Classical Composer Reacts to IRON MAIDEN's DEBUT ALBUM (Side 2) | The Daily Doug (Episode 692)
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in this edition of #thedailydoug, I'm completing my listen to Iron Maiden's debut album, released in 1980. I heard side one about a month ago, and I'm eager to hear the rest of the album. Today, we're hearing Transylvania, Strange World, Charlotte the Harlot, and the title track. I hope you enjoy!
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Vote up for killers.. why not just go thru the catalog in order? It's all worth a listen.. I like more obscure reactions which is why you're a favorite 🤟🏽
Totally agree
Yeah, Killers
For Doug to go through the entire Maiden catalogue would be AMAZING!
Come on Doug, we put you on the map. It will be so fun!
Love Killers. Always feel I'm on my own being such a fan of that album.
Killers should be next..I love that you're doing entire albums and fully understanding why we love this band..🎉
Killers also has a "sequel" to _Charlotte the Harlot_ in the form of _22 Acacia Avenue._
@@TorIverWilhelmsen 22 acacia Ave is an actual address in London
@@TorIverWilhelmsen22 Acacia Avenue is on The Number Of The Beast.
@@thomash.5505 Duh, I ought to have checked.
If you want to check out their discography, you should do it in order so you can see how their sounds evolved over the years. Up thr Irons Y'all!
I had a reactor, except for a few songs he already had done, do every Maiden album from start to finish. I helped him through it. We called it his "Maiden Voyage"
@@metalmark1214 Hurm1t, right?
@@metalmark1214
Hahahaha, "Maiden Voyage" - that's awesome!
And not just cos I am so beyond sick of hearing EVERYONE and their dog calling it a "journey", lol.
@@libero3493 Yep, that's who it was.
Agree! Doug, you should check all of them and take us with you..
After over a year of waiting, Doug finally hears Strange World. My favorite Iron Maiden ballad.
Good shout. Looking forward to Transylvania and the title track!
Mine as well
Mine too, I’m so happy!
Hey Mark!
Fancy meeting you here!!!
@@helgaratbone1691 Hi Helga.❤️
I would just go through their catalog chronologically. Killers is a...killer...record. Their 80s output was untouchable.
Killers is the absolute CLASSIC of the Paul Dianno era. It might even rank in their Top 3 albums overall. Absolutely KILLER!
Charlotte's lore has 4 parts
Charlotte The Harlot (Iron Maiden)
22 Acacia Avenue (The Number Of The Beast)
Hooks In You (No Prayer For The Dying)
From Here To Eternity (Fear Of The Dark)
The last 2 on that list suck though
@@Meeshrick true, but the first 2 rock.
@@MeeshrickI like em all lol
@@Meeshrick From Here to Eternity is actually my favorite of the 4.
@@Meeshrick- only 22 is actually good... the others are catchy but not that good by Maiden standards.
Their debut album was my favorite. Strange World has always been my favorite Iron Maiden song as well as an all time favorite.
Honestly, their first two albums are my favourites!
Yeah I hadn't played this album in decades and I don't remember "Strange World" being...otherworldly like that. Also I remembered Paul D'Anno's voice as being so rough throughout the album (save for "Remember Tomorrow," of course), but on this song he actually does his greatest singing ever. I mean it's really incredibly impressive here. So yeah, all these decades later, this is now majorly rising up the list of Iron Maiden songs for me. #UpTheIrons 🤘🏻🐻🤘🏻
My thoughts exactly! I was young when this album was released, and I wanted just fast and heavy. I would skip over Strange World. Now, I often seek it out and play it on its own.
There are quite a few performances from paul on yt doing this as an acoustic song, they're all good, one was recorded for a radio show I think, he's in a small room, that one has the best sound quality.
"Strange World" has always been my favorite Iron Maiden song, everything about it connects with me on such a deep level! It inspired me to pick up the bass guitar! 🤘🤘🤘🤘
This is a great air drum album, Doug. Loved Clive Burr's playing.
On some fills Doug was spot on!
Definitely do Killers.
Their first album was at the end of the punk era and was of its time. However, Killers is a much more mature album and shows us glimpses of what Maiden would eventually become. It’s still one of my favourite Iron Maiden albums.
