Name: Under the Cross by Squealer
Brand: Squealer
SKU: 5099750632529
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 2 (77 reviews)

ALBUM

Faced with a dwindling audience and a cynical mainstream, one would think that the power metal genre would not have survived as long as it has. Squealer didn't even start releasing albums until the beginning of the century, which makes them one of the youngest bands to attempt this sort of music. But can a band like this craft a long-lasting, memorable album? They certainly try to, beefing up songs like "My Last Goodbye" with dramatic chanted choruses and melodic vocal lines that come strait from the mid-'80s. Like any group like this, there is a limited cult audience that has probably been chomping at the bit for this album. But besides that one group, few will probably find this the least bit interesting when compared to the ever-shifting metal genre. Bands like Helloween and Running Wild really did all that could be done with this sort of music. At this point, anything else is blatantly repeating ideas that have been around for years and years. Any listener who does not fit into the small group of dedicated power metal fans who still remain in the underground should avoid this album; there is nothing here that can't be found elsewhere better. ~ Bradley Torreano

1. Painful Lust

by Squealer

Primary Artist: Squealer; Main Performer
Composer: Andreas Allendörfer, Michael Schiel
Andreas Allendörfer
Michael Schiel; Composer
Lyricist: Andreas Allendörfer, Michael Schiel; Composer
Artist: Squealer; Production
Author: Andreas Allendörfer
Michael Schiel; Production
Original Publisher: Afmusic & Publishing; Other

2. Facing the Death

by Squealer

Primary Artist: Squealer; Main Performer
Composer: Andreas Allendörfer, Michael Schiel, Lars Döring
Andreas Allendörfer
Lars Döring
Michael Schiel; Composer
Lyricist: Andreas Allendörfer, Michael Schiel, Lars Döring; Composer
Artist: Squealer; Production
Author: Andreas Allendörfer
Lars Döring
Michael Schiel; Production
Original Publisher: Afmusic & Publishing; Other

3. My Last Goodbye

by Squealer

Primary Artist: Squealer; Main Performer
Composer: Andreas Allendörfer, Michael Schiel, Michael Kaspar
Andreas Allendörfer
Michael Schiel
Michael Kaspar; Composer
Lyricist: Andreas Allendörfer, Michael Schiel, Michael Kaspar; Composer
Artist: Squealer; Production
Author: Andreas Allendörfer
Michael Schiel
Michael Kaspar; Production
Original Publisher: Afmusic & Publishing; Other

4. Thinking Allowed

by Squealer

Primary Artist: Squealer; Main Performer
Composer: Andreas Allendörfer, Michael Schiel, Lars Döring
Andreas Allendörfer
Lars Döring
Michael Schiel; Composer
Lyricist: Andreas Allendörfer, Michael Schiel, Lars Döring; Composer
Artist: Squealer; Production
Author: Andreas Allendörfer
Lars Döring
Michael Schiel; Production
Original Publisher: Afmusic & Publishing; Other

5. Under the Cross

by Squealer

Primary Artist: Squealer; Main Performer
Composer: Andreas Allendörfer, Michael Schiel, Lars Döring, Michael Kaspar
Andreas Allendörfer
Lars Döring
Michael Schiel
Michael Kaspar; Composer
Lyricist: Andreas Allendörfer, Michael Schiel, Lars Döring, Michael Kaspar; Composer
Artist: Squealer; Production
Author: Andreas Allendörfer
Lars Döring
Michael Schiel
Michael Kaspar; Production
Original Publisher: Afmusic & Publishing; Other

6. Rules of Life

by Squealer

Primary Artist: Squealer; Main Performer
Composer: Andreas Allendörfer, Michael Schiel, Lars Döring, Michael Kaspar
Andreas Allendörfer
Lars Döring
Michael Schiel
Michael Kaspar; Composer
Lyricist: Andreas Allendörfer, Michael Schiel, Lars Döring, Michael Kaspar; Composer
Artist: Squealer; Production
Author: Andreas Allendörfer
Lars Döring
Michael Schiel
Michael Kaspar; Production
Original Publisher: Afmusic & Publishing; Other

7. Down and Out

by Squealer

Primary Artist: Squealer; Main Performer
Composer: Andreas Allendörfer, Michael Schiel, Lars Döring
Andreas Allendörfer
Lars Döring
Michael Schiel; Composer
Lyricist: Andreas Allendörfer, Michael Schiel, Lars Döring; Composer
Artist: Squealer; Production
Author: Andreas Allendörfer
Lars Döring
Michael Schiel; Production
Original Publisher: Afmusic & Publishing; Other

8. Fade Away

by Squealer

Primary Artist: Squealer; Main Performer
Composer: Andreas Allendörfer, Michael Schiel, Lars Döring
Andreas Allendörfer
Lars Döring
Michael Schiel; Composer
Lyricist: Andreas Allendörfer, Michael Schiel, Lars Döring; Composer
Artist: Squealer; Production
Author: Andreas Allendörfer
Lars Döring
Michael Schiel; Production
Original Publisher: Afmusic & Publishing; Other

9. Out of the Dark

by Squealer

Primary Artist: Squealer; Main Performer
Composer: Andreas Allendörfer, Michael Schiel
Andreas Allendörfer
Michael Schiel; Composer
Lyricist: Andreas Allendörfer, Michael Schiel; Composer
Artist: Squealer; Production
Author: Andreas Allendörfer
Michael Schiel; Production
Original Publisher: Afmusic & Publishing; Other

10. In Zaire

by Squealer

Primary Artist: Squealer; Main Performer
Composer: John Raymond, Leonard Wakelin
Leonard Wakelin
John Raymond; Composer
Lyricist: John Raymond, Leonard Wakelin; Composer
Artist: Squealer; Production
Author: Leonard Wakelin
John Raymond; Production
Original Publisher: Emi Music Publishing Gmbh; Other

11. Low Budget Heroes

by Squealer

Primary Artist: Squealer; Main Performer
Composer: Andreas Allendörfer, Michael Schiel, Lars Döring
Andreas Allendörfer
Lars Döring
Michael Schiel; Composer
Lyricist: Andreas Allendörfer, Michael Schiel, Lars Döring; Composer
Artist: Squealer; Production
Author: Andreas Allendörfer
Lars Döring
Michael Schiel; Production
Original Publisher: Afmusic & Publishing; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

43 minutes and 18 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1440x1440 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

Only 1/11 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Metal

Label

AFM Records

Music Distribution Service

Kontor Records GmbH

Country

Germany

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5099750632529

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Under the Cross

1. Painful Lust

2. Facing the Death

3. My Last Goodbye

4. Thinking Allowed

5. Under the Cross

6. Rules of Life

7. Down and Out

8. Fade Away

9. Out of the Dark

10. In Zaire

11. Low Budget Heroes

Technical Specifications

Under the Cross

Product information

Release options

1. Painful Lust

2. Facing the Death

3. My Last Goodbye

4. Thinking Allowed

5. Under the Cross

6. Rules of Life

7. Down and Out

8. Fade Away

9. Out of the Dark

10. In Zaire

11. Low Budget Heroes

Technical Specifications