The 1991 single "Prisoners in Paradise" saw Europe embracing a more AOR-friendly sound, a departure from the stadium-rock anthems that had defined their earlier work.
- The single "Prisoners in Paradise" was released on September 1, 1991, on the Epic label.
- The song was co-written by Europe members Joey Tempest and Mic Michaeli.
- It was the second single from the album of the same name, which marked a shift in the band's musical direction.
Europe is a Swedish rock band formed in 1979, known for their 1986 breakthrough hit "The Final Countdown." In 1991, they were a band attempting to navigate the changing musical landscape after the global success of their previous album.
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