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Firmly established as a solo artist, Bruce could easily have settled into a cosy routine of pumping out sparky hard rock albums every couple of years, and keeping his still vast fanbase happy. Instead, he took a far more daring route, embracing the cutting edge altrock sound of the mid90s and conjuring the dark, gritty Skunkworks album in 1996. Named in tribute to the alias used by US aerospace titan Lockheeds Advanced Development Programs, the source of many legendary aircraft designs, Skunkworks was originally to be the name of Bruces new band, but after concerns that the absence of the singers name would limit the new projects potential, it became the albums title. Produced by underground rock legend Jack Endino, Skunkworks has stood the test of time incredibly well, Bruces harnessing of less traditional heavy tropes, the vibrant performances of his young cohorts, and a generous sprinkling of scifi imagery, combining to thrilling effect, particularly on album highlights Space Race, Back From The Edge and Inside The Machine. Bruce Dickinson Double-Vinyl is available for home delivery from Vinyl Records London, only £25 +P&P