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Prisoners In Paradise
1991 5:37
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Europe Hard Rock 1991 D minor
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Prisoners In Paradise

"Prisoners In Paradise" is the title track from Europe's fifth studio album of the same name, released in 1991 on Epic Records. The Swedish rock band delivered a melodic hard rock feel with this track, balancing polished production with expressive guitar work. For electric guitar players, it offers an interesting study in the melodic rock style of the early 1990s, with clean tones, layered parts, and the distinctive playing of guitarist Kee Marcello, making it a rewarding piece to explore.

  • "Prisoners In Paradise" was one of the standout hits from Europe's 1991 album of the same name, alongside "I'll Cry for You".
  • This was the last Europe album to feature guitarist Kee Marcello, making his guitar parts historically significant for fans of the band.
  • The album was released by Epic Records on 23 September 1991, representing a shift toward a more polished, melodic rock sound for the band.
Fender Stratocaster
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Fender Stratocaster

John Norum's Stratocasters blend single-coil clarity in the neck and middle with a bridge humbucker for aggressive leads, giving Europe's sound versatility between glassy rhythm tones and saturated solo work. This hybrid approach lets him switch textures without changing instruments, crucial for his dynamic playing style.

Gibson Les Paul Standard
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Gibson Les Paul Standard

Norum's late '50s-style Les Paul Standards with PAF humbuckers deliver the warm, articulate foundation for Europe's classic hard rock tone, responding beautifully to his volume knob technique for clean rhythm passages before cranking for full saturation.

Gibson Les Paul Custom
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Gibson Les Paul Custom

The Gibson Les Paul Custom, particularly his '68 goldtop, anchored Europe's early recordings with thick mahogany body resonance and vintage humbucker character that cuts through high-volume Marshall saturation while maintaining pick definition.

Marshall JCM800
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Marshall JCM800

Norum's JCM800 head driven at high volume creates Europe's signature natural power-tube breakup without relying on gain stacking, letting his touch and dynamics shape the tone rather than pedal settings.

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
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Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

The Cry Baby wah is Norum's most essential effect, featured prominently across Europe's solos for vocal-like expressive sweeps that showcase his legato technique and add character to lead passages.

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