Helloween - Keeper Of The 7 Keys (parts 1&2) - A KRG Release By Matt torrent download



1. Initiation 	  	 

2. I'm Alive 	  	 

3. A Little Time 	  	 

4. Twilight Of The Gods 	  	 

5. A Tale That Wasn't Right 	  	 

6. Future World 	  	 

7. Halloween 	  	 

8. Follow The Sign 	  	 

9. Victim Of Fate (Single B-Side) 	  	 

10. Starlight (Remix) 	  	 

11. A Little Time (Alternative Version) 	  	 

12. Halloween (Video Edit) 	  	 



I first heard of Helloween through some compliation back in 1988. The track 'A little time' was in this compliation and I was instantly drawn to it. I went out a picked this album up and was blown away. At first it seemed that I bought into the thought that these german gents were trying to sound like Iron Maiden with no originality. I'm sure many were turned off by this. But.........there was something about this band. Something that set them apart. These guys were producing something heavy, melodic and positive all wrapped up into a concept album. With the dual guitar attack of Hansen and Weikath, the beautiful bass lines from Grosskopf and the solid double kicking from Schwichtenberg all in place the addition of Kiske on top as the new vocalist set the band on a trip to take on the world. Every song is wonderfully put together and makes you feel happy to be alive. Ofcourse the standout track on the album is the 13 minute epic 'Halloween' which has so many changes it will make your head spin. All of the other tracks are soild as well with many interesting arrangements.

The rest of this review is for the expanded UK edition which I highly recommend. Having the original is great but this remastered edition clearly rocks. Everything has come to life from the old recording sessions and everything sounds so incredible. Along with that there are extra tracks here for the hardcore fans of the band. There are remakes of two songs 'Victim Of Fate' and 'Starlight' from the 'Walls Of Jericho' album redone and sung by Kiske which are amazing. An edited version of 'Halloween' which is about half as long as the original and an alternate version of 'A Little Time'. Whether you are new to the band or an old fan such as myself this expanded edition is the way to go. Hands down worth the extra $$$ for the import. Buy it for the sound,for the extra tracks and for the booklet filled with pics and notes about the recording sessions.





Disc: 1 	

1. Invitation 	

2. Eagle Fly Free 	

3. You Always Walk Alone 	

4. Rise And Fall 	

5. Dr. Stein 	

6. We Got The Right 

7. March Of Time 	

8. I Want Out 

9. Keeper Of The Seven Keys 	

10. Save Us 	



Disc: 2 	A

1. Savage (B-Side Taken From Dr. Stein EP) 	

2. Livin Ain't No Crime (B-Side Taken From Dr. Stein EP) 	

3. Don't Run For Cover (B-Side Taken From I Want Out EP) 	 	

4. Dr. Stein (Remix From Treasure Chest) 	 	

5. Keeper Of The Seven Keys (Remix From Treasure Chest) 



	 	

Released only a year apart from its predecessor 'Part 1', 'Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part 2' finds Helloween at the top of their game and in the middle of creating a genre later known as power metal. With the same line-up as 'Part 1' (consisting of Kiske on vocals, Hansen and Weikath on guitar, Grosskopf on bass and Schwichtenberg behind the kit) Helloween continue their concept of good vs. evil, anti-war protests and freedom for all with extremely inspirational lyrics....not to mention well crafted songs.

Kiske displays a powerful and innovative voice. With greater vocal ability and more confidence he flows through each song wonderfully....never holding back. The dual guitar shredding from Hansen and Weikath bring speed, power and melody to its highest point clearly separating themselves from comparisions to shall I say.........Iron Maiden. Grosskopf's bass lines are a bit relaxed yet still mature and experimental. And bringing up the rear is the solid thumping of Schwichtenberg.

The production of the album is a bit better than 'Part 1'. The sound is bigger with a commerical feel to it that 'Part 1' lacked. In ways I enjoy the pop-friendly songs (Dr. Stein, I Want Out) but at the same time I don't. It seemed a bit cheesy at certain points. Especially during the worst (in my opinion) Helloween track from that period. The silly sounding 'Rise And Fall' stands out as the weakest song from both albums. Leading me to believe "What were they thinking". But the weakest points are few and far between.

With stand-out tracks like 'You Always Walk Alone', 'We Got The Right' and the extremely confident sounding 'Eagle Fly Free', not to mention the deeper, heavier tracks like 'March Of Time', 'Save Us' and the 13+ minute epic 'Keeper Of The Seven Keys' Helloween has made a permanent stamp on the face of metal.

Yet it is still hard to believe this band was falling apart while creating the 'Keeper' albums. Internal fueding and bad record contracts lead to the exit of founder Kai Hansen just mere weeks after the release of 'Part 2'. The chemistry was perfect but unstable and couldn't last. Helloween would never again sound this incredible.

The rest of this review is for the 2 disc UK expanded edition which I highly recommend. Having the original is great but this remastered edition clearly rocks. Everything has come to life from the old recording sessions and everything sounds so incredible. Along with that there are extra tracks here for the hardcore fans of the band. 'Savage' a great Kiske-penned track is an upbeat number with great lyrics and an awesome arrangement. Another b-side called ' Livin' Ani't No Crime' is equally satisfying. Then there is 'Don't Run For Cover' a somewhat poppy but also very enjoyable track. Each one of these b-sides have awesome riffs and could have easily been put on either 'Keeper' album. Two remixed versions of 'Dr. Stein' and 'Keeper Of The Seven Keys' taken from the 'Treasure Chest' compliation round off the second disc.

Whether you are new to the band or an old fan such as myself this expanded edition is the way to go. Hands down worth the extra $$$ for the import. Buy it for the sound,for the extra tracks and for the booklet filled with pics and notes about the recording sessions. It's hard to believe these albums are almost 20 years old and they still sound fantastic. And although I'm not a fan of power metal in general I am a proud fan of Helloween.
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