(Rated this album with 4 out of 10) Reviewed by
chris
from Brockton, Massachusetts United States
Let me start by saying that I am a huge Helloween fan. I came to Helloween when I heard "I'm Alive" on a mix tape somewhere & I was amazed. I then went out & bought "The Best The Rest The Rare" and went on to some of thier other albums. "Walls of Jericho", thier first album, was one of my later acquisitions. While I do like the album, I can't understand how some fans can prefer Kai to Michi or Andi. His vocals alone cost this album a star. The other drawback is the immaturity of thier sound. Fans like me that came later to Helloween are used to hearing the realization of thier distinct sound, not the genesis of it. Without the unique sound that would evolve in the "Keeper" albums, there is very little in "Walls" that seperate Helloween from a lot of other bands of the era. In short, If you are a mid-eighties metal freak, you'll love this CD. If you already like Helloween, I reccomend this as a completion to your collection. If you are new to this amazing band, I reccomend that you start with "The Keeper of the Seven Keys II" or "The Time of the Oath" & go from there.
