King of Fools

Edguy | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 10, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Nuclear Blast Americ
• ASIN: B00018QK9Q
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #272,830 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best EP of the Year!, July 25, 2004

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Zefferon (Castro Valley, California: USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: King of Fools (Audio CD)

People only buy EPs for two reasons. The first is to preview an album that's coming out. The second is for unreleased material. Now, since the album this is foretelling has already come, the only reason to buy it now is for the latter reason. This is in fact, why I bought it(getting it along with Rhapsody's "Dark Secret" ep, $13 for enough music to equal a full album)

The first song is "King of Fools," first single from Hellfire Club and I'd say about the fourth best song on that album, as well as this one. The edit's in this version run smoothly and this song is still as fun to listen to, but you'll probably just skip it if you already have Edguy's full legnth release.

Next is "New Age Messiah." 3rd best song on this album. It has a very nice rythem and, excluding the title track, is the catchiest song on the album. Very nice riffs going on.

Then it's "The Savage Union," 2nd best of the ep. Some fast riffing going on, this song is very close to "We Don't Need a Hero" from Hellfire Club, which is to say, a typical Edguy song. Nothing wrong with that, in my opinion.

Then comes the jewel of this album. "Holy Water" is actually one of the best ballad's I've heard that has come from the past 5 years. Not only are the vocals and playing simply amazing, but the orchestra finds itself in a perfect spot. Not too overpowering so it takes over everything else, but the ambiance it sets in raises the song so much that it would be completely different without it.

Finally, there's "Life and Times of a Bonus Track." It's a fun novelty track, but gets old after hearing it a few times. The straight piano and vocals from Tobi also get kind of boring after a minute. Definently the worst track from the album.

Still, this is possibly the greatest EP/single I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. Even if you're not an avid fan of Edguy, it's still something worth checking out.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great EP, not a Helloween copycat and funny also., March 14, 2004

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Roberto M. Barros (São Paulo, Brasil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: King of Fools (Audio CD)

It's a great EP, and an anticipation to the wonderful Hellfire Club (yep, it's way better than the great Mandrake).

Some people complained about the lyrics and the f-words. Others said the lyrics were nu-metal (still trying to figure out where). Finally some people said songs were simple.

I don't agree with these comments. The songs are catchy, melodic and relaxed, and that's great. All we see around are Helloween copycats, bands and fans taking everything too seriously. Come on, metal must have messages, but should also be fun. Edguy always mixed some seriousness with f-words. Vain Glory Opera had already songs with f-word and a punk cover. The live album is great to listen and funny to follow Tobi's interaction with the crowd. Edguy is a unique melodic metal band and by far the best, because they are not like everyone else. Iron Maiden was different from the other bands, Savatage was different, Sepultura and Angra were different.

About the KOF songs, King of Fools is aggressive, catchy, great chorus and a great videoclip (check Nuclear Blast's website). Despite the f*f*Jesus part (didn't like it either), New Messiah is what we expect from Edguy. Singalong melodies, catchy chorus. Savage Union has a longer chorus where you can hum along quite easily and a strategic (well) positioned f-word. Great. Holy Water is different, but it's emotional, somewhat dramatic. Another great chorus (4 in 4 so far). And...song #5, well, the funniest song I've heard in a while. The truth, the f*ing funny truth, all I can say.

Enough said, for those who didn't like King of Fools, Hellfire is quite different. No f-words, lots of aggression, speed, the usual great chorus, the usual Edguy's pussy balad, and the best 70's song written after 1979 (The Piper Never Dies).

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great buy., December 23, 2005

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Joel "a guy who loves all metal" (US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: King of Fools (Audio CD)

Ok, so first off....to anyone who rated this album badly because of the words in "New Age Messiah," f*ck you. I know that normally power metal doesn't have much profanity, but that line is hilarious! Tobias is always blaspheming on edguy tracks, because it's really really funny....anyone remember the lyrics, "hallowed be MY name?" Anyway, overall, this EP is a great intro to the full-length and should be bought by everyone, including people who are offended by Edguy blaspheming. period.