The disc begins with three excellent pieces, the rocking "The Wicker Man", the epic, very melodic "Ghost of the Navigator", where you have to think inevitably of Bootstrap Bill. Third comes the title track, which is an absolute highlight. The chorus, with its super-rhythm invites you to Mithüpfen. One can imagine the surging crowd at a live concert lively. "Blood Brothers" - a Mitgröler - me personally a bit too drawn in the chorus and soft, but still a good title. Furthermore, still dominates the epic The Nomad "out, this is for a very melodic, on the other hand by oriental harmony runs can conjure up a desert-like atmosphere." Out of the Silent Planet "also has a very catchy melody and is another very good Iron Maiden plant. The remaining items are all strong and no filler. "The Thin Line ...." I do not like this so special.
So all in all a very successful re-entry, in which you can feel the positive energy properly. On the one hand I think the guys were happy that Bruce and Adrian are back and stopped the talk about Blaze, on the other hand Steve Harris has rediscovered as a composer two very strong antagonists with Bruce and Adrian - competition is good for business. The three guitarists come apparently also not in the enclosure, as they are for a mature genung to refrain cockfights, also are Adrian and Davey old pals since teenage days and Janick a very pleasant guy who earns in the last few years his merits has. To revive partially three solos per song this song with exciting change in playing technique and sound. Live by the guitar sound is always bold enough and also harmonious.
Conclusion: Buy, buy, buy, and listen. With this album, the mood of each rock fans improved. That there is still something in the new millennium, is almost unbelievable. So full five out of five stars - very clear.
