Cover of Iron Maiden A Real Dead One
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For iron maiden fans, heavy metal enthusiasts, collectors of live albums, and listeners curious about live recording quality.
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THE REVIEW

Album from 1993 that, after 7 years, follows the magnificent "Live after death" (1985)

The last fantastic Maiden cover makes us want to insert the CD into the player.

It starts with the "Number of the beast" and immediately you realize that something is wrong. The sound is terrible, weak... you have to struggle a lot to find the guitar.

"The trooper" has the same flaw, and a terrible execution. Bruce is unenthusiastic, Murray and Gers are unlistenable, and Harris has a low volume.

In the same way, gems like "Prowler", "Where eagles dare", "2 minutes to midnight" (ruined), and "Remember tomorrow" follow.

15 years after its purchase, I continue to ask myself: why ruin heavy metal masterpieces with such poor production?

Recommended only for true Maiden enthusiasts.

 

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Iron Maiden's 1993 live album 'A Real Dead One' fails to live up to expectations, suffering from poor production and lackluster performances. Iconic tracks like 'The Number of the Beast' and 'The Trooper' sound weak and unenthusiastic. Despite the flaws, true Iron Maiden fans might still find some value in the album.

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01   The Number of the Beast (04:54)

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04   Transylvania (04:25)

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05   Remember Tomorrow (05:52)

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06   Where Eagles Dare (04:49)

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08   Running Free (03:48)

09   Run to the Hills (03:57)

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10   2 Minutes to Midnight (05:37)

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12   Hallowed Be Thy Name (07:51)

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Iron Maiden

British heavy metal band formed in 1975, led by bassist and principal songwriter Steve Harris. Famous for epic studio albums, theatrical live shows featuring vocalist Bruce Dickinson, and the mascot Eddie.
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