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For a first time listener, this cd would be great, it has all of their best hits and more. I was a little disappointed with the song selection. There is nothing from the Paul Diano years other than Running Free, and even that is a live version with Bruce Dickinson on vocals. They should have at least had the songs Iron Maiden and Wrathchild. As far as the selection of songs from Bruce Dickinson's years goes, its decent. One great song to see on there was "Be Quick or be Dead". What really shines about this album is the song "Virus", which is an incredibly rare song of theirs with Blaze Bayley. This song is the entire reason I bought the album. If youre looking for a greatest hits album for Iron Maiden this is a good choice, but I also recomend getting "Somewhere Back in Time" as well. If you get both you'll have the best of both worlds. Even so, I still think that it is best to just get the real albums instead, but get "Best of the Beast" for "Virus".Read full review
Did Iron Maiden really need to release a double "Best of..." album? The critics would say no. They labeled Maiden dinosaurs, irrelevant, and saw 'Best Of The Beast' as Iron Maiden exploiting their fans. Iron Maiden has never been a band to listen to critics. If they were, they would have given up after the self-titled debut. No, this release is a big middle finger salute to the self-appointed metal intelligentsia the world over. Like everything Maiden has ever released, this sold truckloads. The reason why it sold well may puzzle many. If you examine this release closely, a loyal fan would already have everything here, except perhaps "Sanctuary" (it was not originally included on 'Iron Maiden'). The first disc covers 1986 to 1996, which many fans think of as Maiden being past their peak. The second disc is basically a studio version of 'Live After Death' with a couple of extra tracks thrown in. So, what is the value in 2 1/2 hours of music you already have? Quality. Iron Maiden has consistently produced metal of the finest quality alloy for nigh on a quarter of a century, rivaled by none except perhaps Judas Priest. Iron Maiden has produced so many brilliant albums over the years, with fans all having their personal favorites from each album. If you want to listen to those favorites however, it can mean an avalanche of vinyl strewn across the room. Let's say you want to listen to "Iron Maiden", "Wrathchild", "The Number Of The Beast", "Aces High", "Wasted Years", "The Clairvoyant", "Bring Your Daughter...To The Slaughter" and "Be Quick Or Be Dead". That can mean up to eight albums to sort through. Why not stick 'em all on two discs and package them with a little hardback book mapping out Iron Maiden's history up to that time? Those who aren't Maiden fans will not understand why followers of the band would actually buy this. Fans of the band though, will understand. After all, you can't argue with seven incarnations of Eddie on a single cover.Read full review
i purchased the disc because a friend I grew up with who was a partner in good times drinking and listening to venom told me to capture the feel of maiden. I broke my own rule # 1 never trust a friend and scoped it out. my eardrums bled and i threw up listening to over rehearsed bits of music with a operatic singer who truly rots. The musicianship is very good however and you must admire the groups energy but beside this maiden is like a stinking chunk of dog feces that stays on your shoe bottoms no matter how many times you take the hose to it. It is about time fans understand the error of their ways and turn away from this band.the mockery of this trash posing as metal is a violation of the poorest of morals we must uphold if we are true to the music we emulate. i was fooled into thinking this band had something as a member appears to be a fan of william blake and read the chemical romance of C.R. ( i will buy this album soon and review it) but thus far all i can say is enjoy the money you made IM, hit the gym, yoga,having your nails polished and a body wax while, and rehearse like a drone walking the wheel bartering for a fag, knowing the music blows. Judas Priest is more convincing for cryin out loud but you dont see me going out and buying pink panties and a gag ball for a chance at victory in the arms of my musical mentors ( not yet anyway))Read full review
As described great tracks
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
A great "best of"-type album. If you dig the band, you'll dig this. Does it have every awesome song? No, because one CD can't hold that much awesome.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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