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Iron Maiden – A Real Live One – Cassette
A Real Live One is a live album by the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, released in 1993. This album captures the band during the “Fear of the Dark Tour” in 1992 and features performances recorded across various European venues. It showcases Iron Maiden performing some of their songs from the 1980s that hadn’t been included on their previous live albums, making it a unique addition to their discography for fans.
A Real Live One was released at a time when Iron Maiden was experiencing significant changes and challenges, including the impending departure of their longtime vocalist Bruce Dickinson (who would leave the band in 1993 and return in 1999). The album features tracks from their then-recent albums, focusing on material from 1986’s “Somewhere in Time” to 1992’s “Fear of the Dark,” excluding their 1980s classics, which were already well-represented on earlier live recordings like “Live After Death.”
The album includes several fan favorites and hit singles, including:
“Be Quick or Be Dead”: A fast-paced track from “Fear of the Dark” that opens the album with high energy.
“Fear of the Dark”: A standout live rendition of one of their most famous songs, showcasing Dickinson’s dynamic vocal range and the band’s tight performance.
“The Evil That Men Do”: Originally from the “Seventh Son of a Seventh Son” album, this song is known for its catchy melody and powerful guitar work.
A Real Live One received mixed reviews upon its release. Fans appreciated the live versions of some lesser-performed songs, but critics often pointed out the sound quality and mix of the album as lacking in comparison to Iron Maiden’s studio work and previous live albums. Despite this, the album is a significant part of Iron Maiden’s history, capturing the band at a pivotal moment.
Though not as celebrated as “Live After Death,” A Real Live One holds its place in Iron Maiden’s discography as a document of a transitional period for the band. It was followed by “A Real Dead One,” which featured live performances of their earlier material, and both were later combined into “A Real Live Dead One.”
For Iron Maiden fans, especially those interested in the band’s live dynamics and evolution in the early 1990s, A Real Live One offers valuable insights. It showcases how the band continued to deliver powerful live performances despite the looming changes and challenges. The album remains a testament to Iron Maiden’s enduring appeal and their commitment to connecting with fans through energetic live shows.
Castle Records 1995
Song List
Be Quick Or Be Dead
From Here To Eternity
Can I Play With Madness
Wasting Love
Tailgunner
The Evil That Men Do
Afraid To Shoot Strangers
Bring Your Daughter… To The Slaughter
Heaven Can Wait
The Clairvoyant
Fear Of The Dark
