beast A Matter Of Life And Death Piece Of Mind No Prayer For The Dying Iron Maiden The X-Factor The Final Frontier The Book Of Souls Somewhere In Time Dance Of Death Senjutsu Virtual XI
Great ranking James, a couple of controversial picks there which I always like lol can’t argue with SIT being in the top spot, I would put it second to 7th Son. Cheers mate!
Another great video James, can't complain with the rankings. All top 5 are classic. The Somewhere in Time picture disc is killer. One of my favourite bands. Saw them play live in Dublin about 4 years ago and they were just on fire. Keep up the good work 🤘
@@mrboulder9714 that was my first time seeing them too, hopefully I will see them again. I have a spair copy of Vio-lence Eternal Nightmare on cd if you want it.
Ranked (Fav song): 17. The X Factor (Sign of the Cross) 16. No Prayer for the Dying (Run Silent Run Deep) 15. Senjutsu (Stratego) 14. The Book of Souls (Death or Glory) 13. A Matter of Life and Death (The Longest Day) 12. The Final Frontier (When the Wild Wind Blows) 11. Iron Maiden (Phantom of the Opera) 10. Virtual XI (The Educated Fool) 9. Killers (Wraithchild) 8. Number of the Beast (22 Acacia Avenue) 7. Brave New World (The Wicker Man) 6. Dance of Death (Rainmaker) 5. Piece of Mind (Where Eagles Dare) 4. Fear of the Dark (Judas Be My Guide) 3. SSoaSS (The Evil That Men Do) 2. Powerslave (Powerslave) 1. Somewhere in Time (Caught Somewhere in Time)
Late to the party but better than never! 😉 I’ve been listening to IM since the 80s too, and they remain one of my favourite bands. Interesting ranking! Probably not surprising but your top 5 is identical to mine except different order. Full list: 1. Piece of Mind 2. Somewhere In Time 3. The Number of the Beast 4. 7th Son of a 7th Son 5. Powerslave 6. Killers 7. Senjutsu 8. Brave New World 9. Iron Maiden 10. The Final Frontier 11. Matter of Life and Death 12. Dance of Death 13. Fear of the Duck 😉 14. Book of Souls 15. No Prayer for the Dying 16. Virtual XI 17. The X Factor
@@mrboulder9714 cheers, fair call! I admit to being ‘one of those’ IM fans that could never connect to the Blaze albums, despite several attempts. I recognise he’s a really good singer and quite like some of his recent solo material. It’s just that with a couple of exceptions like Sign of the Cross I find his style didn't seem to fit… too flat for my tastes.
@badmotorbreath5206 At least you gave them a fair crack. I think there are a lot of 'fans' out there who hate on that era without ever really given it the time of day
My Top10: 10.- Killers 9.- A matter of life and death 8.- Fear of the dark 7.- Dance of death 6.- 7th son of a 7th son 5.- The number of the beast 4.- Piece of mind 3.- Iron Maiden 2.- Somewhere in time 1.- Powerslave
Great that they will play Alexander the Great at the next tour in 2023! I've seen Maiden live since Powerslave to the last tour in 2022, but didn't bother through the Blaze era as I thought that the songs were not crafted for him by Steve. Some songs, in retrospect, were pretty decent though. Somewhere in time is my #1 as the guitar work is out of this world, but Powerslave is a close 2nd. Rime of the ancient mariner is perhaps my #1 song overall from Maiden, as it has been in my top 3 consistently since 1984.
Although not perfect i really enjoy the Blaze era, some very underrated songs from that period. I have tickets for Maiden this summer ap can't wait for them to play Alexander The Great Live. Thanks for watching and commenting
No arguments from me mate. Lots of points you made I totally agree with. Some of our positions are slightly different but even then still close. I think we've waited long enough, I hope they announce something soon!
Well. You certainly threw me for a loop on this ranking. I enjoyed watching this a lot and I still don’t get Blaze Bayley. Like at all, but I can understand that people would like him
Nice to see a none lazy ranking, most people just go for the Blaze era first but I agree more along the lines of yours, I barely ever listen to Killers too.
