Fear of the Dark

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Tracklist

1▼Digital Media
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1Be Quick or Be Dead
assistant engineer:
Mick McKenna
engineer:
Martin Birch
producer and mixer:
Martin Birch and Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist)
drums (drum set):
Nicko McBrain (drummer) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
electric bass guitar:
Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
electric guitar:
Janick Gers (from 1991 until 1992-04) and Dave Murray (Iron Maiden guitarist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
lead vocals:
Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden vocalist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
recorded at:
Barnyard Studios in Essex, England, United Kingdom (from 1991 until 1992-04)
mixed at:
Barnyard Studios in Essex, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Be Quick or Be Dead (from 1991 until 1992-04)
composer:
Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden vocalist) and Janick Gers
43:24
2From Here to Eternity
assistant engineer:
Mick McKenna
engineer:
Martin Birch
producer and mixer:
Martin Birch and Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist)
drums (drum set):
Nicko McBrain (drummer) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
electric bass guitar:
Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
electric guitar:
Janick Gers (from 1991 until 1992-04) and Dave Murray (Iron Maiden guitarist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
lead vocals:
Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden vocalist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
recorded at:
Barnyard Studios in Essex, England, United Kingdom (from 1991 until 1992-04)
mixed at:
Barnyard Studios in Essex, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
From Here to Eternity (from 1991 until 1992-04)
lyricist and composer:
Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist)
43:38
3Afraid to Shoot Strangers
assistant engineer:
Mick McKenna
engineer:
Martin Birch
producer and mixer:
Martin Birch and Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist)
drums (drum set):
Nicko McBrain (drummer) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
electric bass guitar:
Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
electric guitar:
Janick Gers (from 1991 until 1992-04) and Dave Murray (Iron Maiden guitarist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
lead vocals:
Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden vocalist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
recorded at:
Barnyard Studios in Essex, England, United Kingdom (from 1991 until 1992-04)
mixed at:
Barnyard Studios in Essex, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Afraid to Shoot Strangers (from 1991 until 1992-04)
lyricist and composer:
Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist)
3.86:57
4Fear Is the Key
assistant engineer:
Mick McKenna
engineer:
Martin Birch
producer and mixer:
Martin Birch and Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist)
drums (drum set):
Nicko McBrain (drummer) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
electric bass guitar:
Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
electric guitar:
Janick Gers (from 1991 until 1992-04) and Dave Murray (Iron Maiden guitarist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
lead vocals:
Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden vocalist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
recorded at:
Barnyard Studios in Essex, England, United Kingdom (from 1991 until 1992-04)
mixed at:
Barnyard Studios in Essex, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Fear Is the Key (from 1991 until 1992-04)
composer:
Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden vocalist) and Janick Gers
3.45:35
5Childhood’s End
assistant engineer:
Mick McKenna
engineer:
Martin Birch
producer and mixer:
Martin Birch and Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist)
drums (drum set):
Nicko McBrain (drummer) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
electric bass guitar:
Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
electric guitar:
Janick Gers (from 1991 until 1992-04) and Dave Murray (Iron Maiden guitarist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
lead vocals:
Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden vocalist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
recorded at:
Barnyard Studios in Essex, England, United Kingdom (from 1991 until 1992-04)
mixed at:
Barnyard Studios in Essex, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Childhood’s End (Iron Maiden) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
lyricist and composer:
Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist)
44:41
6Wasting Love
assistant engineer:
Mick McKenna
engineer:
Martin Birch
producer and mixer:
Martin Birch and Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist)
drums (drum set):
Nicko McBrain (drummer) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
electric bass guitar:
Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
electric guitar:
Janick Gers (from 1991 until 1992-04) and Dave Murray (Iron Maiden guitarist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
lead vocals:
Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden vocalist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
recorded at:
Barnyard Studios in Essex, England, United Kingdom (from 1991 until 1992-04)
mixed at:
Barnyard Studios in Essex, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Wasting Love (from 1991 until 1992-04)
composer:
Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden vocalist) and Janick Gers
