Doro - Force Majeure (released February 1, 1989)

Doro

Force Majeure

February 1st, 1989

Vertigo Records

1. A Whiter Shade of Pale (Procol Harum cover) 03:49

2. Save My Soul 03:47

3. World Gone Wild 03:54

4. Mission of Mercy 03:57

5. Angels with Dirty Faces 03:59

6. Beyond the Trees 02:28

7. Hard Times 03:32

8. Hellraiser 04:57

9. I Am What I Am 02:35

10. Cry Wolf 04:47

11. Under the Gun 03:49

12. River of Tears 03:55

13. Bis aufs Blut 00:36

total time 46:05

Doro Pesch - vocals

Jon Devin - guitars

Tommy Henriksen - bass, backing vocals

Bobby Rondinelli - drums

According to Metal Archives, this album was released on February 1, 1989. Doro's Force Majeure marks a turning point in her career. Planned as the fifth studio album for the German heavy metal band Warlock, the record was instead released under Doro’s own name, apparently due to a legal battle over the band’s trademark. Thus, this album launched her solo career.

Continuing the general vibe of Warlock’s Triumph and Agony, the album embraced a more polished and melodic production style tailored for the stadium-rock era of the late 1980s. An interesting highlight of the album is the hard-rock cover of Procol Harum’s "A Whiter Shade of Pale," which demonstrated Doro’s style with a '60s classic without sacrificing its emotional tone. This cover earned significant rotation on radio and MTV. Additionally, the power ballad "Beyond the Trees" showcased her signature ability to blend heavy metal with rock sensibilities. On the other hand, the album contains its fair share of rockers and anthems, providing a well-balanced listening experience.

Here is the video for the song "Hard Times."

Doro - Hard Times