Iron Maiden without Bruce Dickinson is...

[@MetalPilgrim]

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[@shatteredking2774]

Blaze Bayley era is so underrated. I really liked what he did with the band even though his voice didn’t fit when he sang older songs. I really love his solo material after leaving, his first five albums are absolute classics imo.

[@henrikbirgersson8028]

Iron Maiden X Factor Killers Virtual XI My five cents. The first 3 songs on X Factor is one of the best 3 song punch Iron Maiden has ever started an album with. Great channel, watch every episode! Cheers from 🇸🇪

[@Marco00891]

My rank would be totally the same. Iron Maiden and X Factor are great albums. Totally different of course but both are fantastic. Killers- good album, Virtual has few really god moments.

[@azzajames7661]

Same, Brother 🤘

[@jasongnrfan7374]

Yeah Id agree with that ❤

[@SeaofSpirit-w6e]

Completely agree with that! The debut is ground-breaking; I love every song of it, Paul's vocals and the non-polished production. 🖤 The X Factor was the first Maiden album to be released since I became fan. I love the dark and brooding mood of it and I think Blaze sounds great here! Killers is great also, but it always seemed to me as a collection of at least some songs which didn't make it on the debut. Virtual XI is one of the "weakest" Maiden albums for me. Futureal and Clansman are great, and there are some great melodies overall, but some of the choruses are just WAY too repetitive.

[@dannymontoya9469]

Killers wins. Before I even watch the video.

[@viking_2112]

Agreed

[@petespencer8813]

I think it's impossible to listen to killers, without listening to maiden, maiden.

[@fbomb7184]

Lets see Ides of March into Wrath Child - banger; Murders ITRM - banger; Killers - banger; Prodigal Son - banger the rest is just ok for me. I probably like more songs on Iron Maiden debut, but I love the songs on Killers.

[@IggyBing]

​@@fbomb7184 - banger beginning to end, including Twilight Zone on the N. America version. Iron Maiden the debut is great too, but I like Killers just a bit more. Maybe it's Adrian on guitar, not sure.

[@CraygK_15]

agreed the first 2 are the best albums every album with bruce on vocals was good but i was not a fan of the blaze era they did do great after those tho

[@StephenHennessy-y8h]

1.Iron Maiden 2.Killers RIP Paul Di'Anno 3.Virtual XI 4.The X Factor

[@alexandremaireno-ni4ec]

Same here

[@chilly6470]

Virtual XI is literally one of the worst albums by any band. As a huge fan of Maiden since I was a kid in the late 80's, I'd rather listen to the soundtrack of Frozen than that absolute shite!

[@xXxTheAwokenOnexXx]

1) Killlllers 2) Iron Maiden 3) X factor 4) Virtual Xi #UpTheIrons \m/ \m/

[@badmotorbreath5206]

💯

[@WodenTruthSpeaker]

Fuck yeah man. Finally a video that brings these 3 amazing albums together, I will leave Virtual XI from the other three since it´s my personal second worst Iron Maiden album (Educated Fool, The Clansman and Como Estais Amigo are amazing songs though). Here´s my take on it: I´d rank Killers as number one followed by X-Factor, debut and at the bottom Virtual XI, this ranking is according to my personal taste. In terms of "greatness" I agree that the debut has to be at the top followed by Killers, X factor and Virtual XI. As much as I love X-Factor I can´t say that it has a lot of "greatness" points in terms of influence and prestige, the Big Four for example were massively inspired by those first two records alone. X-Factor is more of a hidden cult gem in Iron Maiden´s darkest times but if that´s your metric for "greatness" then sure it can be at the same level as Killers, it´s an absolute phenomenal record with no doubt. Badass hoodie too, I need one 🤘

[@MetalPilgrim]

Blooper from my editor in the end 🤣

[@mikatu]

To me is The X Factor, Iron Maiden, Killers, and Virtual XI

[@christschinwon]