Hard to match the ferocity of this album
Gotta do Killers. The whole album just rocks. Even better than the first one.
Prodigal Son from Killers is a f*n masterpiece. DO KILLERS ASAP
The guitar solo is one the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard
Killers is one of my favourite Maiden albums. Do it, Doug! Do it now! 😁🤘🏻😂
Strange World is easily my favorite Iron Maiden song. Paul's singing on it is quite tender and impressive, and the band creates an alluring, atmospheric sound. This is echoed somewhat on Prodigal Son from Killers, I hope you do that album next!
"Strange World" has always been my favorite Iron Maiden song, everything about it connects with me on such a deep level! It inspired me to pick up the bass guitar! 🤘🤘🤘🤘
Strange World is an underrated gem. I wish they'd still play it live.
Bummer I missed your A-side reaction. Remember Tomorrow, Phantom of the Opera and Strange World are my favorite of this album. Keep going 🤘🏻
Congratulations, finally you heard the album. Please do Killers next. You won't be disappointed. Prodigal Son is my favorite from that album. I was 9 the first time I heard Maiden, and Killers was the album. I fell in love with the band and the artwork.
Great reaction, Doug! The first album is a classic! Fact! But Killers has other relevant new factors: the arrival of the masterful Adrian Smith on guitars, along with the exceptional Dave Murray, guitars also from the first album, the production and sound engineering of the unforgettable Master Martin Birch. These 2 new factors and wonderful songs are worth your reaction to the entire Killers (1981), an album in which Iron Maiden undoubtedly evolved in all aspects, although the first album is a classic!!!
Agree on the sound quality, so rough, but so spot on as it catches a mood of the music. Paul’s voice on Strange World is fantastic. Great album.
Steve Harris is not a fan of the production on this album!
@@eyeq7730when they started working with Martin Birch, he said he would’ve loved to have worked on their first album too, but Steve said he thought Martin was too big for them as a band recording their first record. Needless to say Martin Birch laughed it off and said he’s not above working with new bands, he would then spend the next 10 years producing their albums… and what a great job he did!
A mi no me parece el sonido tan malo.
De hecho tiene cierta calidez y al mismo tiempo crudeza y autenticidad que lo hace muy atrayente.
Y que fuera grabado con una media de 22 años me parece alucinante , eso solo lo hacen los genios.....
One of my favourite things about Iron Maiden that their albums have their own individual atmosphere and it's supported by the sound.
Doug, yer next step should most definitely be KILLERS. An amazing album that should be represented more live than just the track Wrathchild. Please enjoy 🤘🏻🇬🇧🖤
Loving the videos as always Doug.
You must do Killers next. Just do the whole album start to finish, you won't be disappointed. With Adrian joining the band starts to sound "more maiden," if you catch my jist. And please go see them live, it's a great show! Peace.
Killers next please!!!
There are four songs about Charlotte: 'Charlotte the Harlot', '22 Acacia Avenue', 'Hooks in You' and 'From Here to Eternity'.
Maybe five if you include twilight zone from killers.
🤔 I wonder if still life should be included. Poor Charlotte 😢
I've heard or read somewhere that Strange World is being sung from the perspective of a vampire.(?) With a line like "...girls drinking plasma wine..." ,and Transylvania preceding it, maybe that's true.
I love "Strange World" so much. Every instrument -and Paul too- follows a somehow different melody, however they are all coming together to create this amazing song.
The opening riffs of Prowler and Transylvania were written by Dennis Stratton. He is a huge part of this album and Iron Maiden's early success. He went on to play guitar on some great Praying Mantis records.
Incorrect-Harris wrote those
"Strange World" has always been my favorite Iron Maiden song, everything about it connects with me on such a deep level! It inspired me to pick up the bass guitar! 🤘🤘🤘🤘
Love both Di’Anno albums, can’t wait for Doug’s review
Loved it! Gotta do Killers next, it's a must!
Much love, Doug ❤️
The first five Iron Maiden albums were the soundtrack to my youth... these reaction videos take me back!
Same. I think I bought "Killers" first, along with "for those about to rock" from AC/DC. Being good at drawing, I don't even remember the number of times I had to reproduce the Killers album cover on jean jackets for friends.
