The Power Of Rock
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Tracklist
01
Superstitious
02
Let The Good Times Rock
03
Open Your Heart
04
More Than Meets The Eye
05
Coast To Coast
06
Ready Or Not;
07
Sign Of The Times
08
Just The Beginning
09
Never Say Die
10
Lights And Shadows
11
Tower's Callin'
12
Omorrow
Description
Special Deluxe Collector's Edition / Fully Remastered Audio / Europe's classic follow up to 'The Final Countdown' / Includes 'Superstitious', 'More Than Meets The Eye' and 'Coast To Coast' / 16 page full colour booklet - 4,000 word essay, enhanced artwork and new band interview.
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THERE IS NO question that in 1986 Europe, almost out of nowhere, became undoubtedly the biggest
hard rock band on the planet. Their all-conquering hit single 'The Final Countdown' shot the band not
only to the top of the charts worldwide but also earned them a place in the hard rock pantheon as one of
the few groups who managed to appeal to not only rock fans but also to the wider public. It was with this
tremendous upliftand, by consequence, pressure that the band set about recording their follow-up
album, a record that cemented not only their position but also their reputation. But, it wasn't a
straightforward process, as immediately after the release of their breakthrough album lead guitarist John
Norum quit the band, forcing them to recruit a replacement. The man chosen was fellow Swedish
musician Kee Marcello, a hugely talented player who joined the band on their 'Final Countdown' world
tour and took a leading role in crafting this follow-up album, 'Out Of This World'. It was a musical match
made in heaven, helping the band to further focus their sound, injecting lashing of copious hard rock
energy. Indeed, it sounded like the band had moved heaven and earth to secure their definitive stylistic
foothold.Produced by seasoned veteran Ron Nevison (Led Zeppelin, The Who, UFO), recorded in
Olympic Studios London, and released in August 1988, the album thoughtfully condensed their 70s rock
influences with catchy and contemporary songs, penned almost exclusively by frontman Joey Tempest.
Tracks such as 'Superstitious', 'More Than Meets The Eye', 'Ready Or Not' and the superlative ballad
'Coast To Coast' elevated the band to previously un-scaled heights, never once taking their eye off
prize.
.
THERE IS NO question that in 1986 Europe, almost out of nowhere, became undoubtedly the biggest
hard rock band on the planet. Their all-conquering hit single 'The Final Countdown' shot the band not
only to the top of the charts worldwide but also earned them a place in the hard rock pantheon as one of
the few groups who managed to appeal to not only rock fans but also to the wider public. It was with this
tremendous upliftand, by consequence, pressure that the band set about recording their follow-up
album, a record that cemented not only their position but also their reputation. But, it wasn't a
straightforward process, as immediately after the release of their breakthrough album lead guitarist John
Norum quit the band, forcing them to recruit a replacement. The man chosen was fellow Swedish
musician Kee Marcello, a hugely talented player who joined the band on their 'Final Countdown' world
tour and took a leading role in crafting this follow-up album, 'Out Of This World'. It was a musical match
made in heaven, helping the band to further focus their sound, injecting lashing of copious hard rock
energy. Indeed, it sounded like the band had moved heaven and earth to secure their definitive stylistic
foothold.Produced by seasoned veteran Ron Nevison (Led Zeppelin, The Who, UFO), recorded in
Olympic Studios London, and released in August 1988, the album thoughtfully condensed their 70s rock
influences with catchy and contemporary songs, penned almost exclusively by frontman Joey Tempest.
Tracks such as 'Superstitious', 'More Than Meets The Eye', 'Ready Or Not' and the superlative ballad
'Coast To Coast' elevated the band to previously un-scaled heights, never once taking their eye off
prize.
