It’s easy to understand why Iron Maiden’s
Piece of Mind remains one of bassist Steve Harris’ favorite albums. The disc, which was recorded less than a year after
Number of the Beast and marked the second album with singer Bruce Dickinson, showcased the sound of a band at full steam and plenty more energy to burn.
“
Piece of Mind was just special,” Harris told journalist Mick Wall in band’s official biography
Run to the Hills. “We felt like we were on a high, and you can hear that mood on the album. Most of all though, it was just the songs. “Between us, I thought we’d really come up with the goods this time.”