@@mrboulder9714 Going watching Blaze in a few weeks, it's good to hear some of the Maiden songs that they don't do live. I also think Blaze's solo stuff is really good, the first album he did after Maiden is perfection.
Nice plug for DANCE OF DEATH. Absolute killer Maiden album and time is obviously on it's side; such a strong record and great to see all the praise coming in from everywhere so many years down the road.
Awesome ranking man! I personally wouldn't put Killers that low or the Bailey albums that high, they're by no means bad Metal albums but they just don't sound or feel like Iron Maiden to me.
Hey thanks for your feedback. Yeah a lot of people have been surprised at me having Killers last but it's just my least favourite and I do prefer the Blaze album's over that.
Really enjoyed watching this. My favourite band. Totally agree about Killers, I just don't get the love for that album. So pleased you gave the Blaze albums the recognition they deserve. For me, its always so close between Somewhere In Time and Seventh Son for my favourite album, but Seventh Son JUST edges it for me. And yes, the fact that they never play Alexander The Great live, what the hell is all that about?! What a song.
Cheers for your feedback. Yeah Somewhere and Seventh Son are amazing album's. I'd rather hear Alexander The Great over Fear Of The Dark any day of the week
Wow hit me for a six with your last couple of picks. You like what you like I guess 🤘 I don’t have any of the Blaze albums so I can’t form an opinion on those. Still need to check them out. Powerslave would be my top pick
I’d go: Powerslave - Seventh Son - Brave New World - Maiden - Killers - Number - Piece of mind - Somewhere - Dance of Death - Fear of the dark - No prayer Later releases, 2006 and beyond, all blend together, nothing spectacular. Haven’t listened too hard, tbf. I hardly consider the Blaze era to be canon.
My list: 1. Piece of mind 2. Somewhere in time 3. Powerslave 4. Seventh son of a seventh son 5. The number of the beast 6. Iron maiden 7. Brave new world 8. Killers 9. Dance of death 10. A matter of life and death 11. Senjutsu 12. The book of souls 13. Fear of the dark 14. No prayer for the dying 15. The X factor 16. The final frontier 17. Virtual XI
Glad to see you didn’t have X factor at the bottom two like most people, it’s a masterpiece imo . But how can put killers last???? That album is incredible imo, purgatory is unlike any maiden song, killers is amazing , innocent excile is incredible too
I have more time for Killers these days although I still don't love it as much as others do. With you on the X Factor, the Blaze era is very overlooked. Thanks for watching and commenting
I was shocked too Mr Boulder 🤣 Killers is always in my top 5 Maiden albums, sometimes in my top 3. I was amazed to see stuff like Fear of the Dark, the Blaze albums go in ahead of it but hey. Killers is simply the heaviest and most aggressive album Iron Maiden ever recorded, which I like a lot. I think immediately after they went in a different direction very quickly with Bruce with the epic metal/proto power metal thing. I was also intrigued to see where you would rank the debut after seeing Killers so low. You suggest you are not a big fan of Di Anno’s voice. He does not have Bruce’s range but I think he was a great singer too. I always thought the debut had good songs but poor production. I always thought Martin Birch and Adrian Smith came in and beefed up their sound to make Killers better than the debut. I would urge you to give Killers a re-listen and have as open a mind with it as you do the Blaze albums.
I've often wondered how it would sound if Bruce sang new vocals over the first 2 albums and the Blaze era stuff. Do you think it would work - or would it be kind of blasphemous?
Very interesting ranking list. My list would be very different because KILLERS is my fave lp by them and FEAR OF THE DARK is in my top 5. But liked this video. Take careee
The first two Di'Anno albums are in a different league. 1982 came along and things certainly picked up for them. Just like Blaze is in a totally different league with those albums. Last album I have is 7th son.
