Iron Maiden Albums Ranked From Worst to Best

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  • Опубліковано 5 чер 2024
  • My take on the Iron Maiden discography!

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  • @dustintaber
    @dustintaber 3 роки тому +169

    The artwork for Somewhere in Time has always fascinated me

    • @andrewvanhalen1984
      @andrewvanhalen1984 2 роки тому +14

      I think they were inspired by Blade Runner, which is fucking awesome!

    • @scottybbadd
      @scottybbadd 2 роки тому +3

      It's one of their best album covers

    • @marceldebruijn5888
      @marceldebruijn5888 2 роки тому +4

      It has so much Maiden eastereggs in that coverart. It was my first album I bought

    • @mudgutzadventures436
      @mudgutzadventures436 2 роки тому

      One of my favorites

    • @Norman-Bates-60
      @Norman-Bates-60 2 роки тому

      Back to the future was the biggest movie in 1985.. Then Somewhere in time came out in 86.. Back to the Future was a big smash hit at the time.. Then Maiden used some Blade Runner influence for the main idea.

  • @milenpenchev804
    @milenpenchev804 3 роки тому +83

    Somewhere in time is my favorite too and it has their best album cover as well.

    • @shaunshuping9768
      @shaunshuping9768 3 роки тому +1

      Phenomenal for sure! Title track, Wasted Years, Stranger In A Strange Land, and Alexander The Great was some powerful stuff! Really had that classic '86 arena reverb production!

    • @bassrocks4419
      @bassrocks4419 3 роки тому +1

      Somewhere in Time is definitely my favorite album with Bruce Dickenson. I’ve also really come to love the first two albums with Paul DiAnno, maybe the first one a little more so.

    • @francois-xavieresperance5007
      @francois-xavieresperance5007 2 роки тому +2

      "Somewere in Time" and "The final frontier" : my 2 favorites ablums.

    • @bassrocks4419
      @bassrocks4419 2 роки тому +2

      @@francois-xavieresperance5007 Final Frontier is one of the more unique Iron Maiden albums and I really like that one as well, I do t understand why people talk down on it so much. When The Wild Wind Blows might be my favorite Iron Maiden song

    • @francois-xavieresperance5007
      @francois-xavieresperance5007 2 роки тому +1

      @@bassrocks4419 Me neither. Isle of Avalon , the Talisman, The Alchimist, Starblind ....
      Maybe because it is a concept album ?

  • @JCStorm76
    @JCStorm76 3 роки тому +126

    I’m surprised Killers and Iron Maiden are so low. I still think Brave New World is the best of the Dickinson reunion albums too so that surprised me too.
    Fear Of The Dark is underrated I agree.
    If i had to pick a favourite maybe Somewhere In Time. Same as you.

    • @takodabostwick8507
      @takodabostwick8507 3 роки тому +13

      I was kind of surprised, but at the same time, I wasn't. Every Maiden fan ever is gonna have a different opinion. Personally I love their first two records. They're both awesome!

    • @JCStorm76
      @JCStorm76 3 роки тому +2

      @@takodabostwick8507 Me too

    • @thenovicenoisemaker
      @thenovicenoisemaker 3 роки тому +6

      Love Brave New World

    • @phxsunsfaninsd
      @phxsunsfaninsd 3 роки тому +3

      @@takodabostwick8507 a list that would be so hard to make as they don’t have any bad albums IMHO. I love the Blaze material too, so many good songs on those 2 albums that I’ve really grown to appreciate over the years. I didn’t like X-Factor when it came out, which blows my mind now. I think I must have subconsciously denied that it was good because I was so upset that the band was breaking up!

    • @brianloughlin6359
      @brianloughlin6359 2 роки тому +7

      agree ! Killers and Iron Maiden are definetly among their best. Also BNW is definetly their best since the 80s

  • @b2tall239
    @b2tall239 3 роки тому +36

    I "discovered" Iron Maiden in 1984 with their 'Powerslave' album so it'll always be #1 on my list. 'Somewhere in Time' and 'Piece of Mind' aren't far behind. They're my second favorite metal band behind only Sabbath.

    • @TehDFC
      @TehDFC 2 роки тому +3

      Controversial take-Love Sabbath too-Ozzy is awesome of course-but I prefer Dio.

  • @BlazonStone000
    @BlazonStone000 3 роки тому +34

    I love that you put Somewhere in Time at #1. I love that record so much.

    • @Powermad-bu4em
      @Powermad-bu4em 2 роки тому +7

      I've been listening to metal for 40 years and every time I think of what my favorite album of all is it always comes down to Somewhere In Time.

    • @diegobarros758
      @diegobarros758 2 роки тому +1

      It will always be my favorite, there isn’t a single weak song on this album. Amazing work!

  • @Questformetal
    @Questformetal 3 роки тому +45

    Brave new world is in my top 3 personally love that album (it was the first one I heard though so maybe bias) great video anyway ya scallywag 🍺

    • @brycetalksmetal
      @brycetalksmetal  3 роки тому +4

      Thanks m8

    • @thomashall3026
      @thomashall3026 2 роки тому +2

      I agree. I've seen them 27 times live and Blood Brothers is perhaps their best live song IMO.

