Best Tune on "Somewhere in Time" by Iron Maiden

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Somewhere in Time

Best Tune on "Somewhere in Time" by Iron Maiden Iron-Maiden-Somewhere-In-Time

Recorded 1986 at Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas and Wisseloord Studios, Hilversum, Netherlands
Released 29 Sept 1986
Produced by Martin Birch

Tunes

Caught Somewhere in Time
Wasted Years
Sea of Madness
Heaven Can Wait
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Stranger in a Strange Land
Deja Vu
Alexander the Great

My introduction to this band back in the mid-90's and possibly my favorite cover art of all time. I gotta admit going from this to Number of the Beast was a shocker.

I'm interested to see how polarized Maiden fans are over this album. I think it's quite good if not up to the standards of what came before. The synths are palatable and never dominate. The songs are memorable. Dave and Adrian's solos are on FIRE here. There are some weak spots--the mix is downright odd, Bruce sounds a bit tired at this point, the chorus to Heaven Can Wait annoys me, and the band relies on some self-cannibalism in parts. But the pros outweigh the cons. I have to go with Stranger in a Strange Land for that thick riff, chunky lead, and Bruce sounds great in his lower range on the verse.

Really wish we had a pro-shot video of Somewhere on Tour. I'd love to hear from anyone here that caught one of those shows.

Metal master Number of posts : 920 Age : 30

Sea of Madness!

Also, this is my favorite Maiden album. $\'arry \'eadbanger$

This was my first Maiden album as well. I was in high school when I got it. Love the cover art. I started to vote Alexander the Great but went with Wasted Years in the end. No matter how many times I hear it it's still great!

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 9428 Age : 50

Great album. I voted for the "Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner" as I just always loved that tune. There are so many worthy choices here, though.

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 7611 Age : 55

"Wasted Years" for me, "Stranger In A Strange Land" running a very close second. For me it's their last great album.

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 5014 Age : 55

Soooo many great tunes...... and the guitar synths don't detract from the tunes.

Stranger In A Strange Land

Metal master Number of posts : 883 Age : 55

Wasted Years. the riff sticks in your head. The whole album is great. Also like The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner, Stranger In A Strange Land and Caught Somewhere In Time. The B side Reach Out off of Wasted Years really surprised me.

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 28430 Age : 38

It changes with the day, but for now, I'll vote "Sea of Madness".

Metal master Number of posts : 896 Age : 50

This was the first Iron Maiden album I purchased new (on cassette). I'll always have a soft spot for it. "Wasted Years" was played a lot on MTV and got me into the band. It's still awesome and an easy pick for my favorite. One of my favorite Maiden songs of all time.

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 1779 Age : 57

Stranger in a Strange Land!!!!! headbanger

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 15680 Age : 51

Wasted Years by a hair over Stranger in a Strange Land. I also like Caught Somewhere in Time, Deja Vu, and The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner, An awesome album.

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 1064 Age : 31

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner. My favorite Maiden album.

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 6719 Age : 52

Deja Vu

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Road Warrior Number of posts : 17068 Age : 48

My favorite Maiden album!

Scurvy Skalliwag Number of posts : 12604 Age : 60

Dig the album....last one I ever bought by them

"Deja Vu" for me

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Metal is my Life Number of posts : 39505 Age : 55

Wasted Years. The whole album is rock solid. I caught them on tour for this album with Yngwie Malmsteen opening. Great show ! One stand out memory was the laser gun battle between Bruce and an 8 ft tall (or so) Eddie.

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007 wrote:: Wasted Years. The whole album is rock solid. I caught them on tour for this album with Yngwie Malmsteen opening. Great show ! One stand out memory was the laser gun battle between Bruce and an 8 ft tall (or so) Eddie.

And it's things like this why I scratch my head as to why a proper live document has not seen the light of day. That just sounds amazing.

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 5065 Age : 27

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner for me, with Alexander the Great & Caught Somewhere in Time following close behind.

Love this album. It's tied for my favorite Maiden release with Seventh Son.

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Stranger in a straaaaaaaaaaaaaaange laaaaaaaaaaaaand! Land of iiiiiiiiiiiiiiice and snoooooooooooowwww!

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Metal is my Life Number of posts : 25827 Age : 54

Wasted Years gets my vote.

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Fat Freddy wrote:: Stranger in a straaaaaaaaaaaaaaange laaaaaaaaaaaaand! Land of iiiiiiiiiiiiiiice and snoooooooooooowwww!

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 4009 Age : 47

The epitome of the Iron Maiden discography and from this absolute classic I chose Sea Of Madness.

Metal master Number of posts : 657 Age : 45

It's a close call between Stranger in a Strange Land and Wasted Years, but the latter gets my vote.

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3325 Age : 52

I would love to pick something besides "Wasted Years", but I can't, it's still that kick ass of a tune. Great album! "Stranger In a Strange Land" would be my second favorite.

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Wasted Years