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Purchase Europe CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Europe Final Countdown CD (1986) Bonus Tracks; Remastered
Europe
 $7.59   
; 3 Bonus Tracks
Europe: Joey Tempest (vocals); John Norum (guitar); Mic Michaeli (keyboards); John Leven (bass); Ian Haugland (drums).
Producer: Kevin Elson.
Reissue producer: Jeff Magrid.
Recorded at Powerplay Studios, Zurich, Switzerland in 1986 and live at The Hammersmith Odeon, London, England in 1987. Originally released on Epic (40241). Includes liner notes by Diarmuid Quiin.
Digitally remastered by Joseph M. Palmaccio (Sony Music Studios, New York, New York).
Audio Mixers: Kevin Elson; Wally Buck.
Recording information: Fantasy Studios, San Francisco, CA; Mastersound Studios, Atlanta, GA; Powerplay Studios, Zurich, Switerland; Soundtrade Studios, Stockholm, Sweden.
One of the most glorious launches in history, the title track for the thrice-platinum The Final Countdown is so bombastically brilliant, such glorious garbage, that this nuclear hair assault could only spew from the vacuous '80s. But the full-tilt follow-up "Rock the Night" rules also: "You know it ain't easy/Running out of thrills." "Carrie" comes off a consummate butane ballad. Meanwhile, the rest of the disc packs so much power that Swedish superheroes Europe get away with all the processed pretension. In fact, the lofty ambition of "Danger on the ...
| | 7: The Best Of Stryper CD (2003) Remastered
Europe
$8.49 
16 Classics + 2 New Songs.
Stryper: Michael Sweet (vocals, guitar); Oz Fox (guitar, background vocals); Tim Gaines (keyboards, bass, background vocals); Robert Sweet (drums).
Compilation producers: Michael Sweet, Kenny Lewis.
Recorded between 1984 & 2003. Includes liner notes by Michael Sweet.
Personnel: Michael Sweet, Oz Fox (vocals, guitar); Robert Sweet (drums); Kenny Lewis (programming); Jackson Marques (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: Dan Nebenzal; Kenny Lewis; Michael Lloyd ; Michael Sweet; Paul Lani; Stryper; Carl Beatty; Carmine Rubino.
Recording information: Sound Station 7, Providence, RI.
Throughout rock history, all great bands spawn quite a bit of similar-sounding offspring -- and the mighty Van Halen were no different. Throughout the '80s, a plethora of VH disciples appeared on the scene -- many of which happened to also hail from the same locale, Hollywood. Musically, Stryper were quite similar to the Van Halen boys, but vocally, singer Michael Sweet was more a kin to Styx's Dennis DeYoung. The pairing of both styles won Stryper a large following, and for a stretch of several years, scored several MTV hits, all of which are neatly compiled on 2003's 7: The Best of Stryper. While Stryper's lyrical message did not reflect either the party-hearty (Mötley Crüe) ...
| | Alan Parsons Eye In The Sky CD (1982) Bonus Tracks
Europe
$7.59
Personnel: Alan Parsons (keyboards, programming); Eric Woolfson (vocals, keyboards); David Paton (vocals, bass); Lenny Zakatek, Elmer Gantry, Chris Rainbow, Colin Blunstone (vocals); Ian Bairnson (acoustic & electric guitars); Mel Collins (saxophone); Stuart Elliot (drums, percussion); The English Chorale (background vocals).
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London, England.
Composers: Eric Woolfson; Alan Parsons.
The Alan Parsons Project/Alan Parsons: Alan Parsons (keyboards); Elmer Gantry (vocals); Ian Bairnson (guitars); Haydn Bendall (keyboards); David Paton (bass instrument); Stuart Elliot (drums); Lenny Zakatek, Eric Woolfson, Chris Rainbow (background vocals).
Personnel: English Chorale (vocals); Mel Collins (saxophone); John Wallace (piccolo trumpet); Andrew Powell (piano); Jack Harris (background vocals).
Released in 1982, EYE IN THE SKY marks the commercial peak of the Alan Parsons Project, and easily stands out as one of the British pop act's best albums. Like other Project records, EYE is tied together by a unifying concept--in this case, technology and surveillance--and the sterling production of keyboardist/mastermind Parsons. While the shimmering title ...
| | Europe Secret Society CD (2006)
Europe
$15.89
Europe: John Leven (bass guitar); Joey Tempest, John Norum, Mic Michaeli, Ian Haugland.
Personnel: Joey Tempest (vocals); John Norum (guitar); Mic Michaeli (keyboards); Ian Haugland (drums); Mic (programming).
Audio Mixer: Stefan Glaumann.
Recording information: Kingside Studios, Stockholm, Sweden.
Illustrator: Darrell Lance Abbott.
When you think of '80s pop/prog-rockers Europe, arena-worthy singalongs (ŕ la "The Final Countdown"), and tear-inducing power ballads (ŕ la "Carrie") immediately come to mind. But with the group's 2006 effort, Secret Society (their second since reuniting in the early 21st century), Europe has endured a total musical makeover. In place of their once glossy pop production is a much more heavy sound, while the once overtly melodic vocals of Joey Tempest have toughened ...
| | Yngwie Malmsteen Perpetual Flame CD (2008)
Europe
$14.29 
Composer: Yngwie Malmsteen.
Lyricist: Yngwie Malmsteen.
