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Keeping roughly the same lineup for almost 29 years, 2015 saw the band's 10th album and first under UDR Records. Whereas the past two albums were rather mellow in comparison, the new release has seen them come back heavier, more technical and, essentially, bigger.
The Northern Kings of Hard Rock wage a war in the title track, opening the album. Cutting through with a heavy, driving, bass-driven riff, it promises to deliver the more Metallic vibes that the 'heavier' fans have been waiting to return since "Secret Society". As one could expect, the songwriting is spectacular; great thought obviously being put into choosing this piece as the album's first shot fired. Joey Tempest's indomitable vocal talent shows no audible signs of aging. Similarly displayed in the feel-good "The Second Day", a mid-paced AOR-like track that capitalizes on its catchiness, the instrumentation lightly arranged to thicken the chorus and dissipate, adding breeze and flow to the verses; but then, if you would like to remind yourself of how Europe performs those killer, enormous, Euro-style choruses, this is the track to turn to.
"Praise You" is the transition from a thick, groovy, almost Stoner-like intro riff to a lilting, Bluesy and Spacey series of verses is both jarring and relaxing; a strangely functional juxtaposition. This track also contains one of the album's best choruses and the best example of songwriting on the album; the sonic 'sweet-spot', if you will, where glorious riffs and powerful vocals intersect.
"Children of the Mind" also deserves to be boldly highlighted; easily one of the more Metallic tracks, it's riffs a powerful mix of technicality, groove and catchiness. Joey's voice also takes leaps and bounds, holding powerful notes long and high.
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This is definitely Europe's strongest record in years. Normally gravitating to the more technical and 'ridiculous' of the Metal universe. Not only a tremendous release for the Metal and Hard Rock world, but a testament to the band's career, and an excellent, explosive start to the year!!
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7. Days Of Rock 'n' Roll 3:05
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"Rock The Night" first released in 1985 as a single from the soundtrack to the Swedish film "On The Loose". The song was written by vocalist Joey Tempest in 1984 and premiered on the band's Wings Of Tomorrow Tour the same year. Just more than a year and a half later, in 1986, the song was re-recorded and re-released as the second international Single from the album "The Final Countdown". The original 1985 release has a rawer, more "Metallic" Hard Rock sound than the more polished version released from "The Final Countdown" the following year. The B-side for both releases was a 1985 re-recording of the band's debut single, "Seven Doors Hotel".
There were two music videos released for "Rock The Night", one corresponding to each of the different versions. The original 1985 version, directly incorporated into the "On the Loose" film, features the band performing the song on stage, interspersed with shots of various audience members singing along and otherwise observing/reacting to the song. The second video was directed by Nick Morris and shot at the Hard Rock Cafe in Stockholm. It was the first Europe music video to feature the band's new guitarist Kee Marcello, since the original guitarist John Norum (who had recorded the guitar parts) had left the band weeks before the video shoot. The video begins with Europe arriving on their tour bus and walking into the Hard Rock Cafe, where the people inside are watching a video... of Europe's "Rock the Night". Some customers start recognizing them. Joey begins singing while the band is looking at the Cafe's order menu. The other band members use forks and other improvised "instruments" to mime the music. The rest of the people inside soon become a crowd, clapping and cheering them on. Live footage was also included, although overdubbed by the studio version of the song. After the chorus, Joey uses a ketchup bottle as an imaginary microphone, before the waiter delivers a real wireless one. Right before the solo, Kee removes a guitar from the Cafe's wall. They take the stage during the solo and perform the remainder of the song.
The 1986 release became a Top 10 hit in France, Germany, Holland, Spain, Belgium, Ireland and Switzerland, and peaked at #12 on the UK Singles Chart and #30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in early 1987.
This 7" vinyl is an original 1985 single version.
Hot International/CBS Inc./Epic Records, 1985 (A 6166). Made in Holland for Scandinavia. First press.
Tracklist:
Side One
Rock The Night 4:15
Side Two
Seven Doors Hotel (New Version) 4:56
Total playing time: 9:11 min.
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The Soundtrack-Single by legendary Swedish Hard Rock/Glam Metal band. "Rock The Night" first released in 1985 as a single from the soundtrack to the Swedish film "On The Loose". The song was written by vocalist Joey Tempest in 1984 and premiered on the band's Wings Of Tomorr..
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EUROPE “Superstitious” /7” Single/
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It performed moderately well, peaking at #31 on the US Billboard Hot 100, #9 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks, and #34 on the UK Singles Chart. It was the last song by Europe to chart on the US Hot 100.
The video for "Superstitious" was filmed at Hempstead House, on Long Island, New York. When performing the song live, Europe often include a part of Bob Marley's "No Woman, No Cry" in the middle of the song.
The 7" vinyl single was pressed globally in several editions, often featuring the B-side track "Lights and Shadows".
CBS Records Inc./Epic Records, 1988 (EPC 652879 0). Made in Holland. First press. Used (cover/disc): VG+/NM.
Tracklist:
Side 1
Superstitious 4:09
Side 2
Lights & Shadows 4:03
Total playing time: 8:12 min.
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The first and the lead Single from the fourth full-length studio album, “Out Of This World”, by legendary Swedish Hard Rock/Glam Metal band. It performed moderately well, peaking at #31 on the US Billboard Hot 100, #9 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks, and #34 on the UK Singles Chart. It wa..
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