Written by AndyMetalFreak on 19.12.2021 at 13:20

There's no denying the fact that this is a very good power metal album, but I much prefer part I, and this is certainly IMHO, not the best power metal album of all, like some people believe it to be, iconic yes, best I don't think so.

I would agree, to me band after early 90s experimental pop sound they katter created better sound as their early albums. I prefer newer ones, even have respect to old ones.

I still think this album sucks balls

And I don't know what you guys are listening to but the new album is dogshite too.

Written by gavdann on 21.12.2021 at 13:36

I still think this album sucks balls

And I don't know what you guys are listening to but the new album is dogshite too.

I thought the songs "Eagle Fly Free" and "I Want Out" were ok, the title track was ok too, but the song "Halloween" from part I, was way out of its league. The rest of the songs are pretty average to me, and I thought "Dr Stein" was the worst song on the album, considering it is one of thier most praised songs.

I can understand why some people like the new album, but it does nothing for me, I thought it was average tbh.

Written by AndyMetalFreak on 21.12.2021 at 14:38

Written by gavdann on 21.12.2021 at 13:36

I still think this album sucks balls

And I don't know what you guys are listening to but the new album is dogshite too.

I thought the songs "Eagle Fly Free" and "I Want Out" were ok, the title track was ok too, but the song "Halloween" from part I, was way out of its league. The rest of the songs are pretty average to me, and I thought "Dr Stein" was the worst song on the album, considering it is one of thier most praised songs.

I can understand why some people like the new album, but it does nothing for me, I thought it was average tbh.

I totally agree with that assessment tbf.

I was such a fan of Keeper I, this came as a complete punch-in-the-face to me back in the day. I still find it astounding so many like it these days as I remember nothing but average to poor reviews at the time.

Anyway... I'm in danger of repeating myself and becoming a bore!

Written by gavdann on 21.12.2021 at 13:36

I still think this album sucks balls

You've made a valid point, I may have to re-evaluate what my stance on this album is if I happen to listen the album again -- I don't listen to flower metal anymore so no promises.

Yeah I hardly listen to any power metal, but this album is a total classic that kicks so much ass. “I Want Out” is probably the best power metal song ever, other than maybe “Deadly Sinners” by 3IOB or “Dawn Of Victory” by RoF.

Gave this another few chances to see if it would grow on me, and I must say I still find Part I much more superior, I guess I was let down by the fact this one has such a high rating, one of the highest on this site in fact. I still don't think it's all that bad, I find the songs "Eagle Fly Free", "I Want Out" and the title song ok, but I really can't get into the rest of the album. Such a shame because I really enjoyed Walls Of Jericho, and Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part I.

Written by AndyMetalFreak on 23.01.2022 at 15:52

Gave this another few chances to see if it would grow on me, and I must say I still find Part I much more superior, I guess I was let down by the fact this one has such a high rating, one of the highest on this site in fact. I still don't think it's all that bad, I find the songs "Eagle Fly Free", "I Want Out" and the title song ok, but I really can't get into the rest of the album. Such a shame because I really enjoyed Walls Of Jericho, and Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part I.

To me I want out are only strong song, a fact best song from this band ever

Written by Bad English on 23.01.2022 at 15:57

Written by AndyMetalFreak on 23.01.2022 at 15:52

Gave this another few chances to see if it would grow on me, and I must say I still find Part I much more superior, I guess I was let down by the fact this one has such a high rating, one of the highest on this site in fact. I still don't think it's all that bad, I find the songs "Eagle Fly Free", "I Want Out" and the title song ok, but I really can't get into the rest of the album. Such a shame because I really enjoyed Walls Of Jericho, and Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part I.

To me I want out are only strong song, a fact best song from this band ever

"I Want Out" is the best song on this album by far, but my favourite song by Helloween ever is "Halloween".

I really don't like this or Pt I. Kiske's voice is overrated IMO. He is much better now on Avantasia, but even the lyrics are crap, at least in the first half. I Want Out and March Of Time are great songs, but the rest are cringey. I'm sad to say this honestly, because I'm a strong power metal fan. There are tons of low-rated power metal albums on ms which are 20x better than this IMO. I could never stand Helloween, and I don't understand how this is the best power metal album ever. It's not. Just my opinion.

I really want to like these albums more but I just don't feel that greater than an 8/10 is appropriate. I think they are the highest rated albums on MS apart from Images and Words that I haven't given a 9 or 10 to, so I get that a lot of people love them, they just don't seem to click with me in the same way