Search - Helloween :: Better Than Raw

A review by an open-mind Helloween fan

AQR | Caribbean | 07/24/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album is simply astonishing.Yes,Kiske and Hansen are not in the band anymore, and they are truly missed, but you can't expect that a band as excellent as Helloween stay forever playing in the ol' fashion 80's style,I would have get tired of them!The new members are very talented, specially Deris with his agressive tone.He sings so good that sometimes he makes me forget Kiske.
Better Than Raw offers a unique blend of variety and quality in its songs, something rarely seen in any band or their own albums(even Keeper of the Seven Keys 1&2 or Dark Ride).Every song is excellent(you gotta listen Push, Falling Higher,Revelations...they are art)yet so unique that appears to be from another album.One never gets tired of BTR's style because is constantly changing yet with the same spirit.
I gotta admit this:I sold the album,(I REGRET AND CURSE THE MOMENT I DID THAT CRIME!)but you can't bet I'm on my way to attain that jewel again. If you are a Power Metal fan, don't think and buy this album now.If you are a Helloween fan, buy it too but expecting something different that offers the same quality(or even more)of the ol' times."