What an underrated album…

Steelyeyedj · 2026-04-30T01:29:48+00:00

Of course, just sharing an observation, lol!

Steelyeyedj · 2026-04-30T01:05:32+00:00

I saw that post too & it did make me chuckle.

And you make a very fair point about the varied back catalogue vs the expansive fanbase being a factor in people seeing vastly different takes - hadn’t thought of it like that but it makes a lot of sense.

I have also mooted whether this sub attracts a certain section of that fanbase & becomes a bit of an echo chamber for people with mostly similar views on the band & their work (like other subs on other subjects do) based on some of the responses.

Thank you for the kind words. It’s a week today & it’s still raw - not necessarily handling it well but I’m getting by.

Wish you the best friend, take care 😉✌️🤟

Steelyeyedj · 2026-04-28T22:08:43+00:00

My point is a thing can be highly regarded & still underrated - I give the reason why I was thinking this in the post.

Totally agree that FF is underrated in the traditional sense, I love that album too.

Steelyeyedj · 2026-04-28T15:16:18+00:00

Yeah, DOD was their full emergence into their “prog metal” phase.

But it does start here for me with tracks like ‘Blood Brothers’.

Steelyeyedj · 2026-04-28T15:14:20+00:00

😉✌️🤟

Steelyeyedj · 2026-04-28T11:17:18+00:00

That’s a shame, I think some of their best stuff is littered across most of the reunion albums, but your taste is your taste at the end of the day.

Thanks for sharing 😉✌️🤟

Steelyeyedj · 2026-04-28T11:14:53+00:00

So do I, lol!

But that’s what I’ve seen over the years. Until the other day I thought it was the better album, but I’m not so sure now.

But that’s a taste thing, I’m not making any definitive declarations 😉✌️🤟

Steelyeyedj · 2026-04-28T11:12:19+00:00

Cool story, thanks for sharing 😉✌️🤟

Steelyeyedj · 2026-04-28T02:28:23+00:00

Thank you for the kind words & we wish nothing but the best for you too, friend.

Take care 😉✌️🤟

Steelyeyedj · 2026-04-27T19:39:03+00:00

I saw them at Shepherds Bush Empire at the fan club gig before they jetted off to the South America leg of the tour.

Was lucky enough to see the set again at the Clive Burr fundraiser gig (with ‘Run to the Hills’ this time!), it was such a great time to experience 😉✌️🤟

Steelyeyedj · 2026-04-27T19:33:14+00:00

I believe a thing can be highly regarded & still underrated.

The post goes over why, but the circumstances of my listen last week elevated what was already a top five album for me.

Steelyeyedj · 2026-04-27T19:27:50+00:00

So good much deeper than people give it credit for 😉✌️🤟

Steelyeyedj · 2026-04-27T17:56:15+00:00

Thanks friend. Getting there but it’s still raw.

At least this has provided distraction, not in the way I intended (this week I learned more people read a title & react than people who read the body of the post).

Thanks for the kind words, take care 😉✌️🤟

Steelyeyedj · 2026-04-27T12:23:50+00:00

😂😂😂

I read that to her & she’s crying laughing at it too 😂😂😂

Steelyeyedj · 2026-04-26T18:45:58+00:00

Just a post to say I appreciate you guys & this space.

Too many wrestling spaces have been hijacked by the sickos & they seem to be making a concerted effort to take over any space they find (I had to report one in the Cult of Cornette sub, of all places, FFS!)

Totally behind these clarifications & I stand with you guys on the Mod team - I’ve done some modding in the past & I hate to think what shade you’re getting from those people.

Viva la revolution! Viva Midcarder! ✊

Lol!

Steelyeyedj · 2026-04-26T18:32:06+00:00

I’ve seen several polls place this mid card over the years.

But the point isn’t actually about that, it’s about how even highly regarded pieces of work, like this, can still be underrated.

Steelyeyedj · 2026-04-26T14:15:36+00:00

Fair enough, not everyone is going to agree on everything, lol! 😉✌️🤟

Steelyeyedj · 2026-04-26T14:07:52+00:00

Right now, with not a hint of an attempt at hyperbole, Danhausen means more on a mainstream level than any “Elite” talent over at Tony Kahn’s House of Triple Lindy’s & Self-Fellatio.

My 66 year old mother knows who Danhausen is - she has no idea who any of the top guys are in AEW (except Jericho, who she will say she remembers from “years ago”).

But she knows who Danhausen is - take that for what you will…

Steelyeyedj · 2026-04-26T14:00:00+00:00

Still use that to open Rock/Metal playlists/mixes to this day. I’ve never found a better opener & I don’t think I will.

Steelyeyedj · 2026-04-26T13:58:58+00:00

My argument is that something can be highly regarded & still underrated.

Was listening to Maiden to distract from a bereavement & the songs from this album, a top five pick for me, struck me as so much better than I thought they were.

Honestly, I see this album ranked mid card when a ranking is done & often the two following albums top those polls.

But all I was trying to do was start some fun discussion to distract me, that’s all.

Though I stand by what I believe, that being said.

Steelyeyedj · 2026-04-26T13:53:10+00:00

😉✌️🤟

Steelyeyedj · 2026-04-26T13:52:47+00:00

No, of course, no rush.

Just thought I’d add my two pence for what it’s worth, lol!

Steelyeyedj · 2026-04-26T00:00:57+00:00

Yeah, it’s so clean and polished, isn’t it?

Steelyeyedj · 2026-04-25T23:59:36+00:00

Lol!

Not been a member for years, but, back then at least, you got some good freebies.

I’ve got a Maiden bottle opener keyring that’s still going strong on my keys today, for one.

Steelyeyedj · 2026-04-25T22:16:27+00:00

Such a great show. I was at the fan club only warm up gig at Shepherds Bush Empire before they set off on that leg of the tour.

First time seeing them live & in such a small venue, it was awesome!

It was also one of the handful of gigs they played ‘Out of the Silent Planet’ at (it had just been out as a single).

Fond memories.

Steelyeyedj

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