Eddie's Archive
Iron Maiden · 2002
377 min · 77 tracks · heavy metal · traditional heavy metal · new wave of British heavy metal
A sprawling collection that showcases Iron Maiden's iconic heavy metal sound and theatrical storytelling across decades of music.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks theatrical storytelling across tracks for long listening sessions
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'Eddie's Archive' came during a phase of resurgence for Iron Maiden after their reunion with Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith. This box set celebrated their legacy and provided a comprehensive overview of their career up to that point, filled with previously unreleased tracks and live performances.
- If you like
- heavy metal, traditional heavy metal, new wave of British heavy metal
Eddie's Archive is an album by Iron Maiden, released in 2002. A sprawling collection that showcases Iron Maiden's iconic heavy metal sound and theatrical storytelling across decades of music. The album serves as a significant retrospective, capturing the band's evolution and influence on the heavy metal genre. It was well-received by fans and critics alike, showcasing previously rare tracks and live recordings that highlight Iron Maiden's extensive catalog. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Eddie's Archive sound like?
A sprawling collection that showcases Iron Maiden's iconic heavy metal sound and theatrical storytelling across decades of music. Rooted in heavy metal and traditional heavy metal.
What makes Eddie's Archive by Iron Maiden notable?
The album serves as a significant retrospective, capturing the band's evolution and influence on the heavy metal genre. It was well-received by fans and critics alike, showcasing previously rare tracks and live recordings that highlight Iron Maiden's extensive catalog. Released in 2002, 'Eddie's Archive' came during a phase of resurgence for Iron Maiden after their reunion with Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith. This box set celebrated their legacy and provided a comprehensive overview of their career up to that point, filled with previously unreleased tracks and live performances.
Who is Eddie's Archive for?
Eddie's Archive works well if you're into dynamic journey with peaks, theatrical storytelling across tracks and for long listening sessions.
How many songs are on Eddie's Archive?
Eddie's Archive has 77 tracks, running approximately 377 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Iron Maiden 3:45
- 2 Running Free 3:10
- 3 Transylvania 4:02
- 4 Sanctuary 3:44
- 5 Wrathchild 3:31
- 6 Run to the Hills Standout 5:35
- 7 Children of the Damned 4:48
- 8 The Number of the Beast Standout 5:28
- 9 22 Acacia Avenue 6:36
- 10 Transylvania 6:19
- 11 The Prisoner 5:49
- 12 Hallowed Be Thy Name Standout 7:36
- 13 Phantom of the Opera 7:01
- 14 Iron Maiden 4:57
Disc 2
- 1 Prowler 4:26
- 2 Remember Tomorrow 5:59
- 3 Killers 4:43
- 4 Running Free 3:52
- 5 Transylvania 4:48
- 6 Iron Maiden 4:56
- 7 Moonchild 5:43
- 8 Wrathchild 3:00
- 9 Infinite Dreams 5:51
- 10 The Trooper 4:04
- 11 Seventh Son of a Seventh Son 10:26
- 12 The Number of the Beast Standout 4:42
- 13 Hallowed Be Thy Name Standout 7:09
- 14 Iron Maiden 6:01
Disc 3
- 1 Murders in the Rue Morgue 4:32
- 2 Wrathchild 3:30
- 3 Run to the Hills Standout 4:19
- 4 Children of the Damned 4:38
- 5 The Number of the Beast Standout 5:07
- 6 Another Life 3:44
- 7 Killers 5:46
- 8 22 Acacia Avenue 6:55
- 9 Total Eclipse 4:14
Disc 4
- 1 Transylvania 5:50
- 2 The Prisoner 5:48
- 3 Hallowed Be Thy Name Standout 7:30
- 4 Phantom of the Opera 6:53
- 5 Iron Maiden 4:20
- 6 Sanctuary 4:12
- 7 Drifter 9:18
- 8 Running Free 3:44
- 9 Prowler 5:00
Disc 5
- 1 Burning Ambition 2:42
- 2 Drifter (live) 6:03
- 3 Invasion 2:38
- 4 Remember Tomorrow (live) 5:28
- 5 I’ve Got the Fire 2:39
- 6 Cross‐Eyed Mary 3:55
- 7 Rainbow’s Gold 4:59
- 8 King of Twilight 4:53
- 9 Reach Out 3:32
- 10 That Girl 5:04
- 11 Juanita 3:47
- 12 Sheriff of Huddersfield 3:35
- 13 Black Bart Blues 6:40
- 14 Prowler ’88 4:09
- 15 Charlotte the Harlot ’88 4:12
Disc 6
- 1 All in Your Mind 4:31
- 2 Kill Me Ce Soir 6:16
- 3 I’m a Mover 3:28
- 4 Communication Breakdown 2:42
- 5 Nodding Donkey Blues 3:17
- 6 Space Station No. 5 3:47
- 7 I Can’t See My Feelings 3:49
- 8 Roll Over Vic Vella 4:48
- 9 Justice of the Peace 3:33
- 10 Judgement Day 4:03
- 11 My Generation 3:37
- 12 Doctor, Doctor 4:50
- 13 Blood on the World’s Hands (live) 6:06
- 14 The Aftermath (live) 6:45
- 15 Futureal (live) 3:00
- 16 Wasted Years ’99 (live) 5:06
Release Date
November 4, 2002
Genre
heavy metal, new wave of British heavy metal, traditional heavy metal
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Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
377 min 54 sec
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