Accident of Birth
Bruce Dickinson · 1997
57 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal · traditional heavy metal
A powerful blend of traditional heavy metal and intricate melodies, layered with Bruce Dickinson's soaring vocals.
Why this album works
'Accident of Birth' received critical acclaim, often cited for its strong songwriting and production, which led to a resurgence in Dickinson's solo career. It influenced a generation of heavy metal musicians and solidified his reputation as one of the genre's leading figures, particularly with tracks like 'Freak' achieving notable airplay in metal circles.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks soaring vocals for catharsis wave-like pacing rewards patience
- Context
- Released in 1997, 'Accident of Birth' was Bruce Dickinson's third solo album and marked a return to form after his departure from Iron Maiden. The album came after the experimental 'Skunkworks' and showcased a more classic heavy metal sound, reinforcing Dickinson's identity as a solo artist while paralleling his work with Iron Maiden during the same period.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ozzy Osbourne· Alice Cooper· Snowy Shaw
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Freak Standout 4:16
- 2 Toltec 7 Arrival 0:37
- 3 Starchildren 4:17
- 4 Taking the Queen 4:49
- 5 Darkside of Aquarius Standout 6:42
- 6 Road to Hell 3:57
- 7 Man of Sorrows 5:20
- 8 Accident of Birth Standout 4:23
- 9 The Magician 3:54
- 10 Welcome to the Pit 4:43
- 11 The Ghost of Cain 4:13
- 12 Omega 6:24
- 13 Arc of Space 4:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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