This is my favorite Maiden Album. I love everything about it from the synth to the harmonies to the rhythm section. It all flows nicely. Bruce’s vocals were on the mark as well.
The guitarists were Dave Murray and Adrian Smith and the drummer was Nicko McBrain. Smith and Murray always have those awesome duels. It's also interesting how the song kicks off and you say how it has a 'classic Maiden sound' -- considering that this is one of the few albums of theirs that had heavy synths in it. This one (Somewhere In Time 1986) and Seventh Son of Seventh Son (1988) are the 2 albums where they went proggy and synthy. So even despite the immediate synth opening, they really did retain an obviously identifiable sound.
It's still Maiden... And, like Dickinson said, they went a different direction on that album... and, if you didn't like it, you can f**k off! His words...
Glad someone requested this one as it was on my list. My favorite Maiden song off of my favorite Maiden album. I rock that shirt with that design all the time haha. The best.
I was gonna comment about that album cover. I thought it was dope as hell. If I seen it on a shirt, I'd cop it. When I bought Tasha her Maiden shirt I only seen mark of the beast. The trooper and the killers album cover tees.
Yeah those are the most common ones. I had to dive deep into a search to find a Somewhere In Time shirt. The cool thing about that album cover, is that if you look closely you see a bunch of references to their previous songs and albums in it. Like the pyramid and the doomsday clock referencing Powerslave, and the street being "22 Acacia Avenue" which was a song off of Number of the Beast. All kinds of cool stuff like that.
my favorite maiden album and favorite album overall. i have listened to this album thousand of times since 86. all the drumming on that album was made with a single bass drum pedal. nicko was at his peak on this album and maiden too. peak maiden performance.
_Somewhere in Time_ has always been my favorite Maiden album. The solos on this song would have been right at home in a Megadeth track, they're_that_ killer! Be sure to check out _Alexander the Great_ for sheer epicness!
Nicko Mcbrain (Drummer) Adrian Smith (guitarist) Dave murray (Guitarist) Janick gers (guitarist) joined the band four years after this album. and of course Steve and Bruce, I love this album, absolutely epic, Another great vid 🙂
Man... Somewhere in Time and Seventh Son of a Seventh Son are albums that you need to hear just on your own and for your delight. Try Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner or Seventh Son Of a Seventh Son on your reactions... epic songs!
This record is so great. The first one I ever bought. I bought it on vinyl and I didn't even own a record player, lol! I just stared at the album art work...for hours! You can get lost in it. It has so much great Maiden references. This might be apex Bruce Dickinson for me.
I've been meaning to do it for awhile but I've been caught up at work and had Tasha take over the channel. She was like " I'm a do this Iron Maiden song" and I was like "NOOOOOO!!!! Save that for me" . lol
Other members of the band in that album: Drummer: Nicko McBrain Lead guitarist: Dave Murray Lead guitarist: Adrian Smith. Janick Gers joined in 1990 when Adrian Smith left the band, then Adrian rejoined the band and since 2000 til this day there are 3 guitarists.
This song should've been part of your Maiden vs Priest video. They definitely brought it on this one. Drummer: Nicko McBrain (BTW, he only uses one foot on his kick drum. Most use two.) Guitar 1: Dave Murray. Guitar 2 and backup singer: Adrian Smith.
This song single handedly changed my life. It may not objectively be the best Maiden album but it's my all time favorite album. Not just Maiden but favorite album period. This album was MY introduction into Iron Maiden and they've been my favorite band ever since. But more than that finding this album, way back in time now, informed me that there was so much more music, and far better music, out there that wasn't on the radio, on MTV or top 40 charts. It opened the rabbit hole to find bands that are phenomenal and don't get the credit they rightfully deserve because they go their own way. Decades later and I have yet to reemerge from said rabbit hole Iron Maiden showed me. And I never will.
Same here! That and Powerslave album... My top 2 favorites of all time! I started with Somewhere In Time Album and went from there and Maiden is my all time favorite band ever since!
@@jesswilson8687 Powerslave was the next album I picked up. Great minds think alike! 😉 Somewhere in Time opened the door for me but Powerslave showed me it wasn't a fluke and this was indeed the best band ever.
It is objectively the best album, and you're not wrong for thinking it is bud😂 Best Solos, best harmonies, best riffs, best vocals, best bass lines... what more is there to give?
Definetly a epic album. Like your reaction. Been to a few Maiden concerts in 80ies and 90ies .. this album is in my top 5 Maiden albums. Should react to stranger in a strange land... or alexander the great.. keep up the good work and rock on 🤟🤘
Nowadays, I always cry when hearing this song. Not just because it is a PHENOMENAL track, but because Maiden just can't produce tracks as awesome as this and at that 'grab you by your bollocks and will NOT let go' tempo. Modern day Maiden is (obviously) different, but you can't help but be moved listening to songs like this! Just stunning!!!
