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10.0
79581
10.0 |
Gig Soup
Iron Maiden have inevitably proven themselves as the undisputable heroes and saviours of British Heavy metal … again
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9.0
79509
9.0 |
PopMatters
A late-career zenith
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8.5
79814
8.5 |
Spectrum Culture
It’s clear that the idea of appearing stagnant has never left the band’s thoughts as they remain true to their history while breaking new ground
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8.0
80546
8.0 |
Spin
Maiden has proven that they’re still the best metal band in the world; we never had any doubt, but The Book of Souls is one hell of a reminder
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8.0
80922
8.0 |
The List
They haven't rewritten the rulebook but on Book of Souls they've refined and honed their sound into near-perfect metal that dares to be truly epic
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8.0
79618
8.0 |
musicOMH
Long may it continue, because metal without Iron Maiden will be be a strange world indeed
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8.0
79510
8.0 |
The Skinny
Anchored by both its intelligence and its musicality, Book of Souls delights in scoffing at genre expectations. It's very metal and very, very good
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8.0
79511
8.0 |
All Music
With repeated listening it earns shelf space with their finest records
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8.0
79513
8.0 |
The Guardian
On the evidence of The Book of Souls, The Acceptance of the Inevitable isn’t on Iron Maiden’s agenda
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8.0
79514
8.0 |
The Music
A few arrangements and tracks could've been culled, but metal's luminaries are evidently running free again
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8.0
79541
8.0 |
The Quietus
In the context of late-career Iron Maiden, i.e. from Brave New World forward, The Book Of Souls is as good as anything
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8.0
79551
8.0 |
NME
The devil might reckon he has all the best tunes, but it’s a hollow claim when Iron Maiden are in town
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8.0
79579
8.0 |
Sputnik Music (staff)
Metal fans take note: the beast is back, and it has your number
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8.0
79650
8.0 |
The Irish Times
If you like Iron Maiden, you will love this album
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7.9
79583
7.9 |
Paste Magazine
The Book of Souls is the best Maiden record from Dickinson’s second act, and an impressive achievement from one of metal’s greatest bands
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7.0
79875
7.0 |
Uncut
Rocking but reflective. Print edition only
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7.0
79533
7.0 |
Clash
An album that provides a triumphant return, making the wait more than worthwhile
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7.0
79512
7.0 |
Rolling Stone
The veteran Brits indulge their whims without ever getting tiresome
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6.7
79627
6.7 |
Consequence Of Sound
The sheer breadth of the album defies expectation, and though there is some pandering, the songs rarely compromise
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6.0
79876
6.0 |
Q
Gallops along pleasingly - just not one of their best. Print edition only
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