Tenth Dimension [Import]

Blaze (Metal) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 15, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import
• Label: Steamhammer Europe
• ASIN: B00005UQFC
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #322,659 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Forgotten Future

2. Kill And Destroy

3. End Dream

4. The Tenth Dimension

5. Nothing Will Stop Me

6. Leap Of Faith

7. The Truth Revealed

8. Meant To Be

9. Land Of The Blind

10. Stealing Time

11. Speed Of Light

12. Stranger To The Light

13. The Launch (Live)

14. Futureal (Live)

15. Tough As Steel (Live)

16. Evolution (Live)

17. Living Someone Else's Life

18. Silicom Messiah (MP3)

19. Born As A Stranger (MP3)

20. Ghost In The Machine (Video)

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite recent metal albums..., December 22, 2004

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Scrub (The United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tenth Dimension (Audio CD)

I am going to assume most of the reviewers who are going to be reading this are like me. You are probably a huge Iron Maiden fan who got curious as to where Blaze went after getting kicked out of Iron Maiden. You are probably wondering what to expect, since his work with Iron Maiden is certainly not great. I approached this album with a lot of skepticism.

Let's get one thing VERY clear before the real review even starts, this is NOTHING like Iron Maiden at all. Blaze sounds much "newer" and would probably fall into the "Power" metal category. If you aren't too interested in metals "newer" sound then you better stear clear of this album, but if you are open to new styles, I really recommend you give it a chance. And don't worry, the rest of the band is very talented, and has a really unique sound in my opinion. I can't think of another band that sounds very much like this at all. Did I mention this is one of the darkest(non-death), emotional heavy metal albums I've heard? It has everything you want, catchy melodies, sing-a-long choruses, emotion by the bucketful, and most important lasting quality(repeated listenings.)

Comparing this to Silicon Messiah, Blaze's first solo album, this one far surpasses it in every category. The Tenth Dimension has to be considered a concept album, even though there are short pauses between most of the tracks. Silicon Messiah definantly had a lot of HIGH points, but it sounded like a band that was still searching for the right combinations at times.

Since I got this album about 6 months ago, it has spent a WHOLE lot of time in my disc rotation. Tenth Dimension has a lot of variation in it. It has fast chorus-based hard-rockers like Kill and Destroy, Leap of Faith, and Speed of Light. A little over halfway through things slow down with the short The Truth Revealed and Meant To Be, which are packed with emotion. Then there are a couple more epic like songs: The Tenth Dimension and Stranger to the Light. These tend to have both very heavy and soft moments. If I had to pick my favorite tracks on the album I would have to say they would be: End Dream, The Tenth Dimension, Meant To Be, and Stranger to the Light. Before buying this album, I highly recommend listening to Amazon's samples, if you like those, you will probably like the album.

I'll talk to my fellow Iron Maiden buddies about Blaze's voice some more. This is all my opinion of course. Most of us agree that Blaze was a flop for Iron Maiden, and for a while I figured he had no talent whatsoever. I've since then came to my senses and realized Iron Maiden has the "wrong sound" for a vocalist like Blaze. Blaze doesn't have the power or the range Dickinson does, but he is much better in the darker more emotional categories. I think just like Blaze failed when put in a Bruce role, Bruce would fail if he was put in a Blaze role.

If you like this album, you will like any of Blaze's solo albums :). For more info on Blaze try www.planetblaze.com...Long live Blaze...

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Getting Hotter and Hotter, February 18, 2002

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Alain Fournier "wubby" (Hamilton, Pembroke Bermuda) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tenth Dimension (Audio CD)

The second release by Blaze was inevitably going to answer the question of weather Blaze's previous album, the excellent "Silicon Messiah" was an aberration, a one hit wonder or the first impressive salvo of a terrific new band.
The short answer is that "Tenth Dimension" is as impressive a CD as "Silicon Messiah" is. They certainly don't waste their time answering opening the CD with the terrific "Kill and Destroy".

