A Matter of Life and Death Review
| Band | |
|---|---|
| Album |  A Matter of Life and Death |
| Type | Album (Studio full-length) |
| Released | August 28, 2006 |
| Genres | Heavy Metal |
| Labels | EMI Records |
| Length | 1:11:55 |
| Ranked | #48 for 2006 , #1,521 all-time |
Album rating : 83.7 / 100
Votes : 47 (9 reviews)
Votes : 47 (9 reviews)
November 4, 2024
Album of the day #9. Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death
Iron Maiden's most questionable album. Although the album contains a lot of extremely high-quality music, the excessive length of the songs, as well as the sometimes languid atmosphere are definitely problems that lower the threshold to start listening to AMOLAD. The same problems have plagued the band until these days.
On the other hand, the difference to the latest Iron Maiden albums is that there are genuinely strong and functional songs that you enjoy listening to. Also, the production of the album and the mood of the band members, especially Dickinson, is still at a great level. The whole is still not at the level of e.g. the previous "Dance Of Death", and an hour and 10 minutes is too long for a record.
The album is still quite strong, and in slightly smaller batches the songs on the album work brilliantly. It remains to be seen if Iron Maiden will surpass AMOLAD in their career yet, unfortunately it doesn't look like it at the moment...
If you appreciate Dream Theater's "Train Of Thought" album, I think you will like this one too. On the other hand, if you swear by Iron Maiden's first two albums, don't expect too much.
Climax: These Colours Don't Run, The Pilgrim
Anticlimax: Out Of The Shadows, Lord Of Light, The Legacy
Iron Maiden's most questionable album. Although the album contains a lot of extremely high-quality music, the excessive length of the songs, as well as the sometimes languid atmosphere are definitely problems that lower the threshold to start listening to AMOLAD. The same problems have plagued the band until these days.
On the other hand, the difference to the latest Iron Maiden albums is that there are genuinely strong and functional songs that you enjoy listening to. Also, the production of the album and the mood of the band members, especially Dickinson, is still at a great level. The whole is still not at the level of e.g. the previous "Dance Of Death", and an hour and 10 minutes is too long for a record.
The album is still quite strong, and in slightly smaller batches the songs on the album work brilliantly. It remains to be seen if Iron Maiden will surpass AMOLAD in their career yet, unfortunately it doesn't look like it at the moment...
If you appreciate Dream Theater's "Train Of Thought" album, I think you will like this one too. On the other hand, if you swear by Iron Maiden's first two albums, don't expect too much.
Climax: These Colours Don't Run, The Pilgrim
Anticlimax: Out Of The Shadows, Lord Of Light, The Legacy
Track listing (Songs)
| title | rating | votes | video | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Different World | 4:17 | 85.8 | 15 | Music Video |
| 2. | These Colours Don't Run | 6:52 | 88.8 | 14 | Audio |
| 3. | Brighter Than a Thousand Suns | 8:44 | 87.7 | 13 | Audio |
| 4. | The Pilgrim | 5:07 | 86.7 | 14 | |
| 5. | The Longest Day | 7:48 | 88.6 | 13 | |
