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Very cool cd. I can't believe I only came across it recently through Amazon recommendations after some Iron Maiden cd's. I honestly like it as much as the best of Maiden's. Really hard rock, great acoustic numbers, from the heavy and fast to the melodic and though-provoking; I can't recommend it enough.
July 25, 2007Remarkably unique, driving rock sounds! Although not as diverse or eerily soulful as Bruce Dickinson's later "Chemical Wedding," "Accident of Birth" clearly marks the defining moment in his "solo" career, where function (in the form of the exceptional Tribe of Gypsies and Adrian Smith) meld with his own characteristic presence. While incredibly distinctive, rock devotees will find themselves enthralled in the recognizable rhythms of a vast array of legendary rock "chops," including Roy "Z" Ramirez' interpretation of Santana's "Aztlan"; Adrian Smith's unique Rock/Soul combos; and Eddie Cassilas' "lead bass" drives wickedly on a plane with Steve Harris himself. A must have for any Rock or "Bruce" fan; or any rock history follower!
February 24, 2007Definitely one of Bruce's better works. For those of you unfamiliar with his previous solo carreer, Bruce Dickinson had a topsy turvy time after leaving Iron Maiden in the early 90s to do his own thing, with varying results. Accident of Birth finds him back on form and was his springboard to rejoining Iron Maiden shortly after, a move which all Maiden fans rejoiced at. Bruce is a great liricist, something which is in evidence in this album, and it is worth it to actually listen to the lirics of his songs as well as the music. This CD is a particularly good buy, since it comes with extra tracks not included in the original release.
January 3, 2007| | | A Great Album and a Great 1989 - 1999 Maiden Alternative | |
A great album from Iron Maiden's former, and soon to be present, lead singer. Bruce left Maiden in the early 90's to pursue a solo career (but returned to Maiden in 1999, where he still is today), and this album is one of the best he put out. It is definitely better than anything Iron Maiden put out between Seventh Son (1988) and A Matter of Life and Death (2006). If you're a Maiden or a metal fan, buy this album and you won't be disappointed. The album was cowritten by Bruce and guitarist/producer Roy Z and guitarist and Maiden bandmate Adrian Smith. Roy Z and Smith deliver the guitar goods, Bruce's voice is in top form, and together they deliver one great song after another. For me, this album is tied with Tyranny of Souls for Bruce's best solo album. Also check out The Chemical Wedding, which is excellent as well. All three are far better IMO than the Maiden's Fear of the Dark, No Prayer for the Dying, the Blaze-era Maiden, an arguably better than Maiden's Brave New World and Dance of Death. This version contains additional liner notes as well as a second CD containing one bonus track as well as demos of some of the songs, and various versions of the haunting Man of Sorrows.
November 5, 2006Like Iron Maiden never existed, Bruce Dickinson on this album presents himself as a genuine musician and a composer with style and sense for our epoch.
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