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Review Score: (10/10)
And I mean this in a good way. I've owned this album since it came out (4+ years ago) and I still have not grown tired of it. Brave New World is how heavy metal music sounds when composed AND executed properly. Every band member gives a first-rate performance; Bruce continues to amaze with air raid siren vocals aplenty, whilst Dave, Adrian, and Janick deliver some powerful riffage and soloing. Of course, one cannot forget about the thundering rhythm section, courtesy of Steve and Nicko, both of whom could give Geddy Lee and Neil Peart runs for their money. All the songs are top-notch, but "Ghost of the Navigator" is my pick for best track.

GREAT songs: Wicker Man, Ghost of the Navigator, Blood Brothers, Dream of Mirrors, Nomad, Out of the Silent Planet, The Thin Line Between Love and Hate

COMMENDABLE songs: Brave New World, Mercenary, Fallen Angel

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