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Title: Finally - Maiden is back
Review: Finally got Brave New World today and I must say it's a pleasant surprise. While it's hard to say if this album will hold up to the classic Maiden albums (Number of the Beast, Piece of Mind, Powerslave) over time, it's MUCH better than anything they released after 7th Son. A lot of fans think the downfall of Maiden was when they lost Bruce. I think it was when they lost Adrian Smith. Janick Gers wasn't a good replacement for him - the twin guitar attack of Dave Murray and Adrian Smith is one of the crucial elements to Maiden's sound. And Gers couldn't pull it off. Now that Adrian and Dickinson are back in the band - the classic Maiden sound has been restored. (I wish they'd let Gers go and just get back to the classic line-up.) Skeptics should check this album out - Maiden is back! Looking forward to seeing them in the US - nothing beats a Maiden show. Up The Irons!
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