| 6. | Out of the Shadows | 5:36 | 84.1 | 13 | |
| 7. | The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg | 7:21 | 86.7 | 14 | Music Video |
| 8. | For the Greater Good of God | 9:24 | 94.5 | 13 | Audio |
| 9. | Lord of Light | 7:23 | 85 | 12 | |
| 10. | The Legacy | 9:20 | 86 | 12 |
Line-up (members)
- Bruce Dickinson : Vocals
- Dave Murray : Guitars
- Adrian Smith : Guitars, Guitar Synthesiser (track 3)
- Janick Gers : Guitars
- Steve Harris : Bass, Keyboards
- Nicko McBrain : Drums
103 reviews
| cover art | Artist | Album review | Reviewer | Rating | Date | Likes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | | ▶ A Matter of Life and Death Review (2006) | 85 | Nov 4, 2024 | 0 | ||
| | 85 | Sep 1, 2024 | 3 | |||
 | | 85 | Aug 13, 2024 | 0 | |||
 | | The Final Frontier Review (2010) | 75 | Jun 4, 2024 | 0 | ||
 | | Virtual XI Review (1998) | 75 | Jan 26, 2024 | 1 | ||
| | 90 | Oct 13, 2023 | 2 | |||
| | The Final Frontier Review (2010) | 90 | Jul 17, 2022 | 6 | ||
 | | Piece of Mind Review (1983) | 95 | Jun 1, 2022 | 2 | ||
 | | Senjutsu Review (2021) | 40 | May 14, 2022 | 3 | ||
| | Senjutsu Review (2021) | 70 | Sep 12, 2021 | 6 | ||
| | Senjutsu Review (2021) | 95 | Sep 10, 2021 | 3 | ||
| | Senjutsu Review (2021) | 50 | Sep 6, 2021 | 8 | ||
| | Senjutsu Review (2021) | 70 | Sep 6, 2021 | 4 | ||
| | Senjutsu Review (2021) | 100 | Sep 5, 2021 | 4 | ||
| | Senjutsu Review (2021) | 85 | Sep 4, 2021 | 18 | ||
| | Senjutsu Review (2021) | 55 | Sep 4, 2021 | 6 | ||
 | | A Real Dead One Review (1993) [Live] | 100 | Apr 11, 2021 | 0 | ||
 | | 100 | Mar 7, 2021 | 3 | |||
 | | Live After Death Review (1985) [Live] | 100 | Mar 5, 2021 | 1 | ||
| | 90 | Feb 2, 2021 | 3 |
Senjutsu Review (2021)
doguri11 85/100Sep 4, 2021 Likes : 18
발매전부터 평론가들이 평균 4.7 이나 되는 점수를 주었는데
막상 발매되고 들어보니 그 정도 까지는 아닌것 같다
후기 아이언메이든 스타일 중에서 장엄하고 묵직한 미들템포
악곡 스타일을 참 좋아하는데 이 앨범은 그걸
극대화 한 느낌이다 개인적으로 나는 메탈 밴드들이
나이가... Read More
KimiRaikkonen 100/100Jan 24, 2011 Likes : 11
아이언 메이든식 프로그레시브 메탈.
아이언 메이든의 앨범 중 가장 자주 듣는 앨범이자 가장 좋아하는 앨범이다. 완성도 자체는 그래도 Powerslave가 약간 더 높다고 생각하지만... 아이언 메이든만이 만들어낼 수 있는 아이언 메이든식 프로그레시브의 진수를 보여주는 게 이 앨범이다. 발... Read More
Senjutsu Review (2021)
Rin 50/100Sep 6, 2021 Likes : 8
Ok so I will approach this album by listing how I felt about individual songs. I adore Iron Maiden's classic albums, but it has been a while since I heard anything other than middling LPs from them. Which is a huge bummer.
Also sorry for lack of any cohesion beforehand, because I'm writing this to curb my urge to do anything and everything. If you have problems, please fill ... Read More
Senjutsu Review (2021)
주난 70/100Sep 12, 2021 Likes : 6
메이든의 첫 정규 풀랭스 앨범은 1980년에 나왔고 부르스 디킨슨은 1958년생이다.
메이든은 전성기의 힘과 속도를 잃은 지 오래다. 돌이킬 수 없는 사실이다.
이 돌이킬 수 없는 사실을 얼마나 감안하느냐에 따라 『Senjutsu』(2021)에 대한 평가가 갈린다.
좋게 말하자면,
메이든은 현재... Read More
Senjutsu Review (2021)
피규어no5 55/100Sep 4, 2021 Likes : 6
영국 헤비메탈 역사상 가장 위대한 밴드 중 하나인 Iron Maiden은 무려 40년이 넘는 기간 동안 헤비메탈 외길을 걸으며 메탈이라는 문화의 아이콘이자 큰 형님 같은 기둥으로 군림해 왔다. 이들은 초창기부터 밴드 내 최고 권력자 Steve Harris의 베이스가 주축이 되는 스타일을 일관적으로 보여줬... Read More
Rock in Rio Review (2002) [Live]
Inverse 90/100Oct 15, 2013 Likes : 5
처음에 (아는 분을 통해서 DVD를 빌렸을 때) 이 실황공연을 별로 기대하지 않았습니다. 'Live after Death'가 워낙에 훌륭한 실황공연이라서 그런 것도 있었고 멤버들의 - 특히 Bruce Dickinson의 목소리 - 상태에 대한 우려도 있었지요. 하지만 실황공연을 보고 난 후에 느낀 건 역시 이분들은 공연을... Read More