  • @giannalee6493
    @giannalee6493 2 роки тому +36

    Brave New World is my absolute favorite album. I just think all the songs have so much story and so many transporting musical elements that it just can’t be beat. Great videos tho!!

  • @matthewtommasino7979
    @matthewtommasino7979 3 роки тому +37

    Just my opinion, i think the self titled is one of the best Albums they've releaced, its in the top 3 for me. Along with Powerslave and NOTB

    • @Transilvanian90
      @Transilvanian90 Рік тому +1

      Yup, the S/T doesn't get enough love. Super underrated album that I return to quite a lot

  • @rodsmolter5046
    @rodsmolter5046 2 роки тому +20

    Killers is my favorite, every song on there is "killer". I also love how dark it sounds. 2. Number of the Beast 3.Piece of Mind 4. Powerslave 5. Somewhere in Time No Prayer for the Dying and Fear of the Dark is where they started to lose me, not bad albums but quite a drop off from the previous albums IMO.

    • @SeanFlygon
      @SeanFlygon Рік тому

      Glad to see someone who doesn't immediately bash No Prayer or Fear for being terrible albums. They weren't great, but not deserving the flak they normally get.

  • @mr.immortal1614
    @mr.immortal1614 3 роки тому +67

    I just listened to no prayer and I was saying the whole time why do people hate this it’s so good

    • @aidenswords5809
      @aidenswords5809 3 роки тому +5

      Bring your daughter is awful though

    • @mr.immortal1614
      @mr.immortal1614 3 роки тому +4

      Nah

    • @dafender
      @dafender 3 роки тому +1

      Love the album

    • @mrmaxaxl
      @mrmaxaxl 3 роки тому +3

      It's amazing!! Short and very raw sounding songs!

    • @maxrav1831
      @maxrav1831 3 роки тому +3

      Well it came after the brilliant 7th son with its brilliant lyrics, phrasing and theme. Adrian left so a bit of maidens sound is missing. The production is not as good as the eighties albums imho. 7th son did well in Europe but thr Yanks never took to it so for me npfd was an attempt at re engaging with the American Market but for me it marks the end of maidens classic 80s period.

  • @alfie.6652
    @alfie.6652 2 роки тому +32

    I'm bored so I'll put this here:
    16. Virtual XI
    15. X Factor
    14. No Prayer For The Dying
    13. Final Frontier
    12. Fear of the Dark
    11. Dance of Death
    10. Book of Souls
    9. Somewhere In Time
    8. Iron Maiden
    7. A Matter of Life and Death
    6. Brave New World
    5. Killers
    4. Powerslave
    3. Piece of Mind
    2. The Number of the Beast
    1. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son

    • @cEEsar22
      @cEEsar22 Рік тому

      Seventh son of a Seventh Son is number 1 for me as well

  • @gforcecoons5857
    @gforcecoons5857 3 роки тому +10

    My rank with best song from each
    1)Somewhere in Time - Somewhere in Time
    2)Powerslave - Rime of the Ancient Mariner
    3)Seventh Son - Infinite Dreams
    4)Killers - Wrathchild
    5)Brave New World - Nomad
    6)Number of the Beast - Hallowed be thy Name
    7)Iron Maiden - Phantom of the Opera
    8)Piece of Mind - Trooper
    9)Dance of Death - Paschendale
    10)Book of Souls - If Eternity Should Fail
    11)Matter of Life and Death - Longest Day
    12)Final Frontier - El Dorado
    13)Fear of the Dark - Be Quick or Be Dead
    14)X Factor - Man on the Edge
    15)No Prayer for the Dying - no standouts
    16)Virtual X - Clansman

  • @theefxful
    @theefxful 3 роки тому +7

    As a guitar practitioner who get caught more by guitar riffs and solos than vocals and other instruments, and as a fan for almost 12 years
    My personal top 5 List :
    1) Somewhere in time (1998 remastered) (Has the best guitar riffs and solos ever. Also has the best B-side songs in any album)
    2) Fear of The Dark (Man...This album takes you on a journey. Some songs like Childhood's End, Chains of Misery, Weekend Warrior are criminally underrated)
    3) (This one is hard) Powerslave (An absolute classic in Aces high, 2 minutes... Some songs are really fun to play on guitar like Back in The village and also that galloping riff on Powerslave is a killer)
    4) Seventh Son of A Seventh son ( Moonchild is the best album opener imo, also titletrack is instant classic)
    5) Brave new World (Titletrack has one of the most complex guitar solos you could ever come up with. The Nomad is lowkey The Most Underrrated IM song)
    Other great albums :
    Killers, Number of the Beast
    Note: I never understood why Piece of Mind is such a fan favourite as i never really felt something special listening to that album.
    Sure The Trooper is a catchy song, but to me there are more less-known songs that i find a lot better.

  • @TheodorusRex
    @TheodorusRex 2 роки тому +9

    My top 5 Maiden albums
    5. Number of the Beast
    4. Piece of mind
    3. Powerslave
    2. Somewhere In Time
    1. 7th Son

  • @augmentedhat16
    @augmentedhat16 2 роки тому +31

    There is no “Worst” Maiden album, only the “absolute best” albums. All of them are way beyond awesome!

