Alive
Bruce Dickinson · 2005
190 min · 36 tracks · heavy metal
A vibrant showcase of heavy metal energy, blending theatricality with raw power across dynamic performances and anthemic songwriting.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tears of the Dragon — This track stands out as an emotional centerpiece, showcasing Dickinson's powerful vocal delivery while bridging themes of introspection and resilience.
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Tattooed Millionaire — A signature track that combines catchy hooks with a satirical edge, reflecting on fame and excess, demonstrating Dickinson's knack for storytelling.
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Shoot All the Clowns — This song highlights a more playful side of Dickinson while maintaining a hard rock edge, making it a memorable live performance piece.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long immersive storytelling arcs
- varied emotional highs and lows
- engaging sing-along moments
- dynamic shifts in pacing
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, single tracks
- want instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid live album that showcases Dickinson's performance but isn't a standout entry point.
- Career context
- Released on June 21, 2005, 'Alive' marked Bruce Dickinson's return to solo performances after a successful stint with Iron Maiden. This live album captures the raw intensity of his solo touring phase, particularly following his earlier works like 'The Chemical Wedding' and 'Accident of Birth', showcasing both classic tracks and newer material.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Iron Maiden· Judas Priest· Helloween
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Tears of the Dragon
The moment shifts from reflective verses to soaring choruses that evoke a sense of longing and hope.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Cyclops 7:36
- 2 Shoot All the Clowns 4:55
- 3 Son of a Gun 5:45
- 4 Tears of the Dragon 6:27
- 5 1000 Points of Light 3:54
- 6 Sacred Cowboys 3:56
- 7 Tattooed Millionaire 3:55
- 8 Born in ’58 3:23
- 9 Fire 4:57
- 10 Change of Heart 4:40
- 11 Hell No 5:11
- 12 Laughing in the Hiding Bush 4:04
Disc 2
- 1 Cyclops 7:54
- 2 1000 Points of Light 3:58
- 3 Born in ’58 3:20
- 4 Gods of War 4:55
- 5 Change of Heart 4:41
- 6 Laughing in the Hiding Bush 3:55
- 7 Hell No 5:48
- 8 Tears of the Dragon 6:33
- 9 Shoot All the Clowns 5:06
- 10 Sacred Cowboys 4:14
- 11 Son of a Gun 5:44
- 12 Tattooed Millionaire 6:17
Disc 3
- 1 Trumpets of Jericho 6:25
- 2 King in Crimson 4:56
- 3 Chemical Wedding 4:33
- 4 Gates of Urizen 4:20
- 5 Killing Floor 4:12
- 6 Book of Thel 8:11
- 7 Tears of the Dragon 7:42
- 8 Laughing in the Hiding Bush 4:02
- 9 Accident of Birth 4:17
- 10 The Tower 7:41
- 11 Darkside of Aquarius 7:32
- 12 The Road to Hell 4:59
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