Helloween basically invented European Power Metal on
Keeper and its sequel, but I can forgive them because they did it properly. The much-maligned bollocks revival that happened a few years back isn't worthy to wipe
Helloween's collective asses. Their music is frantic and melodic, with choruses that you can't help but enjoy. It's packed with varied twists and turns, which leave little room to get bored. It's peppered with widdly solos that work - a rare thing, in my book. Vocalist
Michael Kiske has a unique voice that's part operatic and part
Bruce Dickinson. The album is just under thirty-seven minutes long, but it has a vitality that means it lingers in the mind for much longer.
Songs of Note:
Twilight of the Gods;
Future World
4½ pumpkins and ticking clocks out of 5
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