The Best of Bruce Dickinson
Bruce Dickinson · 2001
135 min · 27 tracks · heavy metal · traditional heavy metal
An eclectic mix of heavy metal anthems and introspective ballads showcasing Dickinson's versatile vocal prowess.
Why this album works
This compilation album is significant as it highlights Bruce Dickinson's evolution as a solo artist outside of Iron Maiden, featuring tracks that blend heavy metal with art rock influences. It introduced new fans to his work while celebrating his contributions to the genre, evident through its positive reception and inclusion of live performances that capture the energy of his concerts.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks eclectic mix for varied moods anthemic sing-alongs at gatherings
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'The Best of Bruce Dickinson' encapsulates the artist's diverse solo career following his departure from Iron Maiden in 1993. At this point, Dickinson had already established himself as a solid solo artist with several albums, including 'Accident of Birth' and 'Chemical Wedding', which had received critical acclaim for their innovative sound and themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ozzy Osbourne· Alice Cooper· Snowy Shaw
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Broken 4:00
- 2 Tattooed Millionaire Standout 4:25
- 3 Laughing in the Hiding Bush (live) 4:09
- 4 Tears of the Dragon Standout 6:19
- 5 The Tower 4:43
- 6 Born in '58 3:36
- 7 Accident of Birth 4:28
- 8 Silver Wings 4:16
- 9 Darkside of Aquarius 6:50
- 10 Chemical Wedding Standout 4:05
- 11 Back From the Edge 4:16
- 12 Road to Hell 3:58
- 13 Book of Thel (live) 8:27
Disc 2
- 1 Bring Your Daughter... ...to the Slaughter (original version) 5:00
- 2 Darkness Be My Friend 2:00
- 3 Wicker Man (1997 recording) 4:40
- 4 Real World 3:55
- 5 Acoustic Song 4:23
- 6 No Way Out... Continued 5:18
- 7 Midnight Jam 5:11
- 8 Man of Sorrows 5:15
- 9 Ballad of Mutt 3:33
- 10 Re-Entry 4:03
- 11 I'm in a Band With an Italian Drummer 3:52
- 12 Jerusalem (live) 6:43
- 13 The Voice of Crube 13:45
- 14 Dracula 3:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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