Gambling with the Devil
Helloween · 2007
70 min · 14 tracks · power metal
Epic melodies intertwine with thunderous rhythms, showcasing Helloween's signature power metal sound and theatrical storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kill It Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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The Bells of the 7 Hells — This track exemplifies Helloween's knack for combining intricate guitar work with soaring vocals, creating an anthem that captures both drama and melody.
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As Long as I Fall — With its introspective lyrics and powerful chorus, this song highlights the emotional depth often found in Helloween's music while maintaining their energetic style.
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Heaven Tells No Lies — This closing track encapsulates the album's themes of fate and existential reflection, showcasing the band's ability to blend narrative with musical complexity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines ambitious songwriting with strong production, though its cohesion suffers from a lengthy tracklist.
What we noticed
- Many songs incorporate complex arrangements with multiple guitar solos layered over orchestral synths, creating a rich soundscape.
- Several tracks include extended instrumental sections that showcase the band's technical proficiency and allow for dynamic shifts in intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- soaring melodies for uplifting moments
- wave-like pacing for immersive experience
- for evening listening sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry in Helloween's catalog, showcasing their signature sound without being a top entry.
- Themes
- fateful choices· theatrical storytelling
- Career context
- Released in 2007, 'Gambling with the Devil' is Helloween's eleventh studio album and follows their successful 'Keeper of the Seven Keys: The Legacy'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as pioneers of power metal while navigating lineup changes and a resurgence in popularity since reuniting key members like vocalist Andi Deris.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gamma Ray· Stratovarius· Blind Guardian
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Crack the Riddle 0:57
- 2 Kill It Start here 4:13
- 3 The Saints 7:06
- 4 As Long as I Fall 3:41
- 5 Paint a New World 4:27
- 6 Final Fortune 4:46
- 7 The Bells of the 7 Hells 5:22
- 8 Fallen to Pieces 5:52
- 9 I.M.E. 3:46
- 10 Can Do It 4:30
- 11 Dreambound 5:57
- 12 Heaven Tells No Lies 6:56
Disc 2
- 1 Find My Freedom 6:28
- 2 See the Night 6:04
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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