Iron Maiden - Senjutsu (Deep Dive, Track by Track, Review & Ranking)
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- Have seat with RDO (left) and Grimby (right) as we not-so-casually discuss the Maiden's latest album, Senjutsu.
For your benefit:
Intro - 00:00
Senjutsu - 3:21
Stratego - 5:32
The Writing on the Wall - 7:40
Lost in a Lost World - 10:19
Days of Future Past - 15:00
The Time Machine - 16:22
Darkest Hour - 19:54
Death of the Celts - 21:18
The Parchment - 24:15
Hell on Earth - 28:53
Overall Comments - 30:52
Personnel and Writing - 35:15
Criticisms - 37:20
Rating & Ranking - 40:25
Thanks for your support.
Intro music by Tormented - / user-578814899
Agree with every word you said about The Parchment! I actually came to this video specifically to see how you reviewed that masterpiece track
Thanks for your comments on The Parchment, that’s EXACTLY what I think and feel listening to it. Definitely it’s the best song of the album for me. And the best delivery of “there” in metal history 😁
Haha yes, spot on!
I think Hell on Earth is still the best song here, it's faster, more emotional, and the chorus always gets me, but The Parchment is still a masterpiece.
Definitely not alone Grim, The Parchment gave me those exact feelings you described. It is my favourite song on a great album, super happy with the whole thing.
The Parchement is just a freaking masterpiece, theres so much emotion put into it, its absolutely mind blowing, completely agree with you man on this song, those lines at the end from Bruce are just mesmerizing! It's also my favorite one along with Hell on Earth.
You're a dreamer. They haven't done a thing since Powerslave
@@MrVictoria69 but I'm not the only one, I hope someday you'll join us lol
@@MrVictoria69 For someone that hates new Maiden you sure spend a lot of time voicing your singular opinion, troll.
All i can tell you is I was there when they fucked up after Powerslave they haven't done a fucking thing interesting since. If you think the Eddie gimmick and fancy artwork covers is all it takes to get over then either dumb as paint or the biggest suckers in music history. They have done jack squat since 84'. Name me one song that rings a bell that metal heads would know?
Biggest problem Maiden ever had was not that they sold out they just instantly became boring. By far the most overrated band in history.
Senjutsu is an addictive record!
I've been a Maiden fanatic since I was 11 years old, I'm now 37 and I have to say that "The Parchment" is one of my absolute favorite Maiden songs. The "meet me there" part made me literally cry several times.
What is it about the song/lyrics that makes you feel that way?
@@robbaldwin2402 The moment the protagonist of the last lines of the song decides to give it his all and come back to the battle one last time to finally die and he calls to probably a loved one or to the others in battle to meet him in the afterlife. And off course the delivery of the line from Bruce which personally took me back to some of his great moments in songs in both Maiden and his personal albums.
They haven't done a thing since Powerslave. Nobody's given two shits about them ever since
@@MrVictoria69 Yeah... thats why they havent sell any albums or done any concerts after that at all 🤣🤣 We are talking about fucking Maiden here not Metallica
I thought the parchment was my least favourite song on the album. The songs before and after are better
I didn't really notice the lack of repeating lyrics thing until you guys pointed it out hahaha very good point
I'm aboard on this. For me this is their best work since BNW 🙌 I like every song. And hell yeah..."meeeet meee theeeeere!!!"
Finally a reviewer who agrees with me on the Parchment. It's one of Maiden's best epics in a long time. It does seem to be one of those "either you get it or you don't" songs.
Totally with you on this one. The Parchment was instantly stand out for me, best song on the album!
Excellent video analysis. After so much time with Senjutsu, I'm curious to hear if your opinions have changed. The album has really grown on me with time. The Writing on the Wall is just killer. I feel like Bruce approaches it as a worn, tired gunslinger. Stratego is just classic Maiden and it's a fantastic song. I don't feel like there are any weak songs but I will admit to being annoyed that it takes so long for the singing in Hell on Earth. Days of Future Past is just classic Smith/Dickinson as well. It's a personal highlight. And finally, Lost in a Lost World and Darkest Hour are simply amazing. As a 30+ year fan of Maiden, I rank this album very high in their collection.
Totally loving to hear you guys chat about this album! I really hope to see more “full discography commentaries” from you about other metal bands!
Great review! Earned a new sub ;)
I just got done watching your Maiden album ranking so this is a great addiction.
Masterpiece is the word!
Grim; you are far from alone… you described The Parchment exactly how I feel about it. It’s my favourite maiden track of the last 15 years.
