Old School cover

Released 7 years ago this June

Old School

Helix · 2019

41 min · 10 tracks · hard rock

A gritty blend of hard rock anthems that harnesses nostalgia while pushing the genre's boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove throughout
  • nostalgic themes of resilience
  • sing-along choruses with friends
  • for late-night drives

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, energetic tracks
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2019, Helix was a veteran band in the Canadian rock scene, releasing 'Old School' as their twelfth studio album. This album marked their return to original material after a focus on covers and live recordings in previous years, showcasing their resilience in the evolving music landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Kix· Ratt· Twisted Sister

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Coming Back With Bigger Guns 3:45
  • 2 Whiskey Bent and Hellbound 4:02
  • 3 If Tears Could Talk 3:26
  • 4 Your Turn to Cry 4:05
  • 5 Tie Me Down 4:00
  • 6 Closer to You 3:48
  • 7 Games Mother Never Taught You 3:56
  • 8 Southern Comfort 3:24
  • 9 Hound Dog Howlin’ Blues 5:43
  • 10 Cheers 4:54

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