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It took eight years, but the trilogy that started with 1997's ACCIDENT OF BIRTH and continued with 1998's THE CHEMICAL WEDDING is finally complete with the release of 2005's TYRANNY OF SOULS. Dickinson once again collaborates with guitarist ... Full Descriptionand producer Roy Z, with whom he has an almost telepathic relationship. That comes in handy when writing an album together while thousands of miles apart, Z at home in Los Angeles and Dickinson on tour with Iron Maiden. Working only with a tape of Z's guitar parts, Dickinson composed lyrics based on some of his favorite subjects: science fiction ("Soul Intruders"), space ("River of No Return"), and flying ("Kill Devil Hill").
TYRANNY OF SOULS is full of Z's signature layered guitars, as heavy as they are melodic and intricate. "Abduction" and "Soul Intruders" open with retro thrash riffs and feature blindingly fast solos. No Dickinson album would be complete without a history lesson, included here in "Kill Devil Hill," the story of the Wright Brothers' first flight. At the midpoint of the record, "Navigate the Seas of the Sun" revisits the subtle acoustic vibe of 1994's "Tears of the Dragon," the song that originally brought Z and Dickinson together.
Personnel: Bruce Dickinson (vocals); Roy Z (guitar, bass instrument); Mistheria (keyboards); Juan Perez, Ray Burke (bass guitar); David Moreno (drums).
Recording information: Castle Oaks, Calabasas, California; Los Angeles, California; San Diego, California (2005).
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Tyranny Of Souls Music Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Tyranny of Expectations
I kinda expected more from Bruce, but then again I don't have a schedule like his. The songs lacked the sinister feel that the cover portrays and the devilish darkness of the song 'Infinite Dreams' by Iron Maiden although the album in its entirety is better than Maiden's recent uninspired ones.
Submitted by crypxic (Singapore) 
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Awesome
This is one of the best Cd's I've heard in a while. Although I would have liked it to be a little heavier, I still like every song with Power of the Sun being my favorite. Any Maiden fan will ike this disc.
Submitted by Garion (LV NV)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Two geniuses reunion
It dont surprise me if it comes from these two geniuses who did surprise me in accident of birth some years ago, but maintained their exceptional level of compositions. This album is a very good done work musically, lyrically, with excellent rythms and melodies as well. Roy Z has inspired a low profile lighted mind in the history of rock for these late years period. And Bruce.. nothing to say, we know who he is. Thanks guys you make my soul feel so excited with these tyrant tunes!!
Submitted by Jorge Bugueno Z. (Chile, south america)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  LOUSY sound quality
I am afraid that I just do not understand all of the great reviews for this. It's almost as if Bruce merely needs to lend his name to an album and people BLINDLY give it the thumbs up. The songs on this are actually good to great BUT like other recent production jobs by Roy Z (Priest, Halford, and now Dickinson), the sound quality is thin, mid-rangy and POWERLESS. In fact, the sound quality becomes annoying after awhile. It's a shame to because it contains many strong songs that would have really rocked had it not been for such a sub-standard production job. Shame on Bruce whom I like & respect as an artist for allowing such a weak sound quality to infect his good work. For the money, I feel ripped off & expected more. Roy can write the riffs, he just can't properly record them...and back to the mixing board we go!
Submitted by The Trooper (Marysville, WA)
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Tyranny Of Souls
Bruce Dickinson's best solo effort yet. This is a must for Dickinson and Iron Maiden fans alike. Good metal beats in 'Abduction' and 'Soul Invaders'. A little mellower sound in 'Navigate The Seas of The Sun'. The title track also is great. With Iron Maiden undertones throughout, this still says Bruce Dickinson all the way!
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