Treasure Chest [Limited Edition] [Import]

Treasure Chest [Limited Edition] [Import]

Treasure Chest [Limited Edition] [Import]

Track Listings
 
1. Mr Torture
2. I Can
3. Power
4. Where The Rain Grows
5. Eagle Fly Free
6. Future World
7. Metal Invaders
8. Murderer
9. Starlight
10. How Many Tears
11. Ride The Sky
12. Halloween
13. A Little Time
14. A Tale That Wasnt Right
15. I Want Out
16. Keeper Of The Seven Keys
17. Dr Stein
18. The Chance
19. Windmill
20. Sole Survivor
See all 40 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Treasure Chest is a collection of their finest music, including tracks from their very first EP (Helloween '85) right through to 2001's 'The Dark Ride', and also includes 5 re-mixed and remastered versions of renowned & vintage Helloween classics includin

Treasure Chest,Helloween,Metal Is,Heavy Metal
Duke Reid's Treasure Chest
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Duke Reid
  • Definately a Great Collection
  • Buried Gem
  • Simply Steady
 Duke Reid's Treasure Chest
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Heartbeat Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000041P
Release Date: 1994-05-01

Tracks:

  1. We Are In The Mood - Royals
  2. Come On Little Girl - The Melodians
  3. Things You Say You Love - Jamaicans
  4. The Tide Is High - The Paragons
  5. You Don't Need Me - The Melodians
  6. Rock Steady - Phyllis Dillon
  7. Soul Style - Duke Reid Group
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  10. Heartaches - Vic Taylor
  11. Midnight Hour - The Silvertones
  12. Midnight Hour - U-Roy
  13. My Best Girl - The Paragons
  14. Loving Pauper - Dobby Dobson
  15. I'll Get Along Without You - The Melodians
  16. I'll Never Fall In Love - The Sensations
  17. Traveling Man - The Techniques
  18. Don't Stay Away - Phyllis Dillon
  19. La La Means I Love You - Alton Ellis
  20. Hey Leroy - Honey Boy Martin

Tracks:

  1. No Good Rudie - Justin Hinds
  2. Everybody Bawling - U-Roy
  3. Ba Ba Boom - The Jamaicans
  4. Cry Tough - Alton and The Flames
  5. You Have Caught Me - The Melodians
  6. Perfidia - Phyllis Dillon
  7. Those Guys - The Sensations
  8. Ranglin On Bond St. - Ernest and Tommy
  9. Girl I've Got A Date - Alton Ellis
  10. I Wish It Would Rain - The Techniques
  11. It's Raining - The Three Tops
  12. Love Is A Treasure - Freddy Mc Kay
  13. You Done Me Wrong - Tyrone and The Slickers
  14. Right Track - Phyllis Dillon
  15. Everyday Is A Holiday - The Sensations
  16. Holiday Version - Winston Wright
  17. Come Back My Darling - Girl Satchmo
  18. Come Back My Darling - Girl Satchmo
  19. Mother's Tender Care - The Ethiopian
  20. My Girl - The Techniques
  21. Moonlight Lover - Joya Landis

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Duke Reid.......2002-02-26

Duke Reid Is God. I first heard about him from my IT teacher Alisdair Reid. He introduced me to the ways of Duke Reid, as I think they are related in some way. Absolutely incredible. If there is only one album you ever buy: make it this one!!

5 out of 5 stars Definately a Great Collection.......2000-06-05

There are really only a couple great rocksteady cds out there, and this is one of them. The thing that probably makes it stick out is the fact that it is all from one producer. Duke Reid had great style and quota of excellence that creates a real sense of consistency during the whole listen. A great collection of hits from a short, but improtnat time in jamaican music history

5 out of 5 stars Buried Gem.......1999-08-20

It doesn't get much better than this. This is a moment in time (c. '64-'66) captured forever. All fans of reggae, rock steady, ska, lounge, heck - MUSIC!, should give this a listen. It deserves a place in your collection.

