ROCK IN RIO
Iron Maiden
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Live, released in 2002 Songs / Tracks Listing
- Bruce Dickinson / vocals
Audio CD (March 26, 2002) Edit this entry |
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IRON MAIDEN Rock in Rio ratings distribution
(111 ratings)
Essential: a masterpiece of rock music(41%)
Excellent addition to any rock music collection(41%)
Good, but non-essential (13%)
Collectors/fans only (2%)
Poor. Only for completionists (4%)
IRON MAIDEN Rock in Rio reviews
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SPECIAL COLLABORATOR Honorary Collaborator

The audio quality is excellent. The audio quality is very important to enjoy the show in its entirety as the music of Iron Maiden is hard and heavy. I just want to emphasize here that typical Iron Maiden studio album has relatively dry recording quality. But this live CD is having thick bass and excellent treble.
Overall, this is an excellent rock live set that anyone who claims as rocker must OWN this CD. I have literally no complaint at all with thisCD in terms of performance and production. Recommended! Keep on rockin' ..!
Peace on earth and mercy mild - GW
PROG REVIEWER

For fans of the band, it's a must have. The set-list is (with only 1-2 exceptions) outstanding, featuring highlights from Brave New World as well as a few greatest hits from their extensive library. I don't feel that the music itself especially needs to be discussed, since those interested in a live offering are no doubt familiar, but I will say that each of these versions of the band's material are positively ON FIRE. Bruce's vocals retain their dynamic power, and as a show-man he is second to none. He dramatically introduces each song and rallies the energetic Brazilian crowd throughout-- just wait until The Trooper or The Evil That Men Do start up! The axe-men are just as good; I have not heard guitar playing that kinesthetizes body and mind like Murray/Gers/Smith; their shredding and solos positively give off sparks. I like listening to this album when working late-- it's better than stay-alert pills and black coffee combined.
Great stuff; everything a live-album should be!
Setlist 4 Instrumental Performances 4 Stage Energy 5 Live Experience 5
COLLABORATOR PSIKE & JR/F/Canterbury Teams

This is a wonderful live double album. Although it's not as perfect as "Live After Death" which found IRON MAIDEN at the absolute pinnacle of their game, this is my pick for best live album after that one. While Bruce's vocal abilities are clearly in tact, there are times when it is a bit obvious that he is not totally what he once was such as on "The Number Of The Beast." The energy of this performance is outstanding with the Brazilians becoming one with the band as heard on the audience participation. The production is stunningly beautifully perfected and the band sounds like they never parted ways after "Seventh Son?" Although i find live albums more of miss thing than a hit i am happy to report that this one is very satisfying. I didn't exactly rush to track this down since i was hugely disappointed in the double fiascos of "A Real Live / Dead Ones" but i find ROCK IN RIO to be the perfect comeback live album to complement their rekindled career. This wonderful performance is available on both audio CD as well as DVD.
Latest members reviews
There must be something about Rio............... I would like to go there myself. Maybe even my
carcass get's a revival. Just like Iron Maiden did.
Or to be more precise, their previous studio album Brave New World heralded the return of Dickinson
and Smith. I had already written the band off af
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Report this review (#187518) | Posted by toroddfuglesteg | Friday, October 31, 2008 | Review Permanlink
It was one of the most awaited album for me in 2002. It was because when I had heard
Brave New World I couldn`t wait to hear these songs played live. When it happened at
last, I wasn`t dissappointed. It just blew my mind. Just when I heard the intro I knew that
It would be something great. To
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Report this review (#95494) | Posted by Wobbler | Monday, October 23, 2006 | Review Permanlink
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