For those who are unaware, a minority I suspect, I need to mention the lead singer Blaze, not to be confused with the band named after him, for the duration of 2 studio albums previously replaced Bruce Dickinson as lead singer Iron Maiden. Blaze's collaboration with Maiden was a mixed bag. The first studio album "X-Factor" was a wonderfully dark album that unfortunately suffered due to bad production values. As to the second album "Virtual X" it had its moments but I consider it the weakest of Maiden's catalogue. Bruce Dickinson returned to the Maiden fold and Blaze was out of a job. He went on to form the self-named band and released the terrific "Silicon Messiah". Athough the split between Blaze and maiden seems to be amiable since he once again thanks all the Maiden team in the linear notes of "Tenth Dimension".

Once again as in the "Silicon Messiah" CD Andy Sneap is behind the console. It's a terrific choice since he is arguable one of the finest heavy metal producer working today. All the instruments come through loud and clear. Blaze's vocals come through smooth, powerful and rich. The production adds an extra level of dynamism and energy to already fantastic songs.

Musically the CD is very similar to "Silicone Messiah". There is a definite NWOBHM influence mixed with the newer trend of progressive metal. It truly has a feel of classic metal done in a modern way. Nothing new but its done extremely well. The twin guitar attack of Wray and Slater is relentless producing fat churning riffs and lightning quick guitar solos. The rhythm section of Naylor and Singer on bass and drums respectively lay down a strong foundation from which the songs flourish . As mentioned earlier Blaze's vocals are confident and dynamic.

Like its predecessor "Tenth Dimension" is a concept album. You don't need to follow the story concept to enjoy this CD. Far from it actually. I won't go into details on the story concept since its explained in the linear notes but let me mention it involves the link between Einstein's general theory of relativity (i.e classical physics) and quantum theory. Throw in cosmic string theories and ESP and you have a very mind bending story.

The CD does not count one misfire among the song that composes it. Nevertheless I have favourites. Among them is the fast and furious "Kill and Destroy" , the epic catchy and tempo changing title track, the haunting "Meant To Be", the aptly named "Speed of Light" with its fast opening riff, and the terrific and engrossing closing track "Stranger to the Light".

Just a brief mention that there is a limited 2CD edition of the "Tenth Dimension". The bonus CD includes 5 live tracks. "The Launch" and "Evolution" from the first Blaze CD "Silicon Messiah", "Futureal" from the Iron Maiden CD "Virtual X", "Though as Steel" from Blazes days in Wolfsbane and last but not least "Living Someone Else's Life written by the band Blaze. I am uncertain about the last song but I assume it's a Japanese bonus track on either "Silicon Messiah" or "Tenth dimension". The CD also includes 2 MP3 songs , "Silicon Messiah" and "Born as a Stranger" from the "Silicon Messiah" CD and the "Ghost in the Machine" video and a short video on the making of "Tenth Dimension".

In closing a terrific metal CD. A must buy for any heavy metal fans. The year is still young but I have no hesitation in saying that the "Tenth Dimension" will be considered one of the best heavy metal CD of 2002.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still good!!!!!!!!!!!, September 5, 2002

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"bigpoppakets" (Australia, Melbourne) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tenth Dimension (Audio CD)

Blaze's second album since leaving iron maiden...... Silicon Messiah rocked and this album reflects the bands continuation of being successful. I am unable to comment on the 2nd CD of the special edition since only the normal album edition is available here, but I am seriously considering getting another copy. This album is that good. From memory the album is a little heavier than the previous SM but there are a couple softer songs which I found to be the best (Meant to be). The only song which I found not to be that good was track 6, Leap of faith. The song itself isnt that crash hot but you still end up liking it due to the chorus getting stuck in your head... Did in my case anyway. The vocals are outstanding showing Blaze's determination for improvement and self perfection. Not that any improvements need to be made. Overall, if you like Blaze SM, you'll love this. Definitely worth getting.