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Band
Edguy
Title
Superheroes
Type
LP/EP
Company
Nuclear Blast
YOR
2005
Style
Hard Rock
Popular Reviews
10/5/2005 - Review by: Eric Compton
Edguy - Superheroes - 2005 - Nuclear Blast

Track Listing
1. Superheroes
2. Spooks In The Attic
3. Blessing In Disguise
4. Judas At The Opera
5. The Spirit
6. Superheroes (Epic Version)
I've said it once and I'll say it a thousand more times before this band's career sees the last stage light. Edguy is absolutely incredible, and at this point in time may be the best hard rock band on the planet AS WELL as the best power metal act. They do both with the greatest of ease, leading all of us to a state of bewilderment at times. Here Edguy follow-up the marvelous "Hellfire Club" with this delicious EP entry entitled "Superheroes", consisting of three brand new original cuts, a remixed version of the title track, and a cover tune.

For those of you wondering just where the band was headed musically, this is exhibit number one showcasing a more rock oriented Edguy, this one almost venturing into the free waters of AOR, hard rock, and melodic rock. The band still keep it all nice and heavy, walloping everyone with a tight, precise metal sound that is polished up in slick German fashion. The title cut here is almost Bon Jovi in structure and delivery, with a huge, smooth chorus part that would easily captivate audiences worldwide if given a chance commercially. If Bon Jovi can make a hit out of "Have A Nice Day", then Edguy could soar through the charts with the radio friendly "Superheroes".

Beyond that hard rock vibe the band is experimenting with is two numbers sure to please fans of "Savage Poetry" and "Vain Glory Opera". "Spooks In The Attic" is the perfect Edguy formula, speeding along in friendly fashion while hooking the listener with a huge sing along chorus. The epic piece "Judas At The Opera" is a quick affair that resembles Helloween's "Dr. Stein", including guest vocals from ex-Helloween vocalist Michael Kiske. "Blessing In Disguise" checks in as the ballad wile "The Spirit" is a slower number originally performed by AOR superstars Magnum.

Bottom Line - Perfection for every rock and metal fan alive!


--EC 09.17.05
  • 1 :REVIEW COUNT
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ALL REVIEWS FOR: EDGUY
TITLE
DOR
COMPANY
 REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
Hall Of Flames
2005
AFM
Ken Pierce10/21/2005
-
Hellfire Club
2004
Nuclear Blast
Anthony Burke3/23/2004
-
King Of Fools
2004
Nuclear Blast
Eric Compton2/17/2004
-
Monuments
2017
Nuclear Blast
Eric Compton7/20/2017
3.5
Rocket Ride
2006
Nuclear Blast
Eric Compton3/31/2006
-
Space Police-Defenders of the Crown
2014
Nuclear Blast
Greg Watson5/1/2014
2.5
Superheroes
2005
Nuclear Blast
Eric Compton10/5/2005
-
Superheroes (dvd)
2005
Nuclear Blast
Eric Compton10/4/2005
-
Tinnitus Sanctus
2008
Nuclear Blast
Frank Hill3/27/2009
3

ALL INTERVIEWS FOR: EDGUY
INTERVIEW INTERVIEWER DATE TAGLINE
Dirk SauerVeritas8/11/2005


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