Total Control
John Norum · 1987
40 min · 11 tracks · hard rock
A blend of soaring guitar solos and melodic hooks, encapsulating the essence of late '80s hard rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Let Me Love You — The opening track sets a vibrant tone with its catchy chorus and dynamic guitar riffs, establishing Norum's signature sound.
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Back on the Streets — This track exemplifies classic hard rock energy, featuring powerful vocals and anthemic instrumentation that resonates with fans of the genre.
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Eternal Flame — A standout ballad that showcases Norum's emotional vocal delivery and guitar work, highlighting his versatility as an artist.
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Wild One — A driving track that combines infectious melodies with hard-hitting rhythms, encapsulating the spirit of '80s rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journey throughout
- soaring melodies for sing-alongs
- vibrant energy for road trips
- cathartic guitar solos release
- uplifting tracks for feel-good moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy melodic explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Total Control is John Norum's debut solo album, released after his tenure with the successful band Europe. At this point in his career, Norum was transitioning from a prominent guitarist to a solo artist, aiming to establish his identity outside of the band’s massive success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gary Moore· Joe Bonamassa· Ritchie Blackmore
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let Me Love You 3:21
- 2 Love Is Meant to Last Forever 3:39
- 3 Too Many Hearts 3:11
- 4 Someone Else Here 4:11
- 5 Eternal Flame 3:13
- 6 Back on the Streets 4:09
- 7 Blind 3:52
- 8 Law of Life 4:21
- 9 We’ll Do What It Takes Together 3:24
- 10 In Chase of the Wind 3:00
- 11 Wild One 4:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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