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Released 20 years ago

Anthology

Bruce Dickinson · 2006

272 min · 56 tracks · heavy metal · traditional heavy metal

A diverse collection of heavy metal anthems blending raw energy with introspective lyrics and theatrical flair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • raw energy and introspection
  • for long drives
  • theatrical flair for performance
  • engaging storytelling through music

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise listening experiences
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Anthology' was released in 2006, Bruce Dickinson was enjoying a successful solo career alongside his role as the lead vocalist of Iron Maiden. This compilation showcases highlights from his solo albums, marking significant moments from his early work like 'Tattooed Millionaire' to later experiments in heavier soundscapes such as 'Tears of the Dragon'.
Stylistic neighbors
Iron Maiden· Judas Priest· Helloween

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Riding With the Angels 4:53
  • 2 Born in ’58 3:22
  • 3 Lickin’ the Gun 4:17
  • 4 Gypsy Road 3:30
  • 5 Dive Dive Dive 7:02
  • 6 Drum Solo 2:48
  • 7 Zulu Lulu 3:14
  • 8 The Ballad of Mutt 8:22
  • 9 Son of a Gun 5:25
  • 10 Hell on Wheels 3:33
  • 11 All the Young Dudes 3:08
  • 12 Tattooed Millionaire 4:21
  • 13 No Lies 11:26
  • 14 Fog on the Tyne 3:40
  • 15 Winds of Change 3:27
  • 16 Sin City 5:53
  • 17 Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter 4:34
  • 18 Black Night 5:36
  • 19 Space Race 3:37
  • 20 Back From the Edge 4:20
  • 21 Tattooed Millionaire 3:44
  • 22 Inertia 3:43
  • 23 Faith 3:28
  • 24 Meltdown 5:26
  • 25 I Will Not Accept the Truth 4:40
  • 26 Laughing in the Hiding Bush 4:12
  • 27 Tears of the Dragon 8:19
  • 28 God’s Not Coming Back 2:20
  • 29 Dreamstate 5:57
  • 30 The Prisoner 6:53

Disc 2

  • 1 King in Crimson 4:38
  • 2 Gates of Urizen 4:39
  • 3 Killing Floor 4:27
  • 4 Book of Thel 9:35
  • 5 Tears of the Dragon 7:15
  • 6 Laughing in the Hiding Bush 4:01
  • 7 Accident of Birth 4:18
  • 8 The Tower 7:47
  • 9 Darkside of Aquarius 8:56
  • 10 The Road to Hell 4:16

Disc 3

  • 1 Tattooed Millionaire 4:29
  • 2 All the Young Dudes 3:34
  • 3 Dive Dive Dive 4:40
  • 4 Born in ’58 3:37
  • 5 Tears of the Dragon 5:39
  • 6 Shoot All the Clowns 4:16
  • 7 Back From the Edge 4:17
  • 8 Inertia 3:01
  • 9 Accident of Birth 4:24
  • 10 Road to Hell 3:57
  • 11 Man of Sorrows 3:57
  • 12 Killing Floor 4:39
  • 13 The Tower 4:46
  • 14 Abduction 3:54
  • 15 Hard Times (Biceps of Steel) 4:23
  • 16 Vice Versa (Biceps of Steel) 3:48

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