Disc 1
1. If Eternity Should Fail
2. Speed of Light
3. The Great Unknown
4. The Red and the Dark
5. When the River Runs Deep
6. The Book of Souls
Disc2
1. Death or Glory
2. Shadows of the Valley
3. Tears of a Clown
4. The Man of Sorrows
5. Empire of the Clouds
Iron Maiden is one of few bands that I love all album releases, and this time, they did not disappoint me either. The album was the longest one in their catalogues, yet the songs are still very strong.
The highlight of this album is Bruce's composition. The opening track is not by Adrian this time which surprised me. Track 1 is a mid-tempo tune, yet it suits perfectly as an opening track. "Empire of the Clouds" is the longest song which is over 18 minutes, but the progression of the song is pretty impressive and never bores listeners.
Even though, Iron Maiden is very unchanging musically, I can listen to a lot of "new stuff" and "experiments" in good term. It is amazing that they still can write songs in this high level. Pretty soon, they all become in 60's, yet I still can see their bright future as a band.
☆☆☆☆☆
