2024 the best of 1980 to 1990 review
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Triple vinyl picture disc LP presing. 2011 collection from the Heavy Metal heroes containing their finest recordings from 1990-2010. From Fear to Eternity is a chance for new fans to explore the group's rich history, with the highlights of their last eight studio albums distilled into this handy collection, which follows 2009's Somewhere Back in Time compilation of their earlier work from 1980-1990. Perennial favorites found on this album include songs also featured on Maiden's current the Final Frontier World Tour set list; tracks such as "Fear of the Dark," "The Wicker Man," "Blood Brothers" and "Dance of Death" sit alongside recent classics "El Dorado" and the hauntingly evocative "When the Wild Wind Blows." It also includes singles like "Holy Smoke" and "Be Quick Or Be Dead" together with more progressive thought-provoking album tracks like "Afraid to Shoot Strangers" and "For the Greater Good of God."
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Language : English
Product Dimensions : 12.52 x 12.32 x 0.43 inches; 1.88 Pounds
Manufacturer : Emi Import
Item model number : 0273651
Original Release Date : 2011
Date First Available : May 5, 2011
Label : Emi Import
ASIN : B004SD6770
Number of discs : 3
Reviewer: longtimeVHfan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: My introduction to newer Maiden
Review: OK, I have some things to admit. I was a metalhead in my teens. That was about 30 years ago. I didn't get what Iron Maiden was doing back then. I missed their peak years. A few years ago, I bought Powerslave on a whim. I loved it. From there, I dug back through Maiden's catalog. I stopped at the Seventh Son album. I figured From Fear... was a good way to sample some of the newer Maiden.To be honest, I really like some of the songs here. There are a few clunkers, in particular the songs from the No Prayer for the Dying album. However, you get brilliant songs like Wicker Man, Rainmaker, Paschendale, Different World, etc. I think Maiden has gotten better with time. Here are my arguments to that point. 1) Nicko is featured more prominently on 2000 and later albums, aside from Powerslave. 2) The song writing is much better with these later albums. There were some flashes of greatness in the past. Beast, Mariner, etc. But the newer trend of bigger choruses, sing-able melodies and such are great, in my opinion. This is the secret to Maiden's recent success, in my opinion. 3) The songs have become longer and more intricate. More changes in feel, tempo, and mood are in these newer songs. I guess this makes Maiden more prog-rock. Whatever you want to call it, it makes the songs more like stories. And that, to me, is entertaining. And maybe that is what I finally found in Maiden's music. And I find it more consistently in the 2000 and later albums. I love the 80s Maiden now. Don't get me wrong. But the things I liked back then are more honed and more implemented in the newer work. I need to buy the newer albums. I will avoid No Prayer, but will start with Fear of the Dark and move right on to Final Frontier. I think maybe I will find some gems they didn't put on From Fear to Eternity.
Reviewer: Patrice Trucano-Hee
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: From Fear to Eternity
Review: Item as described. Love it!
Reviewer: Middletown Metal Fan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: One of the Best LP Hits Collections
Review: This is an incredible Hits LP. Every song here is worthy of being on this collection. 23 songs in all, 4 live. 6 sides on 3 LPs. It shows just how Great Maiden is even in the last 10-30 years, when some say they declined a bit. They have kept the pedal floored and this showcase tells the story of how they have matured and kept the hits coming. Hits from Maiden are not comparable with most other bands. Most of these songs are not 3 min. - 4 min, they're 5 - 8 min. and some even longer. Great set and hard to beat!
Reviewer: Kenneth E.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Maiden's Best 1990-2010
Review: As always, Maiden comes out with another great album. Although it is a compilation album over the past 20 years, it is still a great album. Personally, I would have chosen a couple of different songs for this one, but nevertheless, it is still a good set-list. This particular album is meant for newcomers to the bands music and should give you a rounded out "view" of the bands music and how they have progressed through the years to where they are now. For all of you out there who simply look at the cover and think "Satanic"....PLEEEEEASE! Read some of the lyrics and you will find thoughtful and timely written songs with very melodic singing and great instrumental work. As well, these gentlemen are much more than simply a heavy metal band. Read their bio's and it is clear to see these are accomplished men in their own right aside from being in a rock band. Up the Irons!!!
Reviewer: Invisible Space Hermit
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Renewed Fan
Review: I was an Iron Maiden fan back in the 80s, but slowly lost interest in most metal music over the years. Recently I've gone back to my childhood metal roots and picked up some of the albums I loved along with others I could not afford at the time on my allowance.From Fear and Somewhere Back in Time were perfect for me. I didn't want to spend a bunch of bucks picking up all the albums and I was unsure if I would even like their 90s to present music because other bands like Metallica and Megadeth I stopped enjoying around this time (for me, the enter sandman sellout time.)Been listening to From Fear for about a week now and I'm loving it very close to as much as their earlier stuff. I know I am going to slowly pick up some of the albums represented by these cherry picked songs in hopes that they missed some gems.The only thing I thought was a bit weird is that the songs seem to be mixed around on the 2 cds (not in order of release date.) So when I hear a song I like, I have to keep refering to the booklet to figure out which album it is from.Otherwise, feels good to be back 🙂
Reviewer: LOLLYDUDE
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great
Review: Love Maiden
Reviewer: MRG
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: This is a great companion to "Somewhere Back in Time
Review: I'm sometimes skeptical about "Greatest Hits" albums, but Maiden definitely delivers on this one. A very kick-ass overview of some of their later and more recent material. Age has not mellowed these guys at all! This is a great companion to "Somewhere Back in Time," a retrospective of Maiden's classic eighties recordings.
Reviewer: BlueFlyer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great quality live songs!
Review: What can I say! This is a great live hits album. The quality and energy can be felt with these songs. There is a little bit of language between a few songs.
Reviewer: Magnus
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Stay away from picture discs if you want to listen to it!
Reviewer: Super!
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: ObowiÄ
zkowe dla fanów Iron Maiden!ð¤
Reviewer: Springy45
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Einwandfreie und schnelle Transaktion. Das Produkt ist sehr hochwertig. Gute Klangqualität. Ich würde dieses Produkt wieder kaufen.
Reviewer: Bengt Flood
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Skickad i en brun papperspåse där alla hörn på konvolutet var vikta och skadade. Riktigt undermåligt. blir inga stjärnor förden här leveransen,endast minustecken.
Reviewer: Maciey
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Fantastyczne wydanie, ciezkie plÅyty polecam!