Iron Maiden - Somewhere Back in Time - The Best of: 1980 - 1989

Somewhere Back in Time - The Best of: 1980 - 1989

by Iron Maiden

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Released
12/05/2008
Music Genre
Heavy Metal
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Description

With such superb albums as Number of the Beast, Piece of Mind, and Powerslave, Iron Maiden had forged a completely original heavy metal sound. Feeling that they'd taken it as far it could go, the band decided to broaden their sound with the use of synthesizers for their sixth studio album, 1986's Somewhere in Time. While many other metal bands used synths in the '80s to appeal to the pop audience, Maiden wisely did not overindulge. Instead, they used them to create textures, and were rewarded with one of their most commercially successful releases. And although Maiden's next album, 1988's Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, would perfect this new approach, Somewhere contains many a highlight. Both the "do it now" rocker "Wasted Years" and the more melodic "Stranger in a Strange Land" were successful singles/videos, while other prominent tracks included the album-closing epic, "Alexander the Great," the frenzied opener, "Caught Somewhere in Time," and the singalong concert fave, "Heaven Can Wait." Although not quite as substantial as its predecessors (filler crops up here and there), Somewhere in Time succeeded in broadening Maiden's sound without alienating their longtime metal fans. ~ Greg Prato, AMG

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Product Details

Artist
Iron Maiden
Number of Discs
1
Recording Environment
Mixed
Label / Studio
EMI MARKETING
Media Content Format
Album
Original year of release
2008
Media Format
Audio CD
Year of release
2008
Cast & Crew
Iron Maiden (Music Performer)

Tracklisting

Disc 1:

  1. Churchill Speech
  2. Aces High
  3. 2 Minutes to Midnight
  4. The Trooper
  5. Wasted Years
  6. Children of the Damned
  7. The Number of the Beast
  8. Run to the Hills
  9. Phantom of the Opera – Live
  10. The Evil That Men Do
  11. Wrathchild – Live
  12. Can I Play with Madness
  13. Powerslave
  14. Hallowed Be Thy Name
  15. Iron Maiden – Live

Customer Reviews

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EMI MARKETING Iron Maiden - Somewhere Back in Time - The Best of: 1980 - 1989
 
4.3

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Pros

  • Can listen over and over (5)
  • Great lyrics (5)
  • Hit songs (5)
  • Engaging (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • In the car (7)
    • At home (6)
    • Gift (3)
    • Parties (3)
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    7/1/2012
     
    5.0

    A Nice Collection from Early Years

    By Vanp

    from Greece

    About Me Adult, Teenager, Young Adult

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    Pros

    • Can Listen Over And Over
    • Engaging
    • Great Lyrics
    • Hit Songs
    • Original

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • At Home
      • Gift
      • In The Car
      • Parties

      Comments about EMI MARKETING Iron Maiden - Somewhere Back in Time - The Best of: 1980 - 1989:

      Great music from the great metal band.After all an awesome cd copmilation for starters or not... Enjoy it loud...

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      17/11/2011
       
      4.0

      Memories

      By Leeds United

      from DK

      About Me Adult

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      Pros

      • Engaging

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • In The Car

        Comments about EMI MARKETING Iron Maiden - Somewhere Back in Time - The Best of: 1980 - 1989:

        Reminds me of my youth and some fantastic gigs at Roskilde. The closets my cd collection will probably get to Bad News ;-)

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        8/10/2011
         
        4.0

        IRON MAIDEN - awesome collection

        By dbrads5387

        from New Zealand

        About Me Adult

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        Pros

        • Can Listen Over And Over
        • Great Lyrics
        • Hit Songs

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • At Home
          • In The Car
          • Parties

          Comments about EMI MARKETING Iron Maiden - Somewhere Back in Time - The Best of: 1980 - 1989:

          Iron Maiden have laid done some truly special tracks over time and with Bruce Dickson up front, have become one of the best rock bands in the business. This collection spanning nearly a decade is something special. Particularly good are the live tracks - amazing.
          It doesn't matter if you already own the albums that these tracks come from - this is still a great collection. If you don't own any Iron Maiden albums, then you need to own this album to get a taste of what it is to be a Maiden fan. Happy listening.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          19/9/2011
           
          4.0

          Full of classics!

          By Ash

          from Melbourne

          About Me Young Adult

          Pros

          • Can Listen Over And Over
          • Great Lyrics
          • Hit Songs
          • Original

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • At Home
            • In The Car

            Comments about EMI MARKETING Iron Maiden - Somewhere Back in Time - The Best of: 1980 - 1989:

            Full of all the best iron maiden songs, great to listen to in the car

            Service and delivery comments:

            Delivery was quick as always
            Arrived in good condition

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            18/9/2011
             
            5.0

            Love Iron Maiden

            By Marn

            from Sydney Australia

            About Me Adult

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            Pros

            • Can Listen Over And Over
            • Great Lyrics
            • Hit Songs

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • At Home
              • Gift
              • In The Car
              • Parties

              Comments about EMI MARKETING Iron Maiden - Somewhere Back in Time - The Best of: 1980 - 1989:

              I bought this as I was a big fan as a Teen now my 14 yo is a big fan & he snaffled it & loves them as well

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              4/3/2011
               
              4.0

              Classic Maiden

              By Canary

              from Suffolk

              About Me Adult

              Pros

              • Can Listen Over And Over
              • Classic tunes
              • Great Lyrics
              • Hit Songs

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • At Home
                • In The Car
                • Reminiscing

                Comments about EMI MARKETING Iron Maiden - Somewhere Back in Time - The Best of: 1980 - 1989:

                An excellent compilation from an epic era of Iron Maiden

                Service and delivery comments:

                Excellent service, very good value for money and very prompt.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                25/12/2010
                 
                4.0

                Great collection of Iron Maiden hits

                By csil007

                from Auckland

                About Me Adult

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                Pros

                • Engaging

                Cons

                • Lacks Hit Songs

                Best Uses

                • At Home
                • Gift
                • In The Car

                Comments about EMI MARKETING Iron Maiden - Somewhere Back in Time - The Best of: 1980 - 1989:

                This CD [...] certainly was brand new. The quality of the CD itself is great. This CD is great particularly while driving.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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