Master of the Rings by Helloween - Uhune

ALBUM

During Helloween's up-and-down recording career, fans learned to expect the unexpected. The band's songwriting and musical/thematic commitment could not always be relied upon, and the depths to which Helloween could sink were never more obvious than during the mid-'90s. During this period, the band most notoriously dumped two absolute clunkers (the ludicrously titled Pink Bubbles Go Ape and the mellowed-out Chameleon) on a large and unsuspecting metal fan base. The combined failure of these two records prompted the departure of longtime vocalist Michael Kiske and a strategic retreat by the remaining members of the group. While 1996's The Time of the Oath is generally considered the real Helloween comeback record, Master of the Rings (released a year previously) marked the actual return to metal form. "Perfect Gentleman" (the best of four singles taken from Master of the Rings) is a melodic metal highlight, as are "Where the Rain Grows" and "The Game Is On." New vocalist Andi Deris displays all the personality and skill needed to replace a near legend, and the other bandmembers grind out their riffs with efficiency. Not quite as polished or confident as The Time of the Oath, Master of the Rings still has its own appeal, and should satisfy power metal fans looking to round out their Helloween collections. [Master of the RIngs was reissued in 2006 in an expanded edition that included bonus tracks.]
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1. Irritation

Primary Artist: Helloween; Main Performer
Performer: Helloween; Performer

2. Sole Survivor

Performer: Helloween; Performer
Primary Artist: Helloween; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Weikath
Andreas Deris; Composer

3. Where the Rain Grows

Primary Artist: Helloween; Main Performer
Performer: Helloween; Performer

4. Why?

Primary Artist: Helloween; Main Performer
Performer: Helloween; Performer

5. Mr. Ego (Take Me Down)

Primary Artist: Helloween; Main Performer
Performer: Helloween; Performer

6. Perfect Gentleman

Performer: Helloween; Performer
Primary Artist: Helloween; Main Performer
Composer: Andreas Deris
Michael Weikath; Composer

7. The Game Is On

Primary Artist: Helloween; Main Performer
Performer: Helloween; Performer

8. Secret Alibi

Primary Artist: Helloween; Main Performer
Performer: Helloween; Performer

9. Take Me Home

Primary Artist: Helloween; Main Performer
Performer: Helloween; Performer

10. In the Middle of a Heartbeat

Primary Artist: Helloween; Main Performer
Performer: Helloween; Performer

11. Still We Go

Primary Artist: Helloween; Main Performer
Performer: Helloween; Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

50 minutes and 18 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

10/11 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

10/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Metal, Progressive Metal

Label

Sanctuary Records

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1993

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5414939523878