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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
By the time this album was released in 1991, `the band Europe' were off the radar in UK chart terms. Out of This World, whilst containing some fantastic guitar playing from Kee Marcello and completely burying the notion that Europe were a one-song, one-album band, was never going to replicate the success of its predecessor. A song as big and successful as The Final Countdown paradoxically hurts the artist responsible in the long-run: it becomes too synonymous and too much of a straightjacket. Record executives aren't so rational in their analysis however. If you have a record which goes multi-platinum and then two years later one that yields comparatively low sales, by the same band, they see it as a failure. As such, Europe were forced to ditch the initial ideas for what became Prisoners in Paradise, and were sent down a more `commercially-friendly' path. The result is not as bad as it sounds it might be. The sound is definitely a notch further `Americanised' than on TFC or OOTW - bringing in Beau Hill (Ratt) as producer and collaborating with Desmond Child (Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Kiss) would have that effect. Opener All or Nothing is reminiscent of Bon Jovi, and Whitesnake's late 80s albums had clearly been absorbed by those concerned. The Bon Jovi influence is perhaps a little too evident on the title track with `Julie and Jimmy' being directly descended from Livin' On A Prayer's `Gina and Tommy'. That's what the execs wanted though... Overall, the sound is bigger and more epic than anything Europe had previously released. Kee Marcello's guitar playing shines through once again. His `euphoric' sound being evident throughout. Tracks like Halfway to Heaven, I'll Cry for You and Talk to Me really do showcase one of Europe's greatest guitar players - continent-wise that is. It's also good to hear John Leven's bass, always integral to Europe's sound, being given a little more prominence in the mix. Prisioners in Paradise is a polished record with plenty of high-points, not quite as consistent as the band's previous release, it definitely does not deserve to be interned in obscurity.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Before their split this was my favourite album from Europe!
All the tracks are good entertaining songs and the title track adds a master touch to the entire CD. All or nothing, Halfway to Heaven, Talk to me and Girl from Lebanon are good fun. This album contains the most sing-along tunes of any rock album during the 80's and 90's.
I'll cry for you is one of their best ballads. This is album is a great addition to any rock fan's collection!
All the tracks are good entertaining songs and the title track adds a master touch to the entire CD. All or nothing, Halfway to Heaven, Talk to me and Girl from Lebanon are good fun. This album contains the most sing-along tunes of any rock album during the 80's and 90's.
I'll cry for you is one of their best ballads. This is album is a great addition to any rock fan's collection!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
europe, or more importantly joey tempest is without a doubt one of the most underrated singer/songwriters in hard rock history. this album was a 4 star affair until this re-release, it's quite simply worth an extra star and buying again for "government man" - an incredible song, similar to other cult europe classics as "break free" and "yesterdays news". "long time comin'" ain't bad either but the afore mentioned track tops off an album full of top rock songs such as "all or nothing", "halfway to heaven" and power ballads "i'll cry for you" and "homeland". this album will also appeal to rock fans who appreciate a toch of blues (and class!) with songs like the title track, "mind in the gutter" and once again "homeland". it's also europe's heaviest album since "wings of tomorrow" with hard rockers like "seventh sign", "bad blood" and "girl from lebannon". but all the way through the rock, blues and power ballads the album never loses the catchy, uplifting melodies that is joey tempest... oh, and europe!
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what an album
best album by europe by far.the new album is crap and i sold it after one day nuff said buy it now
Published 15 days ago by jordon
Brilliant!
"Prisoners in Paradise" has got to be one of the most under-rated rock albums of all time which is shameful and wrong as it's a real masterpiece from Europe and far better than... Read more
Published on 6 July 2008 by ReviewBlog51
My Favourite Europe Album
The quality of my CD is not so good anymore as I have played this to death. I love this album with the Europe sound! Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2007 by Zulu
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