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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • eclectic mix for varied moods
  • anthemic sing-alongs at gatherings
  • introspective moments for reflection
  • for extended listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek strict genre boundaries

Where this album fits

Career 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
Iron Maiden· Judas Priest· Helloween

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Broken 4:00
  • 2 Tattooed Millionaire 4:25
  • 3 Laughing in the Hiding Bush (live) 4:09
  • 4 Tears of the Dragon 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 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

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