Strange World is a very underrated song. Very "pinkfloydwish".
next time *killers" album for sure...!
Killers for sure deserves a listen. The first five albums are my favorites I think just because I was in high school then and shortly after so I've listened to them and analyzed them more than the others. For me, Powerslave is the peak of their career. That tour provided the sound of Live After Death my favorite live album too.
KILLERS!!! One of their best, most aggressive, rocking albums. Do it Doug!!!
This eponym album was where my heavy metal journey begun, I was 12 years old. I'm 54 now and I do enjoy Iron Maiden as much as the first day. They have such an amazing repertoire with so many hidden gems like The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner.
I wish one day they'll do a symphonic show, their music has everything to be grandiose with a good conductor at the helm.
Can't wait to see them in 2024, already have my VIP tickets for the Future Past Tour.
Up the Irons y'all! 🤘
Go see them live in 2024. on the Future Past Tour US leg!
If you're going to get into Killers Prodigal son is A MUST!
This was the hardest stuff at one time. Really takes me back...
P.S. Yes, definitely - Killers next!
P.P.S. Don't miss your opportunity to see Maiden. I've seen them a bunch of times going back to the 80s, and they're never less than great!
The amount of music they made with only f6 f7 back to 1 or whatever in e minor but it all sounds completely different, to my ears anyway 🙂 I would've never known this without Doug 😁
I saw them live back then as supporting band for Kiss, made me buy the album…I was 16, and my first ever concert 😅
Yeah Doug... The Killers album is fantastic.. You need to hear it.. :)
Strange World and Remember Tomorrow are two of my favorite Maiden tunes. Both Di'Anno songs.
killers and iron maiden are bass masterclasses, great fills everywhere, melodic lines, you name it and Steve delivered.
Yeah, bro, you should go to Killers next!!!
Amazing to think at the time this was recorded they were at the top end of being a pub rock band. Only Harris and Murray went on to be the Iron Maiden we know and love. Both the stand out players here. Loved to have seen them in this period.
This is the Iron Maiden I knew and loved ever since seeing them on their first headline tour. The first two are still my favourite Maiden albums.
Apart from Adrian Smith replacing Den Stratton, this IS the Iron Maiden I know and love!
I always go back and forth on whether I like Transylvania or Genghis Khan better. It changes from day to day. But the bottom line is that they are both killer instrumentals!
Losfer words is the other instrumental of course from piece of mind, also a great track, but I think it's Genghis Khan for me.
Doug, Killers is an uneven album, but well worth your time in my opinion. It was the first Maiden album I listened to, so maybe that has skewed my preference. It has some filler tracks tbh, but the good ones are sooooo good they more than make up for it. Go for it ❤
So glad he’s reacted to this. The debut has always been my favourite maiden album and is probably my favourite of all time , and strange world is just a special song. Up the Irons 🤘
Thank you for this! Please do Killers next.. and then the rest of their catalog 😅
Should have listened to the American cut with the added song Santcuary, it's so dope.
Wrathchild on Killers has one of the greatest basslines of all time. (in any genre)
Also, Charlotte makes another appearance on 22 Acacia Avenue.
He did, when he reacted to the first half.
I remember the LP had Sanctuary after Strange World
Killers is definitely where you want to go next. So then you are done with that era of the band. It was a great debut era, but their sound has gotten so much better later on.
I like to listen to their 2 first albums from time to time, but it's still "only that". The start of a wonderful journey, that never disapoint.
No matter what you pick, you can’t steer wrong whit Iron Maiden, they are a all time absolute treasure 🤘🏻
When I was a teenager in the early 90s, I went on a trip to Italy and passing in front of a store I saw the jacket of the K7 Killers. I said to myself that it looked cool, when I got into bed in the evening I put the k7 in my autoreverse walkman, I had the musical slap of my life, chills with each song, such a captivating atmosphere, I spent the night listening to the album and of course I became a fan. My god the song “prodigal son” what joy! My 17 year old daughter has also become a big fan of Maiden and Killers is her favorite album.