  • @joshualind437
    @joshualind437 3 роки тому +8

    Nice discussion. I love a good Iron Maiden List. My list changes every time I do this, but here goes:
    16. Virtual XI
    15. The Final Frontier
    14. No Prayer for the Dying
    13. Fear of the Dark
    12. Book of Souls
    11. The X Factor
    10. Dance of Death
    9. A Matter of Life and Death
    8. Brave New World
    7. Killers
    6. Iron Maiden
    5. Somewhere in Time
    4. Powerslave
    3. Number of the Beast
    2. Piece of Mind
    1. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
    My top 5 could change on any given day; they are each amazing albums. I feel bad for putting Fear of the Dark and No Prayer so low because there are some terrific songs on those albums, but there are several songs on each that just seem like real stinkers to me. Overall, an amazing discography!

  • @peir77
    @peir77 2 роки тому +6

    Very cool you put Somewhere in Time as number one because it was never one of my favorites but it shows how Iron Maiden speaks differently to different people. I think the best is the Paul D'Anno stuff because of the gritty vocals and there was more diversity and creativity in the songs. Not a big fan of Fear and No Prayer.. but Powerslave, SSofaSS, Mind, and Beast are some of my favorite albums of all time. Now I'll have to go back and revisit Somewhere in Time because of this review.

  • @cerebralassassin2060
    @cerebralassassin2060 2 роки тому +6

    Steve Harris said on that Metal Show A matter of life and death was among their best work and has been overlooked..I completely agree !

  • @anthonyzwisler9454
    @anthonyzwisler9454 3 роки тому +7

    Mes 3 albums favoris : 1-Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
    2-Powerslave
    3-No Prayer For A Dying.

  • @heikoflottmann8895
    @heikoflottmann8895 3 роки тому +7

    Hallo Bryce
    I love ranking the Albums!
    16. Book of souls
    15. Virtual XI
    14.The X Factor
    13. The final frontier
    12. Dance of death
    11.A matter of life and death
    10. No prayer for the dying
    09. Fear of the dark
    08. 7th son of a 7th son
    07. Brave new world
    06. Somewhere in time
    05. Powerslave
    04. Piece of mind
    03. Killers
    02. First Album
    01. The number of the beast ❤🤘
    So have a nice day and stay save,Heiko

    • @richbillionair
      @richbillionair 3 роки тому

      Why did you rank book of souls last? It is because most songs are too long and get boring fast?

    • @heikoflottmann8895
      @heikoflottmann8895 3 роки тому +1

      I like all the Maiden Albums but one must be the least favourite !

    • @rodsmolter5046
      @rodsmolter5046 Рік тому +1

      That's a great ranking. Glad to see the 1st 2 albums get the respect they deserve. Killers is my favorite followed by Number of the Beast but your list is very similar to my tastes. Somewhere in Time is good but I can't see how anyone would have it ranked above the first 5 albums, no way. It does probably have the best cover art, although they are all great.

  • @takodabostwick8507
    @takodabostwick8507 3 роки тому +2

    Love watching your videos. Keep up with the good work. When are you going to rank albums from Motorhead and Saxon?

    • @brycetalksmetal
      @brycetalksmetal  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks man and I’ll try to get to them in the near future

  • @kirillivanov9638
    @kirillivanov9638 2 роки тому +8

    X-Factor has a special place in my heart; I kind of take it personally when people talk shit about the album. But I understand why it's not a favorite among most Maiden fans.

    • @Samantas5855
      @Samantas5855 2 роки тому

      Top 3 maiden albums along with SiT and SSOASS

    • @npc310177
      @npc310177 2 роки тому +1

      X-Factor was (and still is) amazing. Really dont get the hate that album gets..

    • @inashentears
      @inashentears 2 роки тому +2

      X-Factor is one of my favorite Maiden Albums, though i must say, i had my problems with it back when it was released, because as a kid it was a must bashing the new singer because only trve maiden is with Dickinson bla bla... well, many years later i started to fell in love and enjoy X-Factor as a part of Maiden. X-Factor is definitly a "grower" but if it hits you... Also it is the "darkest" Maiden Album which has an impact on me when i have also some not good mood moments.

    • @inashentears
      @inashentears 2 роки тому

      @@isaacl.baldeonguerra1623 definitly! ;-)

  • @letstalkmetal6867
    @letstalkmetal6867 3 роки тому +8

    Fear of the dark is underrated, Judas be my guide, the fugitive and wasting love are amazing! that and powerslave are my favorite iron maiden albums

  • @taranguapo
    @taranguapo 3 роки тому +5

    Piece of Mind
    Somewhere in Time
    Powerslave
    Seventh Son
    Number of the Beast
    Killers
    Fear of the Dark
    No Prayer for the Dying
    Brave New World
    Iron Maiden
    Dance of Death
    A Matter of Life and Death
    Book of Souls
    Final Frontier
    Virtual XI
    X Factor
    My top 5 or 6 can be interchangeable most days. Depends on my mood. Incredible band with so many great albums. Every album has something enjoyable even if the album as a whole is not the best. Love em!!

