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Dear Adriano, thank you for your clarifications. I also apologize to Paloz if I am veering a bit off-topic — I swear this is the last post about it. However, I would like to add a note: everything you're saying is valid but also very personal. For example, I find the Dire Straits extremely flat and monotonous, but that's just my taste, and I don’t want to present it as absolute truth. The comment about the lack of talent wasn't directed at certain sacred monsters, but rather at an attitude that considers any novelty as revolutionary. Regarding the Maiden, honestly, it has been twenty years that detractors keep making the same accusations, and since they are a group that hardly ever gets radio play, almost never on TV, and is generally snubbed by everyone except their numerous fans, I struggle to believe there is a genuine desire to explore them further. Perhaps there's a bit of common-place judgment (let it be understood that this doesn’t apply to you). Many of the historic bands I was referring to, you’ve already mentioned. I would like to avoid citing others because I know this site well, and I might risk endless offenses. It's not cowardice, but I would prefer to spare good Paloz from other interferences; if you want, we can discuss it elsewhere. Bye!

Dear Geek the boy (great quote from the remarkable Germano), I apologize if I misunderstood your words; I didn't mean to come across as aggressive... as for Mann, if we look at the period when the two albums mentioned were released, I don't think we can say that (alongside other singer-songwriters like the already mentioned Germano, Amos, PJ Harvey, and Fiona Apple) she didn't position herself as a voice against a trend that undervalued a certain type of high-quality songwriting in favor of pseudo-rock groups, actresses turned musicians, various girl bands, etc. etc. I find that this courage to provide a nearly minimalist response to a widespread shouting at that time makes her works, in a certain sense, unique. But this is obviously my opinion, goodbye!

Absolutely right, essential album.

Beautiful album, shareable review.

I share the reviewer's opinions; it is certainly not a fundamental album, but in my opinion, it has certain rather unique characteristics in the Maiden's career (starting with the dark atmosphere that surrounds it), so it deserves to be listened to, much more than any other album they created in the 90s.

I've never liked them, but I understand that they might attract attention for their nonconformity. The review could have been a bit more polished. Bye!

Everything is beautiful!

They die, of course...

I don't agree with the good Adriano, but that's not a problem. Anyway, in my opinion, this latest album is absolutely not similar to the previous ones, except for the fact that they are all genuinely Maiden albums and I WANT TO LISTEN TO THIS KIND OF MUSIC. And even if it were, I don't understand this stubbornness towards the beloved ones and not towards other historical bands that, rightly out of respect for their fans, continue with the same genre for years. (And in my opinion, if the genre is appreciated, I don't see why it should be completely changed. If the Maiden changed their style, I would be offended.) Honestly, I am wary of those who try to sell me every novelty as beautiful and innovative, confusing, as the good Peter Steele said, "Genius with a lack of talent," only to find myself with little bands that last two or three albums claiming to be great.
Anyway, everyone is entitled to their own opinion; the fact remains that the more die (artistically speaking) the Maiden are forever (also because they have never betrayed their sound). Always ready for a healthy exchange of opinions, I greet you affectionately! Bye!

I agree that this album is an honest piece of work but lacks bite, it focuses a bit less on Mann's career, who has two wonderful albums under her belt like Lost in Space and Bachelor N*2. And they deserve to be listened to saecula saeculorum (is it spelled like this?).