First saw Maiden on the Somewhere In Time tour at Hammersmith. Awesome night, although if I'd gone the night before, would of seen them play with Bad News! Regardless, another enjoyable post, although cant agree with your top 5 at all!! Guess it's an age thing! 😉
Very glad to see some love for The X Factor, as usually it is blindly trashed by popular rankers on youtube. Incredible dark gem, actually my favorite Maiden along with Somewhere In Time.
@@maldororlotreamon105 Definitely right. I remember it pretty well when the X-Factor came out. There were a lot of bad things in my life that time and this album simply described all of my feelings. That is why I like it and Blaze as a human and singer too. Met him in person 5 yrs ago in CZ and he was amazing
@@davidknichal6629 I also have very personal connection with The X Factor. I was living in ex Yugoslavia, so back in 1995, with all these sad songs about war, loss, faith and inner struggles it came as the right thing that was totally in line with my own hardships. Blaze was absolutely fantastic, mindblowing on that LP actually.
Heavy disagreement on Ks, AMOLAD and TFF; totally agree on NPFTD and TXF. SIT is my favorite album as well, it's just a fantastic album and every song on it is amazing. Overall very nice video, because basically you talk well of every album, which is the right way to discuss about the IM's discography.
There's a Russian girl after listening to iron Man's infinite dreams on a reaction video. She fell in love with it and made her own video for it with an awesome voice should check it out
Agree with Somwhere in time .. ALL SONGS alre just KILLER. Production as well, thats because adrian was into the mixing process and put some fresh sounds in it!
Although I don’t agree with the Killers ranking, it’s great to see the X factor getting respect. Such an underrated album. Also Somewhere in time being your number one is awesome. Kind of the black sheep of the 80s albums. That record is so different and has such a cool vibe and atmosphere.
Not man people do agree with me on Killers 🤣 Yeah I just absolve Somewhere In Time, some criminally underrated Maiden songs on that record. Thanks for watching 🙂
Wicked ranking mate! Didn't think somewhere in time would be your No.1. I mean it's great, but not my No.1. I haven't listened to the 90's albums and some of the 2000's stuff. So my list (of what I've heard); 1. Powerslave, 2. Number o/beast, 3. Somewhere, 4. Iron Maiden, 5. Piece of mind, 6. Brave New world, 7. Final frontier, 8. 7th son, 9. Killers Hope you're doing good mate, keep it Metal 🤘🤘
If you put the best tracks from Vitual XI and X Factor into one album it would be great. Some great tracks like Como Estais Amigos, Futureal, Fortunes of War, Sign of the Cross and Blood on the Worlds Hands.
17. No Prayer for the Dying 16. Fear of the Dark 15. Virtual XI 14. Dance of Death 13. Final Frontier 12. Iron Maiden 11. X Factor 10. Killers 9. Brave New World 8. Piece of Mind 7. Senjutsu 6. The Book of Souls 5. Powerslave 4. Somewhere in Time 3. The Number of the Beast 2. A Matter of Life and Death 1. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
1. Powerslave 2. Piece of Mind 3. Killers 4. Somewhere in Time 5. Seventh Son 6. Iron Maiden 7. Number of the Beast 8. Brave New World 9. No Prayer for the Dying 10. Book of Souls 11. Dance of Death 12. Fear of the Dark 13. The Final Frontier 14. The X Factor 15. A Matter of Life and Death 16. Virtual XI
@@mrboulder9714 I like your basement man cave I’m in Illinois I do a radio show here about thin Lizzy and I’m starting up a new one about ufo and rainbow as the peers and bands home Led Zeppelin handed the baton to
You lost me with weekend warrior being good but immediately won me back with talking about how good the Legacy is. A proper roller coaster of a ranking haha
@@mrboulder9714 please don’t take that as negative , I enjoy that kinda ranking , so many people go with the “prescribed order” when it comes to rankings . Love it when somebody’s really different with it
@megaduck7965 I'd rather be completely honest and take some flak for it then put out what people want to see. No worries fella, I'm always happy for people to put there honest opinions forward 👍
Interesting ranking! Here is mine: 1. A Matter of Life and Death 2. The Book of Souls 3. The Final Frontier 4. Senjutsu 5. The Number of the Beast 6. Fear of the Dark 7. Brave New World 8. Somewhere In Time 9. Powerslave 10. Iron Maiden 11. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son 12. Dance of Death 13. Piece of Mind 14. Killers 15. Virtual XI 16. No Prayer for the Dying 17. The X Factor This is all just my opinion of course!
