Helloween - Keeper Of The Seven Keys - Part I (1987) (Japan VDP-1201)

Date: Oct. 28, 2010

Influenced by Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, Helloween specialized in blistering yet melodic heavy metal with a strong gothic orientation. On Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt. 1 (arguably Helloween's best album), lead vocalist Michael Kiske has no problem singing in a high, ear-splitting pitch – often demonstrating just how great an impact Rob Halford has had on him. Although Helloween was never in a class with either Priest or Maiden, this very conceptual album is competent, enjoyable, and generally well done. There are no hormone-driven odes to women in tight dresses (a recurring theme in metal and hard rock) on Keeper; from "Future World" to "Twilight of the Gods," Helloween sticks to the type of gothic, fantasy-oriented lyrics it was known for. Helloween's contributions to metal were never outstanding, but as Keeper showcases, the band did have its moment.

~ by Eduardo Rivadavia, allmusic.com

Tracklist:

1. Initiation - 1:22
2. I'm Alive - 3:24
3. A Little Time - 4:02
4. Twilight Of The Gods - 4:32
5. A Tale That Wasn't Right - 4:46
6. Future World - 4:03
7. Halloween - 13:22
8. Follow The Sign - 1:49

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Helloween / Keeper Of The Seven Keys - Part I (Victor, VIDP-1201, Japan)

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• Michael Kiske - vocals
• Kai Hansen - guitar
• Michael Weikath - guitar
• Markus Grosskopf - bass
• Ingo Schwichtenberg - drums

All song arranged by Helloween.
Produced by Tommy Newton. Co-produced by Tommy Hansen.
Recorded & mixed at Horus Sound Studio Hannover, Nov./Dec.'86 & Jan.'87

See others Helloween albums and CDS

Lossless (FLAC)*
http://uploaded.net/file/o521i2t4/1987KOSK-VDP1201LOS.rar

All Covers (PNG)
http://uploaded.net/file/0ntouy22/1987KOSK-VDP1201COV.rar

Lossy HQ (320 Kbps CBR)
http://uploaded.net/file/ukk334jz/1987KOSK-VDP1201MP3.rar

* Original CD -> EAC image, embedded cuesheet & more, foobar2000 ready, etc.
Huge thanks to my friend liveevil for original CD!
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