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Total Control

John Norum · 1987

40 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · blues rock · traditional heavy metal

A vibrant blend of blues rock and glam metal, driven by soaring melodies and electrifying guitar solos.

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 want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy melodic explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
Total Control is John Norum's debut solo album, released in 1987 after his tenure with the Swedish hard rock band Europe. At this point, Norum was transitioning from band member to solo artist, showcasing his songwriting abilities and guitar prowess outside the context of Europe’s pop-metal sound.
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

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