I was watching some Maiden video on UA-cam and I heard the crowd signing “Writing on the Wall” and I was like, “What the Hell is that.” So I gave it a listen and had the same reaction… I don’t hate it, it’s different. After the 3rd or 4th time hearing it, I’m in my car “Caaaaan you see, that writing on the wall!!! Caaaan you see that writaiiiiin!!” Great tune. I’m just getting into Senjitsu which must be why I am watching this video.
Nice review fellas, thanks.
The parchment is just incredible
The Parchment is a great song (probably the best of the album). It gives me vibes from "To Tame A Land" and "Stargazer (Rainbow)"
That was great guys! \m/ And Grimby, I smiled when you mentioned the Album By Album book. :)
Merci Franc! We’re both big fans of Popoff’s work and it’s super-cool that you wrote for that one.
@@DarthGrimbywas a great experience indeed and I was so glad when I saw this video pop up!
Great review. Hell on earth and the time machine are my favorite tracks.
I agree with the Parchment as a favorite on this album as well. As far as Dave Murray on this album he kicks the best solo on the album at 5:00 in the Parchment. May even be one of my favorite Murray solos of all time.
my favorite is hell on earth. so fresh, not repetitive at all, tons of melodies and awesome solos. the chrous is done one time which makes me want to hit the replay button. cool move by maiden
Really fun review!! \m/
And I always do the part in the car as well!
Sssshhh shut up and listen how epic this is!!
*crank it up to max*
Really digging the album, and I'm writing this a month after the release.
Up the Irons!
Thanks for the Review!
For myself,it was the first Maiden Album in 39 years as a Fan, which i didn't like right away in the beginning!
But now, after one month listen to it,i absolutely love it!!!
But it needs definitively a couple of runs!
Of the 2000er Albums, the best after BNW!!!
Greetings from the Black Forest, Germany!!!
Up the Irons!!!
Really love this album!! Hell on Earth is my favorite song on this album. The only song that somewhat warmed up to me was Time Machine, which is still my least favorite song off this album. Love everything else! Actually picked it up on release day and was in my CD player for three and a half weeks. Actually took it out the day I picked up the new KK Priest CD, which I also loved. At one point I played Hell on Earth 22 times in a row. I also place this just after A Matter of Life and Death which is my favorite of the reunion lineup. This version of Maiden is my favorite and I love the 3 guitar attack. Been listening to Maiden since ‘81 and my first time seeing them was the Piece of Mind tour. I do love or like all their albums and still listen to all of them ( even the Blaze albums). But , Piece of Mind is my ultimate favorite! Seen Maiden live 7 times through the years and never disappointed. Even when I saw the X-Factor tour. UP THE IRONS FOREVER!!
The Parchement is great song one of my all time fav Maiden songs. To me when the guitars kick in it's the 'too tame a land' riff ( or damn close ) it's an epic song.
I agree with The Parchment 100%. My favourite song on the album as well.
Keep up the good work guys!
Thanks dude!
The Parchment and Hell on Earth are stunning.Really enjoying the album, great for driving to work
Great shout about Days of Future Past being reminiscent of Bruce’s solo work. Good call.
Holy shit, that one riff from The Time Machine really is like The Edge of Darkness!
As an old school classic era 80s maiden fanatic and not fussed about their 90s output and the, reunion era ( A bit too musical theatre for my metal head) Senjutsu is the best album since SS and much better than BNW and AMOLAD to my veteran ears. The Parchment is an absolutely stunning piece of music and strongly reminds me of the brilliant To tame a land with attitude of the powerslave album. Beast is No1 though and always will be because you can't top perfection.
I really enjoyed this review and I agree with everything that was said. I think its fantastic album and ever since release I've been listening to it at least 1-2 times per day. Like you pointed out the only thing I wish could've been better is the production on some parts of the songs. Like in Stratego I wish we could hear Bruce clearer , cause you can hear he actually sounds very good.
Thanks again for the video. Up the Irons!
Agreed with a lot of points guys. Days Of Future Past is my favorite and my first thought was that it almost could've been lifted straight off Bruce's Chemical Wedding Album. For me, I think it's because of his vocal delivery on the song more than anything. His phrasing is very reminiscent of how it was at that time. Really enjoy Hell On Earth and The Time Machine also. Lost In A Lost World is another highlight for me. There's not a song I don't really like on Senjutsu though. Still a bit early, but I feel like this album will have a lasting impact on me more so than their last few albums have.