  • @CradleOfJohn
    @CradleOfJohn 2 роки тому +4

    My favorite Maiden album has to be Somewhere In Time as for me personally it was the most impactful and there was just something about the production quality that made that album so special which is why I wished Maiden would play more tracks from that album anytime they play a live gig.

  • @tsaw0202
    @tsaw0202 2 роки тому

    Eyyyy I was at that Nashville show too! That's dope, killer concert as always

  • @skullkrusher4418
    @skullkrusher4418 2 роки тому +2

    I'm SO glad you put Piece of Mind above NOTB and Powerslave. I think Piece of mind is so underrated. At least compared to the albums before and after it. Every song on it is great if not amazing. And amazing playing and tone. Love your #1 pick as well :)

  • @ThrashinNSlashin
    @ThrashinNSlashin 3 роки тому +8

    Powerslave is my favorite and somewhere in time is underrated

  • @threshers3595
    @threshers3595 2 роки тому +2

    Still life is my favorite Bruce song. Absolutely killer vocals on it

  • @fbi.potato
    @fbi.potato 2 роки тому

    This my boy right here! Somewhere in time is also my favorite album. It is so great. With Wasted years being my favorite song of all time. Great rankings all around!

  • @philipdeppen3644
    @philipdeppen3644 3 роки тому +2

    Somewhere in time is by far my favorite maiden album. The song writing the production the use of synthesizer the melodies. Just everything about that album is incredible.

  • @dirkriley3004
    @dirkriley3004 2 роки тому

    Great list 👍 where would you put the new album in your list ? Would be curious to see what spot ? Love the hat bro ! Phins up 🐬 🤘

  • @tdunph4250
    @tdunph4250 2 роки тому +1

    Extremely interesting #1. I didn't see that coming at all. I mean, obviously by the process of elimination I knew it was going to be in your top 3 but still, quite an intriguing pick for #1. I agree with %98 of what you said. Only thing of note is I personally would have moved A Matter of Life and Death up slightly, but anyway, great video!! Two thumbs up!!

  • @okbaez3
    @okbaez3 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome ranking. I'm pretty sure we went to the same Iron Maiden concert in Nashville TN back in 2017 !! Best concert of my life !! 🤘🤘

  • @alessandroborghese8148
    @alessandroborghese8148 2 роки тому

    I love the fact that you put somewhere in time at the top because it's probably my favourite maiden album, all the songs are great! Great list!! The only difference for me is that i visceraly love brave new world! It's a very important album for me

  • @harindernannar6417
    @harindernannar6417 2 роки тому +2

    I agree. I have always thought Somewhere in Time is the best of a brilliant catalogue. Glad you picked up. It is often overlooked in favour of Peace or Number but their strongest collection of songs. And the tour was awesome. Two nights at Sheffield City Hall. Those were the days. Thanks

  • @stewartkarrhauser2621
    @stewartkarrhauser2621 2 роки тому +1

    Somewhere in time was the album that got me into them. As a kid I was fascinated by the artwork, always been my favourite.

  • @INTOTHEPIT
    @INTOTHEPIT 3 роки тому +5

    FINALLY someone sees the value of SIT!!!

  • @shaunshuping9768
    @shaunshuping9768 3 роки тому +1

    Respectable list bro!!🤘🤘 Regarding the top 3 as for myself I'd flip #1 and #2 spot,... my very first album owned and first introduction to Iron Maiden was Piece of Mind and was truly a life changing experience for 13-14yr old me! Still my fav Maiden album and easily top 3 fav album of all time across all rock, hard-rock, and metal subgenres!!!🤘🤘

  • @RAAZR-
    @RAAZR- 8 місяців тому +1

    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)

  • @alvaropita3487
    @alvaropita3487 3 роки тому +2

    1. Somewhere in Time
    2. Seventh Son.

  • @weregretohio7728
    @weregretohio7728 3 роки тому +1

    Never understood the hate for Final Frontier. No matter how many times I listen to it, I still have a good time. Their 2000s stuff is underrated too, totally agree.
    My awards list would be 1) Number, 2) Powerslave, 3) Somwhere In Time

  • @bvdaussiemetalhead9338
    @bvdaussiemetalhead9338 3 роки тому +1

    Fastest Maiden ranking vid ever!! I never picked up any albums with BB. My number one would be Powerslave 🤘

  • @bloodshedares9681
    @bloodshedares9681 3 роки тому +2

    Good video keep up the good work

  • @siddharthdeshmukh8118
    @siddharthdeshmukh8118 3 роки тому +8

    Top 10 Maiden songs from 21st century.

    • @ningc2843
      @ningc2843 3 роки тому +2

      Paschendale #1 for me.

