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Treasure Chest

Helloween · 2002

156 min · 29 tracks · power metal

Epic power metal anthems intertwine with intricate melodies, showcasing Helloween's signature twin-guitar harmonies and soaring vocals.

Why this album works

The album is significant for its extensive collection of Helloween's most beloved tracks, which helped solidify their status within the power metal genre. It features classics like 'Eagle Fly Free' and 'I Want Out', both of which have become staples at metal festivals worldwide, showcasing the band's enduring appeal and influence on subsequent generations of musicians.
Best for
dynamic peaks and valleys epic anthems for celebration intense emotional crescendos
Context
Released in 2002, 'Treasure Chest' is a compilation album that captures Helloween's evolution through their career, including tracks from their early days to their later work. At this point, the band was revitalizing its presence following the late '90s era when they faced lineup changes and shifts in musical direction. The album serves as a retrospective celebration of their influential power metal sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Majesty· Manowar· Amberian Dawn

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Mr. Torture 3:29
  • 2 I Can 4:38
  • 3 Power 3:28
  • 4 Where the Rain Grows 4:43
  • 5 Eagle Fly Free Standout 5:11
  • 6 Future World Standout 4:03
  • 7 Metal Invaders 4:10
  • 8 Murderer 4:32
  • 9 Starlight 4:14
  • 10 How Many Tears 7:14
  • 11 Ride the Sky 6:43
  • 12 Halloween 13:18
  • 13 A Little Time 3:58
  • 14 A Tale That Wasn’t Right 4:42
  • 15 I Want Out Standout 4:39

Disc 2

  • 1 Keeper of the Seven Keys 13:50
  • 2 Dr. Stein 5:03
  • 3 The Chance 3:46
  • 4 Windmill 5:13
  • 5 Sole Survivor 4:31
  • 6 Perfect Gentleman 3:50
  • 7 In the Middle of a Heartbeat 4:27
  • 8 Kings Will Be Kings 5:08
  • 9 Time of the Oath 6:56
  • 10 Forever & One 3:53
  • 11 Midnight Sun 6:19
  • 12 Mr. Ego 7:00
  • 13 Immortal 4:03
  • 14 Mirror, Mirror 3:42

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