I bought this in 1986 when it came out, I was 11 years old. Every time I listen to it, it is just like the first time. I always tell people that Iron Maiden will change their life.
Love your reaction. You are so spirited. Next one "Iron Maiden - Still Life". Such a good classic song about Nightmares with a great vocal lines and fantastic parts by Nicko.
YES!!! Always nice to hear some clasic Maiden! I saw this tour in 86/87, and is still one of my favorite concerts. I think you should check out "Killers," the song & the album.🤘😁 Always good to see you jammin' T...see you again 'Somewhere in time.' Ugh...lol 🤪
Great album. Maiden went with guitar synthesizers on this one but they did it in a way that kept the core of their sound at the same time. Sort of tweaked it without losing their roots.
Exactly. They were so clever about that. Used the synths but they only filled out the sound, never overtook or replaced the sound of the guitars. Great mix as usual by Martin Birch
Great song, you can really get that futuristic Blade Runner feel, though this whole album. This song leads right into Wasted Years and makes that song fit perfectly, it's a really good "pairing" of an opening track and the follow up song.
veteran of 32 Maiden concerts here in the UK they just get better and better with age. Blood Brothers from the Brave New World album is epic. it was written by Steve Harris after the death of his father and Janick Gers Guitar solo in that track pulls at the heart strings just an amazing emotional song
Ok, if you are not so familar with the other guys of the band: Nicko Mc Brain is the drummer and Dave Murray is the lead guitarist. But in this song especially Adrian Smith does the solo by himself alone before the song returns into the main rhythm.
If this song can't kick start your brain in the morning then nothing will. And of you have got that huge grin that only maiden can give you then there is something wrong with you. . So much power , speed and melody its an iron maiden fans dream. I know anyone else has done something this intense and yet so beautiful . Absolute perfection
@@chrisgonzalez4414 Great song, Purgatory, Wrathchild, Killers, Another Life. Even lesser known tracks like Burning Ambition, Sanctuary and Twilight Zone are all great.
@@chrisgonzalez4414 I like Bruce but I prefer Paul. Bruce is technically a better singer but Paul's harder edge style was just awesome. He was capable of much more than that. Remember Tomorrow and Strange World are sublime too.
Blood Brothers is an excellent track....also if you can find them....the first 10 years set. It was a box set of singles. At the end of each cd, the drummer Nico talks about the story behind each of the tracks on the album.
Jesus Christ is right! I was always a big fan of Iron maiden, but never really listened to this album. I put this on an mp3 player hooked up to my car stereo. Driving to work listening, and when those guitar solos came on, I almost had to pull over.
Superbly crafted from start to finish bristling with power the bass pounds away constantly as you say the drummer kills it and what a solo in the middle one of Maidens most underrated tracks
I think that this album is their best release. No filler or weak tracks. Most of their other albums have a couple of amazing tracks, but none are as solid from beginning to end.
One of their best ever songs off one of their best ever albums! And they never play it live 😢 You said it all at the end, "Wow, that was f*cking amazing!" 😂👍
I was 16 when this album was released... Two years after it Comes.to my country Colombia... So that was The first LP I get... I save money for months just to buy it.
nice classic maiden choice. i agree 100% with the ppl that say this is underrated. this album has magnific tone in its solos. solos are the parts i prefer the most to decide if i listen something or not and classic maiden is gold even if you think that theyre not shredding at all, they dont need to they just press the correct note in the correct moment and that counts x100000000 more than fast stuff to nowhere. i talk as a guitar player and i absolute admire shredders and virtuoso players. also maiden are shredders dont misunderstand me
This may be my favorite Maiden song. Rumor is their next tour in 2023 will be a blend of their newest album and this album. That would be very interesting!
As a drummer... Where Eagles Dare, off of Piece of Mind is my favorite opening to any of their songs. With the internet I've learned that intro, but back when it came out, it was hard to figure out what he was doing. Now, Nikko himself teaches it online, plus he plays barefoot, like I do. I dig that. And, now, I can play that intro, 35 years later. It frikkin rocks!
My favourite song Spent two weeks as a teenager When the album was releas3d At home whilst my parents were away on a 2 week holiday. 5 mates slept over and lots of other new friends came over to listen to this band. Xx
Haha! ... Awesome! ... awesome track and awesome reaction!! ... made my night ... such a great album... so happy to see you react to less popular but amazing Iron Maiden tracks... love to see you react to "Deja Vu" from the same album or also "The loneliness of the long distance runner". Thanks for this mang 😃🤟
