(Rated this album with 10 out of 10) Reviewed by
Josh Copeland
from Fresno, CA United States
I hear people saying Helloween are "returning" to their older happier sound on this album but I think they are progressing because you have heavier material like "Liar" which kicks ass and more melodic classic stuff like "The Tune" and creative/weird/different like "Nothing to Say" (yes I know that was a major run-on sentence). Guitars and double bass drums going the speed of light with heaviness and melody in perfect harmony. Don't listen to those who put down singer Andi Deris. He is, in my opinion perfect for Helloween's style because he seems to be able to transform his voice from a gritty sound for heavier moments, to a clear and melodious sound for the melodic moments. I've been searching for a band who can put all of these sounds together, and with confidence style and gusto, and I've found it with this band. I challenge you to name a band that is better at this style than Helloween because I would love to hear it! One last comment for audiophiles; the production values, mix, and overall sound quality are outstanding on this album. Fans of True Metal Unite!!!!