Killers an easy win for me. Debut Birch production, introduction of Adrian, Clive and Paul both giving peak performances. Paul's voice was really starting to come into its own before he hit the fuck it button! Also I certainly wouldn't call it straightforward. Killers is the most unformulaic of all Maiden albums. 2 instrumentals, a song with no solos (just harmonies), a song with a guitar solo before the vocals even start, a ballad that stays a ballad, and elements of funk! Probably the most influential Maiden album when you hear others bands speak about them too

[@rideon77]

The X factor is my favourite Maiden album, and probably the most underrated metal album ever

[@azzajames7661]

​@@NeilHawkins-f1lAs we all do, dude😜

[@weirdsounds-f3616]

I love X Factor, not my fav though

[@robbaldwin2402]

Could be the one I play the most, too.

[@paulgoodwin3642]

I was disappointed with x factor when it came out, but now i really enjoy it. I think at the time bruce leaving maiden and blaze leaving wolfsbane , who i liked a lot left me disappointed and going through personal troubles as well didnt help so i never gave it a chance.

[@robbaldwin2402]

X Factor is probably the album I listen to the most out of Iron Maiden's entire catalogue; it's great to play on dark nights when you put everything else down and just listen.

[@mak8836]

No Prayer For The Dying was my first current Maiden album so it holds a special place in my heart and I rank it much higher than most of the fans.

[@MetalPilgrim]

I love how it works! Up the irons!

[@mak8836]

@@MetalPilgrim 🤘🤘

[@christschinwon]

Me too, got into them in '89

[@mournblade1066]

Killers is number one. No question about it.

[@stepsgaming]

1. Killers 2. XFactor 3 Virtual XI 4. Iron Maiden.

[@npc310177]

For me, X-Factor wins by a long way, one of my fav Maiden albums and I often revisit. Then Id say Iron Maiden, then Killers with Virtual Xi bringing up a very distant rear

[@JimiMitchell]

I love the X Factor. I also saw that tour in 96. I love the Blaze era

[@Iaminsaneone]

Heard Maiden first in 1979, as a 13 year old, and the Iron Maiden album is the most influential Metal album ever!! It changed the whole direction of Metal, and it influenced every offshoot of Metal in some way since! Hail Paul, peace be with you brother,😢

[@titanfox4881]

I really love your show and your style a lot - great episode again! I fully agree on your ranking and mine is exactly the same. 1) Iron Maiden 2) Killer vs. The X-Factor 3) Virtual XI

[@MetalPilgrim]

Thanks Patrick!🤘

[@AndrewSavitskyi]

I would go for (my personal feel and opinion): 1. The X-Factor 2. Iron Maiden 3. Virtual XI 4. Killers

[@RobertEleuteri-fj8fp]

The thing is these albums are not only non-Bruce, but also different musicians and producers. So when comparing them, it’s not easy to merely see them in terms of the vocalist. I think Blaze deserves a lot of credit for his songwriting contributions. I wish the Blaze albums had more edits.

[@ChonkyMIG-15]

Personally I'd say: 1- The X Factor 2- Killers 3- Iron Maiden 4- Virtual XI

[@ThisICommand666]

I got onboard with Maiden at exactly the same time waiting for the release of The X Factor. I go back to that album a lot too, though when I do, I always listen to it with the 3 cut tracks strategically inserted into the tracklist. As far as ranking goes, yes, the two Di'Anno albums are the more historically important albums, and songwriting-wise are probably stronger than the Blaze material. But, I prefer Blaze over Di'Anno, so I usually rank TXF and VXI above the debut and Killers.

