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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.

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.

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!

First off, I love Edguy. I mean it. I am a rabid Edguy fan. My other big bands are Metallica, AC/DC, and Megadeth. I also have quite a but of music by Black Sabbath, Dio, Astral Doors, Kiuas, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and the Who. I also listen to a random scattering of some harder death metal and classic rock. I'm not going to elaborate on my non-rock music tastes.

Just because I'm an evangelical priest of Edguy doesn't mean I follow them blindly. I own just about all of their published material so far, and all of it has been well worth it. I own Metallica's Black Album, Kill 'em All, And Justice for All, Ride the Lightening, and of course Master of Puppets (I'll buy S&M soon). Those albums are incredible (understatement!!!). I do not own Load, Reload, or St. Anger. If I owned St. Anger, I would use it as a coaster or a doorstop. No band is infallible, but Edguy has done great work thus far.

I bought Superheroes almost in gratitude to Edguy for making such great music before. I expected to get the single (which I already had on Rocket Ride) and some decent tracks I hadn't heard before.

I was amazed. Spooks in the Attic and Blessing in Disguise are quite good. I was impressed. Then Judas at the Opera and The Spirit came along. Judas at the Opera made me think of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody (they're not terribly similar, but both feature big, pretentious choruses and a lot of call and response). The Spirit was a happy, catchy tune just like the kind of pop song that I usually hate. But I couldn't help it. I was trying to sing along and I played it over and over. I'm supposed to be a stoic metalhead. I listen to Soilwork, Pantera, Children of Bodom, Killswitch Engage, and even Carcass. I was singing along?! This is why I loved Edguy to begin with.

No, this isn't Edguy's greatest work, but it is definitely a solid set of songs. Most bands put one or two good singles on an album and just pump generic filler in to fill the rest of the space. The closest thing to a bad song here is the Superheroes Epic Version, it's just Tobias Sammet singing Superheroes and accompanying himself with piano. He's just showing off that he's got a great voice and some great songwriting talent.

So, if you like Edguy, Judas at the Opera is probably the most download-worthy. If you love Edguy, buy the whole thing (except the two Superheroes songs if you're downloading). I like having the actual CD complete with case and goofy cover art.

I've been a devoted fan of Edguy's music for a little over 4 years now. I have all of their CDs, as well as Tobias Sammet's two Avantasia discs, and I can
only think of a couple of songs in the entire Edguy catalogue that I don't particularly care for, and even those songs arent' completely unlistenable for me.
With that being said, I feel that the Superheroes EP features some of Edguy's best music to date. The very first time I heard the EP, I thought to myself
that the songs were great, but they just didn't seem to have the Edguy sound that I was used to. That's definitely not a putdown, it's just that the CD
wasn't what I was expecting. However, since I never know what to expect upon first hearing a new Edguy release, I got over my initial bewilderment fairly
quickly.
Simply put, I firmly believe that this is the CD that will allow Edguy to earn the recognition they so richly deserve here in the US. With the possible
exception of "Judas at the Opera," I can honestly imagine American radio stations playing all the songs on this discs, especially "Blessing in Disguise"
and either version of the tital track. While I really love all the songs on this CD, "Judas at the Opera" is by far my favorite. It's a fun song, and is
most similar to songs Edguy has done in the past. Plus, it features guest vocals from former Helloween lead singer Michael Kiske, which is a real treat
in itself.
Bottom line: this CD is a must have for any hard rock fan, whether you're familiar with Edguy or not. Even if you're not a fan of metal music, I'd be willing
to bet that the great melodies and harmonies on this disc will convert you into an Edguy fan. Buy this CD, and you definitely won't be disappointed. Also,
keep your ears tuned to your local pop/rock radio stations; I sincerely hope that "Superheroes" will be getting some airplay soon.

