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Seminal power metal gods Helloween appear to have gotten rather bored after their amazing last album, Better Than Raw, and hence laid down an album full of recordings by other musicians. They crank out Scorpions, Jethro Tull, Beatles, Faith No More, and Cream songs, among others. First the surprises and successes. ABBA's "Lay All Your Love on Me," as strange as that sounds, comes across as a power metal radio ballad that carries a certain appeal with it, while they pour forth "White Room" by Cream with amazing, psychedelic sounding success. When they cover prog rock favorite Focus, and their endearing instrumental hit, "Hocus Pocus," with utter craziness and convincing success (complete with yodeling), one can't help but wonder if they are partaking in too many '70s extracurricular activities. When David Bowie, oops, I mean Andi Deris, sings "Space Oddity," you get a creepy feeling, because Deris appears possessed by the spirit of the man from Mars himself. Most of the songs work; those failing are the Beatles' "All My Loving," "Faith Healer" by Alex Harvey Band, and a few others. This album is fun, but like Blind Guardian's Forgotten Tales, it is not essential to the average listener. So if you are a diehard or just a sucker for cover albums then pop your money in the Metal Jukebox, kick back with a beer, and enjoy the party.
© Jason Hundey /TiVo
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Helloween, Producer, MainArtist - Klaus Meine, Composer - Rudolf Schenker, Composer - Herman Rarebell, Composer
© 1999 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1999 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Helloween, Producer, Performance, MainArtist - Ian Anderson, Composer
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Helloween, Producer, Performance, MainArtist - Benny Andersson, Composer - Bjorn Ulvaeus, Composer
© 1999 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1999 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Helloween, Producer, Performance, MainArtist - David Bowie, Composer
© 1999 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1999 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Helloween, Producer, Performance, MainArtist - Jim Martin, Composer - Mike Bordin, Composer - Roddy Bottum, Composer - Mike Patton, Composer - Bill Gould, Composer
© 1999 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1999 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Helloween, Producer, Performance, MainArtist - John Lennon, Composer - Paul Mccartney, Composer
© 1999 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1999 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Thijs Van Leer, Composer - Helloween, Producer, Performance, MainArtist - Jan Akkerman, Composer
© 1999 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1999 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Alex Harvey, Composer - Helloween, Producer, Performance, MainArtist - Hugh McKenna, Composer - Hugh MC Kenna, Composer
© 1999 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1999 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Frank Marino, Composer - Helloween, Producer, Performance, MainArtist
© 1999 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1999 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Helloween, Producer, Performance, MainArtist - Pete Brown, Composer - Jack Bruce, Composer
© 1999 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1999 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Helloween, Producer, Performance, MainArtist - Alan Shacklock, Composer
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Album review
Seminal power metal gods Helloween appear to have gotten rather bored after their amazing last album, Better Than Raw, and hence laid down an album full of recordings by other musicians. They crank out Scorpions, Jethro Tull, Beatles, Faith No More, and Cream songs, among others. First the surprises and successes. ABBA's "Lay All Your Love on Me," as strange as that sounds, comes across as a power metal radio ballad that carries a certain appeal with it, while they pour forth "White Room" by Cream with amazing, psychedelic sounding success. When they cover prog rock favorite Focus, and their endearing instrumental hit, "Hocus Pocus," with utter craziness and convincing success (complete with yodeling), one can't help but wonder if they are partaking in too many '70s extracurricular activities. When David Bowie, oops, I mean Andi Deris, sings "Space Oddity," you get a creepy feeling, because Deris appears possessed by the spirit of the man from Mars himself. Most of the songs work; those failing are the Beatles' "All My Loving," "Faith Healer" by Alex Harvey Band, and a few others. This album is fun, but like Blind Guardian's Forgotten Tales, it is not essential to the average listener. So if you are a diehard or just a sucker for cover albums then pop your money in the Metal Jukebox, kick back with a beer, and enjoy the party.
© Jason Hundey /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:51:58
- Main artists: Helloween
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Castle Communications
- Genre: Metal
© 1999 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1999 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
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