The X Factor

Iron Maiden

The X Factor

RELEASED: October 02, 1995
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Sign of the Cross 11:17 2. Lord of the Flies 5:03 3. Man on the Edge 4:13 4. Fortunes of War 7:23 5. Look for the Truth 5:10 6. The Aftermath 6:20 7. Judgement of Heaven 5:12 8. Blood on the World’s Hands 5:57 9. The Edge of Darkness 6:39 10. 2 A.M. 5:37 11. The Unbeliever 8:10
Historical Archive
The X Factor is the tenth studio album by the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, released on October 2, 1995. It marked the first appearance of vocalist Blaze Bayley, following the departure of Bruce Dickinson. The album features a darker and more introspective sound compared to its predecessors, with themes including loss, isolation, and existential reflections. Although it received mixed reviews upon release, the album has garnered a more favorable reassessment over the years, particularly among fans of the band's more experimental phases.