Killers is my 2nd favourite Maiden album (after Piece of Mind). It’s less immediate than the first album but better produced, played and, damn, I still love those songs after forty plus years.
Glad you enjoyed it Doug!
I'd recomend you to check out powerslave next, that's a metal masterpiece and the favorite maiden album of many maiden fans, me included
There are three songs about Charlotte:
Charlotte the Harlot
22 Acacia Avenue
Hooks in You
And From Here to Eternity!
22 Acacia Avenue is the continuation of Charlotte the Harlot on Number of the Beast.
Its great to know Iron Maiden still have any annual gathering for all former band members and roadies at The Horse and Chart where it all started ( and the is a sizable list Mr Harris was a picky bastard)
Killers is THE best Maiden album for me. Don't forget that they also did a couple of singles with Paul on vocals that didn't feature on the albums (Women in uniform / Twilight Zone) and a four track live ep (Maiden Japan)
Saw Maiden for the first time with this album when they supported Judas Priest at The Gaumont, Southampton, UK
A memorable gig, not least as I rolled off the back of my mates 750 at the traffic lights leaving the gig. If you are one of those that came to my help that night - Thank you for all the music I've been able to see here and experience since!!!!
You can find Charlotte the Harlot at 22 Acacia Avenue, another great song you should listen to!
As much as I love Nicko, Clive sure hits the drums hard. RIP
Absolutely love your channel, so fun and I get a glimpse into the writings that I never have experienced before. Great album side, however I think wholeheartedly that Killers is Iron Maiden's finest work. That's gotta be next
Doug, you definitely should do killers next. Full album reaction. And keep going in chronological order through the whole catalogue, including the live albums, which are essential listening.
However. If you are planning to go see the current tour. Be aware, it is a tour featuring deep cuts from the newest album senjitsu, and deep cuts from the 1986 album somewhere in time.
Its an amazing tour, europe has it this year, and it is fantastic. But you might want to listen to those two albums out of sequence so that you appreciate the concert all the more by being familiar with the songs.
Enjoy the show, cant wait to hear your reaction to it. Please film a shot segment right after it finishes, so we get your post gig glow.
Such a great album that I still blast regularly. Bruce & Dio are my all time favourite singers but Paul's voice is perfect for the rawer, more punk influenced style of the first 2 albums
This was a total gamechanger for me. I clearly remember my first encounter with Iron Maiden. On October 9th, 1980, I was heading to Stockholm to see KISS and they had this totally unknown band as an opening act - Iron Maiden. They totally blew my mind with their intense show playing almost the complete first album. The first thing I did the day after the show was to head down to the record store and buy the album.
This was the setlist in Stockholm on October 9, 1980:
1. The Ides of March (from the second, not yet released album "Killers")
2. Sanctuary
3. Prowler
4. Remember Tomorrow
5. Running Free
6. Transylvania
7. Phantom of the Opera
8. Iron Maiden
Encore: Drifter (from the second, not yet released album "Killers")
I've seen them 6 times:
1980-10-09, Support @ Eriksdalshallen, Stockholm, Sweden
1981-09-08, Headline @ Göta Lejon, Stockholm, Sweden
1983-06-05, Headline @ Johanneshovs Isstadion, Stockholm, Sweden
1984-11-02, Headline @ Johanneshovs Isstadion, Stockholm, Sweden
2013-07-13, Headline @ Friends Arena, Stockholm, Sweden
2018-06-07, Headline @ Sweden Rock Festival, Sweden
Iron Maiden and Killers my two favorite albums of theirs. 👍
Great live! Congratulations
It's so refreshing to see a music react UA-camr who actually has good headphones that can properly resolve the music they're listening to.
Sennheiser HD650 if I'm not mistaken. I have a pair myself and they outstanding, especially when powered by a good amp; They're 300 ohm so they like a bit more voltage and wake right up when they get it.
Yeah! Thanks for diggin into the debut. I will always love the first two Albums since I found them between my fathers records. I am directly seven again kneeling in front of dads stereo, copying the Artwork with my pencil while listening to the fastest and hardest sound I've ever heard... Transylvania... and then driectly into strange new world, in fact a dreamworld... A feeling that was unique... so british. Sometimes this feeling lurks through on their later albums... Thanks for presenting and going back in time!
