On this day March 14 1982 Swedish rock band Europe released their self titled debut album. The album introduced the band's melodic hard rock sound and set the stage for their later success.
Europe reached number eight on the Swedish charts and featured songs like In the Future to Come and Seven Doors Hotel which helped establish their fanbase. While it didn’t gain international recognition at the time the album was an important stepping stone for the band leading to their worldwide breakthrough later in the decade.
80s insight: Seven Doors Hotel became a surprise hit in Japan and helped the band gain a following there before they became famous worldwide.
Europe reached number eight on the Swedish charts and featured songs like In the Future to Come and Seven Doors Hotel which helped establish their fanbase. While it didn’t gain international recognition at the time the album was an important stepping stone for the band leading to their worldwide breakthrough later in the decade.
80s insight: Seven Doors Hotel became a surprise hit in Japan and helped the band gain a following there before they became famous worldwide.
