Bruce Dickinson

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GhostofCain said:
The problem is, all of that vibrant imagery and the voice of a bona fide legend feel like wasted potential when paired with music that sounds like it belongs in a commercial for a pickup truck.
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Bruce should play more of the new songs live, as the fans really seem to appreciate them more that way. 3 or 4 more.

Regarding the quote, the music is more a mix of hard rock and metal, but it clearly doesn't mean that. He just wanted something different in feel - and I prefer that approach rather than repeating the great old stuff (although he is a great songwriter). Yeah, I expected and probably would have liked his ''old style'' more, but I listen to almost all the songs from the album every day and I really like them. There is a certain special charm. I would call it a special album for me. Some of the arrangements are not that interesting, but Bruce saved the album with his ideas imo. Big time. But he's not a guitarist. Plus it's not like the album doesn't have references to his overall solo work:
Ragnarok - the heaviness of TCW + the vibe of Skunkworks in the chorus.... some of the most liked solo albums of his.
Many Doors - catchy short and anthemic rocker in the vein of classic rock from the 80's or from TM.
Rain - a really different style for Bruce, but he's a big fan of Deep Purple after all.
Resurrection Men - the melodic approach of this song is so memorable (BTP vibe, some fans really like this album) and including the heavy middle part, it's no surprise is a live hit.
Wounds - a song that could fit in TOS with great vocals.
Eternity - we already know it's a classic.
Mistress - a song with AOB and Skunkworks vibe. One of his big albums.
Face In The Mirror - the traditional ballad that may not be memorable for some fans, but it's a nice and needed change of pace.
Shadow - probably the best and most liked song from the album. It's not unique, but it brings so much emotion. Pure class.
Sonata - again it's something different and not for everyone, but with songs like Eternal or some of the old bands Bruce is a fan of, I think this song shouldn't be a surprise.

We only don't have: a pure TCW song and a TOS-esque fast and heavier banger. That's it more or less.

I know it's hard when it comes to Bruce (or Maiden), but why concentrate on the ''negative'' aspects for the listener. See, I don't get it, enjoy what you like, and there are plenty of those moments on the album.
 
Rick said:
There are 67 songs from his solo catalogue I'd rather listen than All the Young Dudes (everything that he is not playing live, including all the B-sides) but Zulu Lulu. I hope he will rotate this with something else from Skunkworks ir Tyranny.
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Agreed. All the Young Dudes blows. It’s my least favorite Bruce song. Can’t believe he’s wasting a spot for that one. He already has one cover song in the set (good to show off the band jamming). Don’t need two.
 
Rick said:
There are 67 songs from his solo catalogue I'd rather listen than All the Young Dudes (everything that he is not playing live, including all the B-sides) but Zulu Lulu. I hope he will rotate this with something else from Skunkworks ir Tyranny.

However, Faith was a very surprising and cool addition! If I could choose, Innerspace and Inertia would be my first choices, but Faith is great!
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All the Young Dudes might not be fantastic, but it is still better than most of the second half of the Tattooed Millionaire album.
 
The Red and the Black said:
Agreed. All the Young Dudes blows. It’s my least favorite Bruce song. Can’t believe he’s wasting a spot for that one. He already has one cover song in the set (good to show off the band jamming). Don’t need two.
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Great call. Me too. Just play one of the first 3 songs from the debut.

Faith sounds nice live. Bruce sings it like it's 1996.

 
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All The Young Dudes brought loads of great memories and a few tears, watching the clip from Wolverhampton. Wish it was played in São Paulo, a few days ago, alongside Faith, which sounded fantastic, too!
 
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