BRUCE DICKINSON · More Balls to Picasso | DIGIPAK CD

Reimagined version. DigiPak CD.

Background information about 'More Balls to Picasso'

There are albums that define an era, and then there are albums that redefine an artist. Bruce Dickinson's "More Balls to Picasso" – now unleashed as a 2025 Reimagined Edition – does exactly that. Originally released in 1997, this was the moment the Iron Maiden frontman stepped fully into his own, blending hard rock swagger with a newfound sense of sonic adventure. And let me tell you, this reimagined version breathes fire into every single track. From the moment Cyclops kicks in with its colossal riff, you know you're in for something special. The production has been given a massive overhaul – everything hits harder, sounds wider, and cuts deeper. Hell No still struts with that sleazy, almost punky energy, but now it feels like the band is right there in the room with you. Gods of War rumbles with a dark, almost cinematic weight that the original only hinted at. What makes this reissue truly essential, though, is how Dickinson and his team have approached the material. These aren't lazy remasters slapped onto a disc. The 2025 Reimagined versions feel alive, organic, and urgent. 1000 Points of Light grooves with a newfound swagger, Laughing in the Hiding Bush twists and turns with psychedelic edges, and Shoot All the Clowns – still one of the most underrated tracks in Dickinson's solo catalog – hits with a venomous precision. And then there's Tears of the Dragon. Look, this song has always been a masterpiece. But this version? It's absolutely stunning. The dynamics are wider, Dickinson's vocal performance cuts through with even more raw emotion, and the whole thing builds to a crescendo that sends shivers down your spine. The bonus live-in-the-studio versions of Gods of War and Shoot All the Clowns are the cherry on top – raw, unfiltered, and proof that this band could absolutely deliver in a room with no safety net. This is Bruce Dickinson at his most fearless, most creative, and most essential. For fans of: Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Dio, Saxon, Queensrÿche

Track listing

1. Cyclops (2025 Reimagined Version)
2. Hell No (2025 Reimagined Version)
3. Gods of War (2025 Reimagined Version)
4. 1000 Points of Light (2025 Reimagined Version)
5. Laughing in the Hiding Bush (2025 Reimagined Version)
6. Change of Heart (2025 Reimagined Version)
7. Shoot All the Clowns (2025 Reimagined Version)
8. Fire (2025 Reimagined Version)
9. Sacred Cowboys (2025 Reimagined Version)
10. Tears of the Dragon (2025 Reimagined Version)
11. Gods of War (Live in the Studio; 2025 Reimagined Version)
12. Shoot All the Clowns (Live in the Studio; 2025 Reimagined Version)

Manufacturer: Universal Music GmbH, Mühlenstraße 25, 10243 Berlin, Germany, Contact: umusic.com