BRUCE DICKINSON · Balls To Picasso | 2CD

Double CD in a deluxe digipak. Includes a booklet with lyrics and artwork. Remastered edition.

Background information about 'Balls To Picasso'

Bruce Dickinson has never been one to play it safe, and Balls To Picasso proves that beyond any doubt. Released in 1994, this was the Iron Maiden frontman's first proper solo album after the experimental Tattooed Millionaire, and it's a wild, sprawling ride through hard rock, alternative influences, and deeply personal songwriting. Recorded with producer Roy Z, the album has a raw, almost garage-band energy that contrasts sharply with the polished epicness of Maiden. Tracks like the swaggering \u201cTears of the Dragon\u201d \u2014 still one of the finest moments in his entire career \u2014 showcase Dickinson's soaring vocal range and emotional depth. The title track hits with a punchy, no-nonsense riff, while \u201cShoot All the Clowns\u201d dives into theatrical, almost prog-tinged territory. This remastered double CD edition breathes new life into the recordings, offering clearer dynamics and a wider soundstage. The second disc is packed with bonus material that any serious collector will devour. It's a snapshot of an artist at a crossroads, refusing to be boxed in by expectations, and it remains a cult classic for a reason.\n\nFor fans of:\nIron Maiden, Roy Z, Judas Priest, Dio, Queensr\u01ceche

Track listing

CD 1:

1. Cyclops
2. Hell No
3. Gods Of War
4. 1000 Points Of Light
5. Laughing In The Hiding Bush
6. Change Of Heart
7. Shoot All The Clowns
8. Fire
9. Sacred Cowboys
10. Tears Of The Dragon

CD 2:

1. Fire Child
2. Elvis Has Left The Building
3. The Breeding House
4. No Way Out... To Be Continued
5. Tears Of The Dragon (Acoustic Chillout)
6. Winds Of Change
7. Spirit Of Joy
8. Over And Out
9. Shoot All The Clowns (12" Extended Remix)
10. Laughing In The Hiding Bush (Live)
11. The Post Alternative Seattle Fall Out (Live)
12. Shoot All The Clowns (7" Remix)
13. Tibet
14. Tears Of The Dragon (First Bit, Long Bit, Last Bit)
15. Cadillac Gas Mask
16. No Way Out... Continued

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