Iron Maiden/London,UK 1990

Emergency import of live album of outrageous quality! I couldn’t help but feel agitated in front of the sample record labeled “PRE-FM MASTER.” I wonder if it was even scheduled for an official release…The performance, recording, mix, and sound of this CD are so perfect that it makes you think so. We have used various words to express sound quality, but what words can we use when talking about this sound? Although the sound quality is definitely at a level comparable to the official one, it is no exaggeration to say that the vivid “standing” sound, down to the delicate sounds of each instrument, is “better than the official one.” This work with such a perfect sound was recorded from December 17th to 18th, 1990 at Wembley Arena in London, which was the highlight of the home tour from “No Prayer On The Road 90/91”. It was a two-day performance. There have been some bootlegs such as “WAR MACHINE” that are considered to be air checks for broadcasting, and it is also a definitive representative performance that was also used on the B side of the official single. Previously released bootlegs have also been regarded as one of IRON MAIDEN’s most definitive albums, but this work boasts a high quality sound that makes them laugh, and also includes The Assassin and Hooks In You, which were not available in previous releases. This is a completely new excavation master that is included. It is impossible to create such a fresh sound even with an air check, or even with a transcription, and the sound itself proves that it is exactly “PRE-FM MASTER”. Really, where did such a great sound source come from? It’s even creepy because the details are unknown. And what’s even more amazing is the live content. The band, which has just returned from a two-year hiatus, performed live shows full of dynamism in various places that were true to their declaration, “I can’t wait to tour!”, and were hailed as “the return of 1982 Beast On The Road” both at home and abroad. It was evaluated. In fact, even the “quiet guitarist” Dave Murray, who always protects his position, ran around, so it was a hyper stage that is quite rare even in its long history. That explosive power was vividly recorded with transcendental sound…this is the biggest incident in the history of MAIDEN’s sound sources! IRON MAIDEN, who welcomed Yannick Gers as their new guitarist in place of Adrian Smith, have been performing a series of live items such as “A REAL LIVE DEAD ONE”, “LIVE AT DONINGTON”, and “RAISING HELL”, and they are “full now”. Some fans may think so. However, if you listen to this work, you will feel that the song selection and tension are “a little different” from those. The most delicious selection of songs is the new song group “NO PRAYER FOR THE DYING.” Originally, the members said that the album was “made to go on tour,” and the album was described as “just like a studio live performance,” so it was guaranteed that it would look great live. Due to its rawness, the album received a poor reputation among fans who love production, but the new songs performed at the “live stage” where they should have been performed had an explosion of dynamism and easily surpassed the studio take. He radiates tremendous persuasive power. Rather, it would be okay to say, “You can’t understand the essence of the new song without listening to this live” or “This is the true NO PRAYER FOR THE DYING” album. Furthermore, this work also has a strong old repertoire! Among the familiar masterpieces being performed with an ever-increasing level of excitement, the last song, Run To The Hills, stands out. What a dynamic and exhilarating feeling! 1990 is also said to be “the tour that revived Bruce Dickinson’s throat,” and this song is the symbol of that. In inverse proportion to the band’s success, the vocalist’s limitations were felt, and the blues’ tone gradually deteriorated. From the beginning in 1982, it was a difficult song that was barely a hit or miss, but from around 1986, the song started to abandon the chorus and became a song that just groaned in pain. However, in 1990, even the fans who had given up thinking, “I can’t do it anymore” were surprised with a huge comeback! Not only did the treble return, but he also had the freedom to add play to the vibrato, imbuing the famous song with a sense of openness that had never been heard before. If you compare the songs throughout each tour from 1982 to 1990, you’ll be able to feel the impact that gave goosebumps to the maniacs at the time (however, I’ll leave the singing part “Ohhh~” to the promised guests). ). This work ends with a sense of fulfillment, as if one’s heart was released into the sky. In addition, it is a masterpiece live performance where the lively performance of every song explodes everywhere. Despite being in a state of great success, celebrating their 10th anniversary since their debut, the band is full of youthfulness, which makes sense, as the members at the time said, “It’s like the days of THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST.” This is a shocking release of the ultimate live album that packages the best time as a musician and performer with amazing sound! Live at Wembley Arena, London, UK 17th/18th December 1990 STEREO SBD(Pre-FM Master) 1. Theme From 633 Squadron 2. Tailgunner 3. Public Enema Number One 4. Wrathchild 5. Die With Your Boots On 6. Hallowed Be Thy Name 7. Holy Smoke 8. The Assassin 9. No Prayer For The Dying 10. Hooks In You 11. The Clairvoyant 12. 2 Minutes To Midnight 13. The Trooper 14. Iron Maiden 15. Number Of The Beast 16. Run To The Hills Bruce Dickinson – Vocal Steve Harris – Bass Dave Murray – Guitar Janick Gers – Guitar Nicko McBrain – Drums STEREO SOUNDBOARD RECORDING