Europe is a Rock album by Europe, originally released in 1983. On Gatefold: 60 pressings tracked, owned by 4 collectors.
About
Released when several members of Europe were still teens, 1983’s eponymous <i>Europe</i> came out on the Swedish independent label Hot. Though the band would soon go on to write massive pop metal hits, these early tunes are more aggressive. Like a lot of young hard rock bands, Europe were heavily influenced by Judas Priest and Iron Maiden, but “In the Future to Come,” “Seven Doors Hotel,” and “Boyazont” are good enough to stand out from hundreds of likeminded imitators. Even at this stage, the band boasted an excellent frontman in Joey Tempest, who could embody the heroic life force of “Farewell,” “Children of This Time,” and “Words of Wisdom.” Like a lot of their peers, Europe were over-the-top, but they were also scrappy—and that’s what makes this a winning debut. They acted as though they could conquer the world, and they displayed enough energy and ingenuity to make you believe they could do it.
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Tracklist
- 1In the Future to Come5:00
- 2Farewell4:00
- 3Seven Doors Hotel5:16
- 4The King Will Return5:34
- 5Boyazont2:30
- 6Children of This Time4:54
- 7Words of Wisdom4:03
- 8Paradize Bay3:51
- 9Memories4:32
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Hard Rock
- crunchy
- triumphant
- theatrical
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Ian HauglandDRUM
- Joey tempestACOUSTIC GUITAR KEYBOARDS VOCALS
- John LevénBASS BASS GUITAR
- John NorumGUITAR LEAD GUITAR
- Tony RenoDRUM DRUM, PERCUSSION DRUMS
4 collectors on Gatefold own this · 60 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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