- Audio CD
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Columbia
- ASIN: B00062ZE5S
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 410,386 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Europe return with a great cd! Not really like the 80's big hair, big guitar days. But if it WAS like those old albums, it would sound dated and like a sad attempt to regain old glories. This cd has a heavier sound as other reviews have stated. But whilst the big pop/rock vocal lines aren't here with their parpy keyboard accompaniment, what you get are plenty of great ROCK melodies, with a harder, rockier backing. Joey Tempest has a great voice - amazing. I'm personally glad Norum is back, as he is just incredible. The rhythm section Leven, Michaeli and Houghland are as solid and reliable as ever. This is a great band with an album of great songs. These guys are just so polished and professional, and have come up with an album that, although won't satisfy those expecting Final Countdown 2004, will impress and satisfy those wanting to see what Europe sound like NOW. This cd represents the return of a class act, not the sad attempt to relive what once was. Buy it and see!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Wow! This album just sounds so fresh and full of energy. Anyone who enjoyed the solo outings of Messrs Norum and Tempest will find the best of both worlds intertwined with a contemporary rock sound. My biggest fear for this album was that it would be a pale copy of past glories but this album stands up there with today's cutting edge rock bands.
As usual the musicianship is exemplary although keyboardist Mic Michaeli is almost inaudible on some of the heavier tracks. Indeed this album is a full on guitar album and I think it's probably the band's heaviest album to date; the intense riffage on 'Song #12' showing they mean business. Even so, there are lighter moments such as the tongue in cheek 'Sucker' and, of course, the softer side of the band in the shape of 'Hero' and 'Settle For Love'.
If you liked the band for their softer moments then you may want to check the sound bites before buying. For me though, it's a classic rock album from start to finish...
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
"Start from the Dark" is Europe's first new album in over ten years and it's just as good, if not better as their old stuff, it's a great hard rock album. There are some amazing songs here on this CD and it is fantastic to see that the band are finally back in action. All of Europe's fans should enjoy this new album even though the sound is much heavier than before.
The songs rated:
Got To Have Faith --- 5/5
Start From The Dark --- 4/5
Flames --- 5/5
Hero --- 5/5
Wake Up Call --- 4/5
Reason --- 5/5
Song No 12 --- 3/5
Roll With You --- 5/5
Sucker --- 5/5
Spirit Of The Underdogs --- 5/5
America --- 4/5
Settle For Love --- 5/5
The songs rated:
Got To Have Faith --- 5/5
Start From The Dark --- 4/5
Flames --- 5/5
Hero --- 5/5
Wake Up Call --- 4/5
Reason --- 5/5
Song No 12 --- 3/5
Roll With You --- 5/5
Sucker --- 5/5
Spirit Of The Underdogs --- 5/5
America --- 4/5
Settle For Love --- 5/5
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
WOW!!!!
Have only just bought this and have to say that "Start from the dark" and "Wake up call" have been on repeat all morning and they sound fantastic!! Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2009 by A. D. Porter
How to bury an old ghost!
If ever a band went about making a comeback the right way, this is it!
Europe has ignored the idea of remaking "the final coutdown" and instead created a hard rock album... Read more
Europe has ignored the idea of remaking "the final coutdown" and instead created a hard rock album... Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2009 by R. van Staden
Welcome back Europe.
Superb album to come back with after so many years. JT's voice is still as good as it was. The guitar playing from JN is spot on. Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2005 by P. Colby
Great Comeback Album
It seems the resurgence in Hard Rock bands is set to continue with the return of the mighty...........Europe. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2004 by deeman
Slightly short of the mark
Like one of the other listeners said, I really wanted to enjoy this album.
Unfortuantely, it is not up there with earlier albums (notably Final Countdown and Wings of Tomorrow). Read more
Published on 16 Nov 2004 by Rock Fan
WELCOME EUROPE
What can I say it's perfect.John is on guitar again, Joey's voice is great as always.A must have all rock lovers. Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2004 by "mycdjam"
EUROPE CAME BACK LIKE A STORM
Europe is one of the best melodic rock band ever.This album is the 6th studio work after 13 years.We've been waiting years and now it became true.We're right. Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2004 by M. Oguzhan Hasdogru
EUROPE ...... DO ROCK
Europe,s return to the studio has been well worth the wait. Gone are the keyboards, leaving a much better heavier sound. Stand out tracks are, flames,hero,wake up call. Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2004 by matt the cat
Welcome back 'Europe'!!
Twelve years after they decided to take a break 'Europe' are back with 'Start from the dark'. I really wanted to love this album, and to be fair it is not bad, but is much heavier... Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2004 by Phil
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