Top 3.
1.Lost in a lost world
2.Hell on Earth
3.Time machine
This song slaps. Maiden still have it. Love the review guys
I really agree with you guys
On paper, the parchment is probably my favorite track on the album... overtime though, i think it will become darkest hour, absolute BANGER of a song.. totally a calm and chill ballad track, but it feels like the band is going totally 11 on it
Excellent album! for me sixth position in the ranking!
Easily finds its way into my top 5 Maiden albums. Hell on Earth definitely the best song and a perfect finale on what is a fantastic piece of work.
IM is the Pink Floyd of Heavy Metal
Damn all you say about the little short moments you wait and crack the sound up... The Writing on the wall adrian solo... Hell on earth...etc is so true about this album.
Magistral
I just love the consistency, the orchestration, the concepts behind this album (this is really an ALBUM, not a collection of 1-2 outstanding tracks, 2 good tracks plus fillers here and there.). I feel that this album it is like the sum of the latest 15 years of Iron Maiden creative voyage and development, just the peak of this creative wave. My top tracks are :
1 The Parchment (just a musical masterpiece, beyond the genre of Metal)
2) Hell on Earth
2) Senjutsu
2) Death of the Celts (yes, yes, all at second place, just below The Parchment)
3) Days of Future past
3) Stratego
4) Lost in a lost world
5) The Time Machine
6) Darkest hour
7) The writing on the wall
Thanks to Iron Maiden for a great listening experience. This I really really would love to listen LIVE in its entirety
Ha!! That “Metal Man” tattoo. Gen-X respect.
Yo! I’m only seeing this now. I believe your the first person ever to point it out and correctly identify it. 🤘🤘
The last two songs were very powerful for me, brought me near tears and I agree with RDO. This is their best reformation era album and in my opinion, if I were Maiden, I would consider letting this album be their final one. Quit on a high note! This album is an absolute masterpiece, from start to finish.
I've listened to the album from start to finish more than any other album in their discography, with exception to "Somewhere in Time."
Great review. For the record The Parchment stood out as the best track from 1st listen for me. So not just you.
Shout out to my partner in crime RDO who absolutely nailed the editing and production here. Glad I wasn’t alone in loving The Parchment. Keep the comments coming guys!
Thanks bro... took out a lot of our ums.
I just didn't get this album in the beginning. I've unfurled it and processed it since then and can honestly say its one of the most mature and best albums they've done. Go to sleep listening to it atm.
This album is top five hands down considering what these guys have accomplished through out so many years. Up the IRONS!
Top 3 songs
The Parchment
Time Machine
Writing on the Wall
I enjoy this album and would rank it below AMOLAD as well
Senjutsu is like old Maiden and new maiden in one album
Thank you guys! I've heard this album so many times that it has become too short for me. Need longer songs!
Quick question, I was about to purchase that record player, do you recommend it?
Yo bud! If you are referring to the audio device behind RDO, it is actually not a record player.
Honestly a top 6 maiden album it really is one of the most listenable albums they’ve done and has some real awesome powerful emotional songs and beats through out love it
The Parchment is up there with Book of Souls and Starblind as the absolute best material post-2000s Maiden has written. Hell, up there with the best they've ever written.
Hell on earth is an Instant classic greatest song the parchment is another classic this whole album is 5stars can rank up their with Somewhere in time and killers
43:30 - that's Chris from Sunrise lol he's a big Maiden guy. Senjutsu is better than Book if Souls imo, but less special if that makes any sense. But I can't say it's better tha BNW. Dope review fellas 🤙🤘
Hey! I don't know the dude well, cool that hes a Maiden fan. Yeah man BOS was awesome too.
You guys should do dokken wasp and yngwie
A brilliant album with shit mixing.
I still love this album it feels like an power Ballard album is 9/10
I just listened to the album & instead of feeling this was an album that was made to blow me away, I think this was an album made to create moods. I relate some aspects of metal to what straight ahead jazz was & I'll explain. Straight ahead jazz is very complex & is an aquired taste from listening on a regular basis. However every album or song that was made by straight ahead Jazz artist didn't have to be complex meaning that sometimes it's O.K. to contrast. I would give this album a 7.5 if I had to rate it. I left some recommendations on your (What is your Heaviest Metal) & The if I'm spelling it right (Mushugga) review. I think you will be satisfied with the list because they're not "Dumb Genres"😄 As far as those (Body Count) song recommendations you may also want to checkout the full album because minus 99 problems it's a whip ass album. So who is this guy in your comment section anyway?🤔 Ha Ha Ha.