Wow, so many great albums to choose from. My list would be quite different from yours. It's always interesting to hear another serious fan's take on the Maiden catalog. My top three would be Seventh Son, Somewhere in Time, and then Powerslave. That Somewhere picture disc is awesome! I always have a weak spot for the first albums where I was introduced to the band. Powerslave is just epic from start to finish, not to mention the artwork and concert stage. Maiden at it's pinnacle. Always said, if I had a time machine, I'd venture back to Long Beach Arena...
Hi, I would put the 1st album up with the top ones. Killers I agree is a bit weak, would put it above all their 90’s albums though. Amazing streak from 82-88, five incredible albums in a row. Brave new world is brilliant, other albums since then are variable.
I always loved x factor since it came out and ive always defended the blaze era. Imo most who dont like it are not true maiden fans they jumped ship when bruce left.
1. Powerslave 2. The Number of the Beast 3. Iron Maiden 4. Somewhere in Time 5. Fear of the Dark 6. Killers 7. Piece of Mind 8. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son 9. Brave New World 10. No Prayer for the Dying 11. Virtual XI 12. A Matter of Life and Death 13. Dance of Death 14. Senjutsu 15. The Final Frontier 16. The Book of Souls 17. The X Factor
Oh man why? Maiden is my absolute favorite band of all time i love all their albums good or not so good i have to compare my list to yours its besides for 1st n last the rest will be tough up the irons brother 🤘 17. No Prayer for the Dying 16. Virtual X1 15. Fear of the Dark 14. The Final Frontier 13. X Factor 12. Dance of Death 11. Iron Maiden 10. Shinjutsu 9. Brave New World 8. 7th Son of a 7th Son 7. Book of Souls 6. Number of the Beast 5. Killers 4. Somewhere in Time 3. A Matter of Life and Death 2. Piece of Mind 1. Powerslave
Excellent list. Can't argue with Peice of Kind and Powerslave occupying the top 2 spots. I love No Prayer, I think it's really underrated. Thanks for watching and commenting 👌
Wow !!! Sacrilege!!! Killers ranked low? Pffft! It's all cool to each their own. My Maiden 1. Iron Maiden this was the NWOBHM premier golden egg. Awesome debut album comparable to Kill em All 2. Killers such a wicked album 3. Powerslave I remember my poster 4. Number of the Beast 5. Piece of Mind 6. Somewhere in Time 7. 7th Son of a 7th Son the last Maiden album I bought in 88. That's NWOBHM started to fade and Thrash was king.
17) Virtual XI, 16) The X Factor, 15) The Final Frontier, 14) The Book Of Souls, 13) No Prayer For The Dying, 12) Senjutsu, 11) Dance Of Death, 10) A Matter Of Life And Death, 9) Fear Of The Dark, 8) Iron Maiden, 7) Brave New World, 6) Killers, 5) The Number Of The Beast, 4) Powerslave, 3) Piece Of Mind, 2) Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son, 1) Somewhere In Time
Cheers for watching and commenting. I think the Blaze era gets a lot of unnecessary criticism, sure they aren't the best but if you invest time into them it's worth it. Excellent number 1 choice, Somewhere In Time is a beast. Thanks 😊
Hi mate holy agree with your top 5 although ssoass would be my number one, amolad would be at 6 what an album, people who dialled out, are missing out on some great music.take care and stay safe.😀👍🏴🏴
Cheers for watching and commenting. Yeah so many people check out of a band after a certain amount of time but their missing out on some great music. Thanks again
