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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- soaring vocals for catharsis
- wave-like pacing rewards patience
- engaging storytelling throughout tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification
- seek standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career 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
- Iron Maiden· Judas Priest· Helloween
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Freak 4:16
- 2 Toltec 7 Arrival 0:37
- 3 Starchildren 4:17
- 4 Taking the Queen 4:49
- 5 Darkside of Aquarius 6:42
- 6 Road to Hell 3:57
- 7 Man of Sorrows 5:20
- 8 Accident of Birth 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
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