Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast ALBUM REVIEW 

Hallowed Be Thy Name is seriously one of the greatest songs ever, of any genre

Kinda brushed over the best song Maiden has ever written, and possibly the best metal song of all time. Hallowed be thy Name is metal perfection

How he not gonna talk about Hallowed Be Thy Name

CLASSICS WEEK CONTINUES!!!!

Ah, Black Sabbath's first record would be a good review

Maiden are in my blood. Been into them since I was 12. I enjoyed this review

"YEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH"

Now come On tell me what other bands published as much epic albums in a row as Iron Maiden, Killers, Number of the Beast, Piece Of Mind, Powerslave, Somewhere in Time and Seventh Son.

Few suggestions for classics reviews : Funkadelic - Maggot Brain Albert King - Born Under A Bad Sign Jamiroquai - Emergency On Planet Earth Gil Scott Heron - Pieces of a Man Isaac Hayes - Hot Buttered Soul TJHE - Are you Experienced? Megadeth - Rust In Peace Mike Oldfield - Ommadawn Mos Def - Black On Both Sides Outkast - Aquemini Supertramp - Crime Of The Century

Iron Maiden: Worst To Best Do it now

'The prisoner' has a special place in my heart, because I discovered it in a year when I was almost falling in depression. It really felt like a prison. My inner thoughts, encounters and experiences with other people were bad, and most of my friends went away to another country to work or study, so I couldn't even have some help. Almost finishing that year, I heard that song and it was amazing how it got me so pumped up. I was jumping and singing with tears of happiness falling down my face. After that I started fixing my own life, reworking on my thoughts and feeling alive again. It's amazing how music can change you. This masterpiece is something that will stay with me fondly forever.

Damn, "Hallowed Be Thy Name" is still one of the best songs ever in my opinion. It's so epic I can't even

Glad to see you covering a metal album for classics week. After three years of classics week without a single metal review, this was a treat.

seventh son is underrated

*REVIEW THESE CLASSICS:* Godflesh - Streetcleaner Terrorizer - World Downfall Non Phixion - The Future is Now Napalm Death - Scum Necro - The Prefix For Death Can - Tago Mago Misfits - Walk Among Us Love - Forever Changes New York Dolls - 1st album Roxy Music - For Your Pleasure

1.powerslave 2.number of the beast 3.piece of mind/7th son

I really love the idea of doing an older classic album once a week.

Just a little tip because I know a lot of random facts about Iron Maiden: 22 Acacia Avenue is not just about A prostitute, it is specifically about Charlotte "The Harlot", a mythical figure in the world of prostitution who was rumored to have lived on 22 Acacia Avenue in the 1800s. It is part of a saga of songs written by Iron Maiden including "Charlotte the Harlot" and "From Here to Eternity", which loosely references the Film with the same name.

Rush - 2112?

As both history and music lover I really appreciate your latest reviews, great work Anthony!

6:40 on repeat

Love all of Iron Maiden. Hallowed Be Thy Name always takes my breath away. Powerslave is still prob my favorite album by them tho

Great album. I appreciated this retrospective. All your observations were pretty spot on. I consider myself a pretty hardcore metal head, and I've been listening to a lot of the classics recently. In fact, I listened to two of the albums you mentioned in this video yesterday(Powerslave, Heaven & Hell). I also watched your best albums of the year video, and I appreciated your insights there, as well. In fact, I picked up two albums on your recommendation; Labyrinth Constellation and Roads to the North. I had heard good things about both albums beforehand, but your recommendation was the tipping point. I've yet to listen to either of them, but I am really excited about getting to them. Anyway, keep up the great work!

Things I think youshould review -A Pearl Jam album -A Tool album -A Primus album -Farmhouse by Phish -Endtroducing by DJ Shadow -Maxinquaye by Tricky -In Utero/Bleach by Nirvana -Mezzanine by Massive Attack -Are You Experienced by Jimmy Hendrix -Kid A/OK Computer by Radiohead -Donuts by J Dilla -Golden Age by Beck (you said you didn't like his lighter stuff, so Odelay is a good alternative) -Hello Nasty by The Beastie Boys (I thinks it's one of the best hip-hop albums out there and no doubt beastie boys' best)

This is such a classic album and there are songs on this album you cannot hate, but love. Classic is indeed the right word.

this album was my childhood...cheers for reviewing it fantano

This was a really great review I feel like it gave me deeper insight into one of my favorite albums, thanks man!

Great review Anthony. Also, excellent quick rundown late-70s / early 80's metal.

Trout Mask Replica. I have a feeling it isn't going to happen.........oh well

Next Classics Week review: Pink Floyd - Animals?