Thanks for watching Jazzman!
@@MetalbyteMedia It's all my pleasure but as you will see from the list my taste goes far beyond Jazz. Enjoy!!!!!
Great episode, guys!!
The major problem that is not helping Bruce vocals on this album is in the production.
The fact that they used a " Karaoke " guitar over Bruce is not helping at all, as they are both fighting the space of the same sound spectrum.
For exemple , If you remove the " Karaoke" guitar in the verses of Stratego, the vocals would be awesome and have place to shine.
Check out in this album, most of the time you feel the vocals are good, it s when there s no lead guitar over them.
**And BTW, make sure to listen to our awesome album, I think our song" The Train" kicks the asses of all Senjutsu's ones 😜😜**
Spun your Train full album today dude. Great sound and vibe. Cheers!
3.5 that's crazy, it's a t least a 4, it has some good moments, stratego is my favourite track, it's definitely my least favourite maiden from the 21dt century, Dance of death is my favourite, he'll on earth is the best of the long tracks. I'd actually probably give it a 6.5. I'd love maiden to do a short album sort of killers or no prayer kind of length with one long epic, I think though the horse has galloped it's last, it's now a nice steady trot.
Not a criticism but I can’t understand how any Maiden fan can’t distinguish who plays what solo. Cmon man!! 🙈😂
Does anyone else notice the similarity between stratego and angry again by megadeth........anybody??
Hi RDO, what's the brand and model of your shelf stereo?
Yo dude it's a KEiiD CD player and it is awesome. Oh and edit: Fuck BOSE. Lol
A GREAT FUCKING ALBUM !!!!!! Their best hands down since BNW…. But I’d put it against quite a bit of there pre 2000’s era albums. And Bruce has stated that it may be an album they perform in its entirety live like they did AMOLAD… A solid 10 from me !! And yes Parchment is fucking amazing … I think Hell on Earth is the centerpiece of the album
Great review guys! Glad you took the time to go through and digest it, unlike Martin Popoff, who puked up a bunch of words and called it a review. I’m noticing a lot of comparisons to western music for Writing on the Wall. To me it’s more like Anglo Saxon Mid-evil folk guitar sound. Considering they are old school Brit’s that’s were the roots are. I’ll leave a link to a Anglo Saxon folk song, after hearing it made sense to me. Great job again. Enjoy your channel!! ua-cam.com/video/VQfdqIyqJ4g/v-deo.html
Thanks for watching and commenting. I actually liked Popoffs review but I'm like, one of his fanboys. Lol
its so weird, the parchment and Death of the Celts are probably my two least faves on the album. insane how much divergence there can be from dudes who love the same band.
I think he gave it 3.5 out of 5 right?
2:22 hey that's me! :D Love your stuff, but we don't have to agree on everything do we? :) Take care mates.
Bahaha it's all good dude! Thanks for watching and being a good sport!
@@MetalbyteMedia Up the irons mates! Hope you are doing fine.
The best songs are undoubtedly Stratego, Darkest Hour, Death of the celts and Hell on earth. For me an album that values 6.50-7 out of 10.
Cool Dude, what about The Paper?
@@MetalbyteMedia The parchment is one of the most boring track on the album. Can't understand all this hype on it.
@@Aquila81 All good man, the only certainties in life, are death, taxes and the polarity of Maidenheads.
7 out of 10. They should think about retiring.
Typical European headbangers. Cool as fuck
I think it’s the best Maiden album since Brave New World .
There I said it.
🤷♀️
Not the best Maiden Album.
The best “ since” Brave new world.
Imo.
Right on Tracey - Slaughtered Princess! Glad you like it as much as Grimby and I. I put it over BNW but just by a tiny bit. Cheers!
For me is a 9
Funny i have no love for the Parchement except the solo. I really don't like this song.
This is not anything at all like the Maiden I love. Bruce sounds great.but the songwriting is stale and the playing is lackluster. Then again, I don't think they've made a good album since 7th Son. But that's me.
only 2 good songs the parchement and hell on earth
Prog rock, not a good album
Maiden most overrated metal band in history. Haven't done a thing since Powerslave.
One trick Pony.
From a musical ability I would say they're top notch from a standpoint of catchy riffs and hooks they're nonexistent.
How to say "Im Deaf" without actually saying it
Yes it’s true they have not equalled powerslave. I think they have some good albums though, the two after are pretty good and some of the Bruce return albums