My God-Given Right
Helloween · 2015
61 min · 13 tracks · power metal
Anthemic power metal melodies intertwine with soaring vocals and intricate solos, embodying Helloween’s signature sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Heroes Start here — This opening track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and empowerment, featuring a memorable chorus and driving instrumentation that sets the tone for the rest of the record.
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Lost in America — This track combines catchy hooks with a narrative about dislocation and identity, reflecting contemporary societal issues while maintaining Helloween’s classic sound.
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If God Loves Rock ’n’ Roll — With its infectious energy and anthemic chorus, this song serves as a celebration of rock music, resonating strongly with fans of the genre and showcasing the band’s playful side.
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Claws — Blending heavy riffs with intricate melodies, this track exemplifies Helloween's technical prowess while delving into darker lyrical themes, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Helloween's 'My God-Given Right' showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a cohesive flow across its length.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature fast tempos and high-energy guitar riffs, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more melodic approach.
- The last two tracks incorporate orchestral elements, adding depth and variation to the overall sound.
- 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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6/10
- 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 emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- energetic workout motivation
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Continues Helloween's evolution in power metal, showcasing their ongoing vitality.
- Themes
- American dislocation· rock music celebration
- Career context
- Released on May 29, 2015, 'My God-Given Right' is Helloween's fifteenth studio album and marks their continued evolution in the power metal genre. It comes after the successful album 'Straight Out of Hell' (2013), showcasing the band's ability to blend classic influences with contemporary elements. The album features a lineup that includes long-time members, solidifying their status in the metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gamma Ray· Stratovarius· Blind Guardian
Tracklist
- 1 Heroes Start here 3:53
- 2 Battle’s Won 4:53
- 3 My God‐Given Right 3:30
- 4 Stay Crazy 4:04
- 5 Lost in America 3:35
- 6 Russian Roulé 3:52
- 7 The Swing of a Fallen World 4:53
- 8 Like Everybody Else 4:03
- 9 Creatures in Heaven 6:36
- 10 If God Loves Rock ’n’ Roll 3:20
- 11 Living on the Edge 5:19
- 12 Claws 5:52
- 13 You, Still of War 7:21
If this landed
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