5 out of 5 stars Simply Steady.......1999-07-14

It's hard to put into words exactly how much pleasure this set can give: this is the aural equivalent of a cool drink on a hot day.
Treasure Chest
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • proud pumpkins
  • Mostly well chosen songs
  • Simply - the BEST Helloween collection up to now...
  • Definitive Helloween Collection
  • Great for the rookie
 Treasure Chest
Helloween
Manufacturer: Sanctuary Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000641A0
Release Date: 2002-04-09

Tracks:

  1. MR. TORTURE
  2. I CAN
  3. POWER
  4. WHERE THE RAIN GROWS
  5. EAGLE FLY FREE
  6. FUTURE WORLD
  7. METAL INVADERS
  8. MURDERER
  9. STARLIGHT
  10. HOW MANY TEARS
  11. RIDE THE SKY
  12. HALLOWEEN
  13. A LITTLE TIME
  14. A TALE THAT WASN'T RIGHT
  15. I WANT OUT

Tracks:

  1. KEEPER OF THE 7 KEYS
  2. DR STEIN
  3. THE CHANCE
  4. WINDMILL
  5. SOLE SURVIVOR
  6. PERFECT GENTELMAN
  7. IN THE MIDDLE OF A HEARTBEAT
  8. KINGS WILL BE KINGS
  9. TIME OF THE OATH
  10. FOREVER AND ONE
  11. MIDNIGHT SUN
  12. MR. EGO
  13. IMMORTAL
  14. MIRROR MIRROR

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars proud pumpkins.......2005-10-21

among the sea of european power metal bands out there who are busy with their too-cool-for-you posing and over-the-edge showmanship, Helloween has always held a certain charm to me. maybe it's the fact that they seem comfortable taking pot shots at themselves and can laugh at their own silliness (their mascot is a goofy pumpkin, fer crying out loud!). but above it all, it cannot be denied that they write some tremendous and catchy rock and roll that is sometimes more pop-metal than power-metal; but when they do it so well...how can one complain?
this fantastic 2cd set collects some of their best songs and serves as an eye-opener to the soaring melodies, the epic song structures, and the ridiculously hooky anthems that just keep coming one after the other. if you've found any of the modern power metal groups to be enjoyable (Lost Horizon, Dragonforce, etc.), then discover where those bands got their chops from. by the time you've reached the third song on disc one, you'll have your fist in the air, shouting "up the pumpkins!"

5 out of 5 stars Mostly well chosen songs.......2004-12-16

Helloween's 2002 anthology, 'Treasure Chest,' features 29 of Helloween's best tunes (28 actually-there is one track that is absolute crap.) It covers the entire era of Helloween from their self-titled debut EP (1985) to 'The Dark Ride' (2000.) It features:

From 'Helloween' EP:
"Murderer," "Starlight" (with vocals redone by Michael Kiske.)
"Murderer" is extremely fast with a punk influence in both the riffing and the vocals. "Starlight" was good originally, but with Kiske on vocals, it just plain RIPS!

From 'Walls of Jericho':
"Metal Invaders," "How Many Tears," "Walls of Jericho/Ride the Sky"
"Metal Invaders" is absolute brutality, it has a very Metallica feel to it (mainly in their 'Ride The Lightning' era.) "How Many Tears" is a fast paced epic. And while "Walls of Jericho" is not a great intro, "Ride The Sky" is so heavy, so fast, it HURTS!

From 'Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt. 1':
"Future World," "Halloween," "A Little Time," "A Tale That Wasn't Right."
"Future World" was the emphasis track from this album, and it totally shreds. The riffing, the little bass solo in the middle, it rocks. "Halloween" is one of the best power metal epics ever written. "A Little Time" is a great quick tune. And "A Tale That Wasn't Right" is a customary example of how power metal bands should do ballads.

From 'Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt. 2':
"Eagle Fly Free," "I Want Out," "Keeper of the Seven Keys," "Dr. Stein."
"Eagle Fly Free" is truly one of the most majestic power metal songs, and the trio of choruses build up from a simple thrash to a gothic choir to a battle trumpet. "I Want Out" is THE greatest Helloween song ever, I even learned to play it on bass. "Keeper of the Seven Keys" is not the best Helloween song, but it is the best Helloween epic. And "Dr. Stein" totally rips, it has a haunting riff and series of guitar and organ solos, verrrry cool.

From 'Pink Bubbles Go Ape':
"The Chance."
This song comes from one of my personal least favorite Helloween albums, it's not dreadful, just a bit disappointing. This song, however, is a masterpiece, the riffing and bassline are top-notch, and Kiske's vocals are aboslutely bone-chilling.

From 'Chameleon':
"Windmill."
One word describes this song: CRAP! But to put it into many words...this song is dull, slow, and utterly lame, it has no distorted guitar patterns, just a poppy bass line and a boring keyboard lead.

From 'Master of the Rings':
"Where the Rain Grows," "Sole Survivor," "Perfect Gentleman," "In the Middle of a Heartbeat," "Mr. Ego."
I definetely enjoy "Where The Rain Grows" and "Sole Survivor," they are fast and heavy with top notch bass lines to match. "Perfect Gentleman" has a tempo somewhat reminiscent of "A Little Time," even the riffing has somewhat of a resemblance...but it's still a great song. "In the Middle of a Heartbeat" is not excellent, I don't find it as enjoyable a ballad as "A Tale That Wasn't Right," the acoustic guitar just doesn't quite fit. "Mr. Ego" tends to drag on a bit, but is overall a solid 7-minute rocker.

From 'Time of the Oath':
"Power," "Kings Will Be Kings" "Time of the Oath," "Forever and One."
This album is plagued by so-so production, but "Power" is a quick, solid, near-4 minute speedfest, very good. "Kings Will Be Kings" are good too, and they are also slightly lengthier, which is a plus. But, like "In The Middle of a Heartbeat," "Forever and One" is a somewhat weak ballad.

From 'Better Than Raw':
"I Can," "Midnight Sun."
"I Can" is the emphasis track from this album, and it totally shreds. In spite of a simple guitar riff, it's still great. "Midnight Sun" has much more of a classic metal feel to it, it's long and epic.

From 'The Dark Ride':
"Mr. Torture," "Immortal," "Mirror Mirror."
What was Helloween's newest album at the time of this compilation's release features 3 of the heaviest songs Helloween ever recorded. But of the three, "Mr. Torture" is the major highlight. It's fast, punishingly heavy, and has lyrics that paint a violently realistic picture in your head.

I just feel it was missing a few songs: "Heavy Metal (Is The Law)," "Judas," "I'm Alive," "Save Us," "Why," "Hey Lord," "A Game we Shouldn't Play," and "If I Could Fly."

"Metal is forever, in every way and matter"-Primal Fear

4 out of 5 stars Simply - the BEST Helloween collection up to now..........2004-05-21

To those unfamiliar with Helloween's history - they are a German band responsible for the birth of European power metal, as it is known today. The bands carrier officially started back in 1986 with their debut album "Walls of Jericho" that made the band easily known to the public. Combining thrash-speed metal with classical and melodic elements the band achieved a very good beginning. The bands career reached it's highest point in 1987-1989 with the relishes of the "Keeper Of The seven Keys Part I&II" albums and the addition of the charismatic and nowadays most copied metal vocalist Michael Kiske! The band disappeared for a few years, due to record-label problems, released a couple of unsuccessful but nevertheless good records (91-93) and resurfaced in 1994 with a new line up (+new vocalist) releasing some overall great records.

This double Best Of CD is a wonderful collection of the greatest songs ever relished by Helloween. The songs included are the best known and most epic material of the bands 15 year career (old songs-remastered).

The best songs included here are the classic-powerful-heavy metal tunes: "I Want Out", "Future World" and "Dr.Stein", the fast-paced trade mark Helloween style ones: "Eagle Fly Free", "Ride The Sky", "How Many Tears", "Starlight" and "When The Rain Grows". Along with the over 10 minute epics: "Halloween" and "Keeper Of The Seven Keys", were the talent of the band members in both technicality and songwriting skills shines, as they achieve to deliver 2 masterpieces filled with earth shattering vocals, outstanding melodic twin guitar reefs and solos and fast double base drumming!
Considering the songs mentioned along with the wonderful and emotional ballad "A Tale That Wasn't Right", these alone are worth the price of the album, not even mentioning the rest...
If you can't spend money on buying each album separately this is the best deal you get to buy the best songs relished by this outstanding band, which will surely amaze you even if you are not a metal fan.

This CD covers all Helloween 11 albums, thus including more thrasy, or melodic or operatic or heavy moments, which are all characterized by both outstanding high pitched and hard vocals, fantasy and sociologically based lyrics, perfect guitar orchestration and mainly fast drumming.

Don't think about it, just buy it!!

Will appeal to all Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Stratovarius, Gamma Ray, Blind Guardian, Queensryche, Rainbow and many more hard rock and metal fans.

5 out of 5 stars Definitive Helloween Collection.......2003-04-12

I own nearly all Helloween albums so the majority of these songs I own multiple times over, but I just had to get this too. This is the ultimate collection of Helloween classics! Of course there are some songs I would have added, but it's already two discs so we can't get too overboard here. Anyway, it has such classics as "Ride The Sky", "Eagle Fly Free" and "I Want Out" which all Helloween fans know are the songs that began the Helloween legacy. Also included are the current day classics including the most kick[en] vocalist on the planet, Andi Deris such as "I Can", "Immortal" and "Midnight Sun!" The sounds quality is superb and I'm so happy to hear some of these remixes because it makes the songs sound new. If you are already a die hard Helloween fan like myself, I suggest you purchase this album just because it's one of the coolest Helloween releases you could possible have in your collection. Also, if your a Metalhead considering diving into the wonderful world of happy, happy Helloween...this is the album to get your kick start with. HAPPY, HAPPY HELLOWEEN!;D

4 out of 5 stars Great for the rookie.......2002-10-04

Helloween are well-established pioneers of the thrash/ speed-metal genres. This particular compilation is a good overview of their seventeen or so years in the business, and has some great tracks, although they are ordered rather haphazardly.

There are plenty of blistering tunes on both CDs- Mr Torture, I Can, Future World, Metal Invaders, Murderer... all speedy and melodic. There are also a few nice mid-tempo ones like A Time That Wasn't Right and Windmill. Most of the thrash bands were dark types, but Helloween have a sort of goofy, happy charisma. Being a German band, their lyrics seem a little naive to a Slayer fan like myself, but the riffing is sharp and savage, and there are good variations on the lengthier tracks like Halloween and Keeper of the Seven Keys.

The band sound a little too much like Iron Maiden at times, so if you like Maiden it's a good bet that you will like Helloween. This CD is a great buy for those people who like Helloween, but not enough to buy every individual album. Or, it makes an excellent introduction to this solid band. Well worth getting this one.
A Treasure Chest of Northern Soul
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		A Treasure Chest of Northern Soul
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Goldmine
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000024JG9

    Tracks:

    1. What Is This? [Vocal Version] - Bobby Womack
    2. Don't It Make You Feel Funky - Joe Hicks
    3. I Must Love You - Timothy Wilson
    4. Remember Me - The Whispers
    5. I Found True Love - Billy Hambric
    6. Hole in the Wall - J.J. Barnes
    7. What Good Am I Without You - Darrow Fletcher
    8. You Don't Mean It - Towanda Barnes
    9. My Kind of Woman - Edwin Starr
    10. Feel Good All Over - Claude Huey
    11. Love Bandit - The Chi-Lites
    12. Very Next Time - The Marylynns
    13. Gee Baby (You're Driving Me Crazy) - Micky Wilson
    14. My Baby Ain't No Play Thing - Willie Harvey
    15. I'll Never Let You Go - The O'Jays
    16. Lovingly Yours - Timothy Wilson
    17. Daddy-O - Therese Lindsay
    18. Come Back in a Hurry - Rose Batiste
    19. What Is This? - Fred & Bobbie's Rythm Section
    20. I'll Be There - The Gems
    21. You Will Never Get Away - Lester Tipton
    22. This Won't Change - Lester Tipton
    23. Just a Little Mixed Up - The Furys
    24. Watch Yourself - Tony Hestor
    25. Now You've Got the Upper Hand - Candi Staton
    26. Day My Heart Stood Still - Ollie Jackson
    27. Shing-A-Ling - Cooperettes
    28. This Is It - Ronnie Baxter
    29. I Got the Power - The Masqueraders
    30. Don't Wait Up for Me Mama - Barbara & Brenda
    Treasure Chest
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Treasure Chest
      Sparkmaker
      Manufacturer: Revelation
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      PunkPunk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B00001QEIQ
      Release Date: 1999-11-02

      Tracks:

      1. Your Half Of The World
      2. 52 Card Pick-Up
      3. Deaf Heaven
      4. XoXoX
      5. Speaking Of Heroes
      6. Keep The Quarter
      7. Life On Stand-by
      8. Canyon Jumper
      9. Spores In Ferns
      10. Do Not Consider Yourself Free
      11. Fistful Of God
      12. Rob's Dream
      13. Touchdown
      14. Narduar Vs The Caller
      15. Parade
      16. Deeper I Sink
      17. Life After Sparkmarker
      18. Unavailable For Comment - Alex
      19. Gran Torino - Darren
      20. First Offence - Jason
      21. Red Rover - Kim
      22. Die Young Stay Pretty - Rob
      23. Orion - Ryan

      Album Description

      Revelation: 76 Late in the summer of 1990, four friends in Vancouver started their first band. As Sparkmarker, they toured North America extensively, stormed through Europe, recorded several dozen songs which appeared on a score of releases as well as ten different compilations. Widely considered the forefathers of the post-hardcore scene in Canada, Sparkmarker simply describes their music as "loud." They made their mark both musically and socially, especially in Vancouver where the lack of an all-ages venue prompted their participation in starting the Gest Quest co-op. Sparkmarker continued to keep the do it yourself ethic alive by releasing several of their own records, a couple of which far exceeded anyone's expectations in sales and exposure.

      After almost a sum total of a year on tour in their seven year existence, Sparkmarker called it quits towards the end of their summer 1997 tour in Europe. This CD offers not only a musical retrospective of their achievements but a written timeline of their career; every recording, each tour, photos and anecdotes. While fans and collectors will appreciate the care given to the selection, the average listener will likely consider this a treasure chest filled with songs and stories that spark memories of a great band.
      Treasure Chest
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Helloween-Treasure Chest Indeed
      • Simply - the BEST Helloween collection up to now
      • COOOOOOOOL STUFF
      		 Treasure Chest
      Helloween
      Manufacturer: Import
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
      Thrash & Speed MetalThrash & Speed Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B0000630WP
      Release Date: 2002-04-30

      Tracks:

      1. Mr. Torture
      2. I Can
      3. Power
      4. Where the Rain Grows
      5. Eagle Fly Free
      6. Future World
      7. Metal Invaders
      8. Murderer
      9. Starlight
      10. How Many Tears
      11. Ride the Sky
      12. Halloween
      13. Little Time
      14. Tale That Wasn't Right
      15. I Want Out

      Tracks:

      1. Keeper of the 7 Keys
      2. Dr. Stein
      3. Chance
      4. Windmill
      5. Sole Survivor
      6. Perfect Gentleman
      7. In the Middle of a Heartbeat
      8. Kings Will Be Kings
      9. Time of the Oath
      10. Forever and One
      11. Midnight Sun
      12. Mr. Ego
      13. Immortal
      14. Mirror Mirror

      Tracks:

      1. Shit and Lobster
      2. Oriental Journey
      3. I Don't Care You Don' Care
      4. Ain't Got Nothin' Better
      5. Moshi Moshi-Shiki No Ula
      6. Can't Fight Your Desire
      7. Star Invasion
      8. Silicon Dreams
      9. Grapowski's Malmsuite 1001 (In D-Doll)
      10. Electric Eye
      11. Game We Shouldn't Play

      Album Description

      Treasure Chest is a collection of their finest music, including tracks from their very first EP (Helloween '85) right through to 2001's 'The Dark Ride', and also includes 5 re-mixed and remastered versions of renowned & vintage Helloween classics includin

      Album Details

      Limited Edition Three CD box set Version of the Collection from the Popular Heavy Metal Band.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Helloween-Treasure Chest Indeed.......2005-08-04

      The Treasure Chest compilation limited edition is a good, economical way for fans new to the band to get acquainted with Helloween's earlier work. This compilation touches every facet of Helloween's illustrious career--covering all 11 (at the time of release) of Helloween's albums. Included are the classics such as Ride the Sky, Murderer, A Little Time, Future World, the 13+ minute epics Halloween and Keeper of the Seven Keys, the humorous Dr. Stein, the hard to find Michael Kiske version of Starlight, and the beautiful Eagle Fly Free, just to name a few.
      The interesting thing about this album is that Andi Deris, who took over singing duties after Michael Kiske left, was supposed to re-sing some of the tracks on Treasure Chest. Also, the live version of How Many Tears, as it appeared on I Want Out Live, was supposed to be on this compilation. I thought it would have been cool to hear Deris' interpretation of some of these songs, but this did not happen. However, I did get to hear these songs live when I saw Helloween in October 2003 in Chicago. Anyway, back to the review.
      The third disc in this compilation is a collection of some of Helloween's singles from 1991-2000. There are some really cool b-sides on this disc that are really hard to find. It would cost hundreds of dollars to get this single b-sides if you bought each individually. Included are 4 of the 7 original Master of the Rings b-sides, some of which should have been on the album instead of b-sides. Really very cool, though. However, Helloween has so many b-sides that the band could have easily included another disc. At any rate, this limited edition is a great buy for any Helloween fan--beginner and seasoned vet alike.

      4 out of 5 stars Simply - the BEST Helloween collection up to now.......2004-06-22

      To those unfamiliar with Helloween's history - they are a German band responsible for the birth of European power metal, as it is known today. The bands carrier officially started back in 1986 with their debut album "Walls of Jericho" that made the band easily known to the public. Combining thrash-speed metal with classical and melodic elements the band achieved a very good beginning. The bands career reached it's highest point in 1987-1989 with the relishes of the "Keeper Of The seven Keys Part I&II" albums and the addition of the charismatic and nowadays most copied metal vocalist Michael Kiske! The band disappeared for a few years, due to record-label problems, released a couple of unsuccessful but nevertheless good records (91-93) and resurfaced in 1994 with a new line up (+new vocalist) releasing some overall great records.

      This double Best Of CD is a wonderful collection of the greatest songs ever relished by Helloween. The songs included are the best known and most epic material of the bands 15 year career (old songs-remastered).

      The best songs included here are the classic-powerful-heavy metal tunes: "I Want Out", "Future World" and "Dr.Stein", the fast-paced trade mark Helloween style ones: "Eagle Fly Free", "Ride The Sky", "How Many Tears", "Starlight" and "When The Rain Grows". Along with the over 10 minute epics: "Halloween" and "Keeper Of The Seven Keys", were the talent of the band members in both technicality and songwriting skills shines, as they achieve to deliver 2 masterpieces filled with earth shattering vocals, outstanding melodic twin guitar reefs and solos and fast double base drumming!
      Considering the songs mentioned along with the wonderful and emotional ballad "A Tale That Wasn't Right", these alone are worth the price of the album, not even mentioning the rest...
      If you can't spend money on buying each album separately this is the best deal you get to buy the best songs relished by this outstanding band (this edition contains a lot of bonus tracks aswell), which will surely amaze you even if you are not a metal fan.

