Right off the hop, let me say, I’m a huge Maiden fan (since 1983).
This song, while certainly not bad, sounds extraordinarily tired. As well, it utilizes all the beyond played-out Maiden formulas. I mean, those twin-guitar melodies were old-hat in 1992.
Bruce continues to sound more and more yelpy. However, it’s impressive he still has any voice left at all at this point.
The production is crap. As usual. I’m assuming it’s again Kevin “Caveman” Shirley? Coupled with Steve “My Hearing Is Shot” Harris, this must be the worst production duo in metal. Limp, thin guitars, clattery soundscape, “flat” dynamics …
Good guitar solos.
No riffs. Again.
I’m a completist, so I’ll buy it for the collection. Probably listen to it a few times, like the past few efforts, then file it.
Another member says it’s better than anything else out there right now. That’s a fella who hasn’t clue one about what’s all out there.
It’s a passable song considering they’re old and out of fresh ideas.
Horrific first single.
