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- The Best of the Beast
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Iron Maiden
Released 1996

Wasted Years
05:08
73,663 plays

2 Minutes to Midnight
06:04
50,832 plays

The Number of the Beast
04:53
35,262 plays

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- 1
- The Number of the Beast
- 04:53
- 35,262 plays

- 2
- Can I Play with Madness
- 03:33
- 19,210 plays

- 3
- Fear of the Dark [Live]
- 07:23
- 19,801 plays

- 4
- Run to the Hills
- 03:54
- 32,677 plays

- 5
- Bring Your Daughter... to the Slaughter
- 04:44
- 22,930 plays

- 6
- The Evil That Men Do
- 04:34
- 13,192 plays

- 7
- Aces High
- 04:30
- 32,287 plays

- 8
- Be Quick or Be Dead
- 03:23
- 28,617 plays

- 9
- 2 Minutes to Midnight
- 06:04
- 50,832 plays

- 10
- Man on the Edge
- 04:13
- 14,214 plays

- 11
- Virus
- 06:14
- 12,851 plays

- 12
- Running Free [Live]
- 03:28
- 11,985 plays

- 13
- Wasted Years
- 05:08
- 73,663 plays

- 14
- The Clairvoyant
- 04:27
- 11,380 plays

- 15
- The Trooper
- 04:14
- 31,500 plays

- 16
- Hallowed Be Thy Name
- 07:12
- 16,625 plays

album review

Over the course of two CDs, The Best of the Beast hits all of Iron Maiden's biggest hits, from "Run to the Hills" and "Wasted Years" to "Two Minutes to Midnight," "Aces High" and a live version of "Rime of the Ancient Mariner." In addition to the classic Maiden cuts, there are several rare tracks, including two unreleased songs from the Soundhouse Tapes, the unreleased "Strange World" and a new single called "Virus." The Best of the Beast works because Iron Maiden was always at its best on individual songs, despite their series of concept albums. This compilation gathers nearly all of their finest moments, providing an excellent introduction to one of the most popular and influential heavy metal bands of the early '80s. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide