Helloween - The Singles Box 1985 - 1992 (2006)

Tracklist

1985 - Helloween

01. Starlight (5:18)
02. Murderer (4:27)
03. Warrior (4:01)
04. Victim Of Fate (6:39)
05. Cry For Freedom (6:03)
06. Suprise Track (White Christmas/I'll Be Your Santa Claus) (2:07)

1986 - Judas

01. Judas (4:43)
02. Ride The Sky (7:16)
03. Guardians (4:27)

1987 - Future World

01. Future World (4:05)
02. Starligh (Michael Kiske Version) (4:15)
03. A Little Time (Another Version) (3:31)

1988 - Dr. Stein

01. Dr. Stein (5:06)
02. Savage (3:24)
03. Livin' Aint No Crime (4:42)
04. Victim Of Fate '88 (6:58)

1988 - I Want Out

01. I Want Out (4:42)
02. Save Us (5:16)
03. Don't Run For Cover (4:44)

1991 - Kids Of The Century

01. Kids Of The Century (3:54)
02. Blue Suede Shoes (2:37)
03. Shit And Lobster (4:08)
04. Interview (4:35)

1992 - Number One

01. Number One (5:16)
02. Les Hambourgeois Walkways (5:47)
03. You Run With The Pack (3:52)

While Helloween can hardly be called a true "singles" band, this hefty box spread across seven discs stands as proof positive that they belong in the conversation of great European metal bands. The band combined the structures of Iron Maiden with the propulsion of Motorhead, stopping just short of thrash or speed metal; compared to contemporaries like Metallica and Slayer they could almost be considered traditionalists. This set covers every era from their 1980s heyday through shifting line-ups and comebacks in the '00s. As this box set is designed with completists in mind, the casual enthusiast might want to start with something more bite-sized.