    • @phxsunsfaninsd
      @phxsunsfaninsd 3 роки тому +1

      10. The Red and the Black
      9. The Wicker Man
      8. When the Wild Wind Blows
      7. For the Greater Good of God
      6. The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg
      5. Rainmaker
      4. No More Lies
      3. Blood Brothers
      2. The Nomad
      1. Paschendale

    • @jaspergillgannon4991
      @jaspergillgannon4991 2 роки тому +1

      1. Brave New World
      2. Dream of Mirrors
      3. The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg
      4. Dance of Death
      5. Mother of Mercy
      6. When the Wild Wind Blows
      7. The Red and the Black
      8. Different World
      9. The Nomad
      10. If Eternity Should Fail
      I may change it slightly when Senjutsu comes out just in case any of that material will make it on. I love the shit out of 21st century Maiden

  • @phxsunsfaninsd
    @phxsunsfaninsd 3 роки тому

    Interesting list and probably a hard one to do. I love every one of those albums and I’ve been a fan since I was in HS when NOTB first came out. Some of your choices I agree with, including your #1. Somewhere in Time is incredible and the tour was phenomenal, my first of 14 times seeing them. Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is my all time favorite Maiden song. It embodies everything that is the unique sound of Iron Maiden, especially the emotion. ROTAM is a very close 2nd and for all the same reasons. I was a little surprised that you didn’t have Brave New World higher though. It’s so good from start to finish and it’s a long double album, but seems shorter because it’s so intense.

  • @redvince5627
    @redvince5627 3 роки тому +1

    My Ranking:
    1. The Number of the Beast
    2. Powerslave
    3. Piece of Mind
    4. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
    5. Somewhere in Time
    6. Brave New World
    7. The Book of Souls
    8. Killers
    9. Fear of the Dark
    10. Dance of Death
    11. Iron Maiden
    12. No Prayer for the Dying
    13. A Matter of Life and Death
    14. The Final Frontier
    15. The X Factor
    16. Virtual XI

  • @ItsAllForYouDemon
    @ItsAllForYouDemon 3 роки тому

    Great video. Always fun to look at albums, after hearing another person's opinion....new ways to look at a record, always make it feel new again. Just Sub'd to your channel. Looking forward to diving into your back content. Take care.

  • @ttwistedyt
    @ttwistedyt 3 роки тому

    I love your lists. Maiden is my favorite band, really interesting to see others' rankings, how they'd compare to mine... \m/ \m/

  • @gunnarkimball3676
    @gunnarkimball3676 3 роки тому

    I love your videos bro but I have a question do you prefer gar Samuelson or nick Menza on drums for megadeth

  • @tobiart1617
    @tobiart1617 2 роки тому +1

    What do you think of Senjitsu? (New Album)

  • @ctb3386
    @ctb3386 3 роки тому +1

    The reason your videos are great is that you do your own thing and not just put everything in the same exact order as everyone else. Good job man . keep em coming

  • @alexvigil29
    @alexvigil29 3 роки тому

    Another good video Bryce , sucks they took other one down , I got hit with a copyright warning/ban on a Guns N’ Roses live video I posted , so I removed all the live videos I took of them sadly, hopefully this one doesn’t get taken down , heard music in the background but you seemed to talk over it most the way through , a few bands will go after you for anything , I had a friend lose her Facebook account and years of pictures she couldn’t get back after posting an eagles song , those guys come after you for anything you post of them with there music in it.

  • @swiftdeparture
    @swiftdeparture 2 роки тому

    Never listened to somewhere in time so I think imma have to give it a listen after this. Glad to see piece of mind getting the love it deserves as well

  • @zachary3428
    @zachary3428 2 роки тому +3

    The Final Frontier has grown on me. Some really good songs on that album. The Talisman is a really underrated song in my opinion.

  • @metallikat05
    @metallikat05 2 роки тому +1

    Seventh son is one of my favorite albums of all time. I absolutely love that album, and fail to see how I’m the only one that feels that way.

  • @gogoopetgogo8086
    @gogoopetgogo8086 2 роки тому +3

    I loooove that you put no prayer this high. Pleasently surprised.

  • @moncalimarimoncalimari8964
    @moncalimarimoncalimari8964 2 роки тому +2

    A lot of people hate No Prayer for the Dying. Sure, it was nowhere near as good as SSOASS, but its not bad. Loved that you put it in the top 5.

  • @Transilvanian90
    @Transilvanian90 Рік тому

    Good list! You've given a lot of thought to this and came up with a unique list that I'm sure many IM fans disagree with (I'd change some stuff too) but your appreciation of their music is obvious!
    Somewhere in Time is basically my co-favorite album along with Seventh Son, followed by Piece of Mind, Number, Killers and Powerslave, then Iron Maiden. It's really tough to rank their first 7, especially when realizing that Brave New World, Dance of Death and A Matter are all excellent too. I've rarely seen No Prayer ranked that high but I can appreciate that, it's a good consistent album, although I feel Fear of the Dark has a couple better standout tracks (but a weaker album overall).

  • @f.g.e.2976
    @f.g.e.2976 3 роки тому +2

    Brave New World is great! One of my favourite albums, and the one than brings Iron Maiden back to the top. I bought the Brave New World t-shirt just yesterday.

  • @pank4014
    @pank4014 2 роки тому

    bro somewhere in time is my absolute all time favorite heavy metal album by any band. glad you choose that one

  • @spacewizardpip1111
    @spacewizardpip1111 2 роки тому +6

    I think Somewhere in Time is probably their best, really good stuff.

