EUROPE : The Final Countdown (1986) #musicchannel #rockstory #rockband #musicnews #musichistory

In May 1986, Europe released their third studio album, THE FINAL COUNTDOWN. The record was an enormous success, selling over 3 million copies in the US and reaching #8 on the Billboard 200 the following year (its delayed success on the charts was likely due to the fact that the supporting tour didn't hit the US until April 15, 1987). Even though the lyrics to the songs make little sense on paper, the melodies are still catchy enough to leave you humming along like a wanton teenager. It may not be terribly profound, but it's still a lot of fun. What do you guys think about this album? Should we YANK it or CRANK it?