[@uross3553]

Paul has always been my favourite Maiden singer and I can't choose between his albums. I can listen to Paul's albums back to back, but Bruce's voice is too intense for that. 🤭

[@vozmajster1011]

Killers is in a way my all time favorite from Maiden... It just had that different atmosphere and Paul's voice and style was simply something amazing! Of course Iron Maiden is an awesome album too, songs like Prowler or Remember Tomorrow and the others will always have a special place in my heart... About Blaze Bayley's era... Many people don't like it, I heard it back when the albums were new and I still keep hearing it now after so many years, but some of my all time favorite songs from Maiden are from those two albums! Man on the Edge? The Clansman? Futureal? Sign of the Cross? The Aftermath? All just so great and not just those songs! Blaze is an underrated singer and it really is a shame that the band refused tuning their instruments a bit lower at concerts so Blaze could actually sing Bruce's songs... That's I think the main reason why many people say their concerts sucked with Blaze. It was clearly not his mistake though! I mean who can possibly get their voice to perform in such a higher key than their voice actually is? Blaze is NOT a bad singer, the band just couldn't (and refused to) find the sweet spot for his key and that's what makes so many people dislike that era, but damn does it still work damn well! Say what you want, but I will always keep the albums with Blaze very high on my imaginary tier list! 💯

[@danielflores9479]

The first two will always be my favorite. It just makes me so happy. Watching the early videos is so bad ass. Dave sounds so great. Now he forgot how to play solos. Edge of darkness is one of my favorite songs. May Paul rest in peace. UP THE IRONS FOREVER!!!

[@nib000]

Killers is right at the top for me... but X-Factor is amazing and probably at the top since seventh son.

[@genergia]

Iron maiden first and then killers

[@alanpiper3711]

The sound house tapes! Man! lol 😆

[@the_trooper_72]

I heard powerslave first, then I went back to the first two albums!!! I absolutely love the debut,. Killers after, but it's the first seven albums for me. Even though Blaze is awesome and I love his contributions to Maiden!!.. 🤘🏻😎

[@dixienormus6941]

The first two albums are by far my favourite ones

[@jasongnrfan7374]

I grew up listening to self titled and Killers and I didnt like X factor years ago in the late 90s. Until I seen Blaze live and appreciate it more now its in my car at the moment great album and lyrics. And I love the over all production of it Blaze had big shoes to fill bless him Bruce was energetic and had crowd control which Blaze didnt have. And I often wonder what Maiden would have sounded like if Paul had stayed a bit longer.

[@BAMozzy69]

Iron Maiden/Killers can be interchangeable for top spot in my opinion - at the moment, I'd agree that Iron Maiden probably edges it and Phantom of the Opera, Iron Maiden, Running Free are classics that still are loved today. Of course when Number of the Beast released, that took the band to a whole new level - I remember Run to the Hills releasing - loved the song and video. I thought Blaze would be a good choice having heard some wolfsbane stuff - they weren't my favourite - but I liked Bruce's Solo stuff and was willing to give Blaze a chance, but after Fear of the Dark, the Vocals are extremely weak. It sounds like the 'songs' were written for Bruce but Blaze was struggling, that became more apparent 'live' so whilst I thought some of the Music, Lyrics and overall songs are great, they are let down by weak vocals that demand a 'strong' Singer. I still struggle to listen to the Blaze Albums - in fact I think they are my least listened to Albums because I struggle to listen to that voice - especially with so many other great Maiden Albums - I've bought them ALL since 7th Son the day of release, although I owned all the previous Albums, I had to wait for Birthdays/Christmas or shopping trips as I wasn't near music shops or old enough to drive myself and bought both Blaze Albums Day 1.

