Europe fans will be dancing in the street!
scott | Michigan | 09/09/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"(As of this date I'm waiting to receive the Cd, but I've purchased the MP3s from the band's official website).
In my opinion this is Europe's best album EVER. Yes, better than "The Final Countdown" (by far) and without question the best album since their comeback in 2004. "Start from the dark" (2004) and "Secret society" (2006) were both solid albums, but "Last Look At Eden" is trully the album most fans have been longing for, as it contains all the elements loved by this band. Heavy. Bluesy. Majestic. Full of big hooks and melodies that will grow on you and stick with you forever.
This album has a stronger focus on melody than the last two albums. Songs like "last look at eden" and "no stone unturned" have a strong majestic vibe that we haven't seen since the "Out of this World" era. In fact, "last look at eden" could be considered the modern day equivalent of "superstitious". Songs like "gonna get ready", "the beast" and "mojito girl" are fun rockers that will have you hooked immediately and will not let go of you! They will go down great LIVE!! There's also some really good bluesy stuff, like "in my time" and "catch that plane". Then there's the brilliant ballad "new love in town". A great sentimental tune.
I get the feeling that touring in 2008 with Deep Purple and Whitesnake rubbed off on Europe a bit. "Last Look At Eden" is a masterful fusion of classic 70's rock and modern rock. Brilliantly crafted songs from start to finish. There's no filler on this album. Europe are proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the 21st century and shattering that "80's hair band" image. This album deserves much attention and even the hardest critic has to give the band it's due. Not only is this the best album Europe ever made, it's one of the very best albums of this decade, from any rock band! If you're skeptical of that claim, get this album and be enlightened and entertained. You won't be disappointed!
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Track Listings (14) - Disc #1