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First album for Blaze, led by former Maiden Blaze Bayley. The British singer showcases all the strength of his voice in this work, which remained unexpressed in Maiden due to a musical style that was not quite suitable.
Do not expect Blaze to be light-years away from the Maiden sound, because the sacred monsters of British heavy metal are always an unmovable point of reference for him, and it can be heard in the opener "The Ghost In The Machine", or in the more upbeat "The Brave" and "The Launch". The other tracks are a mix of different influences, but you never get a sense of déjà vu. Noteworthy in this regard are "Born As A Stranger", "The Hunger", "Identity", and the concluding "Stare At The Sun".
This is an excellent product, well played and even better sung, with great ideas, but without straying too far from tradition.
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By carloirons
Mr. Blaze delights us with a completely different album from his more rock’n’roll past and from those with the Irons.
The title track, which expresses anger and violence and is certainly the masterpiece of the record.
