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Don't waste the extra money just for a dance remix!

Stein-Vidar Andersen | Batsfjord, Norway | 12/13/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Europe released five studio albums, but there are over 20 "Best of" albums by them!
Sony Music sure knew to make money on this band;
Ironically, they are probably the main reason for Europe splitting up in 1992...So in 2000, Sony decided to re-release the OFFICIAL "Best of" album "1982-1992", this time with the VERY original and creative title "1982-2000"...So, what's new? Well, there are two things:
A new front cover and the radio version of "The Final Countdown 2000".
That's it! EVERYTHING else is the same as on "1982-1992"!
The inside booklet is the same as before, and so are the 17 other tracks.Originally Europe wanted to put two previoulsy unreleased songs on "1982-2000": "Here Comes the Night" and "Mr. Government Man".
Rumours say that there were two more tracks too, and "Break Free" was supposedly one of them.But money talks... Sony said "no" and included "TFC 2000"...
How *** is that, choosing a well-known (and ***) dance remix over studio material never released before??BUT! Back to the album: This compilation has a good (but not perfect) choice of songs from the studio albums, as well as a couple of songs previoulsy only used as B-sides for singles.
If you've just got to know Europe, then this could be something for you.But even though it's great, I have to say: Don't buy it!
Buy the original "1982-1992" instead! "TFC 2000" is NOT worth the extra money!
And while you're at it, buy the re-release of "Prisoners in Paradise" too.
There you'll find two bonus tracks: "Mr. Government Man" and "Long Time Comin'".1982-2000: What a wasted opportunity for a re-release..."