      This CD covers all Helloween 11 albums, thus including more thrasy, or melodic or operatic or heavy moments, which are all characterized by both outstanding high pitched and hard vocals, fantasy and sociologically based lyrics, perfect guitar orchestration and mainly fast drumming.

      Don't think about it, just buy it!!

      Will appeal to all Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Stratovarius, Gamma Ray, Blind Guardian, Queensryche, Rainbow and many more hard rock and metal fans.

      5 out of 5 stars COOOOOOOOL STUFF.......2003-11-03

      This is the good one. Everybody can find the rare songs together. So i think this is one of the best ones.
      Treasure Chest
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Treasure Chest
        The Kingston Trio
        Manufacturer: Folk Era Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
        Traditional FolkTraditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B0000DELK8
        Release Date: 1993-01-28

        Tracks:

        1. Blue Tattoo
        2. Adieu to My Island
        3. Sea Fever
        4. Sail Away Ladies
        5. Scarlet Ribbons
        6. Oh Mary
        7. World's Last Authentic Playboys
        8. Ruby Red
        9. Home from the Hill
        10. Sally
        11. Oh Cindy
        12. Wines of Madeira
        13. Golden Spike
        14. Green Grassed
        Treasure Chest
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Treasure Chest
          Bob Florence Limited Edition
          Manufacturer: USA Music Group
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          Bebop GeneralBebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music
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            		A Treasure Chest of Melodies and Memories
            Readers DIgest
            Manufacturer: Readers Digest
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD
            ASIN: B000KIOZMQ
            Great Piano Favorites, Vol. 2
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              		Great Piano Favorites, Vol. 2

              Manufacturer: Eroica
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
              ASIN: B000CAF2JM
              Release Date: 2005-01-01
              Reader's Digest - A Treasure Chest of Classical Favorites
              Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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              		 Reader's Digest - A Treasure Chest of Classical Favorites

              Manufacturer: Reader's Digest
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD
              ASIN: B000CSP64A

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              Total of 34 tracks. First 3 of each disc:~~~~DISC 1)~~The Great Classics Greatest Hits~~~1. Rhapsody in Blue (Gershwin)-National Philharmonic Orchestra~~2. Flight of the Bumblebee (Rimsky-Korsakov)-National Philharmonic Orchestra~~3. Overture to The Bartered Bride (Smetana)-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra~~~~DISC 2)~~Symphonic Waltzes and Dances~~~1. The Merry Widow Waltz (Lehar)-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra~~2. Tritsch-Tratsch Polka (Strauss, Jr.)-London Symphony Orchestra~~3. The Skaters Waltz (Waldteufel)-London Symphony Orchestra~~~~DISC 3)~~Fabulous Fantasies~~~1. Overture to a Midsummer Nights Dream (Mendelssohn)-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra~~2. Carnival of the Animals (Saint-Saens)-Introduction and Royal March of the Lion; Hens and Cocks; Mules; Tortoises; The Elephant; Kangaroos; Aquarium; Personages with Long Ears; The Cuckoo in the Woods; Birds; Pianists; Fossils; The Swan; Finale-National Philharmonic Orchestra~~3. Danse Macabre, Op. 40 (Saint-Saens)-Orchestre de la Societe des Concerts Symphonique de Paris~~~~DISC 4)~~Orchestral Showpieces~~~1. Also Sprach Zarathustra (Theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey) (Strauss)-London Promenade Orchestra~~2. Slavonic Dance No. 1 in C Major, Op. 46 (Dvorak)-National Philharmonic Orchestra~~3. Spring from The Four Seasons (Vivaldi)-English Chamber Orchestra

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              5 out of 5 stars Full tracks.......2005-12-14