[@azzajames7661]

As music is subjective, I personally think that Iron Maidens-(Iron Maiden) as it was ground breaking is first, then X factor as it was dark and brooding with some truly great songs on it, then Killers, as it was a cleaner more polished second album, and finally last is Virtual XI, which has great songs on it, but as an album it was missing something🤔🤘 Up the mighty Irons!!🤘🤘

[@Debiruman1666]

Maiden's debut is one of my all-time favorite, and I consider "X Factor" their best post "7th Son..." album, and it's like my 5th or 6th favorite Maiden album :-)

[@carncats07]

4. Killers 3. X Factor 2. Iron Maiden 1. Virtual XI. (I love that album)

[@HopeMonkey]

For Dianno - Killers For blaze - The X factor (in fact the best album in the 90s era)

[@brycereed3852]

I love all the albums in their own right and for their respective time periods with the band they were brilliant

[@danielmchargue8738]

10:36 Pong Krog lol (turn on CC)

[@MetalPilgrim]

Hahahaha 😂😂😂😂😂

[@dt6949]

Great title for your video. Iron Maiden with Bruce Dickinson is… Insignificant!

[@alexianemp]

I love all of them. I love different things about each of them. I will say that when I was first getting into Maiden as a teenager I found Iron Maiden to be a much more accessable album than Killers, but later I grew to prefer Killers as the better album. I do love them all though.

[@skolsaw1080]

If Virtual 11 were to include these three songs: Virus, Justice of the Peace, and Judgment Day (Instead of using Virus for a B-side for X Factor) it could very well end up being closer to my favorite of the four. I think those three songs would have made virtual 11 so much stronger. I really think they should rerelease it with those songs added. Having said that my four would be 1 Iron Maiden 2 X Factor 3 Killers 4 Virtual.

[@TheGreatestVoice1958]

I think if they took Angel and the Gambler out the album would be one of my favorites of Maiden. It already has a bunch of great songs on it,

[@mrpositronia]

Killers Iron Maiden X Factor Virtual Football

[@sumonjamal1653]

Steve Harris is actually very proud of both 'The X factor' and 'Virtual XI'... because he was the sole producer and those records were entirely his vision w/ no compromise. He wasn't keen on firing Blaze Bayley... but the band was not in huge demand and they couldn't book any more tours without losing money, added to the fact that Blaze was losing his voice singing Bruce Dickinson's songs on tour and they had to cancel a few shows. Ultimately, it was a business decision... Blaze Bayley said that the band morale was low during the 'Virtual XI' tour and he hoped that a 3rd record w/ Iron Maiden would bring back some fanfare... But in early '99, he was called in by management and told that he was no longer in the band... He guessed correctly that Bruce Dickinson was coming back and they confirmed it, so he left gracefully and said that he cherished his time as the singer of Iron Maiden. I got the impression listening to Blaze Bayley interviews that joining Iron Maiden was a very different experience than his band Wolfsbane, which was basically a bar band... Blaze admitted that he wasn't the best songwriter coming into Maiden and learned a lot from working w/ Steve Harris (While Bruce Dickinson was an accomplished songwriter) Back in 1981/ '82, Maiden's producer Martin Birch helped make the transition from Paul Di'Anno to Bruce Dickinson... Birch was integral in making Maiden's music progress w/ Bruce Dickinson's vocals on 'The number of the beast'... Birch wasn't there for the transition from Dickinson to Blaze Bayley... and they needed that guidance to make it work musically and sonically w/ Bayley's vocal delivery. Steve Harris is not the best producer - they needed producer Kevin Shirley to come in around 2000 on 'Brave New World'... and bring some organization and editing to Maiden's records that was lacking in the Bayley era... Blaze talked about working on the track 'Sign of the Cross' back in 1994/ '95 and it took forever to record it cos no one in the band could figure out how to play it... He recalled Harris playing 'The Clansman' in the studio on an acoustic bass and asked him what he thought; Blaze was impressed - it became a standout song in Maiden's catalog. A lot of Blaze's ideas for a 3rd Maiden album went on his solo album 'Silicon Messiah'... and he wasn't a bad singer at all. Maiden would have to change the tunings to accommodate his voice... but maybe it could have worked. Still, fans were ecstatic that Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith reunited w/ Iron Maiden in 1999 ... and Blaze Bayley has been working successfully, making records and touring... The same thing happened to Anthrax when vocalist Joe Belladonna rejoined the band full-time in 2011... John Bush is a good singer but Belladonna has a certain chemistry w/ Anthrax that can't be replicated live or on a record.

