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I'm going to call this album a bag of SHIT if they don't hurry the fuck up and release it here in the U.S.!!!!!!! DAMN I want to hear this album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rant over.

Completely agree with you Jim!

marco17 wrote:Completely agree with you Jim!

Lol!! I think I'm more excited for this album than any other since Whitesnake's last release.

If it sucks you can call it "Bag O' Boners"....

slucero wrote:If it sucks you can call it "Bag O' Boners"....

Stevew2 will now be here soon, asshole!

steveo777 wrote:

slucero wrote:If it sucks you can call it "Bag O' Boners"....

Stevew2 will now be here soon, asshole!

Well I did say IF it sucks.... (for the record I like the blues song)

slucero wrote:

steveo777 wrote:

slucero wrote:If it sucks you can call it "Bag O' Boners"....

Stevew2 will now be here soon, asshole!

Well I did say IF it sucks.... (for the record I like the blues song)

This shit is like a bat signal. Operative words: sucks...boner....asses.....holes.....vaginas

G.I.Jim wrote:I'm going to call this album a bag of SHIT if they don't hurry the fuck up and release it here in the U.S.!!!!!!! DAMN I want to hear this album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rant over.

There is this thing called the internet...

WalrusOct9 wrote:

G.I.Jim wrote:I'm going to call this album a bag of SHIT if they don't hurry the fuck up and release it here in the U.S.!!!!!!! DAMN I want to hear this album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rant over.

There is this thing called the internet...

I know there is, but I don't know how to work it...

This review from Rocktopia should tease Jim even more





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Easily the best thing Europe have ever done.



Ever since their reformation back in 2003 Europe have released increasingly excellent heavy rock albums, with each release improving on the last. Their live shows in recent years have been nothing short of breath-taking with as many male devotees as female these days. If Deep Purple, UFO, Thin Lizzy, Led Zep etc floats your boat then Europe 2012 is the band for you.

From the heavy funky opening of ‘Riches to Rags’ it is clear that we are in for something special here. The drum sound owes much to the greats Bonham and Paice and the musicianship throughout is exemplary. This album rocks from start to finish and there are nods to all the greats throughout, with the sitar and eastern breakdown in ‘Firebox’ recalling ‘Kashmir’ before giving way to a short Schenkeresque solo from the always impressive John Norum.

Beautiful acoustic work opens the title track before the vocal follows on, leading to a swirling keyboard that announces the heavy as hell rhythm section, and as this song twists and turns it’s clear that this is a departure for Europe but a very successful one. This is a true classic.

So impressive is the opening to the album that I haven’t even mentioned the vocals of Joey Tempest yet. The voice is still recognisable from their 80s output but there is a rich timbre to his singing these days pitching him somewhere between Coverdale and Hughes - high praise maybe but fully justified I assure you.

‘My Woman My Friend’ showcases his range, starting acoustically before moving into a heavy shuffle with superb keyboard fills supporting the heavy riff before another jaw-dropping solo from John Norum, who is on fire throughout this album.






More heavy keys open ‘Demon Head’ which has a vaguely ‘Still of the Night’ feel to it with great vocals again and some cool fuzzy guitar work. The more I listen to this album the more I love it and for someone who yearns for the mark 2 Purple sound I can honestly say that this album is the equal of those great releases and will be a real eye-opener for anyone still associating Europe with the parping ‘Final Countdown’ and associated fluff. ‘Drink and a Smile’ is all Zep 3 acoustics with Joey Tempest showing another side to his vocals with a bluesy delivery, backed perfectly by guitar. ‘Doghouse’ is straight ahead rocker reminiscent of the kind of stuff Thunder used to do so well.

Throughout this review I have quoted several bands and musicians that this album nods to but one thing I haven’t said is that this is a truly unique piece of work in this day and age. This is true classic rock in 2012 and whilst the previous reference points are there, this is a quality standalone hard rocking album without a duff track anywhere. It is beautifully played throughout by a very tight band and a vocalist with an incredibly strong voice. The production is excellent, allowing all the instruments to be heard and making the songs that much stronger for it. This whole album could translate easily into the live arena and I for one cannot wait to see/hear these songs played live.

So where is the obligatory ballad? ‘Bring It All Home’ closes the album with piano to the forefront and some beautiful guitar fills and another great vocal and guitar solo. Much like the recent Tyketto album this is not just an afterthought but a beautiful ballad which is up there with the best they have ever done.

A fantastic album that is easily the best thing Europe have ever done, this is Heavy/Hard/Classic rock at its finest and more fool you if you cannot see past the hits of the 80s to give this a chance.

Behshad wrote:This review from Rocktopia should tease Jim even more





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Easily the best thing Europe have ever done.