Yngwie Malmsteen: Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals); Derek Sherinian (keyboards); Patrick Johansson (drums).
Personnel: Yngwie Malmsteen (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, 12-string guitar, sitar, keyboards, guitar synthesizer, bass guitar).
Audio Mixers: Roy Z; Yngwie Malmsteen.
Arranger: Yngwie Malmsteen.
Neoclassical guitar godfather Yngwie Malmsteen returns to fine form with 2008's PERPETUAL FLAME. Joining the ranks of the Rising Force for this outing are vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (of Judas Priest/Iced Earth fame) and ex-Dream Theater keyboardist Derek Sherinian. With Malmsteen aptly handling both guitar and bass duties, PERPETUAL FLAME finds the infamous Swede burning up the fretboards with his screaming vibrato, seemingly impossible unison runs, ...
| | Europe Wings Of Tomorrow CD (1984)
Europe
$10.65
| | Sandrails CD (2003)
Europe
$10.15
Like many bands, The Sandrails met through various newspaper ads and Internet listings. After going through various lineups, losing 4 guitarists (not all at once) a couple of singers (moved out of state), and some bass players (Dear John letters), the current line-up is complete.The senior member of The Sandrails is drummer, Paul Bartal. It was Paul that saw the band through 16 months of different line-ups and band names. Along with David Levin on guitars and lead vocals, and Bill Boyd on bass, The Sandrails are establishing themselves as one of the best original bands in Phoenix. When asked to describe The Sandrails sound, what can be said is that when 3 musicians, with different ...
| | Hammerfall Threshold CD (2006) (Import) Argentina; +2 Bonus Tracks
Europe
$31.55
Following the unnaturally extended layoff enforced by guitarist Oscar Dronjak's motorcycle accident in 2003, Swedish heavy metal traditionalists Hammerfall waited barely a year between their eventual return with fifth album, Chapter V in 2005, and the release of LP number six, Threshold, in 2006. This suddenly rushed release schedule -- though likely resulting from nothing more than a backlog of pre-written material, ready to come out -- takes something of an uncertain turn on Threshold's first few numbers, which comprise a decent but terribly predictable title track; a lackluster autopilot job and a repetitive chorus in "The Fire Burns Forever"; and a lead-footed crawl through "Rebel Inside," which not even Accept-like choral battalions can jolt into life. Indeed, the claim may be redundant when relating to a band whose very talents involve being true to metal's classic sound, but all three simply sound too safe and formulaic. Luckily, salvation comes not a moment too soon when fourth cut, "Natural High," arrives with an energetic burst and surprisingly atypical lyrics to inject a much needed dose of excitement, which is subsequently reprised by additional standouts like "Howlin' with the 'Pac," "Shadow Empire" (boasting the album's best riff), and "Genocide," with its dramatic introductory stops and starts. In fact, with the exception of another, check-your-watch drag-fest called ...
| | Infernophonic Spark It Up CD (2008)
Europe
$16.45 
The sounds of Infernophonic burn away the conventions and pretensions of an ailing industry, leaving behind a groove-laden, hook-heavy molten core that captures all the spirit and splendor of classic hard rock.Formed in early ’06, Infernophonic is the brain-child of Kevin Bolembach, former Bassist for NJ doom-rock legends Non-Fiction. Seeking an outlet for his 70’s style sub-sonic assault, Bolembach cherry-picked the tri-state’s most formidable musicians to reincarnate the classic power trio of yesteryear. Lifting guitarist extraordinaire Pat Piegari from NYC femme-metale´ Lourds and A-list drummer Ross Kantor from his seat behind a plethora of area acts, all that remained was to find the voice that could contend with this awesome amount of firepower – enter Elaine Tuttle.It's impossible to deny Elaine Tuttle's impressive, singular voice. With seemingly unlimited vocal ability she delivers clever, catchy, courageous melodies with unrelenting energy and cool confidence, bringing to mind legends like Aretha and Janis; Ann Wilson and Pat Benatar. A multi-dimensional creator of profound sounds both rhythmic and lyrical; inspiring and inspired; passionately powerful and deeply soulful, Elaine is much more than simply a singer - she is her voice.A collection of diverse talents with a common goal, Infernophonic embodies the concept that the whole is more than the sum of its parts. The band members draw their inspiration from a laundry list of influences as wide ranging as Black Box and Black Sabbath, as diametric as Yes and No Means No. Unlike bands that “Frankenstein” multiple genres into unwieldy musical monsters, Infernophonic is unique in its ability to seamlessly blend a variety of sounds and styles into a potent presentation. Not easily lumped into the convenient categories of today, Infernophonic more readily draws comparisons to the multi-tasking rock giants of the past such as Deep Purple, Heart, and Led Zeppelin.Following a long string of incendiary live shows around the northeast, Infernophonic caught the ear of Soulive drummer Alan Evans, who offered to produce the band’s debut album. “Spark it Up” was recorded and mixed at Applehead Studios in Woodstock, NY – a world-class facility that has housed such multi-platinum acts as Coheed & Cambria, King Crimson, and Modeski, Martin & Wood. Applehead’s blend of coveted vintage gear, clandestine recording techniques, and cutting edge mixing technologies proved to be the perfect vehicle for capturing Infernophonic’s ferocious live energy and preserving it for all to hear. Mastering at award-winning Turtletone Studios in NYC provided icing on an already tasty audio treat.The material on “Spark it Up” highlights Infernophonic’s ability to locate ...
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