Review: The 2nd release Maiden release with Bruce Dickinson on vocals after the breakthrough with THE BEAST. They would really be pushing themselves to match that one. A lot of people were still just still finding out about Maiden. Nicko Mcbrain comes in to replace Clive Burr on the drums. And he doesn't hurt the music at all. You really hear his talents especially on THE TROOPER. I used to listen to that song to nauseum and drove my parents crazy with that one. The short rocker Flight of Icarus showing off Bruce's screaming ablity. Again this release is just filled with classic Maiden style and galloping riffs and licks. They balance the shorter songs with the longer epic styles ones like Where Eagles Dare and To Tame a Land. Still LIfe being a fav of mine as love the horror movie/theme style lyrics. Also love the inner notes of the album (back in the day of records) and the great pic of the band sitting around the dinner table about to feast on a brain which of course is Eddie's as you can see by the cover his has been removed. Classic stuff to please any teenager or people like me that can't grow up. Another classic and must have.

Fav Cuts: Still Life, Flight of Icarus, The Trooper

Rating: 9