  • @henrikbredelius666
    @henrikbredelius666 Рік тому

    What do you think about their latest album, Senjutsu?

  • @AnalogAttack
    @AnalogAttack 3 роки тому

    Interesting ranking! Intrigued to hear what particular punk influences you hear on Killers.

    • @brycetalksmetal
      @brycetalksmetal  3 роки тому +2

      Mainly it’s just Di’Anno’s singing style at times reminding me of some of those 70s punk bands which I’m not a fan of... but he’s grown on me over the years and it doesn’t bother me too much at this point

    • @AnalogAttack
      @AnalogAttack 3 роки тому

      @@brycetalksmetal Just interested as there are a couple of moments on Killers where I can pinpoint exact influences from hardcore punk that was happening in the UK at the time. Cheers!

  • @GMacYo
    @GMacYo 3 роки тому +1

    I'm old. Grew up on Maiden from Killers, but Somewhere in Time is criminally underrated. I can listen to this album all the way through. No track skipping. Love it. Good choice.

  • @niklaseriksson7569
    @niklaseriksson7569 3 роки тому +2

    Great ranking of a great band. It’s very tough to rank them, but I think my order would be like this (at least today):
    1. Piece of mind
    2. Killers
    3. The number of the beast
    4. Somewhere in time
    5. Powerslave
    6. Seventh son of a seventh son
    7. A matter of life and death
    8. Brave new world
    9. No prayer for the dying
    10. Fear of the dark
    11. The book of souls
    12. Iron Maiden
    13. The final frontier
    14. Dance of death
    15. The X factor
    16. Virtual XI

  • @shawnjasso7218
    @shawnjasso7218 3 роки тому +7

    My number one is a tossup between powerslave and somewhere in time.

  • @FNAFEDITS171
    @FNAFEDITS171 2 роки тому

    Just discovered this channel, love it! I’ve been flying the flag for Fear of the Dark since HS when it came out....can’t believe the hate it gets

    • @brycetalksmetal
      @brycetalksmetal  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! And awesome, definitely a good album!

  • @ninja-wp5nz
    @ninja-wp5nz 2 роки тому +1

    Nice ranking Bryce ! For me No prayer for the Dying ( The Assassin ) number 1 greetz from Belgium

  • @tonyeckman4822
    @tonyeckman4822 3 роки тому +1

    Sick review as usual. Bitching Immortal shirt. Metal forever!

  • @AsIfHeKnew
    @AsIfHeKnew 3 роки тому

    Great list man, well done. I ranked the Top 5 too, what's your opinion on my list? Thanks 😎

  • @jordanmaiden0073
    @jordanmaiden0073 2 роки тому +1

    Iron Maiden is my favorite band. Besides the bottom few and the top few it’s extremely hard to rank because I love it all.
    1. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
    2. Powerslave
    3. Brave New World
    4. A Matter of Life and Death
    5. Dance of Death
    6. Piece of Mind
    7. Somewhere in Time
    8. The Number of the Beast
    9. No Prayer For the Dying
    10. Book of Souls
    11. Killers
    12. The Final Frontier
    13. Fear of the Dark
    14. Iron Maiden
    15. The X Factor
    16. Virtual XI

  • @samrudroff9543
    @samrudroff9543 Рік тому

    Thank you! Finally some else who gives credit to Back in the Village and Gangland both are criminally underrated in my opinion. Same thing with Somewhere in Time

  • @SuperChangcho
    @SuperChangcho 3 роки тому +1

    Though I'd have listed them differently you made good arguments for you choices. I agree that No Prayer should be listed higher than Fear of the Dark

  • @andressuarezp
    @andressuarezp 3 роки тому +12

    No Prayer for the Dying is such a good album. Don’t understand why some people hate it ! I also think Somewhere in Time is Maiden’s best album. It’s Fantastic ! 🤘

    • @diamondd2778
      @diamondd2778 3 роки тому +1

      Luv NO PRAYER FOR THE DYING!

    • @metalmelodies6718
      @metalmelodies6718 3 роки тому +1

      Respect ur opinion, but I've tried to like No Prayer for the Dying, it's definitely my least favorite album by Maiden

    • @diamondd2778
      @diamondd2778 3 роки тому +2

      No prayer is a damn good album. Its not as epic. Bring ya daughter n holy smoke are the only duds. Tailgunner wld be in my top 10. Far better then the last crappy ones

    • @Transilvanian90
      @Transilvanian90 Рік тому

      I like No Prayer, a couple of songs are a bit meh but it's a good album. Their hidden gem in a way

  • @brentrusche2056
    @brentrusche2056 2 роки тому +1

    BryceTalksMetal,
    Interesting list...certainly a far cry from most Maiden fans. I personally LOVE that 'A Matter Of Life And Death' finally broke into the Top 10 on someone's list! (probably in my Top 5 in their discography). It was, however surprising to see 'Somewhere In Time' eclipse your #2 and #3 choices as well as how low you ranked 2000's 'Brave New World.'
    Cheers,
    Brent

  • @rosea2350
    @rosea2350 3 роки тому +2

    I’m a new fan so this was helpful.