Thank you for reviewing this! Loved these guys in high school, especially their first album and powerslave. I've got to give them another listen! :)

great review, anthony! haven't heard this one in quite some time.

Fantastic review!!!

I saw them live at Sonisphere this year and even though I don't like Metal very much, the show was amazing! 100% would recommend to anybody, no matter if they like metal or not.

Really like how u start this video w some context regarding the state of metal at the time. My favourite maiden albums r self titled and powerslave :)

hey great vid i really like this short metal history in the beginning hope to see more videos like that

Review Toxicity by SOAD

Hey man, love your stuff. Heres a few of my classic albums that I'd love to see you review Nirvana-Nevermind Metallica-Master of Puppets Nas-Illmatic The Smiths-The Queen Is Dead Sonic Youth-Daydream Nation Pixies-Doolittle The Stooges-Fun House Radiohead-OK Computer Think about it yo

thanks for doing this review. i mostly listen to doom, atmospheric, and some thrash and don't know much about the classics. i can admire most oldskool bands for furthering the genre but when it comes to actually trying to pick albums to hear it's pretty difficult. you've made it a little easier for me to find my footing. so. cool.

Really enjoyed your perspective and review of this album, but no mentioning of the blossoming Thrash And Speed Metal that took place (mostly) on the West Coast punk scene with bands like DRI and Battalion Of Saints? And maybe even the sludgy, Black Sabbath-esque sound of Flipper and My War era Black Flag? I know these examples aren't heavy metal, but I feel like it gives a better perspective of just how important this genre (Heavy Metal) became when future artists mixed it with other genres, like Punk or Noise. You still did manage to do this album justice, I never did get big into Heavy Metal as much as Punk and Noise, but I always liked Sabbath and Iron Maiden, and I always loved this album.

1. Seventh Son 2. Powerslave 3. The Number of the Beast 4. Piece Of Mind 5. Killers

first metal album i've ever listened to. checked it out on a whim and i'm surprised at how sick it is

Great review Anthony! You can't really go wrong with some classic Iron Maiden!

Hey Anthony, There are so many classic albums out there that people would love you to review so instead of just doing one "classics week" every year would you ever consider (in addition to classics week) doing something like a quarterly classics weekend? Just for the purpose of fitting in a few more classic reviews every year. Just a suggestion. Keep doin you -R

KID A, ANTHONY. WE NEED THAT REVIEW. Radiohead's best album, and one of the greatest ever.

Piece of mind, Power slave, Number of the beast, and Killers are all amazing albums.

I enjoy the classics reviews, keep it up!

You should do more straight up music history lessons on this channel i love maiden and knew nothing out the early years of them dropping members left and right your my new favorite teacher

You mentioned every band I commented, illumanthony natiano confirmed.

The white album and KID A please. I've been waiting all year for this week

Dude! I love Maiden and I really enjoy your reviews man!

Great review, man! Got yourself a new subscriber :)

Please review GZA - Liquid Swords for Classics Week if you haven't already Mr. Banango

one of my favourite albums of all time

Oh man, Horses was one of the albums I got on Vinyl for Chrimbus. Hyped if that's the album you're doing next.

*Some suggestions for classic album reviews:* *"Songs About My Cats" by Venetian Snares* Venetian Snares was probably one of the biggest drill 'n bass artists of the early 00s - especially after Aphex Twin's hiatus. This album was his debut and truly his most gritty and hard hitting as of yet. Oh and it's about cats. His cats. *"The Richard D. James Album" by Aphex Twin* Aphex Twin was another prominent figure in drill 'n bass and breakcore, and this album truly showcases his technical skill and his undeniable (yet slightly evil) genius. *"The Trans-Canada Highway" by Boards of Canada* Boards of Canada create truly enchanting atmospheres in their slightly haunting ambient tracks. Sometimes, no percussion is needed - since the songs on this album are so complex and melodic at times. *"Homework" by Daft Punk* Daft Punk's first (and best) album was just perfect. No song dragged on, there was lots and lots of creativity and at times, DP didnt even need vocals because the tracks were already full of energy. 90s electronica ftw

they have maybe 3 albums better than this, give or take thanks for making Maiden cool for the tight-pants beanie-wearers tho we needed that

Slint - Spiderland please!!!!!

Aw, sort of disappointed that you didn't talk more on Hallowed be thy Name. That's my favourite song from that album and the only one I listen to on a semi-regular basis. It has a philosophical, existential message going for it that I think should be explored.

