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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Edguy rocks the house, opera house..., October 18, 2005
Continuing in their effort of making first-class, worthwhile and must-buy singles and/or EP's, Edguy serves up Superheroes. Like 2004's King of Fools, Superheroes shows Edguy is far from finished, and have so much power in reserve that it's almost scary. What's even scarier is the title track isn't even the main attraction....
The title track "Superheroes" starts off the album, and while it's not the best Edguy song or single, it does its job well and energizes the listener ~ simply put, the track is just plain "fun". "Spooks in the Attic" is another playful, upbeat tune, with some of those goofy lyrics you'd expect from Edguy thrown in for good measure (Example: I'm a family kind of man, I've lately started number ten).
While the first two songs reveal Edguy's well-known silly side, there is nothing funny about the third track, "Blessing in Disguise". A slow, strong and serious song with a dynamite chorus, "Blessing in Disguise" has my vote for the best song on the EP. The song paints such a vivid narrative in my head it is downright frightening, and would make a killer video. Unfortunately, while I think the track is amazing, I just know it is doomed to become one of Edguy's most underrated songs ever (like "Frozen Candle" on Savage Poetry) because it is different that what one expects from Edguy.
Sammet and crew bounce back from the dark and dank with "Judas at the Opera". The harmony guitar solo that opens this song just screams Helloween Keepers-era, which is so appropriate considering Michael Kiske makes his appearance as a guest vocalist. Speaking of Kiske, I'm actually quite surprised he's even on this disc, considering his big "I'm no longer interested in the metal scene, I never fit into the metal community" statement he posted on the internet. Sammet must have flashed a big wad-o-cash to secure his participation, hehe.
Back to the song, Kiske and Sammet vocally battle back and fourth in this "mini-epic" that must be heard to believed. Honestly, when Sammet can throw in the word "french-fried" in the chorus and still make the song work, you know you got a winner. The album closes with "The Spirit" (which is surprisingly a Magnum cover), and the Epic Version of "Superheroes", which are good, but just seem like sprikles on an already richly iced cake.
Simply put, this is one of 2005 best euro metal releases despite the fact it's only a single/EP and appetizer to Edguy's new album Rocket Ride. In the end, for ten dollars, you're not gonna find a single/EP, let alone an album that gives you more bang for your buck.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superheroes of metal - this is a blessing in EP disguise , December 26, 2005
What could one expect after Edguy's awesome, perfect and aggressive Hellfire Club? Well, the answer is a very un-Hellfire EP, where the songs are more melodic, experimental, varied and funny. But all that Edguy-ness is still here: inspired and effective songs, catchy choruses that make you hum-along, melodic but distinct guitarring, Tobi's unique voice and approach, and that Edguy sense of humour that seemed lost in the metal scene.
SUPERHEROES starts with a Batman-TV-series-theme-song-like bass intro and procedes to a purposefully exagerated melodramatic song on how superheroes don't cry for love. First time you hear the chorus, you sing it along. Still it's the weakest song in the EP. The epic version is just an interesting version without guitars and more melodrama from the pianos.
SPOOKS IN THE ATTIC is very Stratovarius but the Edguys made it evolve into a singalong chorus with happy keyboards and Tobi even added some David Lee Roth's "let's party and I'm crazy" vocals. A great song and the lyrics are awesome.
BLESSING IN DISGUISE is very introspective, atmospheric, almost depressing, but as it grows into a powerful, gigantic chorus your hope starts to grow, and that hooky, ballad-like solo extracts tears from your eyes. Wonderful.
JUDAS AT THE OPERA has Tobi and Michael Kiske singing together, thus it's the best song here, one of the best from Edguy and certainly Helloween's best song since the Keepers. Kiske is "kisking" ass in a song that has that feeling and happiness from the Keepers era, Edguy's funny and weird lyrics, Savatage's Chance-like epic choruses, a symphonic "solo" and some vocalizations and guitar changes reminiscent from classics such as Rime Of The Ancient Mariner. Did you get it?
THE SPIRIT is a great Magnun cover, but it sounds like an Edguy song. Hard to describe, but I imagine everyone camping, singing together in front of the fire. Wonderful and snappy chorus, a little bit sad but hopeful feeling. Great song.
Superheroes comes to prove that Edguy is today the best band in what is called melodic metal. When all other bands would just try to repeat Hellfire Club again or fail trying to get away from it, Edguy delivers another great metal piece that is totally un-Hellfire and perfect exactly because of that.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's a Bird! It's a Plane! No, It's Edguy!, November 2, 2005
I don't have all that many Edguy CDs, but, thanks to a friend of mine who's a very devoted fan, I've heard plenty of songs from their catalog.
Having said this, I can honestly say that "Superheroes" is, for lack of a better word, amazing! All the elements are here: catchy melodies, excellent musicianship, and the unmistakeable humor that only Toby could come up with. All of these factors meld together to form an EP that is, well, addictive. Once you hear it the first time, you'll hit the "Play" button again. It's rare for me to listen to a CD without skipping a track, but "Superheroes" is one of those rare acceptions.
It's difficult to pick a favorite track, so I'll pick two of them.
"Blessing in Disguise" is not your typical Edguy ballad. It has more depth than most of them and, in that regard, seems to harken back to earlier ballads like "When a Hero Cries." If any song on this EP were picked as a single, I would hope "Blessing in Disguise" would be considered.
"Judas at the Opera" is a mini-epic featuring Michael Kiske, formerly of Helloween, as a guest vocalist. It's not the first time Toby and Michael have worked together, and I imagine their friendship is the only reason Michael had anything to do with this song, given his views on metal these days. Still, the combination works very well, and the song itself can't be described in words. I _will say this much, though: "Judas at the Opera" is the heaviest song on the EP and rather catchy, too. You've been warned!
Even if you've never heard of Edguy, I think you'll enjoy "Superheroes" anyway. And if you buy this EP and like what you hear, buy their older material as well.
What are you waiting for? Buy "Superheroes" now! Trust me, you won't be disappointed!
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