New World Observer - Deadbeat

Advantages: Back to classic, epic, adrenaline-charged Maiden
Disadvantages: Bruce's voice has aged noticably

...Hurrah! Reason was listened to, hatchets were buried, and Bruce Dickinson was back with Iron Maiden once again. It had to happen for Maiden to be a force once more, and everyone came out of it with their pride intact. Blaze Bayley was fondly said goodbye to, and the band reconvened. But what was this? Legendary guitarist Adrian Smith also wanted back in? What a dream team! So, with all the original 'dream team' members back, plus Janick Gers, Maiden now had an awesome triple-thronged guitar assault team. The writing for 'Brave New World' began in 1999, just before the dawn of the new Millennium, the 'brave new world' of the future. There was also a welcome return for artist Derek Riggs. He co-designed the cover art with Steve Stone, a foreboding image of Eddie's face forming in the turbulent sky over a futuristic cityscape. Fans... Read review

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Advantages: Bruce is back!
Disadvantages: None

...Brief history of Iron Maiden: Paul leaves as singer and Bruce is hired, Maiden are massive everyone loves them. Bruce goes solo and Blaze comes along whom the fans hate despite the music being really good. Bruce's solo career bombs, Iron Maiden get fed up with fans slating Blaze so Bruce comes back. Brave New World is a success. Iron Maiden were my first metal band. I was at the time dating a lass in Liverpool and on the way up on the train my tape ran out so I listened to Radio 1 as I was pulling into Liverpool Station. Simon Mayo for some reason played The Wicker Man and I loved it. I immeadiatley bought the single and then had the album and the entire back catalogue. Brave New World has material on it left over from the Virtual XI sessions as well as some new stuff. The album is quite long and very well written... Read review

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Advantages: Bruce is Back!
Disadvantages: How can there be any. Bruce Dickinson has returned!

...In the Year of 2000. Iron Maiden returned with Brave New World and a new line. Gone was former Maiden frontman Blaze Bayley and Returning was the Heavy Metal legend that is Bruce Dickinson. After a number of solo projects bruce has returned to Iron Maiden and was also joined by former guitarist Adrian Smith turning the band into a six piece and bringing back the classic line up of the late 80's that brought us albums of the highest quality. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son. Need I say more. After a couple of disapointing albums. Maiden are back and this may well be there greatest album to date. The classic line up has brought back the good times. The album is consistly brillant throughout. It kicks into life with the single The Wicker Man and is followed by the epic tail of the seas with the track ghost of navigator. If you like sea... Read review

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