I've been a devoted fan of Edguy's music for a little over 4 years now. I have all of their CDs, as well as Tobias Sammet's two Avantasia discs, and I can only think of a couple of songs in the entire Edguy catalogue that I don't particularly care for, and even those songs arent' completely unlistenable. With that being said, I feel that the Superheroes EP features some of Edguy's best music to date. The very first time I heard the EP, I thought to myself that the songs were great, but they just didn't seem to have the Edguy sound that I was used to. That's definitely not a putdown, it's just that the CD wasn't what I was expecting. However, since I never know what to expect upon first hearing a new Edguy release, I got over my initial bewilderment fairly quickly.
Simply put, I firmly believe that this is the CD that will allow Edguy to earn the recognition they so richly deserve here in the US. With the possible exception of "Judas at the Opera," I can honestly imagine American radio stations playing all the songs on this discs, especially "Blessing in Disguise" and either version of the tital track. While I really love all the songs on this CD, "Judas at the Opera" is by far my favorite. It's a fun song, and is most similar to songs Edguy has done in the past. Plus, it features guest vocals from former Helloween lead singer Michael Kiske, which is a real treat in itself.
Bottom line: this CD is a must have for any hard rock fan, whether you're familiar with Edguy or not. Even if you're not a fan of metal music, I'd be willing to bet that the great melodies and harmonies on this disc will convert you into an Edguy fan. Buy this CD, and you definitely won't be disappointed. Also, keep your ears tuned to your local pop/rock radio stations; I sincerely hope that "Superheroes" will be getting some airplay within the next month or so.

I'm not the world's biggest Edguy fan. I've seen them a couple of times, but I've been mostly content to own their 2-disc Hall of Flames collection. I found their 2005 EP Superheroes irresistible though, mainly because the title track is so darned catchy. They made a hysterical video for the song too, but it's not included here. There are a few reasons to check this EP out though. Here's what you get:

1. Superheroes - As I said, this is a really catchy single, and definitely suits Edguy's unique character.
2. Spooks In the Attic - This is a very melodic b-side. Not so much metal, but a good addition.
3. Blessing In Disguise - A slower, somewhat forgettable b-side. Not bad, but nothing special.
4. Judas at the Opera - This is a fantastic, totally over the top 7-minute epic that features guest vocals from none other than former Helloween singer Michael Kiske. The EP is worth having just for this song.
5. The Spirit - This is a Magnum cover, which definitely caught my interest, as you don't run across them very often. They did a good job with it.
6. Superheroes (Epic Version) - This is a more dramatic, even sillier version of the title track. Tobias Sammett has an odd sense of humor sometimes.

Even without the "Superheroes" video clip (it's on the Superheroes: Heroic DVD Edition), this EP still has a lot to offer. Of course, you can get these songs on the new Singles collection, but if you run across a cheap copy of this EP it is well worth picking up.

EPs are great to download as Amazon MP3 downloads since they don't warrant buying the hard copy for only four songs. You're also not paying for the redundant song Superheroes that also appears on Rocket Ride. If you're a fan of Edguy's more recent material, I highly recommend this download. Blessing in Disguise and The Spirit (a cover of Magnum) are the show stealers and should have been on full length albums. Edguy made The Spirit their own like Joe Cocker made "I Get By With A Little Help" his own.

Edguy proves it once again... they rock! This EP is only meant to hold you over until the full blown album "Rocket Ride" is released in January 2006. Don't pass this one by! All of the tracks are new, and only the title cut "Superheroes" is supposed to be on the new album. If you've gone so far as to look at this album, you already know that Edguy is hot. What are you waiting for? Buy it!

I didn't like "Hellfire Club" that much. In my opinion it was their weakest album to date like been there heard that etc. In my opinion "Vane Glory" is the top with theater of salvation and their first album following.
However, even though for this maxi single I listened that they changed a bit their style and became more commercial it seemd that the result was very good. All of the songs are very good except Blessing In Disguise which is mediocre, and they sound fresh and "new".

Superheroes --is a mid tempo song with a great riff and a catchy mellody. 10
Spooks in the attic --is also fantastic in a more faster tempo than Superheroes 10
Blessing in Disguise-- dont like this song that much but its not bad 6
Judas at the Opera --Has some operatic elements of Queen but its a nice and fast song the Edguy style 10
The Spirit-- Not exactly a ballad but a slower song with the chorus changing its rythm and tempo. Nice song and kinda different.

If their new album follows this "lighter" and more "rock" side of the maxi single I believe that they will do great. I don't wanna listen to anogher Hellfire Club and listening something a bit different made me happy about this super talented band.

If not from Blind Guardian, Iced Earth, Stratovarius, Dream Theater and a little bit of Nightwish who let me down with their latest release I expect a lot from Tobbias and crew!!!