[@carlosjantarada7212]

Best one for me is Killers without shadow of doubt. The X Factor and the debut are utterly different yet both excellent records. And despite featuring truly iconic songs (Prowler, Sanctuary, Running Free and especially Phantom Of The Opera) I like their 1995 a tad bit more (tracks Sign Of The Cross, Lord Of The Flies, Man On The Edge, Fortunes Of War, Look For The Truth, The Edge Of Darkness - not to mention the sadly left out Judgement Day - are utter killers and the remainder of the songs are great too). Curiously enough IMO these three albums feature zero fillers which is nothing short of amazing. The same can't be said about Virtual XI. Yes, it features excellent tracks like Futureal, The Clansman or The Educated Fool, yet at least three songs are an utter drag IMO (TAATG, WTWC and DLTTEOAS). That being said when it comes to being more influential it's IMO the first album, and then Killers. And no matter how much I love The X Factor when it comes to influence, I think it resides on the same echelon as Virtual XI: residual.

[@PontusWittenmark]

The debut reigns supreme over these other albums⚡

[@S.E.Walker]

I generally don't care for Paul or Blaze, but Wrathchild and The Clansman are both in my top ten Maiden tracks. I confess I prefer the rerecorded version of Wrathchild with Brucey singing, but the album cut of The Clansman is perfect. I think Blaze's voice uniquely fits that song.

[@reeenji]

For me When Two Worlds Collide is one the most criminally underrated IM song of all time, the song is amazing from the very first riff. But got kinda forgotten

[@davidmajor4484]

Martin Birch deserves credit for so much more

[@nobody53535]

All Iron Maiden Albums are masterpieces!🤘😎

[@needham831]

As much as I love Killers it still has to be the debut for me still. 🤘

[@genfranco72]

I saw Iron Maiden live with Blayze on vocals in 1995. The show was good but there was something missing.

[@rand0m7_]

My favorite out of these is the self titled. I'm a bigger fan of more polished music, but the rawness of Iron Maiden gets me in a different way. It is indeed primitive, but Phantom of the Opera and Remember Tomorrow are perfect to me. I also really like Virtual XI. It is not a very strong album, but I am quite biased for it for a reason even I don't know lol

[@carepackager]

Virtual XI will always be a fantastic album. Futureal, Clansman, Como Estais Amigos. All fantastic songs. Killers is probably my least favorite Maiden album all together

[@lukedaniel7669]

A fantastic album, but X Factor is one of my favourite three Maiden albums. I even really like Angel & the Gambler, the repetition at the end doesn't bother me at all.

[@jonsnow899]

Merry Christmas MP!! Yes the IM debut album is groundbreaking, but the Killers album is groundbreaking perfected. IMO, The Number of the Beast album is even better than Killers as it told the world, "Here is how you make a metal album masterpiece".

[@raymondmasullo6686]

For me, it would be the debut, Killers, Virtual XI, and The X Factor. I have to admit that while I don't care for the Blaze era overall, his solo material is really good. He's also a hell of a nice guy, based on the interviews I've seen of him. As far as the Dianno albums go, I prefer the production on Killers, but I prefer the actual songs on the debut.

[@pepelinsuarez]

Iron Maiden is not complete without Bruce Dickinson💪🔥🤟

[@MrUnmutual2014]

Maiden became Spinal Tap post Paul.

