Bag of Bones

Bag of Bones is a work on which EUROPE stepped deep into the foundation of 1970s hard rock and blues rock, building a matured band sound. Rather than grandiose ornament, the weight is placed on the ring of the guitar, the surge of the rhythm and the expression of the vocals. Welcoming the fine engineer/producer Kevin Shirley, they gained a rawer, more powerful sound. On “Riches to Rags,” “Not Supposed to Sing the Blues,” “Firebox” and “Bag of Bones,” rather than chasing flashy hooks, they value the air of the songs and the breath of the playing. Songs like “Demon Head” and “Drink and a Smile” breathe the band’s matured expressiveness too. Letting you feel the weight and depth of a new era for EUROPE, it is a flavorful record showing the fullness of the post-reunion phase.