Thanks! Great one!
Its crazy seeing how far youve come as a fan of this band! I truly enjoy it, and now you want to see them live. Dont oass the opportunity up!
Ok - now time for side 1 of Killers
Killers!!!!!!!!!
Yes! Please do Killers! My favorite Maiden lineup.
I am seeing Paul Di’Anno live next weekend. Not what he used to be but I cannot wait!
Hey Doug! Been viewing you forever. An important note about Killers, there is a bonus track called "Twilight Zone" which is not included on every remastered version of the album! Spotify unfortunately removed the track a number of years ago when they updated the album to a new remastered version. It's absolutely worth checking out as it is one of my favorites!
Killers should be next
Been waiting for side 2 reaction... Charlotte the harlot is one of my favourite Maiden songs
my favorite maiden album
I agree with everyone else saying do Killers next. Heard it for the first time a month or so ago after avoiding the Di'Anno albums for a few decades. I definitely prefer Bruce, but they aren't bad. Killers sounds a lot more like the Maiden I'm used to than their debut did. Might as well do them in order. Just make sure you do the versions of the albums that have the bonus track included.
Killers! Yes! Murders in the Rue Morgue is one of my favorite Maiden songs. Thanks, and cheers!
The Red and The Black is my favourite Iron Maiden song. I hope its still in their playlist for next year's tour. Best instrumental solos they have ever done
What ? Doesn’t come close to the 80’s maiden songs .
22 Acacia Avenue (from the number of the beast album) is also a song about Charlotte
Always loved this debut album, 1st time i heard it was around 1985, and if im honest, i have Strange World in my will to be played at my funeral, whenever that may be. Definitely get tickets to see them tour in 2024 Doug, the production is amazing as it always is. KILLERS next, my all time fave Maiden album 👍
Thanks for completing this Doug. I know that Steve Harris is critical of the way the production turned out on this debut but I still think it's an incredible record, the Paul Dianno era Maiden will always be my favourite!
Strange world is so amazing. Up there with songs like No Quarter by Zeppelin
The albums celebration gig for making it the fourth place, at The Ruskin arms is extremly cool and good. The quality on the sound and video might not be the best, but I think it really shows Maidens rawness back in the day. I really love to watch that show from time to time :D
As Bruce is doing some solo stuff now, it would be apropriate to listen to one of his last solo albums. The last three are really good, but The Tyranny of Souls does not have a weak moment.
The Chemical Wedding 100%
Thanks for this, Doug! I hope you will continue by doing the next album with Paul DiAnno "Killers"! It was the first I heard from Maiden after I saw it at the record store and bought it without ever hearing them just cuz I loved the album cover... I was not disappointed as it became my favorite album at that time and I still listen to it on occasion, it's very good!
You definitely must check out Killers. No trip down the Maiden rabbit hole would be complete without it.
IMHO it's their best album.
Well done. This was a leap forward in hard rock.
GO MAN GO - even at this age they are one of the best LIVE shows ever.
I really hope you listen to all of their albums, Iron Maiden is truly the best metal band🤘
Great stuff Doug - thanks so much for your expert analysis. You should do an episode on Mr Bungle's Travolta - its insane and and way ahead of its time plus some excellent muscicianship.
Charlotte the harlot, 22 Acacia avenue and Hooks in you Are the Charlotte trilogy
Yes, I would love if you did Killers, and then worked through their remaining albums. Also, Philly is where I saw many metal shows in the 80s. Was so great!
Hell yeah!! I'd love to see you do Maiden Albums like this by request maybe. They have like 20 albums so it can be hard to pick. Brave New World is great, Dance of Death is very underrated as well. But Powerslave or Somewhere in Time would be excellent choices as well. Thanks for doing this Doug. Awesome content from an awesome youtuber
Whole Killers album. Thank you. It´s the most "weird" Maiden album IMO. Very all over the place, still raw and leaning towards its predecessor. The big turn was around the corner with Bruce Dickinson joining and Di'Anno going, but two first Iron Maiden albums are pair, then the others. Do Killers, I think you´ll like it !
The album is so raw!!! Always loved it!!!