TEMPEST, JOEY a place to call home POCP-7023
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Artist = TEMPEST, JOEY
Title = a place to call home
Label = POLYDOR/POLAR
Catalog# = POCP-7023
Barcode = 4988005161741
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1995
RPM =
Disc Size = 5"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
13trk, 1bonus track (13.a place to call home-live acoustic version) for japan only, 1st solo album, ex.europe, john norum(guest g)
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A Surprising Departure: Joey Tempest’s ‘A Place To Call Home’ (POCP-7023)
Today’s entry spotlights the 1995 solo debut from the voice of Europe, Joey Tempest. We are looking at the Japanese pressing of “A Place To Call Home,” released on the Polar / Polydor label with the catalog number POCP-7023. This particular copy includes the original obi strip.
Released on April 17, 1995, following the hiatus of his superstar band Europe, this album caught many fans by surprise. Rather than continuing with the hard rock or heavy metal sound of his previous band, Tempest used this opportunity to explore his deep affection for American singer-songwriters and roots music. Influenced heavily by artists like Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Jackson Browne, and Van Morrison, the album delivers a sound rooted in country rock, soft rock, and folk.
Despite the stylistic shift, Tempest’s knack for writing beautiful, soaring melodies remains intact. The album is praised for its relaxed, organic atmosphere and high-quality songwriting on tracks like “We Come Alive,” “Under The Influence,” and the title track.
A major highlight for Europe fans is the track “Right To Respect,” which features a guest appearance by his longtime bandmate and guitarist, John Norum, delivering a tasteful solo that fits the album’s rootsy vibe.
For collectors, this Japanese edition is the one to have. It includes an exclusive bonus track, a “Live Acoustic Version” of the title song “A Place To Call Home,” bringing the total tracklist to 13 songs. POCP-7023 is a fascinating document of a rock star stripping away the glam to reveal the songwriter underneath.