Band Battle Floyd vs Maiden let's go brothers!

Which band deserves the headphones and a big fatty

  • Iron Maiden

    Votes: 6 21.4%

  • Pink Floyd

    Votes: 22 78.6%
  • Total voters
    28
  • Poll closed .
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Ok setting this one up as the last one for a bit, then I need to take a short break from this as I will be traveling.

We still have a few hours on Doors VS Sabbath, I'll update it later, but Sabbath is dominating.


But it's Pink Floyd vs Iron Maiden - Here we go!

given the time period, 1968-1980, I feel this should be an easy one. but you frickers out there are rather unpredictable! I'm kind of against Iron Maiden even being in here at all, but they got three nomination votes so, here we are. My thought is not for the talent, or music, just more for the time period, they only got a debut self titled album to work with here, against some absolutely monumental classic albums no record collection would be complete without.

Some would argue Floyd consists of a lot of brooding depressive music, and they're not wrong! Iron Maiden on the other hand isn't exactly light and bright either. Fast and furious dual guitar attack that overwhelms the senses. Floyd were the opposite, ethereal, deep, slow very progressive epic songs, even taking up the whole side of an LP, and probably the best band of all time comes to the idea of the concept album, plenty of light and shade production telling epic stories. And, my favourite producer, Alan Parsons did his best work collaborating with PF

Again it's that oranges vs apples, but guys wanted Maiden in, so here we are!

I know a bit more about PF, than IM, never even purchased one release... but I had friends into them and they tend to be very opinionated and dedicated folks. I did try to learn one IM song, in a magazine, The Trooper.

For both these bands you could definitely NOT say either of them wrote a "dumb" songs. Both bands had good longevity too, though Floyd was damaged pretty bad (My opinion) by a falling out between major talents, I'm not even sure what it was all over.

Iron maiden still very raw in this period, without the big stage production they eventually became known for... a live IM song that makes the time period cut


And Pink Floyd - who also became renown for epic studio / stage production - seems impossible to find good live footage of Floyd as they were in the 70's - I think it might have to do with ongoing legal bickering between Waters and the rest


Anyway, LETS GO!
 
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I understand the significance of both bands. I think Iron Maiden is a very compelling metal band. They have very creative dual guitar work and meaningful lyrics. They are a metal band that makes you think. The Trooper is very sobering.

(Fun fact: there is no historical evidence that the torture device known as the iron maiden was ever built or used during the middle ages.)

Pink Floyd, however, is a whole different level of band. The lyrical content, the stage show, and the immaculate guitar work are transcendent. Plus, the song Comfortably Numb features what I consider to be one of the best guitar compositions (not just a "solo") ever. Beyond this, Another Brick In The Wall captivated listeners and is a veritable musical revolution.

My vote goes very easily to Pink Floyd.
 
This is one that, again, is super tough. Maiden hit right when I needed them: a metal band that incorporated elements of punk (whether they admit it or not) and still had impeccable musicianship. They were one of the pivotal bands for me through high school.
Floyd was already past their prime by that time, but oh what a prime it was. I know I should have been into The Wall based on when it came out, but never was and to this day literally cannot make it all the way through that album, I just find it plodding and unfocused. Still though, I listen to DSOTHM, WYWH and Meddle regularly.

At the end of the day though I have to go with Pink Floyd. Back to the 'desert island' equation.
 
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Alright let me set the record straight: when this selection began, the initial response was bands that were founded within the timeframe and their catalogs would be considered open. Somewhere before voting, a rule was emplaced that says the music has to be of the time period. So by that? I don't expect Maiden to win this because they have ONE album in this era. Yet, I've noticed discussion of bands' work outside the rules, so who the hell knows what's fair and unfair. I know that Maiden has been VERY pushed back leading up to this and yet other bands were being pushed in when they didn't make nomination ( remember Tom Petty trying to slip and UFO was nearly excluded?). IF this was a vote on the careers, success and popularity of said bands? Then I'm sorry to break it you: Maiden would absolutely DESTROY nearly every band here and yes, I am very biased but I can back it up as well.

Now that THAT'S out the way? I happen to LOVE Pink Floyd and respect them dearly. Dave Gilmour is one of the greatest guitarists to ever live. Dark side of the Moon isnt the longest charting album for no reason, although my money is on Wish You Were Here.

But I'm not going with Floyd, but you almost all but certainly are. I'm going with Maiden and why? Because that is the band that literally reshaped my life, my outlook on things and how I play the guitar. The ONLY other hand that has that much impact on me? Is AC/DC.

Iron Maiden has ALWAYS been the outsider. Yet, they built a worldwide following with nearly ZERO airplay and Tv exposure. They are truly a band that was built by word of mouth and after 45 years? They are still one of biggest selling AND touring acts in the world. Plus, they have THE coolest mascot ever created: Eddie!!! Who is in every single album cover, never the band and is as popular as Maiden themselves.

So no disrespect to Floyd but to quote Bruce Dickinson? THESE COLORS DONT RUN!

UP THE IRONS! And I think Eddie has a response to being nearly snubbed out of the contest by detractors, as seen in this album photo

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I can see the appeal of Iron Maiden, but it's a little heavier than my style.
I'm going to fall back on my legends of rock theme.
Pink Floyd was a part of the music I've listened to from the time I started paying attention to music.
Transformative compositions that were unlike other bands - geniusly unique.
Every song invokes memories of my life.
 
They're my all time favourite band who include my favourite guitarist so I'm a bit biased on this one but it's Floyd all the way for me.

