IRON MAIDEN — The X Factor (review)

IRON MAIDEN — The X Factor album cover Album · 1995 · Heavy Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
2/5 ·
KayleghsDad
This album was the beginning of the end for Maiden in the states, and cheap, lifeless production are at lest partially to blame. Coupled with Blaze Bailey's HORRIBLE voice the album never really stood a chance. While to song writing was interesting and dark, the above mentioned problems kept the album from becoming what it could have. I used to fantasize about Maiden re-recording the album with Bruce Dickinson, and real producer. Have said that. there are some songs that standout in spite of the album's limitations. Check out Sign of the Cross, The Aftermath, and The Unbeliever. If you don't know Maiden's music, don't start here.
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