Iron Maiden – Somewhere In Time
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“Trying to keep up with the times, Maiden incorporate synthesizers here, much as Judas Priest attempted to do on the same year’s sterilized-sounding creative flop Turbo; the main difference here is that Maiden pull it off much more effectively. Yes, the production does have more of that typically ‘80s studio sheen, but Maiden makes the new instrumentation serve their existing sound, rather than trying to hop on contemporary trends. (And really, why make the sound more commercial when you’re already amassing a small fortune from merchandising?) Their ferocity hasn’t gone anywhere either, as this ends up their fastest album (on average) since The Number of the Beast. The real problem here is that the material is less inspired; too often Somewhere in Time feels like epic-Maiden-by-numbers, as fewer of the extended pieces truly catch hold. The first half of the album actually works very well — “Caught Somewhere in Time” is an effective opener, introducing the newly futuristic flavor in the band’s sound while offering a thematic parallel about time travel. Adrian Smith really comes into his own as a writer here, penning both of the album’s singles (“Wasted Years,” the undisputed highlight here, and “Stranger in a Strange Land,” surprisingly not based on Robert A. Heinlein’s sci-fi classic), plus the nicely metallic “Sea of Madness.” Though it perhaps could have been trimmed a bit, “Heaven Can Wait” remained a concert singalong staple for years to come.” – allmusic.com
Label: Capitol Records – SJ-12524
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1986
VG/VG+. Noticeable light marks, some sleevewear
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