I once read somewhere someone asking what genre was Pink Floyd.
The reply was Pink Floyd ARE a genre.

On a side note, listening to "Time" in your 50s hits a lot harder than listening to it in your teens
 
smitty_p said:
I understand the significance of both bands. I think Iron Maiden is a very compelling metal band. They have very creative dual guitar work and meaningful lyrics. They are a metal band that makes you think. The Trooper is very sobering.

(Fun fact: there is no historical evidence that the torture device known as the iron maiden was ever built or used during the middle ages.)

Pink Floyd, however, is a whole different level of band. The lyrical content, the stage show, and the immaculate guitar work are transcendent. Plus, the song Comfortably Numb features what I consider to be one of the best guitar compositions (not just a "solo") ever. Beyond this, Another Brick In The Wall captivated listeners and is a veritable musical revolution.

My vote goes very easily to Pink Floyd.
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The name came from the novel, The Man In The Iron Mask, but yes, there's no proof it was ever implemented
 
Clockworkmike said:
I like ya bud....let's keep it that way lmao
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I dunno. Is it about bands we think dominated? Or bands we like the best?
Maiden then for sure. Didn't mind the Wall but Maiden rules. That said Killers didn't come out till after 1980 leaving just the first album.
In that case Floyd probably did it better in the years indicated.
So with much trepidation I guess I'll pick boring downer Floyd.
 
Jethro Rocker said:
I dunno. Is it about bands we think dominated? Or bands we like the best?
Maiden then for sure. Didn't mind the Wall but Maiden rules. That said Killers didn't come out till after 1980 leaving just the first album.
In that case Floyd probably did it better in the years indicated.
So with much trepidation I guess I'll pick boring downer Floyd.
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Yeah..Maiden got burned on a technicality that was gray to say the least. But it is what it is. Congrats to Floyd

I refer to this particularly as the source of confusion
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Clockworkmike said:
Yeah..Maiden got burned on a technicality that was gray to say the least. But it is what it is. Congrats to Floyd

I refer to this particularly as the source of confusion
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Generally i think the body of work for most has been relegated to those years, I spose it's up to the voter to decide. I could have gone w Maiden cause I love them but wouldn't change the outcome. Voters can vote based on whatever they want.
 
@Clockworkmike in this case It's highly arguable by some (and that includes me) and anyone else who believes melody is important, and understands faster and louder does not necessarily increase musicality.

Keep griping all you want, it won't change the fact that more people who enjoy music of all types would likely eject Iron Maiden out of the deck within seconds of hearing it, far before they would a recording by Pink Floyd.
 
TVvoodoo said:
Ok setting this one up as the last one for a bit, then I need to take a short break from this as I will be traveling.

We still have a few hours on Doors VS Sabbath, I'll update it later, but Sabbath is dominating.


But it's Pink Floyd vs Iron Maiden - Here we go!

given the time period, 1968-1980, I feel this should be an easy one. but you frickers out there are rather unpredictable! I'm kind of against Iron Maiden even being in here at all, but they got three nomination votes so, here we are. My thought is not for the talent, or music, just more for the time period, they only got a debut self titled album to work with here, against some absolutely monumental classic albums no record collection would be complete without.

Some would argue Floyd consists of a lot of brooding depressive music, and they're not wrong! Iron Maiden on the other hand isn't exactly light and bright either. Fast and furious dual guitar attack that overwhelms the senses. Floyd were the opposite, ethereal, deep, slow very progressive epic songs, even taking up the whole side of an LP, and probably the best band of all time comes to the idea of the concept album, plenty of light and shade production telling epic stories. And, my favourite producer, Alan Parsons did his best work collaborating with PF

Again it's that oranges vs apples, but guys wanted Maiden in, so here we are!

I know a bit more about PF, than IM, never even purchased one release... but I had friends into them and they tend to be very opinionated and dedicated folks. I did try to learn one IM song, in a magazine, The Trooper.

For both these bands you could definitely NOT say either of them wrote a "dumb" songs. Both bands had good longevity too, though Floyd was damaged pretty bad (My opinion) by a falling out between major talents, I'm not even sure what it was all over.

Iron maiden still very raw in this period, without the big stage production they eventually became known for... a live IM song that makes the time period cut


And Pink Floyd - who also became renown for epic studio / stage production - seems impossible to find good live footage of Floyd as they were in the 70's - I think it might have to do with ongoing legal bickering between Waters and the rest


Anyway, LETS GO!
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Pretty accurate description TV. I appreciate everything Floyd has done in their career. They absolutely dominated the airwaves not unlike Led Zepplin. The randomizer has mixed up some run offs.

Given the amount of time this takes, if there was a bit more time , time to pick through the field of like competitors the run offs might be easier. I thought 4 fields of 16 would play well.

Anyway, one album against a dozen.
How about we compare number of notes played in an album, I know it’s silly.
That is no way to judge music. That being said you know I voted Maiden.

The one album ripped, not everyone sees that but imho.
If the year had allowed Number of the Beast? Probably same result. lol
 
TVvoodoo said:
@Clockworkmike in this case It's highly arguable by some (and that includes me) and anyone else who believes melody is important, and understands faster and louder does not necessarily increase musicality.

Keep griping all you want, it won't change the fact that more people who enjoy music of all types would likely eject Iron Maiden out of the deck within seconds of hearing it, far before they would a recording by Pink Floyd.
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True, simple and true. I am on the fringe, way off the scale of average I guess.
 
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