It not only sounds nothing like Maiden, in fact it's an anomaly in Dickinson's solo discography as well. With the exception of dramatic opener "Son of a Gun" and the autobiographical "Born in '58" the album is quite pop-metal-ish, with plenty of sexual innuendo in the lyrics. It's all quite silly, but it can be fun in small doses.

That being said, "Darkness Be My Friend" (available on the expanded edition) is one of the best things Dickinson has ever done. Beautiful song.

I have no bonus tracks ;(
Well IMO best B album, or secend best after lats one, realy unique, sound slil like Maiden, but he put emotional touch into songs and lyrics, so its masterpiece somehow, and he pick up good cover to, rare underated song ...exelent album my fav or secend fan can not choose, others are weeker IMO
and this is omly hard rock, rock style, rest are HM

My main problem with this album is the fact that Bruce Dickinson's vocals never really seem to fit in with any song. I mean, with the title track, 'Hell on wheels' and 'All the young dudes', it sounds as if Dickinson is trying too hard to come across as a generic 70's Hard Rock singer than actually using his trademark style with Iron Maiden. Granted, this isn't an IM album and is the first Dickinson solo album. Although there aren't a lot of songs on here that distinguish themselves from any other, the guitar work courtesy of Janick Gers makes for an interesting and exciting sound that is generally very effective, and if it wasn't for Dickinson's somewhat weaker vocals in comparison, this rating could have bee higher. Nonetheless, I will have to admit that 'Born in '58' and 'Dive! Dive! Dive!' are outstanding.

This is definitely Bruce's weakest solo effort, and I find the sexual innuendo in many of the songs' lyrics a bit off putting. However, the title track is a great slab of classic hard rock, and features a surprisingly great solo from Janick. His playing definitely is less sloppy here than it is on Maiden's albums. "Son Of A Gun" and "Born In 58'" are fine songs too, but overall, it's nothing especially great.

Written by Angelic Storm on 29.03.2013 at 20:31

This is definitely Bruce's weakest solo effort, and I find the sexual innuendo in many of the songs' lyrics a bit off putting. However, the title track is a great slab of classic hard rock, and features a surprisingly great solo from Janick. His playing definitely is less sloppy here than it is on Maiden's albums. "Son Of A Gun" and "Born In 58'" are fine songs too, but overall, it's nothing especially great.

kidding me, IMO his best ... more hard rock not HM what worked, otherwise it would be Maiden rip off , next one is worst he ever wrote IMO

Doesn't this album deserve hard rock tag instead of HM marcel, other genre experts here, what's your thoughts?