A Matter Of Life And Death is, i believe, one of the finest album in IRON MAIDEN's career. Album opener, Different World, is actually completely misleading – similar in style to Wildest Dreams, it gives little indication of the beauty still to be unveiled. Instead it acts as a cloak to the rest of the record, one which when removed reveals an irresistible body of work underneath. Colossal in their scope, songs such as These Colours Don’t Run and The Longest Day pull the listener down into the blood-trodden battlefield before spitting them out into the solemn peace of the grave. Bruce chants, screams and whispers wicked truths like an insightful overseer of a world torn affray. The guitarists too, are in rambunctious moods. And beneath all this, Steve provides lashings of the trademark IRON MAIDEN gallop and Nicko’s drumming is simply brilliant. It’s more progressive and adventurous IRON MAIDEN than ever before. The pinnacle of this spotless and impeccable musicianship is For The Greater Good Of God, a Harris-penned ten-minute masterpiece. Out Of The Shadows, is heavily reminiscent of Bruce’s solo work. I believe, what makes this album so incredible is every song is among the best IRON MAIDEN has recorded.Read full review
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