    • @englishteacher2711
      @englishteacher2711 2 роки тому

      Don't let others tell you what to like.

    • @rosea2350
      @rosea2350 Рік тому

      Update: the debut and Killers are my favorite albums.

  • @rjshally
    @rjshally 2 роки тому +1

    Fear of the Dark is my fav. Best Maiden album hands Down

  • @INTERLOPER-CS
    @INTERLOPER-CS 3 роки тому

    May have said this in the last vid but I also went to that 2017 Nashville show as well! It was a great show and I got some nice pictures.

  • @James-qq2vq
    @James-qq2vq 2 роки тому +1

    I seen SIT live in 87. Greatest concert I've ever seen!

  • @eastbaymauiboy
    @eastbaymauiboy 3 роки тому

    Solid lineup dude. Your top 4 is also my top 4, no surprise there I'm sure, but I have mine (right now anyway) at...
    #1: Piece Of Mind
    #2: Powerslave
    #3: Number Of The Beast
    #4: Somewhere In Time
    My top 2 could switch, and my #5 is prolly Killers.
    I'm an old school Maiden fan and when Somewhere In Time came out, I didn't really love it. I thought it was a little, I dunno, more "commercial" and maybe a lil meh, but it super grew on me.

  • @carnivalclown8603
    @carnivalclown8603 3 роки тому

    My ranking from 1-11 is set but sometimes my 12-15 spot does change sometimes, after watching this video i was kind of tempted to rank The Final Frontier and No Prayer For The Dying higher on my list, It hurts me to rank it low on my list mainly because Bruce sounds like he's suffering and gasping for air on that album and there's some songs I don't care for and I only genuinely like six songs off of The Final Frontier but other than that it's a cool looking and sometimes sounding album.
    My Iron Maiden album ranking
    1. Somewhere In Time (1986) (Deja-Vu, Alexander The Great & Caught Somewhere In Time)
    2. Powerslave (1984) (Aces High, Powerslave & Back In The Village)
    3. Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son (1988) (The Clairvoyant, Infinite Dreams & Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son)
    4. The Number Of The Beast (1982) (Children Of The Damned, The Number Of The Beast & Run To The Hills)
    5. A Matter Of Life And Death (2006) (These Colours Don't Run, Lord Of Light & Brighter Than A Thousand Suns)
    6. Piece Of Mind (1983) (The Trooper, Where Eagles Dare & Revelations)
    7. Fear Of The Dark (1992) (Fear Of The Dark, Judas Be My Guide & Afraid To Shoot Strangers)
    8. Iron Maiden (1980) (Charlotte The Harlot, Strange World & Transylvania)
    9. Brave New World (2000) (Brave New World, Out Of The Silent Planet & Ghost Of The Navigator)
    10. The X Factor (1995) (Aftermath, The Edge Of Darkness & 2AM)
    11. Dance Of Death (2003) (Paschendale, New Frontier & Dance Of Death)
    12. The Book Of Souls (2015) (If Eternity Should Fail, Shadows Of The Valley & Death Or Glory)
    13. Killers (1981) (Purgatory, Twilight Zone & Innocent Exile)
    15. No Prayer For The Dying (1990) (Mother Russia, Public Enema Number One & Tailgunner)
    15. The Final Frontier (2010) (Coming Home, The Alchemist & The Tailsman)
    16. Virtual XI (1998) (The Clansman, Futureal & Don't Look To The Eyes Of A Stranger)

  • @cri774
    @cri774 3 роки тому +1

    SiT is an a absolute masterpiece, my favorite album.
    I'm on board when you say No Prayer For the Dying is criminally underrated, although it is not so high in my ranking.
    Also Gangland is overlooked for no reason. My ranking:
    16 VXI
    15 FOTD
    14 DOD
    13 TXF
    12 BNW
    11 IM
    10 BOS
    9 NPFTD
    8 SSOASS
    7 PoM
    6 TFF
    5 Ks
    4 PS
    3 TNOTB
    2 AMOLAD
    1 SIT

  • @dalelytle4334
    @dalelytle4334 2 роки тому

    Saw them in 87 on the Somewhere In Time tour. You needed six eyes to watch that show. They had inflatable gadgets hanging from the ceiling of the Arena. Saw them a second time on 7th Son anniversary tour where they played the entire album, which is my favorite

  • @AlexLeafy
    @AlexLeafy 2 роки тому

    Ì wasn't expecting someone else to have NPFTD in their top 5! All my friends hate it. It's probably my fav Maiden album along with A Matter of Life and Death and Piece of Mind!

