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Helloween Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt. 1 Release Date: 1987 Running Time: 37:33 Label: Earmark 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. [Keeper was reissued in 2006 with four bonus cuts including "Victim of Fate," "Starlight," an alternative version of "A Little Time" and the five minute radio edit of "Halloween."] Alex Henderson, All Music Guide Tracks: Title Composer Time 1 Initiation Hansen 1:20 2 I'm Alive Hansen 3:22 3 Little Time Kiske 4:00 4 Twilight of the Gods Hansen 4:30 5 Tale That Wasn't Right Weikath 4:42 6 Future World Hansen 4:02 7 Halloween Hansen 13:18 8 Follow the Sign Welkath, Hansen 1:48 Releases: Year Type Label 2008 LP Earmark 2001 CD Noise 1990 CD RCA Records

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