Review by Shezma for Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast (1982)

Doing my general Iron Maiden playthrough, after listening and enjoying my time with Powerslave I needed more Maiden. Went back to this gem. Solid album through and through, however I don't get lost into the music like I did on Powerslave. Did a little toe tapping and head bobbing with a bit of sing-a-long. This may be the best of Iron Maiden when it comes to the singing along with, though nobody can match Bruce. You can't help but go 6. 6. 6 or RUNNN TO THE HILLS. But otherwise this one doesn't stand out, it might be because it may be my most listened to Maiden album and the hits are some of my most listened to songs and it doesn't hit the same now. Still great and will continue to put it on when I'm in the mood but it will be a further back choice than it used to be. Still great and any metal nerd should still listen to this and get those guitar riffs stuck in their head all day.