Killers Iron Maiden SKU: 2564625242 Barcode: 825646252428 19.00 £19.00 Genre: Metal / Classic Rock Label: Parlophone Released Date: 9th October 2014 Buying Format: 180g 1LP Out of stock Back Order Add to your Wishlist Description Product Info Iron Maiden’s sophomore effort, Killers, is mostly composed of pre-existing material that had been left off the debut, with just a few new additions. It’s certainly a better-sounding release than the debut, with new producer Martin Birch beefing up the band’s studio presence and lending their instrumental attack a newfound clarity that throws their considerable skills into sharp relief. In fact, this helps mask the fact that the songwriting isn’t quite as strong overall as it was on the debut. But the teaming of new guitarist Adrian Smith with Dave Murray forms the most formidable twin-guitar attack in heavy metal, outside of Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing. Plus, bassist Steve Harris’ busy, driving lines are now consistently audible in the mix. The resulting instrumental fireworks are what truly make the album tick. That said, there’s a much smaller percentage of catalog standards here than on the previous album. “Wrathchild” is the standout, re-recorded here with Smith on guitar from an earlier version for the Metal for Muthas compilation. There’s a fair bit of unity in the lyrical themes, with a parade of murderers, fugitives, and characters otherwise torn from their roots. “Murders in the Rue Morgue” is a first-person retelling of the Poe short story, and the title track is another highlight, with Paul Di’Anno turning in an especially menacing performance. The single “Purgatory” has a catchy singalong chorus and a tempo worthy of Motörhead, while “Twilight Zone” (not included on the U.K. issue, but added to subsequent releases) scraped the bottom of the British charts. The biggest departure here is the almost Supertramp-like prog-pop of “Prodigal Son,” a melodic, uptempo offering with an arrangement based around acoustic guitars. Despite some inconsistency in the material, Killers is clearly the work of a top-notch ensemble, and in order to take the next step forward, their musical ambitions were clearly going to require a vocalist as technically accomplished as the band. It’s worth noting that some Maiden fans actually prefer the rawness of the Di’Anno years to the polish of the Bruce Dickinson era (though, it should also be noted, they’re in the minority). ~ Steve Huey Parlophone Records will follow the 2012/13 IRON MAIDEN vinyl picture disc reissues of the first eight Iron Maiden albums, which spanned the 1980s, with brand new pressings of the albums in heavyweight 180g black vinyl. In conjunction with these premium album releases, a strictly limited one-off run of the 7” singles from each respective album will be made available. These highly collectable black vinyl singles will be cut from the original analogue master tapes. Released in replica artwork packaging, they are sure to become a must-have item for fans, collectors and anyone who missed out first time round. The albums will also be cut from the original analogue master tapes and packaged in identical artwork to the initial 1980’s releases. As a bonus, the first batch of album releases (Iron Maiden/Killers/The Number Of The Beast) will also be made available in a Collector’s Box sized to house all 8 albums. This package will be a strictly limited edition and available while stocks last. The release of these high quality, black vinyl records offers optimum choice to fans who would like to own a piece of Maiden’s authentic 1980’s vinyl sound, or for those simply wanting to rediscover this much loved, iconic format. Coupled with the end of the Maiden England World Tour which began in North America in 2012 and finished last month at Knebworth Park’s Sonisphere Festival, this now completes Maiden’s 1980’s touring and catalogue reissues cycle, so the band are free to focus on their dynamic future plans. Artist Iron Maiden Genre Metal / Classic Rock Label Parlophone Buying Options 180g 1LP Format 180g , 1LP Condition New Country United Kingdom Track Listings SIDE 1 1. The Ides Of March 2. Wrathchild 3. Murders In The Rue Morgue 4. Another Life 5. Genghis Khan 6. Innocent Exile SIDE 2 1. Killers 2. Prodigal Son 3. Purgatory 4. 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