Prisoners In Paradise by Europe - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

When Prisoners in Paradise was released in 1991, the hair metal trend that had made Europe famous had run its course. That’s a shame, because in a lot of ways Prisoners in Paradise has more to offer than the multiplatinum smashes that preceded it. The band had given up on the gauzy production of the '80s and chosen a more in-your-face sound. The tighter production makes it easier to see the punchy pop-rock of “Halfway to Heaven,” “Talk to Me,” and “All or Nothing” as extensions of the timeless stadium rock of the '70s (think Cheap Trick and Bad Company) rather than the dated hair metal of the '80s. Over time, fans of the band’s earlier hits came back to rediscover “I’ll Cry for You” and “Prisoners in Paradise,” two works that affirmed Europe’s mastery of the power ballad. Between Joey Tempest’s towering vocals and the rollicking guitar of Kee Marcello, Europe had everything that a band like Bon Jovi had, minus the massive fame. The AC/DC-inspired “Seventh Sign” even served to remind fans that there was a roaring rock band under all the pretty pop tunes.

1. All Or Nothing (Album Version)

Primary Artist: Europe; Main Performer
Performer: Europe; Performer
Composer: Joey Tempest
Eric Martin
Andre Pessis; Composer
Lyricist: Joey Tempest
Eric Martin
Andre Pessis; Composer

2. Halfway to Heaven

Performer: Europe; Performer
Primary Artist: Europe; Main Performer
Composer: Joey Tempest
James Vallance; Composer
Lyricist: James Vallance
Joey Tempest; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Rick Rowe; Production
Producer: Kevin Elson; Production

3. I'll Cry For You

Primary Artist: Europe; Main Performer
Performer: Europe; Performer
Composer: J. Tempest
N. Graham; Composer
Lyricist: J. Tempest
N. Graham; Composer
Producer: Europe; Production

4. Little Bit Of Lovin'

Primary Artist: Europe; Main Performer
Performer: Europe; Performer
Composer: Joey Tempest
Kee Marcello; Composer
Lyricist: Joey Tempest; Composer

5. Talk To Me (Album Version)

Primary Artist: Europe; Main Performer
Performer: Europe; Performer
Composer: Mic Michaeli; Composer
Lyricist: Joey Tempest; Composer

6. Seventh Sign (Album Version)

Primary Artist: Europe; Main Performer
Performer: Europe; Performer
Composer: Kee Marcello
Mic Michaeli; Composer
Lyricist: Joey Tempest; Composer

7. Prisoners In Paradise

Primary Artist: Europe; Main Performer
Performer: Europe; Performer
Composer: Joey Tempest
Mathias Michaeli; Composer
Lyricist: Joey Tempest
Mathias Michaeli; Composer
Producer: Beau Hill; Production

8. Bad Blood

Primary Artist: Europe; Main Performer
Performer: Europe; Performer
Composer: Kee Marcello
Mic Michaeli; Composer
Lyricist: Joey Tempest
Mic Michaeli; Composer

9. Homeland

Primary Artist: Europe; Main Performer
Performer: Europe; Performer
Composer: Joey Tempest
Kee Marcello
Mic Michaeli; Composer
Lyricist: Joey Tempest
Kee Marcello
Mic Michaeli; Composer

10. Got Your Mind In The Gutter (Album Version)

Primary Artist: Europe; Main Performer
Performer: Europe; Performer
Composer: Kee Marcello
Beau Hill; Composer
Lyricist: Joey Tempest
Beau Hill; Composer

11. 'Til My Heart Beats Down Your Door

Primary Artist: Europe; Main Performer
Performer: Europe; Performer
Composer: Fiona
Joey Tempest
Mic Michaeli; Composer
Lyricist: Fiona
Brian Mcdonald
Mic Michaeli; Composer

12. Girl From Lebanon (Album Version)

Primary Artist: Europe; Main Performer
Performer: Europe; Performer
Composer: Joey Tempest; Composer
Lyricist: Joey Tempest; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

54 minutes and 48 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Hard Rock, Arena Rock, Hair Metal, Metal, Death Metal, Black Metal, Pop Metal

Label

Epic

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 22, 1991

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

74644532821