3.955:51
7The Fugitive
assistant engineer:
Mick McKenna
engineer:
Martin Birch
producer and mixer:
Martin Birch and Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist)
drums (drum set):
Nicko McBrain (drummer) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
electric bass guitar:
Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
electric guitar:
Janick Gers (from 1991 until 1992-04) and Dave Murray (Iron Maiden guitarist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
lead vocals:
Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden vocalist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
recorded at:
Barnyard Studios in Essex, England, United Kingdom (from 1991 until 1992-04)
mixed at:
Barnyard Studios in Essex, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Fugitive (from 1991 until 1992-04)
lyricist and composer:
Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist)
34:54
8Chains of Misery
assistant engineer:
Mick McKenna
engineer:
Martin Birch
producer and mixer:
Martin Birch and Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist)
drums (drum set):
Nicko McBrain (drummer) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
electric bass guitar:
Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
electric guitar:
Janick Gers (from 1991 until 1992-04) and Dave Murray (Iron Maiden guitarist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
lead vocals:
Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden vocalist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
recorded at:
Barnyard Studios in Essex, England, United Kingdom (from 1991 until 1992-04)
mixed at:
Barnyard Studios in Essex, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Chains of Misery (from 1991 until 1992-04)
composer:
Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden vocalist) and Dave Murray (Iron Maiden guitarist)
43:37
9The Apparition
assistant engineer:
Mick McKenna
engineer:
Martin Birch
producer and mixer:
Martin Birch and Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist)
drums (drum set):
Nicko McBrain (drummer) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
electric bass guitar:
Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
electric guitar:
Janick Gers (from 1991 until 1992-04) and Dave Murray (Iron Maiden guitarist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
lead vocals:
Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden vocalist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
recorded at:
Barnyard Studios in Essex, England, United Kingdom (from 1991 until 1992-04)
mixed at:
Barnyard Studios in Essex, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Apparition (from 1991 until 1992-04)
composer:
Janick Gers and Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist)
33:55
10Judas Be My Guide
assistant engineer:
Mick McKenna
engineer:
Martin Birch
producer and mixer:
Martin Birch and Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist)
drums (drum set):
Nicko McBrain (drummer) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
electric bass guitar:
Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
electric guitar:
Janick Gers (from 1991 until 1992-04) and Dave Murray (Iron Maiden guitarist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
lead vocals:
Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden vocalist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
recorded at:
Barnyard Studios in Essex, England, United Kingdom (from 1991 until 1992-04)
mixed at:
Barnyard Studios in Essex, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Judas Be My Guide (from 1991 until 1992-04)
composer:
Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden vocalist) and Dave Murray (Iron Maiden guitarist)
3.63:09
11Weekend Warrior
assistant engineer:
Mick McKenna
engineer:
Martin Birch
producer and mixer:
Martin Birch and Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist)
drums (drum set):
Nicko McBrain (drummer) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
electric bass guitar:
Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
electric guitar:
Janick Gers (from 1991 until 1992-04) and Dave Murray (Iron Maiden guitarist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
lead vocals:
Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden vocalist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
recorded at:
Barnyard Studios in Essex, England, United Kingdom (from 1991 until 1992-04)
mixed at:
Barnyard Studios in Essex, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Weekend Warrior (from 1991 until 1992-04)
composer:
Janick Gers and Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist)
3.65:40
12Fear of the Dark
assistant engineer:
Mick McKenna
engineer:
Martin Birch
producer and mixer:
Martin Birch and Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist)
drums (drum set):
Nicko McBrain (drummer) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
electric bass guitar:
Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
electric guitar:
Janick Gers (from 1991 until 1992-04) and Dave Murray (Iron Maiden guitarist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
lead vocals:
Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden vocalist) (from 1991 until 1992-04)
recorded at:
Barnyard Studios in Essex, England, United Kingdom (from 1991 until 1992-04)
mixed at:
Barnyard Studios in Essex, England, United Kingdom
a cappella versions:
Fear of the Dark by Metaklapa (acapella metal)
recording of:
Fear of the Dark (from 1991 until 1992-04)
lyricist and composer:
Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist)
publisher:
Imagem London Ltd.
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