Re: Album of the day (#7518): The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden

HoldenM — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 16:08:10 GMT

Author: HoldenM

Posted: 10/01/2026 20:08

Rips!

Track picks
2. Children Of The Damned
5. The Number Of The Beast
6. Run To The Hills
8. Hallowed Be Thy Name

Album of the day (#7518): The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden

BestEverAlbums — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 16:00:28 GMT

Author: BestEverAlbums

Posted: 10/01/2026 20:00

Today's album of the day

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden (View album | Buy this album)

Year: 1982.
Country:
Iron Maiden discography rank: 1st (out of 38 albums listed on BEA)
1982 rank: 2nd
1980s rank: 33rd
Overall rank: 264th
Average rating: 81/100 (from 1051 votes).

Tracks:
1. Invaders
2. Children Of The Damned
3. The Prisoner
4. 22, Acacia Avenue
5. The Number Of The Beast
6. Run To The Hills
7. Gangland
8. Hallowed Be Thy Name

indicates a top-rated track.

Top voted comments:

"This is a huge album in the genre and it is easy to see why when you listen to it as there is so much to love on here. This is probably the groups most consistent work with every song having some quality on it. The peak of the album is the sensational title track and also the closer Hallowed Be Thy Name which finishes the record in style. The album just feels so cohesive with most songs going into the same sort of themes and all matching in style but being very different in terms of composition which eliminates the repetitive feel you can get on similar releases in this genre. The performances are outstanding with the drums and guitar being some of the best I have heard from the group. Even the weakest song on the album, which is Gangland, has great moments and a brilliant guitar section on there. Overall, this is a must listen album in the genre and is Iron Maiden's strongest musical display."
- @Untitled (Rating: 90/100)
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"Although I do agree that there are a couple weaker tracks on this album, it's still a staple for 80's metal (not any hair metal shit either). Bruce Dickinson's first album with the band propelled them to new heights, musically and commercially while still being a really great album. 22 Acacia Avenue, the Prisoner, and the Number of the Beast are all amazing, powerful tracks, but what really puts this album in the running for best Maiden album is the closer Hallowed Be Thy Name. (Although I like Powerslave and Seventh Son better)

Whether you are into metal or not, give this a listen. There will a lot to appreciate."
- @AAL2014 (Rating: 85/100)
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Re: Album of the day (#7518): The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden

Album of the day (#7518): The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden