The Book of Souls
by Iron Maiden
  • Record Label: BMG
  • Release Date: Sep 4, 2015
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 177 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 160 out of 177
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 177
  3. Negative: 8 out of 177
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#39 Most Discussed Album of 2015
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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Spin
    Oct 2, 2015
    80
    Forty years down the line, 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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  2. Drowned In Sound
    Sep 21, 2015
    60
    An album that wouldn't be out of place if it had come out 30 years ago.
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  3. Record Collector
    Sep 11, 2015
    60
    The flipside of all the editorial freedom is that rather too much of the album is made up of endless midtempo guitar chug, which can feel like a bit of a chore after a while.
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