Better Than Raw
Helloween · 1998
58 min · 12 tracks · power metal
An expansive blend of melodic hooks and heavy riffs that captures the essence of power metal's theatricality and complexity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Push Start here — This track exemplifies the album's melodic sensibilities and features dynamic shifts in tempo and intensity, highlighting Deris's powerful vocal delivery.
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Falling Higher — With its anthemic chorus and intricate guitar work, this song serves as a perfect representation of Helloween's signature blend of catchy melodies and technical prowess.
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Revelation — The epic length and complex arrangement of this track showcase the band's willingness to experiment beyond traditional song structures, making it a standout piece.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with peaks
- introspective moments of reflection
- vibrant energy for active listening
- wave-like pacing for engagement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, fast tracks
- seek instant gratification only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its blend of melodic and heavy elements, showcasing Helloween's evolution.
- Themes
- melodic intensity· theatrical power metal
- Moods
- Introspective· Energetic
- Career context
- Released in 1998, Better Than Raw was Helloween's follow-up to their 1996 album The Time of the Oath. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity as one of the leading acts in the power metal genre, following lineup changes that included the return of vocalist Andi Deris. This album marked a continuation of their creative momentum as they explored more diverse musical themes and structures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gamma Ray· Stratovarius· Blind Guardian
Tracklist
- 1 Deliberately Limited Preliminary Prelude Period in Z 1:44
- 2 Push Start here 4:47
- 3 Falling Higher 4:48
- 4 Hey Lord! 4:07
- 5 Don't Spit on My Mind 4:25
- 6 Revelation 8:23
- 7 Time 5:45
- 8 I Can 4:39
- 9 A Handful of Pain 4:49
- 10 Laudate dominum 5:12
- 11 Midnight Sun 6:19
- 12 A Game We Shouldn't Play 3:36
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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