  • @AnthonyWabo
    @AnthonyWabo 2 роки тому +5

    Top 3:
    Seventh Son The Seventh Son (Underrated AF)
    Somewhere In Time

    • @Horrorfreak106
      @Horrorfreak106 2 роки тому +6

      Seventh Son is not underrated at all. Every other Maiden fan loves that album to death and many metalheads say that that was their last truly great record

    • @ababafgatg
      @ababafgatg 2 роки тому +1

      Ummmm that’s 2…

    • @AnthonyWabo
      @AnthonyWabo 2 роки тому

      @@ababafgatg hahaha i was blazed writing that comment
      No.3 Brave New World. Had it on a cassette even

  • @danw4490
    @danw4490 2 роки тому

    I couldn't resist doing my own ranking. I've been a fan of Maiden for over 30 years now. They got me into metal!
    Personally, I love Final Frontier. If not for sentimental reasons, it would be my #1 album. I'm surprised you ranked Brave New World so low, but to each their own! I respect your list! One final note is that other than Virtual XI, I don't think there is a bad album here. I'm horribly biased, as Maiden is my #1. I do rank Bruce's solo albums - Accident of Birth and Chemical Wedding above the Maiden offerings. Just throwing that in there.
    Here's my list:
    Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
    Final Frontier
    Caught Somewhere in Time
    Brave New World
    Number of the Beast
    Dance of Death
    Fear of the Dark
    A Matter of Life and Death
    Powerslave
    Piece of Mind
    Book of Souls
    No Prayer for the Dying
    X-Factor
    Iron Maiden
    Killers
    Virtual XI

  • @Horrorfreak106
    @Horrorfreak106 2 роки тому

    For me it's between Killers and Somewhere in Time. I love the early punk laden feel of Killers and I love the synthesized Blad Runner inspired spirit of Somewhere in Time.

  • @jaybone4732
    @jaybone4732 2 роки тому

    Time was the first Album I got back in the 80s and was hooked. So for me personally it is the number one. Masterpiece of an era that was a joy to experience.

  • @francesco0185
    @francesco0185 2 роки тому +1

    Good video, thanks. I belong to an older generation so I see the things in a very different way, and that's interesting. :)
    My top favourites are:
    1- Killers
    2- Somewhere in Time
    3- Power slave
    4- The number of the beast
    I have to say that these four are almost in the same position for me: too great to put one of them below the others.
    That said, that's a super band and we all thank them!

  • @TehDFC
    @TehDFC 2 роки тому

    Nice list-for me-only the 80's matter-Powerslave-Piece-Somewhere in Time-Beast-7th Son-No Prayer(90s but snuck in)-Killers-Iron Maiden. THanks for the vid and Up the Irons.

  • @TrumpetsInMy4x12
    @TrumpetsInMy4x12 2 роки тому +1

    Brave choice for #5. I actually really like most of it. Even "Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter". I probably need to listen to Dance of Death again. I hated it when it came out and the cover made it even worse. Your #1 is my favorite as well. And the reason I started getting into guitar synthesizers. Great, great album \m/

  • @drachireidnoc6659
    @drachireidnoc6659 3 роки тому +1

    My favorites are Iron Maiden, The Number of the Beast, Piece of Mind, Powerslave, Somewhere in Time, and Seventh Son of a Seventh Son

  • @Jesus-loves-death-metal4580
    @Jesus-loves-death-metal4580 2 роки тому +4

    Killers and self titled album are my favorites

  • @MrMvidz
    @MrMvidz 2 роки тому

    Agree that Somewhere in time is #1, the production is still extremely good and to me maybe the best sounding metal album ever produced. The guitar stuff is so good, Smith and Murray playing solos that just fits the songs so well that you couldn't imagine those solos being played any other way.

  • @Sebastian-ow9uh
    @Sebastian-ow9uh 2 роки тому +3

    Seventh son..i Somewhere... to są ich dwa najlepsze arcydzieła,i nie ma bata że jest inaczej,żadne ich debiuty,ani Numbery itp. Te dwa albumy miażdżą ,Dickinson w najlepszej formie,Smith i Murray perfekcja w każdym calu,Harris autor większości kawałków,piękne albumy,piękne czasy dla metalu,up The Irons🤟

  • @robw9270
    @robw9270 3 роки тому +3

    1. Powerslave
    2. The Number of the Beast
    3. Somewhere in Time
    4. Iron Maiden
    5. Brave New World
    6. Piece of Mind
    7. Dance of Death
    8. Killers
    9. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
    10. Fear of the Dark
    11. No Prayer for the Dying
    12. The Final Frontier
    13. The Book of Souls
    14. A Matter of Life and Death
    15. The X Factor
    16. Virtual XI

  • @mbj6555
    @mbj6555 2 роки тому +1

    My ranking:
    1. Killers
    2. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
    3. Powerslave
    4. Number of the Beast
    5. Piece of Mind
    6. Somewhere in Time
    7. Iron Maiden
    8. No Prayer for the Dying
    9. Matter of Life and Death
    10. Dance of Death
    11. Fear of the Dark
    12. Brave New World
    13. Book of Souls
    14. Final Frontier
    15. X Factor
    16. Virtual IX

  • @leftymcnally6913
    @leftymcnally6913 2 роки тому

    Thank for you defending Gangland. I love Love LOVE that cut!!!

  • @CAmudlarks
    @CAmudlarks 3 роки тому

    Guess I’m just an old school purist on Maiden, first 7 albums have to be in the top 7. We can debate the order from there. Enjoyed the video.