It was recorded in paris with their longstanding producer kevin caveman shirley in late 2014, with the finishing touches added earlier this year. The book of souls is well worth the wait and the band sounds as great as they did in the 80s. Not because of its length, but because the entire piece just doesnt sound like iron maiden. Only time will tell where it will end up sitting besides such monsters as 1982s the number of the beast, 1983s piece of mind, 1984s powerslave or 1988s seventh son of a seventh son. The book of souls is the sixteenth studio album by english heavy metal band iron maiden, released on 4 september 2015.
Sep 14, 2015 there is nothing like this amazing song in all of iron maiden s quiver, but damn is it ever an amazing rock n roll song. The bands discography has grown to thirtyseven albums, including sixteen studio albums, eleven. The lead single speed of light is my least favorite song though not a bad one on the album where the red and the black, tears of a clown, empire of the clouds and book of souls are my favorites with the others being very catchy and great to listen. If you need more precise search, use the option advanced. Jun 18, 2015 the stunning cover art was created by mark wilkinson, who has worked with the band previously, and because this 11track album has a total running time of 92 minutes, it is iron maiden s first ever double studio album. The albums length alone, for one, is proof positive that the group has not lost an iota of the passion that led them to create now.
Bruce dickinson wins the fight of his life as, 40 years after crawling out of londons east end, iron maiden go mayan on their epic doublealbum. The bands touring plans had to be delayed until 2016 to allow vocalist bruce dickinson to recover following treatment for a cancerous tumour found on his tongue. Sep 04, 2015 one band who, like acdc, continue to flourish is the legendary metal outfit iron maiden, still going strong year after year. It is the bands first studio double album, and also their longest to date, with a total length of 92 minutes and 11 seconds. Its clear that the idea of appearing stagnant has never left the bands thoughts as they remain true to their history. Iron maiden 2015 the book of souls full album youtube. The book of souls raw and punchy 4 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars. But if this is the time when the great airship must fall, maiden goes out on top, defying convention. Sep 06, 2015 the book of souls is at times erring into the murky waters acdc or krokus like to navigate in. Sep 04, 2015 listen to the book of souls by iron maiden on apple music. Lt collections iron maiden the book of souls 2015 iron maiden the book of souls 2015 created by florxquin on 19 jun 2020. The bands discography has grown to thirtyseven albums, including sixteen studio albums, eleven live albums, four eps, and seven compilations. Iron maiden the book of souls 2015 created by florxquin on 19 jun 2020.
In some parts, this here trademark iron maiden soundstage comes across to you like some fucking acdc track on the wrong album. But the book of souls also serves to remind why iron maiden remain relevant today, more than thirty years after they were first formed. The song that happens to be by far the longest song on the cd. The book of souls iron maiden full album 2015 the book of. Iron maiden the book of souls 2015 iron maiden are an english heavy metal band formed in leyton, east london, in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter steve harris.
Sep 10, 2015 like other rare, few bands that can sustain several decades and still offer worthwhile, warmblooded efforts the book of souls argues theres still plenty of life left in this beast. Download heavy metal album by iron maiden the book of souls 2015 flac. It might be a different story in two years time, but here is what christer thinks about it right now. Download iron maiden the book of souls in hires stereo. This is the longest gap between records in the history of the band. Review iron maiden the book of souls 2015 metal amino. The book of souls strap yourself in and say a quick prayer to eddie as maiden pull out all the stops and bruce gets epic on the piano. Buy now the digipak double cd of the book of souls by iron maiden on the napalm records online shop. Aug 18, 2015 theres a hell of a lot to take in, steve harris recently and sagely proclaimed of iron maiden s first studio double album. Iron maiden s eagerly awaited new studio album the book of souls will be released globally on 4th september through parlophone records bmg in the u.
Sep 02, 2015 iron maiden are set to reenergize the engine of magnificent old school heavy metal with their newest album, the book of souls. The albums length alone, for one, is proof positive that the group has not lost an iota of the passion that led them to create nowseminal classics like the number of the beast or powerslave. Iron maiden the book of souls encyclopaedia metallum. However, the book of souls is still undeniably iron maiden. The book of souls is a music studio album recording by iron maiden prog relatedprogressive rock released in 2015 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Viimeisen 15 vuoden aikana iron maiden on noussut suosionsa huipulle ympari maailman ja julkaissut tuona aikana nyt 5 studioalbumia ja erinaisen maaran kokoelmia ja livealbumeita. Although its rare for double platters to genuinely contain two cds worth of material, at 92 minutes the book of souls is a gargantuan emotional journey through some careerbest performances that more than makes up for a fiveyear wait. I must get the one negative out of the way from the outset.
Obviously, this is a really important album for the band and the fans, as it could be their final encore of honour and glory, due to bruce dickinsons cancer diagnosis. Procitajte recenziju albuma the book of souls britanskog benda iron maiden objavljenog 2015. The book of souls is now my favorite iron maiden album prior was a toss up of somewhere in time, number of the beast and seventh son. It was recorded in paris with their longstanding producer kevin caveman shirley in late 2014, with. Background iron maidens intention to tour in support of the book of souls was confirmed with the albums announcement on 18 june 2015. Iron maiden, the book of souls a theatrical, 10minute track that respects the roots of one of heavy metals most glorious bands, but also looks forward with wonder. The book of souls cd deluxe album 2 discs 2015 amazing value. Iron maiden the book of souls 2015, digibook with slipcase, cd. Confounding some fans, iron maiden refuse to coast on their old hits, and have made another knotty, impressive album. The essential iron maiden 2005 a matter of life and death 2006 somewhere back in time. Encuentra vinilo iron maiden the book of souls musica en mercado libre chile. Iron maiden the book of souls 2 cddeluxe edition amazon. Iron maiden lyrics the book of souls 2015 album, including empire of the clouds, the man of sorrows, tears of a clown.
Reviewed in the united states on september 8, 2015. The book of souls by iron maiden album, heavy metal. We have all spent this weekend getting to grips with iron maidens new album. Sep 04, 2015 to say that iron maiden s the book of souls was ardently anticipated would be a vast understatement. The original soundtrack 2009 the final frontier 2010 from fear to eternity. Sep 10, 2015 the book of souls, therefore, will go down as one of the better maiden albums ever created. Listen to the book of souls by iron maiden on apple music. To immediately find what you need to enter a keyword in the form below. The book of souls, 2015 vinyl, 3xlp limited edition box set. Though it was mostly finished in 2014, vocalist bruce dickinsons cancer diagnosis and treatment delayed its release until he was medically cleared. The book of souls iron maiden release info allmusic. Stream songs including if eternity should fail, speed of light and more. Bruce dickinson vocals, piano, dave murray guitar, adrian smith guitar, janick gers guitar, steve harris bass guitar, keyboards, coproducer, nicko mcbrain drums, kevin shirley producer.
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