[@ritchiebirnie6124]

Debut for me

[@antonabc-mobile891]

1. The X Factor 2. Iron Maiden 3. Killers 4. Virtual XI

[@DownMemoryLaneParis]

One correction my friend. You mention how the duo murray/smith sounds even brighter on Killers, but Smith did not play on the debut Self Title. It was Dennis Stratton. Also for the early tape you play, it is from rehearsal room, with a very fresh lineup at the time. There is a tape released very recently that was recorded live, with probably the longest early line up ( willcock on vocals, murray/ sawyer on guitar and Ron matthews on drums ) that shows good aggrassive maiden back in 76-77 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKDYeqirl7eJZs0 This video is awesome as we can hear the Bar Maiden sound, and some of the more obscure players like tony moore on keyboard ( yep )

[@ottoparnarson6381]

Very difficult to choose one best of those 4 but, musicly I would say X Factor has the most complexed and best written songs. The debut album is a groundbraking masterpiece, for all metal 🤘🤘 but for me, Killers has Adrian Smith and is my favourite 😁

[@steevelapointe7441]

I have the same exact ranking Vlad.

[@metaldog70x7]

I have always thought Virtual XI was an underrated album. I think it has aged well.

[@niklaseriksson7569]

Very interesting video. Agree that Iron Maiden and X Factor were two important milestones in metal history. All four albums are very good. To me, Killers feels more finished and elaborate than its predecessors. I think that X Factor is a more even album than Virtual XI, but that Virtal XI has both better and worse songs than X Factor. So my ranking will be: 1. Killers 2. Iron Maiden 3. Virtual IX 4. X Factor Numbers three and four are pretty much in the same place for me.

[@gonogazz]

I dont rank them..I listen to them..:)

[@AxemanofEmerald]

Iron Maiden Killers Virtual XI X Factor

[@eric.dylan_11_22]

Honestly, I prefer Bruce's live versions of the songs from these four albums, over the studio versions. Not that they're bad albums, I just like Bruce's vocals best. He is THE Maiden vocalist, for me.

[@TuturDrumz2731]

Iron Maiden Virtual Killers X Factor

[@stevenmccormackmusic]

Killers is my favorite Di'anno Maiden and Beast is my favorite Dickinson Maiden. It is probably the Burr/Smith/Harris/Murray energy. Lightning in a bottle.

[@dragonseye00]

A very special Blaze in your heart 😂

[@augmentedhat16]

Regardless of who’s on vocals, Iron Maiden is/are/will always be the greatest band ever. Personally, I would have loved to hear some official recordings with Paul Day on vocals.

[@paradoxofepicurus]

1. Killers 2. The X Factor ( 100 times better than No Fear of the Dying Dark) 3. Iron Maiden 4. Virtual XI

[@frakez2240]

Iron maiden The x factor Killers Virtual xi Overall all of the 4 albums are literally masterpieces. Even they Bayley albums. That's why maiden are the best, all of their albums are masterpieces. No had maiden album exists

[@Fiddling_while_Rome_burns]

Bought Iron Maiden when it was released, loved it. Eagerly awaited for Killers to come out and was really disappointed, it really failed to match the previous release. Overproduced and the tracks lack distinctiveness.

[@mauryglass7182]

Killets is my fav overall

[@nickchan8888_pf8]

Let Blaze Bayley return

[@patrickwest2288]

Killers wins hands down 🤘

[@brettkeepin808]

Iron Maiden, Killers, sorry can’t remember any Maiden songs or albums after these.

[@rideon77]

The Siiiiiign Of The Crooooosssssss

[@TOGade-dj6jh]

Killers rule them all. 🤘🏻

[@Kraden47]

1. X Factor 2. Iron Maiden 3. Virtual XI 4. Killers

[@azzajames7661]

We have more chance of winning lotto than having the same albums in the exact same order🤣😂

[@jironthunder7519]

I didn't know that the original singer was Alex Jones of Infowars

[@Charles-e8e9m]

Somebody said the rock critic was dead? Bullhock! We got millions, commenting, everyone's an expert

[@arthurprediger4054]

Virtual XI is definitely at the bottom, but if they only had cut The Angel and the Gambler by half of its length and kept just one third of the "Don't loot to, don't look to the eyes of a stranger" part of the Don't Look to Eyes of a Stranger song, this would be a fun album overall, without the complete tediousness of those pieces.

