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Start from the Dark

by Europe

Released: September 22, 2004

Hard rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Genre Shift.

The Album

The album includes notable tracks such as "Got to Have Faith," "Hero," and "Settle for Love." The lyrics often reflect themes of renewal, resilience, and the passage of time, resonating with the band's personal and musical journey back into the spotlight. "Start from the Dark" is the sixth studio album by the Swedish rock band Europe, released on September 22, 2004. This album symbolized a new beginning for Europe and showcased a significant stylistic shift from their earlier sound.

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It marks the band's return after a lengthy…

It marks the band's return after a lengthy hiatus, their previous album being "Prisoners in Paradise" in 1991.

The album features a harder, more modern rock…

The album features a harder, more modern rock approach compared to the band's classic melodic rock and glam metal style from the 1980s.

This change in style is partly attributed to…

This change in style is partly attributed to the production by Kevin Elson, who had previously worked with bands such as Journey and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

The band members involved in the album were…

The band members involved in the album were Joey Tempest (vocals), John Norum (guitar), John Levén (bass), Mic Michaeli (keyboards), and Ian Haugland (drums).

"Start from the Dark" was well-received by fans…

"Start from the Dark" was well-received by fans and marked a successful comeback for the band.

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"Start from the Dark" is the sixth studio album by the Swedish rock band Europe, released on September 22, 2004. It marks the band's return after a lengthy hiatus, their previous album being "Prisoners in Paradise" in 1991. This album symbolized a new beginning for Europe and showcased a significant stylistic shift from their earlier sound.

The album features a harder, more modern rock approach compared to the band's classic melodic rock and glam metal style from the 1980s. This change in style is partly attributed to the production by Kevin Elson, who had previously worked with bands such as Journey and Lynyrd Skynyrd. The band members involved in the album were Joey Tempest (vocals), John Norum (guitar), John Levén (bass), Mic Michaeli (keyboards), and Ian Haugland (drums).

"Start from the Dark" was well-received by fans and marked a successful comeback for the band. The album includes notable tracks such as "Got to Have Faith," "Hero," and "Settle for Love." The lyrics often reflect themes of renewal, resilience, and the passage of time, resonating with the band's personal and musical journey back into the spotlight.

The album's success was significant in Europe and Japan, leading the band to go on tour and continue with subsequent album releases, solidifying their return to the rock music scene.