Iron Maiden – Seventh Son of a Seventh Son CD (Digipak, 2019 Parlophone)

Seventh Son of a Seventh Son is the seventh studio album by legendary British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, originally released in 1988. This 2019 Parlophone CD edition presents one of the band’s most acclaimed albums in Digipak packaging, making it an excellent addition to any Iron Maiden CD collection.

Produced by Martin Birch, Seventh Son of a Seventh Son is a concept album exploring prophecy, clairvoyance, supernatural powers and the struggle between good and evil. Inspired by the folklore surrounding the seventh son of a seventh son, the album develops a connected narrative across its songs, combining Iron Maiden’s trademark heavy metal sound with progressive rock influences, intricate arrangements and extended musical passages.

The album marked a significant development in Iron Maiden’s sound, becoming the band’s first studio album to feature keyboards. These additional textures complement the powerful twin-guitar arrangements, Steve Harris’s distinctive bass playing, Nicko McBrain’s dynamic drumming and Bruce Dickinson’s commanding vocals. Featuring Derek Riggs’ iconic Eddie artwork, the album reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and remains a defining release of the band’s late-1980s era.

Essential tracks include “Moonchild,” “Infinite Dreams,” “Can I Play with Madness,” “The Evil That Men Do,” “Seventh Son of a Seventh Son” and “The Clairvoyant.” The lead single, “Can I Play with Madness,” reached No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart, further cementing the album’s commercial success.

For Iron Maiden fans and heavy metal collectors, this 2019 Parlophone Digipak CD offers the opportunity to own a physical edition of a landmark album that helped expand the musical scope of traditional British heavy metal. It is an essential title for collectors completing their Iron Maiden studio album discography.

Recommended for fans of Iron Maiden, progressive heavy metal, classic British heavy metal and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM), as well as listeners of Judas Priest, Queensrÿche, Helloween, Saxon, Dio and Black Sabbath.

Artist: Iron Maiden
Title: Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
Label: Parlophone
UPC/Cataloge Number: 0190295567699
Release Year: 1988/2019
Duration: Album
Format: CD
Packaging Type: Digipak
Special Attributes: Remastered

Tracklist:
1. Moonchild
2. Infinite Dreams
3. Can I Play With Madness
4. The Evil That Men Do
5. Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
6. The Prophecy
7. The Clairvoyant
8. Only The Good Die Young