Ever since their reformation back in 2003 Europe have released increasingly excellent heavy rock albums, with each release improving on the last. Their live shows in recent years have been nothing short of breath-taking with as many male devotees as female these days. If Deep Purple, UFO, Thin Lizzy, Led Zep etc floats your boat then Europe 2012 is the band for you.

From the heavy funky opening of ‘Riches to Rags’ it is clear that we are in for something special here. The drum sound owes much to the greats Bonham and Paice and the musicianship throughout is exemplary. This album rocks from start to finish and there are nods to all the greats throughout, with the sitar and eastern breakdown in ‘Firebox’ recalling ‘Kashmir’ before giving way to a short Schenkeresque solo from the always impressive John Norum.

Beautiful acoustic work opens the title track before the vocal follows on, leading to a swirling keyboard that announces the heavy as hell rhythm section, and as this song twists and turns it’s clear that this is a departure for Europe but a very successful one. This is a true classic.

So impressive is the opening to the album that I haven’t even mentioned the vocals of Joey Tempest yet. The voice is still recognisable from their 80s output but there is a rich timbre to his singing these days pitching him somewhere between Coverdale and Hughes - high praise maybe but fully justified I assure you.

‘My Woman My Friend’ showcases his range, starting acoustically before moving into a heavy shuffle with superb keyboard fills supporting the heavy riff before another jaw-dropping solo from John Norum, who is on fire throughout this album.






More heavy keys open ‘Demon Head’ which has a vaguely ‘Still of the Night’ feel to it with great vocals again and some cool fuzzy guitar work. The more I listen to this album the more I love it and for someone who yearns for the mark 2 Purple sound I can honestly say that this album is the equal of those great releases and will be a real eye-opener for anyone still associating Europe with the parping ‘Final Countdown’ and associated fluff. ‘Drink and a Smile’ is all Zep 3 acoustics with Joey Tempest showing another side to his vocals with a bluesy delivery, backed perfectly by guitar. ‘Doghouse’ is straight ahead rocker reminiscent of the kind of stuff Thunder used to do so well.

Throughout this review I have quoted several bands and musicians that this album nods to but one thing I haven’t said is that this is a truly unique piece of work in this day and age. This is true classic rock in 2012 and whilst the previous reference points are there, this is a quality standalone hard rocking album without a duff track anywhere. It is beautifully played throughout by a very tight band and a vocalist with an incredibly strong voice. The production is excellent, allowing all the instruments to be heard and making the songs that much stronger for it. This whole album could translate easily into the live arena and I for one cannot wait to see/hear these songs played live.

So where is the obligatory ballad? ‘Bring It All Home’ closes the album with piano to the forefront and some beautiful guitar fills and another great vocal and guitar solo. Much like the recent Tyketto album this is not just an afterthought but a beautiful ballad which is up there with the best they have ever done.

A fantastic album that is easily the best thing Europe have ever done, this is Heavy/Hard/Classic rock at its finest and more fool you if you cannot see past the hits of the 80s to give this a chance.

Penis. I've already read this though. Now if I just had the damn album to see if I AGREE with this ^^^!!!

Some more tracks on YT ripped from Swedish Radio over the weekend...

Mercy You, Mercy Me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOg6OIwq ... ure=relmfu
Bring It All Home http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXl-hpTLIYA
My Woman, My Friend http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1BM9z_E ... ure=relmfu

marco17 wrote:Some more tracks on YT ripped from Swedish Radio over the weekend...

Mercy You, Mercy Me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOg6OIwq ... ure=relmfu
Bring It All Home http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXl-hpTLIYA
My Woman, My Friend http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1BM9z_E ... ure=relmfu

Thanks for sharing! Europe has already posted these on their FB page, and while I like them... I want to hear them in the context of the album. I'm sure Deano would refer to the album as "Bag Of Dicks". I sure miss his smart-ass. Until I hear the album... it will now be called "Bag Of Dicks" in Dean's honor.

It's awesome.

Andrew wrote:It's awesome.

When can we read your review ?!

Andrew wrote:It's awesome.

Now you're just bragging! It just blows me away that they haven't even discussed an American release. You'd think bands would release world-wide simultaneously in this generation of music to try to stop people from illegal downloads. Who in their right mind is going to pay $20-$25 in this day and age and have to order through an online retailer for an import cd? Or wait and buy the cd a month or two after it's already been released elsewhere?

This is a bullshit decision on their management's behalf, and it's going to cost them lots of money in the long run. Bands bitch about their albums not selling, then do crazy stuff like this? Hell, even if they just released the MP3's through I-tunes or another outlet world-wide, they could keep most of the fans happy. I'll buy this cd when it hits store shelves here, but I am NOT willing to pay an import price.

Glad you have it though penis!

Behshad wrote:

Andrew wrote:It's awesome.

When can we read your review ?!

Next week maybe....spinning it right now. It's a big album. Big! Heavy and 70's blues...and melody.