[@civilizaserifusa4731]

Wish they'd re-release Best Of The Beast in its original 2 disc format. While the very best of Dickinson's material outstrips Paul and Blaze, their best were able to stand their ground ably within the overall Maiden cannon.

[@SavvasGiannikos]

Killers is one of the best Iron Maiden albums ever! (Top 5)

[@aldersmoke1]

Killers is one of the most vicious records ever cut. The sheer attack of it still blows me away every time I listen to it. I love the Blaze era, but man could those albums benefit from a remix. They sound so flat when compared to any of the Birch-helmed albums.

[@mirko1382]

Iron Maiden Killers Virtual Xi X Factor

[@alexandremaireno-ni4ec]

Mine too

[@brettkeepin808]

Actually left Donninton 88 when Bruce’s maiden came on , had a nice sleep on the coach, 😴

[@garymurphy8703]

In my opinion these is no such thing as a bad album by IRONMAN and they the greatest band that walked the earth

[@ummfish4878]

the X what?

[@Matias-music-71]

I believe the era of the earlier 80's ie Number of the Beast to say Seventh Son of a Seventh Son is by far the best Maiden , the Maiden I love ..,

[@Matias-music-71]

ergo to me , no Bruce , no Maiden ,

[@tasos0140]

Killers X Factor Iron Maiden Virtual xi

[@j800r_aswell]

Maiden is such a unique band in that it's not the vocalist who makes the band. It's the bassist. Steve is the one truly indispensable member of the group. Niko is not as vital as some may think as the first three albums didn't involve him and are classics. Many even citing NOTB as their fave. I'd even go as far as to say Clive Burr may have been slightly better but that's a matter of taste and certainly no slight on Niko. The band survived without Adrian for a while. It would survive without Janick as Dave and Adrian were a duo for years and it could survive the absence of Dave with Janick and Adrian being the iconic duo. Blaze gets way too much of a raw deal. He fit fine and the band still sounded like Maiden. A version of at least. Yes, he was horrific live but that was because the band refused to alter the key of Bruce's songs causing him to strain constantly and blow his voice out. Blaze's voice sits in a completely different register. He isn't worse, just different. In fact, I would argue his voice is a little more dramatic and he certainly does the lows better.

[@Dongled]

First Maiden album I ever heard was X Factor. I absolutely hated it upon first listen, and I even tried to give it to a friend who didn't want it. I got it from one of those mail order cd programs back in the day. But I gave it another shot and ended up loving it by my third listen. It's probably my second favorite album of theirs behind Somewhere in Time. Virtual IX isn't as bad as people say. The band sounds a bit tired at points but the production is better than X-Factor. It still holds my least favorite Maiden song of all time though, Angel and the Gambler. But stuff like Futureal? Lightning Strikes Twice? Educated Fool? There's some real bangers on there.

[@mrdoctor1638]

for me Paul was the original the one

[@thethings4708]

Good video... and i was like you : X Factor was one of ther BEST album... BUT where i really don' t agree is : X Factor was one of the most influencial... NOT REALLY... The first Iron Maiden yeah... but NOT the X Factor... It' s not because you personnally like this one that make him one of ther most influancial album from them... Especially for Maiden... They have sooooo good steady career ... Personnally i think Iron Maiden album was one of the most influencial, but where i think Maiden really pop out is after Rock In RIO and album Life After Death... probably THE BEST live album any genre ( STILL THIS DAY...), and many peoples have really discover all of there first 4-5 albums...

[@MetalPilgrim]

Thanks! Yeah, I didn’t mean it was the most influential… but I see how the way said it kind of implied that

[@lonewolfphotography01]

Killers is by far the best album of all of then , Paul was simply the best sound ..