Rock the Night: The Very Best of Europe
Europe · 2004
141 min · 32 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · glam metal
Anthemic choruses and soaring guitar solos intertwine with powerful vocals, defining the glam metal sound of the '80s.
Why this album works
This compilation album not only highlights Europe's most successful tracks but also serves as a testament to their enduring popularity, particularly in Europe where several songs charted high. Notably, 'The Final Countdown' remains one of the most recognizable anthems of the era and solidified their legacy in rock history.
- Best for
- anthemic choruses for sing-alongs wave-like pacing with peaks celebratory energy for gatherings
- Context
- By the time 'Rock the Night: The Very Best of Europe' was released in 2004, Europe had already established themselves as a major force in hard rock with their breakthrough album 'The Final Countdown' in 1986. This compilation marks a retrospective celebration of their key hits, showcasing their evolution from glam metal to a more mature rock sound over nearly two decades.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Massacration· Motörhead· Ozzy Osbourne
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Rock the Night 4:04
- 2 Superstitious Standout 4:34
- 3 I’ll Cry for You (acoustic version) 3:59
- 4 Cherokee 4:10
- 5 Stormwind 4:29
- 6 Sweet Love Child 4:56
- 7 In the Future to Come 5:01
- 8 Here Comes the Night 4:26
- 9 Sign of the Times 4:15
- 10 Dreamer 4:27
- 11 Seventh Sign 4:41
- 12 Yesterday’s News 5:26
- 13 Got Your Mind in the Gutter 4:59
- 14 Ready or Not 4:05
- 15 Aphasia 2:30
- 16 Time Has Come (live) 4:31
Disc 2
- 1 The Final Countdown Standout 5:09
- 2 Halfway to Heaven 4:07
- 3 Open Your Heart 4:04
- 4 Long Time Coming 3:55
- 5 Mr. Government Man 3:37
- 6 Carrie Standout 4:30
- 7 Seven Doors Hotel 5:03
- 8 Girl From Lebanon 4:21
- 9 The King Will Return 5:34
- 10 More Than Meets the Eye 3:21
- 11 Prisoners in Paradise 5:34
- 12 Wings of Tomorrow 3:58
- 13 On Broken Wings 3:44
- 14 Scream of Anger 4:05
- 15 Heart of Stone 3:47
- 16 Let the Good Times Rock (live) 5:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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