Vagabond Bones

Helix | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 24, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Perris Records
• ASIN: B002TUGX50
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #156,397 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

The biggest heavy metal band in Canadian history! With a catalogue of music that spans a history of over 30 years. With 5 gold and 2 platinum albums under their belt and millions of records sold around the world, we see HELIX release their 15th studio album this year called "Vagabond Bones". Lead vocalist Brian Vollmer had this to say about the CD. "We were working under a self-imposed deadline of having the CD out for the fall of 2009. The writing relationship between Sean and I developed when Sean joined the band this past spring. When Sean got the job as the new guitar player for Nelly Furtado we made a pact between the two of us to finish the new CD before he had to take off on tour. We went right down to the wire last week, but in the end victory was ours and everything was finished by the time Sean got on the plane for Europe. We really lucked out with the talented people we were able to involve on the project. From the recording to the artwork, the team we assembled did a remarkable job. I'm very proud of this piece of work. I hope the fans will enjoy it as much as I did recording it. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helix at their best!, November 27, 2009

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Christopher J. Weingardt (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews
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Helix has the band back together from the height of Helix and it shows. This disc is great from start to finish. Helix fans as well as lovers of 80's Hair band rock will love this CD.

5.0 out of 5 stars So good it could be its own Greatest Hits album, April 26, 2010

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J. Walsh (Milwaukee, WI United States) - See all my reviews
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I loved certain songs by Helix from back in the day. Rock You, for example, but in general, I found most Helix albums to be a little less than completely good albums start to finish. I would tell most people just to grab their greatest hits and that is good enough. This album is worth a purchase on it's own. The songs here stand up favorably against all their previous best songs. This, from note one to the end, commands your attention and leaves you wanting more (in a good way). It makes you just hit play to start them all over again. If you are a fan of 80s style rock and metal (and especially if you ever were a fan of some Helix), this is a prime example of it being done well. The songs are all catchy... and the production is top notch and doesnt suck the life out of the tracks (like most modern, overly compressed recordings). The vocals sound as good as any Helix have ever done. I think this will go down as one of those rare gems that unfortunately many rock fans will not even know about. Hopefully for Helix it gets more attention. It really deserves it and so far is my favorite new release of the year (better than many that have received more pre-release fanfare).

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't call it a comeback...., December 1, 2009

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Geoff Holland "gbayemporium" (Burnaby, BC, Canada) - See all my reviews
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Don't call it a comeback, as they've never gone away. Canada's best hard rock/heavy metal band is back!

Brian Vollmer has been keeping Helix alive for many years now, through his PlanetHelix website and with various incarnations of the band. He also wrote a fantastic book about life with Helix, and it's simply one of the best rock books out there.

Now 2009 has come around, and the "classic" Helix lineup is back in action (missing only the late great Paul Hackman, may he rest in peace).

Vagabond Bones is a fantastic album, keeping true to the Helix reputation of being the best party band around. It sounds fantastic, Brian is in great voice, and the songs are definitely some of the best in their great career. Personal faves? It's hard to narrow it down, but if I had to choose I'd pick 'Vagabond Bones', 'Hungover But Still Hangin' In', and 'The Best Mistake I Never Made'.

If you loved Helix in their 80's and 90's heyday, you will love this album. And if you've never heard of them before, give it a shot. You just may find yourself with a new favorite band!