Bruce Solo - TM, BTP, SW

[Spruce Goose]

So I don't have the first 3 solo albums (Tattooed Millionare, Balls to Picasso or Skunkworks).

I have heard a few of the songs on Alive in Studio A and Scream for me Brazil.

Are they worth picking up? I've always heard that they are nowhere near the quality of AOB or CW so I never erally got around to giving them a chance, but Ive been in a Bruce mood lately.

What is the best one to get and what sort of music can I expect?

 

[phlogiston]

They're not really *metal* as such.

TM is kinda metal. Maiden Light.

BTP is has an interesting history. I belive that it was recorded once, then discarded because it wasn't "heavy" enough, so then it was rearranged and re-recorded. Sounds like it, too, but it's not bad. But it does have Tears Of A Dragon on it, which is worth the price alone.

Skunkworks is more experimental grunge metal, but it rocks and is probably the best album of the three.

 

[Hanso]

First Bruce solo cd i got was Balls to Picasso and i really like it. If you are into Bruce's vocals and don't expect a similar cd to AOB or CW then you will enjoy them

 

[Shannow]

They are all sort of their own album, and all good when you are in the mood for them.

Tattooed Millionaire is a fun album. Dive Dive Dive could have been written for Spinal Tap, as it's a bit humorous.

phloggy's right about Balls to Picasso. Tears of the Dragon is the highlight, but it's good. If you look around there are orchestral version s of the song on the net (and my hard drive )

Skunkworks reminds me of 7th sun, not for any particular style, just feels like a complete package.

Was planning on going to work and listening to Tyranny of Souls this morning...ended up preparing for a meeting and forgot about it.

If you're in a Bruce mood, try and find Discovery channel's "Flying Heavy Metal", or invade the BDBB (Screamforme)...we need a little more action over there, and not from moping teenagers expressing their angst.

 

[Spiff]

If you get the Bruce Best Of album it will give you a fair idea of what these albums are like.

 

[Southy]

Skunkworks is IMO one of Bruces best, and def the best of the early works, Tears of the Dragon is still Bruce's best song EVER though

 

[Spiff]

Southy is correct. Well, OK, maybe Jerusalem is Bruce's best song.

 

[Shannow]

Didn't skin'head O'Connor do Jerusalem ?

Well a different one.

 

[Spruce Goose]

I've got Tears of the Dragon on both Alive in Studio A and Scream for Me Brazil... Fuckin excellent song.

 

[phlogiston]

The album version is better, which is unusual for a Bruce song.

 

[TinMan666]

all 3 are must haves.

 

[Shannow]

You'll have to find the orchestral version and the Angra rehearsal for completeness.

 

[Icarus]

Innerspace is one of Bruces best songs ever.

 

[Smashed]

Here's the vid for Tears ya bunch of cunts :Smokin:

 

[phlogiston]

Fuck I love that song.

 

[Southy]

Marks a big change in my life, I love that song cause on a soppy level it represents so much to me. Call me soft and i'll headbut you ya bastards

 

[Spiff]

Is it OK if I call you a girly man?

 

[Southy]

maybe....if you want me to hurt you....or a little non gay cuddle

 

[Spiff]

Cuddles are good.