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Deep Cuts: the Best Of

Helix · 1999

49 min · 14 tracks · hard rock

A collection of hard rock anthems, blending energetic riffs with catchy choruses and a rebellious spirit.

Why this album works

'Deep Cuts: The Best Of' is significant not only for encapsulating Helix's signature sound but also for its impact on Canadian hard rock nostalgia in the late '90s. The album features hits that contributed to the band's legacy and has been influential in shaping the sound of subsequent Canadian rock artists.
Best for
steady mid-tempo anthems sing-along choruses with friends rebellious spirit for road trips
Context
Released in 1999, 'Deep Cuts: The Best Of' serves as a summary of Helix's career during the late 1980s and early 1990s, particularly spotlighting their most popular tracks from their heyday. This compilation followed their peak commercial success with albums like 'No Rest for the Wicked' (1983) and 'Walkin' the Razor's Edge' (1984), showcasing the group's enduring appeal in the Canadian hard rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Alice Cooper· Crush 40· Holograf

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Heavy Metal Love Standout 3:00
  • 2 Don't Get Mad Get Even 3:20
  • 3 Rock You Standout 2:53
  • 4 When the Hammer Falls 3:01
  • 5 Gimme Gimme Good Lovin' Standout 3:26
  • 6 It's Too Late 3:08
  • 7 Deep Cuts the Knife 4:02
  • 8 The Kids Are All Shakin' 3:58
  • 9 Wild in the Streets 3:44
  • 10 Dream On 3:42
  • 11 Women, Whiskey & Sin 3:10
  • 12 Everybody Pays the Price 3:24
  • 13 Give It to You 4:06
  • 14 Good to the Last Drop 4:27

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