Killers: Remastered

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Customer reviews

review by: date: 2008-09-22 rating:
Heavy Metal at its best
I now own all of Maidens albums. Over the last few weeks i have listened to them all, and this one has to be their best. I really love that raw early sound which they had but appeared to lose once bruce took over. dont get me wrong, bruce did a fantastic job and i really think the number of the beast is his best record with the band. but there is something very special about the sound the band had on the first two albums. something that has never been repeated. When the band released 'no prayer for the dying' in 1990 they were trying to recapture that sound they had around the time of killers. they never recaptured that great sound. Paul Dianno did a great job on this record, the production is top notch. Because of the poor production on the first album his voice didn't come accross that powerful. Thats why any new maiden fan who likes fast energetic music should start here. This album is full of classics. The ides of march intro suits the record perfect and murders in the rue morgue shows off the speedy side of their music. And lets not forget the fantastic 'Another Life' which has some fantastic maiden solos. The title track screams out at you and is probably one of their heaviest songs. This album is real Maiden. Its raw, energetic, dark, has some great time changes and just shows off what maiden were all about. Its a real shame Dianno called it a day after this. In some ways, it was a good thing bruce joined because he did take them to new levels and they were able to try new things. But this is Maiden as they were. I am a big fan of the new albums but they just don't have that power this one has. An album you will never get bored of

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review by: TRUE METAL date: 2008-06-07 rating:
I prefer this to there debut. It's an underrated masterpiece.
I love this album it has so many clasic(in my opinion of cours). There is only one track that doesnt really stand out which is the last track but the rest are amazing. The best are Another life (what a solo i can't get over how good it is), Killers, Murders In A Rue Morgue, Wrathchild & Purgatory. This is an awesome start to Iron Maiden who in my opinoion are one of the best bands ever. I must admit this is alot better then their debut though the debuts brilliant it's not as good as this. UP THE IRONS!!!!!

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review by: date: 2008-05-17 rating:
Savage Brilliance!
Martin Birch produces Maiden for the first time and the results are sensational: Sudddenly Clive Burr emerges as one of the greatest drummers of his generation, Dave Murray's solos are given an amazing metallic polish and Paul Dianno's voice has never sounded as good as this. Pound for pound the debut album has more definitive Maiden classics but this is by no means an unworthy follow up. 27 Years on and this album still has an amazing edge to it. Play loud!

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review by: jrcsalter date: 2008-03-10 rating:
Iron Maiden 2
This album isn't as good as the previous one, but its still got a few tracks worth listening to.
The two instrumentals stand out, as does `Murders In The Rue Morgue', but nothing really special.
As with all the remastered albums in this series, it contains some very grainy videos which you can change to two sizes: small and half the size of the screen, no full screen option but if there was, it would be virtually unwatchable. Again, notes specific t to the making of this work is included as are many photos and album art and the Iron Maiden family tree.
Packaged in a standard CD case with a booklet containing lyrics and photos.
All in all, and average album and not one to buy if you're looking for the best.
Highlights: `The Ides Of March', `Murders In The Rue Morgue', `Genghis Khan'.

Track Listings

1. The Ides Of March 01:46 ****
2. Wrathchild 02:55 ***
3. Murders In The Rue Morgue 04:19 ****
4. Another Life 03:23 ***
5. Genghis Khan 03:09 ****
6. Innocent Exile 03:54 ****
7. Killers 05:01 ***
8. Prodigal Son 06:12 ****
9. Purgatory 03:20 ****
10. Twilight Zone 02:33 ***
11. Drifter 04:50 ***
Total Time: 41:22


review by: gorblimeyguvnor date: 2007-08-07 rating:
Spirit level fringes and cardboard guitars a go go...
Killers is what british music should sound like.
Not as instantly catchy as their Debut, and not as honed and polished as "Number of the beast" or "Piece of Mind", it nonetheless has an air about it few bands of that time could really match.
The sounds of the time were more mainstream riffage (Saxon and Angelwitch being good examples...both great NMOBHM outfits in their own right)... but Killers stepped away from the Quo style guitar waving, and got on with being a bit more grown up.
I have given it 5 stars, as its deserving of nothing less, but it does have some small draw backs.
Firstly, there isn't an instant super track on here. Sure there are great songs that stand up brilliantly live. "Murders in the Rue Morgue" and "Twighlight Zone" are masterful tracks, the former being my personal favourite on the album. "Killers" is also a great song, with some classic lead momments. But even these songs can't make the album gel as well as their other early efforts. The slower, more lucid songs like "Prodigal Son" and innocent exile, while again, great songs from a stand alone point, seem to disjoint the over all record a little.
I have no idea where the "punk" sound is on this record? Unless late 70's punk was played with any real skill, twin guitar attacks, a decent vocalist or any kind of melody that lasted more than 1 and a half minutes??? The media have a lot to answer for on this whole "punk" issue surrounding the Debut and Killers.
Di'Anno's vocals are near perfect on this record, and suit the early sound down to the ground. Dickenson is a briliant singer too, and suits their now more grander style and production, but back in the days of yoof Maiden, he was perfect.
The same goes for Adrian Smith. The proof of the pudding is in the ability of the members. He had ability in bucket loads and really lets rip on this album.
The only track on the album that sounds like aytypical NWOBHM is "Twilight Zone". The riff could be Saxon, Jaguar or even early Priest. Mercyful Fate spring to Mind instantly too.
Over all a great album. Not Maidens break into the super league. For that they had to wait until Number of the Beast, but this album is a real progression on the first and deserves 5 stars without a doubt.

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