              DISC 1)~~The Great Classics' Greatest Hits~~~1. Rhapsody in Blue (Gershwin)-National Philharmonic Orchestra~~2. Flight of the Bumblebee (Rimsky-Korsakov)-National Philharmonic Orchestra~~3. Overture to The Bartered Bride (Smetana)-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra~~4. Fantasie-Impromptu in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 66 (Chopin)~~5. Czardas (Monti)-National Philharmonic Orchestra~~6. Fanfare for the Common Man (Copland)-National Philharmonic Orchestra~~7. Concierto de Aranjuez: Adagio (Rodrigo)-National Philharmonic Orchestra~~8. The Emperor Waltz (Strauss)-Vienna State Opera Orchestra~~9. L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2: Farandole (Bizet)-National Philharmonic Orchestra~~10. Habanera from Carmen (Bizet)-New Symphony Orchestra of London~~11. Lullaby (Brahms)-London Promenade Orchestra~~~~DISC 2)~~Symphonic Waltzes and Dances~~~1. The Merry Widow Waltz (Lehar)-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra~~2. Tritsch-Tratsch Polka (Strauss, Jr.)-London Symphony Orchestra~~3. The Skaters Waltz (Waldteufel)-London Symphony Orchestra~~4. The Dragonfly Polka (Strauss)-National Philharmonic Orchestra~~5. Tales from the Vienna Woods (Strauss, Jr.)-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra~~~Masterful Marches~~~6. American Salute (Gould)-National Philharmonic Orchestra~~7. War March of the Priests from Athalie (Mendelssohn)-National Philharmonic Orchestra~~8. Entry of the Gladiators (Fucik)-National Philharmonic Orchestra~~9. Marche Miniature (Tchaikovsky)-National Philharmonic Orchestra~~10. Prince Igor: March (Borodin)-National Philharmonic Orchestra~~11. Indigo March (Strauss, Jr.)-National Philharmonic Orchestra~~12. Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 (Elgar)-New Symphony Orchestra of London~~~~DISC 3)~~Fabulous Fantasies~~~1. Overture to a Midsummer Night's Dream (Mendelssohn)-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra~~2. Carnival of the Animals (Saint-Saens)-Introduction and Royal March of the Lion; Hens and Cocks; Mules; Tortoises; The Elephant; Kangaroos; Aquarium; Personages with Long Ears; The Cuckoo in the Woods; Birds; Pianists; Fossils; The Swan; Finale-National Philharmonic Orchestra~~3. Danse Macabre, Op. 40 (Saint-Saens)-Orchestre de la Societe des Concerts Symphonique de Paris~~4. The Nutcracker Suite (Tchaikovsky): Overture Miniature; March; Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy; Trepak (Russian Dance); Arabian Dance; Chinese Dance; Dance of the Reed Flutes; Waltz of the Flowers-London Symphony Orchestra~~~~DISC 4)~~Orchestral Showpieces~~~1. Also Sprach Zarathustra (Theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey) (Strauss)-London Promenade Orchestra~~2. Slavonic Dance No. 1 in C Major, Op. 46 (Dvorak)-National Philharmonic Orchestra~~3. Spring from The Four Seasons (Vivaldi)-English Chamber Orchestra~~4. 1812 Overture (Tchaikovsky)-London Philharmonic Orchestra~~5. Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks (Strauss)-London Promenade Orchestra~~6. Ride of the Valkyries from Die Walkure (Wagner)-Philharmonic Symphony of London~~7. William Tell Overture (Rossini)-National Philharmonic Orchestra

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              1. Undeceived [Import]
              2. Vanity/Nemesis [Original recording remastered] [Import]
              3. Vengeance Ascending
              4. Volumen Brutal [Import]
              5. We Have Come For Your Parents [Enhanced] [Explicit Lyrics] [Import]
              6. We, Ourselves & Us [Enhanced] [Original recording remastered] [Import]
              7. Wild Seed of Mother Earth [Import]
              8. 2 Minutes to Midnight [EP]
              9. Altum [Import]
              10. America Must Be Destroyed [Explicit Lyrics]

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