Thank you for a great indeept understanding of the influence of the Band and especially the Album

666thony beastano

so um, maybe someone will agree, or disagree, or idk. I really enjoy this album, but i can't get into other Maiden albums. I listened to the next 2 after this one, and they just didnt click. Bummed me out

Hi Anthony, could you do a review on the rock band The 69 Eyes? They are big Europe, where they're from. The 69 Eyes have a successful, extensive catalog of interesting music spanning decades! Many people here in N. America aren't aware of them and I would love to get your take on one of my favorite rock bands.

What do you think of the bonus track Total Eclipse ?

Yesterday, you put the wrong Iron Maiden vinyl to trick everyone into thinking you were going to review that album. Instead, you caught everyone off guard and switched it. It seems you coaxed us into your snafutano.

Megadeth-Rust in Peace,do it for the 2015 classic review.

Really happy to finally see a metal album for classics week :)

Dear Anthony, I started listening to this band in 2010 with your Review on 'The Final Frontier'. I was never into them before and the whole album itself makes sense!. BUT nowadays i like to eat 'fish and chips' more and hate discussions about 'Fear of the Dark', because I have no fear in the dark.

Van Halens style of guitar soloing was hugely influential in metals development, can't really be brushed off with a ''sigh these insignificant plebs''.

If I can advice an interesting album that I think is pivotal in the shift from metal as a bluesy genre, to it's more "pure" metallic onslaught form: Stained Class - Judas Priest, from 1978. It is their final album form their classic phase, before they adopted their more commercial sound. Curiously enough, none of it songs are live staples, but nonetheless, it is considered by many fans to be one of their best (if not their best) work. It contains a lot of elements that you would not really associate with the Priest, like complex song structures and tempo changes, and lyrics that are NOT cheesy, but actually quite thoughtful. I would really love to see your take on this album! :)

Hey what a great documentation of maiden and what they're all about.

Children of the Damned, 22 Acacia Avenue and Hallowed be thy name are my ABSOLUTE FAVOURITES.

Powerslave is better. But it's still awesome you're finally doing some metal. Hoping for Rust In Peace next year. Thank you *insert play on your name let's settle on Deaththony Thrashtano today*.

Killers is my favorite Maiden record but you can't understate this albums' influence

Love this review!

I know it's classics week, and this may be a bit early, but you should review Modest Mouse's Strangers to Ourselves. It releases March 3 on Epic Records.

That tiny copy of Horses in the background

The number of the beast cover art is actually the reason his Catholic mother threw out his stack of albums.

This is the first Iron Maiden album I owned, and what got me hooked. Such a good listen.

You forgot mention that 22 Acacia Avenue is the 2nd in a series of three songs that include Charlotte the Harlot, 22 Acacia Avenue, and From Here to Eternity, they're a story arch of Charlotte.

I feel like Iron Maiden is super famous and not famous at the same time. Mabye it’s cause I’m 24 and none of my peers have ever known anything about them.

I prefer Piece of Mind and Somewhere In Time, but still a fantastic album nonetheless!

awesome review man

Did you film all of these classics week videos in the same day? Or do you just enjoy wearing that Death Grips shirt?

I guess I'm the only one who prefers Somewhere in Time and Seventh Son to Number of the Beast. Still a good album, though. No denying that.

Killers is their most underrated album, Im willing to debate anyone who prefers the synth and drumming on their weaker albums afterwards.

please please please can you review type o negative’s October Rust and/or Symbolic by Death?

Will you review Justice's first album?

REVIEW Sodom's agent orange!!! Or Rust in peace!!!

One of the greatest metal albums ever

Please review Mercyful Fate- Don't break the oath

Aha, he fakes us out with the Killers cover yesterday. I still feel like relistening to Killers though. Maybe tomorrow he'll help me finally get into Patti Smith's Horses.

seventh son of a seventh son is a great record

Kid A has to be next Fancano

Maiden? Never thought od see it on your channel. Cool. Good review. Rock on. Maiden at Cochilla? Next. Great album 22 The avenueee First two I love so much. Beast rocks. They started to repeat themselves real soon. Glad they are still being creative and rock in though. One of those bands that peaked early for me. Prefer Diannos stuff

i know this is off topic but, what did you think of Kanye's new single, Only One?

COUNTERPOINT: Megadeth - Rust In Peace

Van halen rules!!!!

My favorite from Maiden is Somewhere in Time. I don't know why, I know it's not perfect but the blend of cool 80's synth and those cool lyrics about being a stranger in the future really reminds me of movies like Blade Runner. I don't know, I just love that album to death!

Agree it's not quite hellish but I love number of the beast and to be honest, I always get a farmland, cornfield, scarecrow, Friday the 13th part 3 vibe but I know that's not what they were going for.