The Final Frontier

Having been an IM fan since '82, my personal view is that this album proves the boys just get better and better. One or two tracks took a little longer to get into (eg.Starblind) but after a couple of plays, the genius that is Maiden came through as always! Really loving the whole album and got it still on constant play! Would strongly recommend to old and new fans. Just my opinion but I am pleased they haven't changed their sound and continue to do what they do best - UP THE IRONS!!

Iron Maiden show there true side here. It's a fantastic album with long and heavy track's. the song writing is very clever and you can see how talented they are in this album and it shows that even 15 albums on there not just turning out the same stuff as they were 10, 20 or 30 years ago. I am so happy i bought this as it has turned out to be one of the best albums I have and I would tell anybody to buy this.

The best maiden album by far!!! Don't listen to all the nay sayers out there. I've been a massive maiden fan since '88 and for me this is better than the great 7th son. Some people who have listened to it, (or claimed they have) don't even know the name of the tracks, ("starshine" indeed), so don't pay any attention to them. Make your own judgement and i'm sure you won't be disappointed. UP THE IRONS!!

The Final Frontier is a superb album, a modern classic in metal and an essential album to long-time fans of the band
Nothing on here is a filler or boring, and the fact is that songs on The Final Frontier usually contain so many smooth changes in time, beat, and riffing that one can not help but sit on the edge of their seat, wondering what journey the music will take them on nest. The Talisman is probably the best example of this on the album, with different riffs, tempos, and vocal melodies erupting every minute. After the chorus though, Iron Maiden goes all out in what can be described as a mixing of desperate guitars on top of amazing drum fills
Final Frontier is a fantastic album from a band that, despite working together for 35 years now, can still manage to sound fresh and exciting in places; that alone should be commended.
The single El Dorado took home the Grammy for Best Metal Performance, so if that isn't a good enough reason as to why its brilliant then I don't know what will.
When The Wild Wind Blows, at around eleven minutes, is the longest track on album, and by far the most effective. The eerie introduction, which includes the blowing of wind, a work of pure genius as it seamlessly, integrates into the rest of the song. Dickinson gives the perfect vocal score to the song, reverting to a far more traditional vocal style to the rest of the album. The rhythmic guitar work is absolutely stunning and effective, with an amazing instrumental piece at around the four and a half minute mark of the song. This is by far the best song on the album and it will surely be remembered by fans as one of the all time Maiden greats
Overall a classic maiden album doing what they do best. Up the irons and roll on The Final Frontier tour!
Recommended song to listen to are:
Satellite 15...The Final Frontier
El Dorado
Isle of Avalon
The Man Who Would Be King

amazing buy it, dave murrays the man who would be king is brilliant

As with most Iron Maiden albums they have managed to produce songs that are all good, but some of these are awesome. When I first heard El Dorado I didn't rate it to be honest, but then, as with the rest of the album it definitely gets better the more you listen to it.
Even though El Dorado has been brought out as a single the feel of this album really comes into play from Mother of Mercy onwards.
As with A Matter Of Life And Death some of the lyrics border on the poetic, but good poetic, not lame! and the music itself creates the feel of the album like only Maiden know how (space exploration, war, killing, death and penitence). And that is what the album is all about really, down to earth and brutally honest with the themes it encounters, yet quite inspirational at the same time.
The awesome songs for me are Isle Of Avalon, Starblind and The Talisman but they are all good.
Worth buying for what it is, another great Iron Maiden album.

If you like Maiden then you will like this, if you don't you wont. It's typical them really. I have bought a lot of metal CD's this year and whilst these are all good tracks they are on first listen instantly forgetable. That said perservere and you won't be disappointed. I am a loyal Maiden fan of some 21 years now and its nice to have them back on form. This is like Maiden from circa 85-1993 and it's nice to have them back on form ! Welcome back boys !

This is simply an album of pure brilliance. It's true extent cannot be comprehended in one listen, or even 10. It continues to grow with each play through and eventually emerges as one of their best albums. The latter half of the album is undoubtedly the highlight, with Maiden taking their trademark 'epics' to a brand new level. The Talisman and When The Wild Wind Blows can only be described as two of the best songs metal has produced in years, never mind just Iron Maiden's career. If you give this album the time it deserves, you will not be disappointed.

this album gets better and better the more you listen to it. another awesome album from the best rock band in the world. ive been listening to it non stop since i bought it.

Just like all maiden albums it takes a few listens, after about 5 listens to the whole thing; i can say this album is amazing - just as good as the last one ;)