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THE REVIEW
The Maiden probably never imagined at the start of their career, when they roamed around Europe and the world with Di Anno, singing raw and direct songs like those of their early productions, that they would create a profound, inspired, magical, complex work like "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son". The album in question dates back to 1989, and it's the most striking result both for sales and for actual sound and production quality. A true masterpiece from every point of view. The previous album ("Somewhere in Time") was a preview of what would happen with "Seventh Son". The keyboards, which were partially criticized, in this album blend perfectly with the distorted guitars of Murray and Smith to create an album concept that gives chills.
Seven deadly sins, seven ways to win. Seven holy paths to hell and your trip begins... seven downward slopes,
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The review praises Iron Maiden's 1989 album Seventh Son of a Seventh Son as a profound and complex masterpiece. It highlights the evolution from their earlier raw style to a more inspired and magical sound, blending keyboards and guitars seamlessly. The album is noted for its concept and high production quality, being one of the band's most striking achievements.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
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.180 Reviews
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By velvetunderground
This album is a masterpiece, dark, tormented, reflective!
Iron Maiden is one of the few bands from which high-ranking lyrics arise, as if we were facing a text of history and literature.
By Hellring
"Seven deadly sins, seven ways to win, seven holy paths to hell, and your trip begins."
"Seven are your burning fires and seven your desires, I am he the bornless one, the fallen angel watching you Babylon."
By Maiden_87
Seventh Son of A Seventh Son is worth the entire album, perhaps the most beautiful heavy metal track in history.
This remains the best Iron Maiden album along with The Number Of The Beast... it represents the highest point of the band’s history from a creative standpoint.
By cptgaio
This album has the magical power to open the doors (at least those of my house).
I find it hard to save any of their ’90s albums, but this one shaped prog metal and remains powerful and reflective.
By joe strummer
I’ve simply fallen in love, madly in love with Seventh Son of a Seventh Son.
I’m happy to have found a true passion, something I feel is mine, for a band I’ve always felt was everyone’s and therefore nobody’s.
