The Essential Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden · 2005
147 min · 27 tracks · heavy metal · traditional heavy metal · new wave of British heavy metal
A powerful compilation showcasing Iron Maiden's epic storytelling and complex musicality through heavy riffs and soaring vocals.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic peaks and valleys epic storytelling through music extended tracks for deep immersion
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'The Essential Iron Maiden' arrived at a time when the band was celebrating its legacy and the revitalization of their career with albums like 'Brave New World' (2000) and 'Dance of Death' (2003). This compilation features tracks spanning their impressive discography, underscoring their influence in heavy metal as they continued to draw new fans while pleasing long-time followers.
- If you like
- heavy metal, traditional heavy metal, new wave of British heavy metal
The Essential Iron Maiden is an album by Iron Maiden, released in 2005. A powerful compilation showcasing Iron Maiden's epic storytelling and complex musicality through heavy riffs and soaring vocals. 'The Essential Iron Maiden' is significant for encapsulating the band's enduring appeal and influence within the heavy metal genre. The album serves as an introduction for newcomers and a nostalgic collection for fans, achieving commercial success by charting in multiple countries and reinforcing Iron Maiden's status as one of the leading bands in rock history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Essential Iron Maiden sound like?
A powerful compilation showcasing Iron Maiden's epic storytelling and complex musicality through heavy riffs and soaring vocals. Rooted in heavy metal and traditional heavy metal.
What makes The Essential Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden notable?
'The Essential Iron Maiden' is significant for encapsulating the band's enduring appeal and influence within the heavy metal genre. The album serves as an introduction for newcomers and a nostalgic collection for fans, achieving commercial success by charting in multiple countries and reinforcing Iron Maiden's status as one of the leading bands in rock history. Released in 2005, 'The Essential Iron Maiden' arrived at a time when the band was celebrating its legacy and the revitalization of their career with albums like 'Brave New World' (2000) and 'Dance of Death' (2003). This compilation features tracks spanning their impressive discography, underscoring their influence in heavy metal as they continued to draw new fans while pleasing long-time followers.
Who is The Essential Iron Maiden for?
The Essential Iron Maiden works well if you're into dynamic peaks and valleys, epic storytelling through music and extended tracks for deep immersion.
How many songs are on The Essential Iron Maiden?
The Essential Iron Maiden has 27 tracks, running approximately 147 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Paschendale 8:26
- 2 Rainmaker 3:48
- 3 The Wicker Man 4:35
- 4 Brave New World 6:18
- 5 Futureal 2:56
- 6 The Clansman 8:59
- 7 Sign of the Cross 11:16
- 8 Man on the Edge 4:11
- 9 Be Quick or Be Dead 3:23
- 10 Fear of the Dark (live) Standout 7:52
- 11 Holy Smoke 3:47
- 12 Bring Your Daughter… to the Slaughter 4:43
- 13 The Clairvoyant 4:26
Disc 2
- 1 The Evil That Men Do 4:34
- 2 Wasted Years 5:06
- 3 Heaven Can Wait 7:20
- 4 2 Minutes to Midnight 6:00
- 5 Aces High 4:29
- 6 Flight of Icarus 3:51
- 7 The Trooper Standout 4:12
- 8 The Number of the Beast 4:52
- 9 Run to the Hills 3:54
- 10 Wrathchild 2:55
- 11 Killers 5:01
- 12 Phantom of the Opera 7:06
- 13 Running Free (live) 8:43
- 14 Iron Maiden (live) 4:49
Release Date
July 5, 2005
Genre
heavy metal, new wave of British heavy metal, traditional heavy metal
More albums in new wave of British heavy metal
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
147 min 46 sec
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