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Displaying a sometimes Rush-like refined prog groove and plenty of his traditional science-and-literature lyrical themes, Bruce Dickinson deserves high marks for Skunkworks, the ex-Iron Maiden vocalist's fourth solo effort. This 1996 release signals Dickinson's tentative shift toward music generally in tune with (but still somewhat restrained when compared to) his seminal work with Maiden. The occasionally over-serious, high-concept imagery is about what fans would expect, but the open, less metallic accompaniment (that still rocks by any standard) has a non-chronological familiarity. Joining the singer on Skunkworks are musicians Alex Dickson (guitars), Alex Elena (drums), and Chris Dale (bass). Highlight tracks include "Solar Confinement," which while lyrically murky, has a great chorus, and the Soundgarden-esque "I Will Not Accept the Truth." "Headswitch" is also a treat, with its updated Deep Purple groove. This track also features some of Dickson's best work. A year after Skunkworks, Dickinson joined up with former Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith and made a more defined return to classic form. Most agree that the Smith period is the singer's finest, but Skunkworks has some merit of its own, foreshadowing what would become a highly approved stylistic shift.
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Bruce Dickinson, Vocals, MainArtist - Alex Dickson, Guitar - Chris Dale, Bass Guitar - Alessandro Elena, Drums
© 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1996 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Bruce Dickinson, Composer, Performance, MainArtist - Alex Dickson, Composer
© 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1996 2001 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Bruce Dickinson, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Alex Dickson, Guitar - Chris Dale, Bass Guitar - Alessandro Elena, Drums
© 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1996 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Bruce Dickinson, Vocals, MainArtist - Alex Dickson, Guitar - Chris Dale, Bass Guitar - Alessandro Elena, Drums
© 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1996 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Bruce Dickinson, Vocals, MainArtist - Alex Dickson, Guitar - Chris Dale, Bass Guitar - Alessandro Elena, Drums
© 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1996 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Bruce Dickinson, Vocals, MainArtist - Alex Dickson, Guitar - Chris Dale, Bass Guitar - Alessandro Elena, Drums
© 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1996 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Bruce Dickinson, Vocals, MainArtist - Alex Dickson, Guitar - Chris Dale, Bass Guitar - Alessandro Elena, Drums
© 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1996 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Bruce Dickinson, Vocals, MainArtist - Alex Dickson, Guitar - Chris Dale, Bass Guitar - Alessandro Elena, Drums
© 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1996 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Bruce Dickinson, Vocals, MainArtist - Alex Dickson, Guitar - Chris Dale, Bass Guitar - Alessandro Elena, Drums
© 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1996 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Bruce Dickinson, Vocals, MainArtist - Alex Dickson, Guitar - Chris Dale, Bass Guitar - Alessandro Elena, Drums
© 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1996 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Bruce Dickinson, Vocals, MainArtist - Alex Dickson, Guitar - Chris Dale, Bass Guitar - Alessandro Elena, Drums
© 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1996 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Bruce Dickinson, Vocals, MainArtist - Alex Dickson, Guitar - Chris Dale, Bass Guitar - Alessandro Elena, Drums
© 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1996 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Bruce Dickinson, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Alex Dickson, Guitar - Chris Dale, Bass Guitar - Alessandro Elena, Drums
© 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1996 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Ltd., a BMG Company
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Bruce Dickinson, Vocals, MainArtist - Alex Dickson, Guitar - Chris Dale, Bass Guitar - Alessandro Elena, Drums
© 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1996 2001 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Bruce Dickinson, Vocals, MainArtist - Alex Dickson, Guitar - Chris Dale, Bass Guitar - Alessandro Elena, Drums
© 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1996 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Bruce Dickinson, Vocals, MainArtist - Alex Dickson, Guitar - Chris Dale, Bass Guitar - Alessandro Elena, Drums
© 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1996 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Bruce Dickinson, Composer, Vocals, Performance, MainArtist - Alex Dickson, Composer, Guitar - Chris Dale, Bass Guitar - Alessandro Elena, Drums
© 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1996 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Bruce Dickinson, Vocals, MainArtist - Alex Dickson, Guitar - Chris Dale, Bass Guitar - Alessandro Elena, Drums
© 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1996 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Bruce Dickinson, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Alex Dickson, Composer, Guitar - Chris Dale, Bass Guitar - Alessandro Elena, Drums
© 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1996 2001 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Bruce Dickinson, Vocals, MainArtist - Alex Dickson, Guitar - Chris Dale, Bass Guitar - Alessandro Elena, Drums
© 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1996 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Bruce Dickinson, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Alex Dickson, Guitar - Chris Dale, Bass Guitar - Alessandro Elena, Drums
© 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1996 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Bruce Dickinson, Vocals, MainArtist - Alex Dickson, Guitar - Chris Dale, Bass Guitar - Alessandro Elena, Drums
© 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1996 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Bruce Dickinson, Vocals, MainArtist - Alex Dickson, Guitar - Chris Dale, Bass Guitar - Alessandro Elena, Drums
© 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1996 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Steve Harris, Composer - Bruce Dickinson, Vocals, MainArtist - Alex Dickson, Guitar - Adrian Smith, Composer - Chris Dale, Bass Guitar - Alessandro Elena, Drums
© 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1996 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Album review
Displaying a sometimes Rush-like refined prog groove and plenty of his traditional science-and-literature lyrical themes, Bruce Dickinson deserves high marks for Skunkworks, the ex-Iron Maiden vocalist's fourth solo effort. This 1996 release signals Dickinson's tentative shift toward music generally in tune with (but still somewhat restrained when compared to) his seminal work with Maiden. The occasionally over-serious, high-concept imagery is about what fans would expect, but the open, less metallic accompaniment (that still rocks by any standard) has a non-chronological familiarity. Joining the singer on Skunkworks are musicians Alex Dickson (guitars), Alex Elena (drums), and Chris Dale (bass). Highlight tracks include "Solar Confinement," which while lyrically murky, has a great chorus, and the Soundgarden-esque "I Will Not Accept the Truth." "Headswitch" is also a treat, with its updated Deep Purple groove. This track also features some of Dickson's best work. A year after Skunkworks, Dickinson joined up with former Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith and made a more defined return to classic form. Most agree that the Smith period is the singer's finest, but Skunkworks has some merit of its own, foreshadowing what would become a highly approved stylistic shift.
© Vincent Jeffries /TiVo
About the album
- 2 disc(s) - 24 track(s)
- Total length: 01:26:31
- Main artists: Bruce Dickinson
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Sanctuary Records
- Genre: Metal
© 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2005 Duellist Enterprises Ltd. under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
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