When the World Falls Down
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| Released | 1997 | |||
| Recorded | POD Studios, 1997 | |||
| Genre | Power metal | |||
| Length | 67:16 | |||
| Label | Pony Canyon (Japan) Point Records (Europe) | |||
| Producer | Lionel Hicks, Paul Curtis | |||
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When The World Falls Down is the first album from British metal band Balance of Power. It was released in 1997 and is the only album of the band to feature Tony Ritchie as lead vocalist.
Production and recording
The album was produced by band members Lionel Hicks and Paul Curtis. It was recorded at POD Studios in London, England. In 1997, it was released in Japan on Pony Canyon Records. Later, it was released in Europe on Point Music.
The album cover, designed by Crusoe, features the Lincoln Memorial with the Balance of Power logo on the base.
Track listing
- "96.11.28;14:00" - 0:48
- "Against the Odds" - 5:08
- "Overnight Sensation" - 4:31
- "Can't Close the Book" - 5:06
- "Hide Your Heart" - 5:43
- "Balance of Power" - 6:10
- "Don't Wait Until Tomorrow" - 5:26
- "Something For Your Head" - 5:56
- "When Love Is on Your Side" - 7:00
- "The Real Thing (Carry on Dreaming)" - 6:36
- "These Are the Days" - 5:07
- "Summer's Over" - 5:10
- "If Ever" (Japan Bonus Track) - 4:35
Personnel
Band members
- Tony Ritchie - lead vocals
- Paul Curtis - guitar
- Bill Yates - guitar
- Ivan Gunn - keyboards
- Chris Dale - bass
- Lionel Hicks - drums
Additional contributions
- Doogie White - vocals
- Tony O'Hara - vocals
Production and recording
- Lionel Hicks - producer, engineer
- Paul Curtis - producer, engineer
- Michael Schaub - producer, engineer (*)
- Crusoe - art design
External links
- When the World Falls Down on Metal Archives website
- When the World Falls Down on Amazon
- When the World Falls Down on AllMusic