When the World Falls Down

When The World Falls Down
Studio album by Balance of Power
Released	1997
Recorded	POD Studios, 1997
Genre	Power metal
Length	67:16
Label	Pony Canyon (Japan) Point Records (Europe)
Producer	, Paul Curtis
Balance of Power chronology
When The World Falls Down (1997) Book of Secrets (1998)

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[]

1. "96.11.28;14:00" - 0:48
2. "Against the Odds" - 5:08
3. "Overnight Sensation" - 4:31
4. "Can't Close the Book" - 5:06
5. "Hide Your Heart" - 5:43
6. "Balance of Power" - 6:10
7. "Don't Wait Until Tomorrow" - 5:26
8. "Something For Your Head" - 5:56
9. "When Love Is on Your Side" - 7:00
10. "The Real Thing (Carry on Dreaming)" - 6:36
11. "These Are the Days" - 5:07
12. "Summer's Over" - 5:10
13. "If Ever" (Japan Bonus Track) - 4:35

Personnel[]

Band members[]

• - lead vocals
• Paul Curtis - guitar
• Bill Yates - guitar
• - keyboards
• Chris Dale - bass
• - drums

Additional contributions[]

• Doogie White - vocals
• - vocals

Production and recording[]

• Lionel Hicks - producer, engineer
• Paul Curtis - producer, engineer
• - 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