Product Description

Although alternative rock was burning up the charts in 1992, longtime metallist outfit Iron Maiden admirably stuck to its guns with FEAR OF THE DARK. This effort follows in the path of 1990's NO PRAYER FOR THE DYING, as Maiden again sticksto more simple compositions, avoiding the more ambitious songwriting tendencies that marked the group's late-'80s work.The album-opening "Be Quick or Be Dead" recalls the work ofsuch younger speed metal bands as Megadeth, while "From Here to Eternity" is one of Maiden's few forays into tales of sex and sin, a la Guns N' Roses. Unfortunately, Singer Bruce Dickinson quit the band after the ensuing tour (although he and guitarist Adrian Smith would return for a reunion in 1999).

Track Listing

1. Be Quick Or Be Dead
2. From Here To Eternity
3. Afraid To Shoot Strangers
4. Fear Is The Key
5. Childhood's End
6. Wasting Love
7. Fugitive
8. Chains Of Misery
9. Apparition
10. Judas Be My Guide
11. Weekend Warrior
12. Fear Of The Dark

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1609 in Music
• Released on: 1998-09-14
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced

Customer Reviews

This album is a classic how can any maiden fan not like this?
I was so surprised when i found out that in fact alot of maiden fans dont like this, whats not to like? Its filled with Iron Maiden classics, I personaly love this album (though i do love all Iron Maiden albums). This album has classics like The Apparition (why does noone like this song is beyond me), Childhoods End, Afraid to Shoot Stranggers wait what the hell am i doing all this album is a classic how can you not like this album. People even say The X Factor & Virtual XI is better then this, dont get me wrong they're awesome album but compared to this album it just doesn come close to this album. This album has great lyrics, great vocals by dickinson (duh), great solos & riffs & awesome drumming by nicko. Fair enough maiden fans having a slight problem with the departure of the awesome guitarist Adrian Smith but this album is a classic, In my opinion this album doesnt have a filler song on it it's all killer. Though my favourite would probably be The Apparition ( which is strangely underrated). This is a wicked place to start off with Iron Maiden. UP THE IRONS!!!!!!!!

The Album that ended an era
When Iron Miaden have passed into the history books, they'll be remembered for albums such as "Number of the Beast", "Piece of Mind", "Powerslave" and "Seventh Son....".

Its hard to see why this album has been so poorly recieved by many fans. What needs to be taken into account is that times were changing in 1992, and classic Heavy Metal as it was known was being surpassed by grunge, and the Maidens simply moved with the times. That is the mark of a true band.

There are some classic tracks on here, especially "Afraid To Shoot Strangers" and "Wsting Love". The instant standout here is of course "Fear of the Dark". But many other good songs are overlooked. "The Fugitive", is a Steve Harris mini-epic. It differs from "To Tame a Land" or "Mariner.....", but from the point of view from a musician (which I am)the changes in this song should recieve more attention, also the use of keyboards.

Granted, it has diabolical moments "The Apparition" is one of only 2 Maiden songs I've heard that make me cringe. And its sad to see that this album has become remembered for this reason. I suggest that people concentrate on the many good points of it, which give the album such credibility.

Also, I hasten to add that at least 80-90% of the songs are better than the not-really-worth-mentioning "Hooks In You" from the previous "No Prayer...." album. It makes me go beyind cringing, and by compairson any song on this album bar 2 beat it well and truly.

Not as good as the rest
This is still a better than average album for most bands...but unfortunately Maiden are not most bands! There are two good songs on here, the first and the last ones. However, two good songs do not an album make! That said, it is better than some of their later works...which let's face it, isn't particularly difficult!