Europe had released two independent albums prior to 1986’s The Final Countdown, but from its opening notes it was clear that this set was their masterpiece. In fact, those opening notes would come to define Europe’s entire career. The title song has long since become an indelible piece of pop culture. With its insidiously catchy neo-classical riff, “The Final Countdown” can be whatever its listener chooses: an epic and imaginative piece of power metal, the theme to a fantasy movie or a sports event, the funniest song of all time, or, better yet, all of the above. Nothing else on the… read more
Europe had released two independent albums prior to 1986’s The Final Countdown, but from its opening notes it was clear that this set was their maste… read more
Europe had released two independent albums prior to 1986’s The Final Countdown, but from its opening notes it was clear that this set was their masterpiece. In fact, those opening notes … read more
Europe is a Swedish rock band formed in Upplands Väsby in 1979, by vocalist Joey Tempest, guitarist John Norum, bass guitarist Peter Olsson, and drummer Tony Reno. They got a major breakthrough in Sweden in 1982 by winning the televised competition "Rock-SM" (Swedish Rock Championships) It was the first time this competition was held, and Europe became a larger success than the competition itself. Since their formation, Europe has released eleven studio albums, three live albums, three compilations and nineteen music videos. Europe rose to international fame in the 1980s w… read more