A Matter of Life and Death
A Matter of Life and Death is an album by Iron Maiden. It is their fourteenth album and went on sale on 5 September 2006.[1]
| A Matter of Life and Death | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 5 September 2006 | |||
| Genre | Heavy metal | |||
| Length | 71:54 | |||
| Label | EMI | |||
| Producer | Kevin Shirley | |||
| Iron Maiden chronology | ||||
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The album talks a lot about war and death, as well as other parts of life.[2] It was produced by Kevin Shirley.[3]
It is a popular album, and sold within the top ten most popular album in several countries when it was released.[4] It was the first Iron Maiden album to do this in the United States.[4]
Musicians
- Bruce Dickinson - vocals
- Janick Gers - guitar
- Steve Harris - bass guitar
- Nicko McBrain - percussion
- Dave Murray - guitar
- Adrian Smith - guitar
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Different World" | Steve Harris | Adrian Smith, Harris | 4:17 |
| 2. | "These Colours Don't Run" | Bruce Dickinson | Smith, Harris | 6:52 |
| 3. | "Brighter Than a Thousand Suns" | Dickinson, Harris | Smith, Harris | 8:44 |
| 4. | "The Pilgrim" | Janick Gers | Gers, Harris | 5:07 |
| 5. | "The Longest Day" | Dickinson | Smith, Harris | 7:48 |
| 6. | "Out of the Shadows" | Dickinson | Dickinson, Harris | 5:36 |
| 7. | "The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg" | Harris | Dave Murray, Harris | 7:22 |
| 8. | "For the Greater Good of God" | Harris | Harris | 9:24 |
| 9. | "Lord of Light" | Dickinson | Smith, Harris | 7:23 |
| 10. | "The Legacy" | Harris | Gers, Harris | 9:22 |
Total length: |
71:54 | |||
- Bonus track (iTunes store edition)
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11. | "Hallowed Be Thy Name" (Radio 1 'Legends' Session) | Harris | Harris | 7:11 |
References
- "Review". Allmusic. Retrieved 22 November 2010.
- "IRON MAIDEN Drummer, Guitarist Talk About New Album - July 5, 2006". Blabbermouth.net. 5 July 2006. Archived from the original on 11 March 2012. Retrieved 22 November 2010.
- "IRON MAIDEN Bassist Decides Against Mastering New Album - July 9, 2006". Blabbermouth.net. 9 July 2006. Archived from the original on 2 November 2006. Retrieved 22 November 2006.
- "A Matter Of Life And Death kills the charts worldwide!". Iron Maiden official website. 11 September 2006. Archived from the original on 11 March 2012. Retrieved 22 November 2010.
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