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SCORPIONS “Animal Magnetism” /LP/
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- Product Code: 1C 038 1575441
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€ 27.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 279
The first re-release of the seventh full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
"Animal Magnetism" is the one of the most awesome records Scorpions ever did, in the same level of their most popular famous releases. This one is quite unpredictable. Most people might have expected an absolutely similar work to its predecessor, after the crushing success it achieved. Surprise, this doesn’t sound like the previous LP at all. There are a few similarities, though, like the loose tempos and omnipresent massive riffing. As advanced and refreshing for those times as its predecessor, as heavy and fierce as its successor, just a bit quieter. Here you will find some of the most killer riffs the combo Jabs - Schenker ever created and played. Also, their most underrated ballad ever, "Lady Starlight", probably the deepest and most sentimental from their whole career. Don’t hesitate to check this out, you might get a big surprise!
The exceptional cover artwork by Hipgnosis’ Mr. Thorgerson makes this LP even more seductive and provocative, not as explicit and scandalous as the previous album, but still has some subliminal sexual message…
EMI Electrola GmbH/Harvest/Fame, 1980/1984 (1C 038 1575441). Made in Germany. Second press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM-.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Make It Real 3:50
2. Don't Make No Promises (Your Body Can't Keep) 2:55
3. Hold Me Tight 3:57
4. Twentieth Century Man 3:00
5. Lady Starlight 6:18
Side 2
1. Falling In Love 4:10
2. Only A Man 3:35
3. The Zoo 5:30
4. Animal Magnetism 6:00
Total playing time: 39:31 min.
"Animal Magnetism" is the one of the most awesome records Scorpions ever did, in the same level of their most popular famous releases. This one is quite unpredictable. Most people might have expected an absolutely similar work to its predecessor, after the crushing success it achieved. Surprise, this doesn’t sound like the previous LP at all. There are a few similarities, though, like the loose tempos and omnipresent massive riffing. As advanced and refreshing for those times as its predecessor, as heavy and fierce as its successor, just a bit quieter. Here you will find some of the most killer riffs the combo Jabs - Schenker ever created and played. Also, their most underrated ballad ever, "Lady Starlight", probably the deepest and most sentimental from their whole career. Don’t hesitate to check this out, you might get a big surprise!
The exceptional cover artwork by Hipgnosis’ Mr. Thorgerson makes this LP even more seductive and provocative, not as explicit and scandalous as the previous album, but still has some subliminal sexual message…
EMI Electrola GmbH/Harvest/Fame, 1980/1984 (1C 038 1575441). Made in Germany. Second press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM-.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Make It Real 3:50
2. Don't Make No Promises (Your Body Can't Keep) 2:55
3. Hold Me Tight 3:57
4. Twentieth Century Man 3:00
5. Lady Starlight 6:18
Side 2
1. Falling In Love 4:10
2. Only A Man 3:35
3. The Zoo 5:30
4. Animal Magnetism 6:00
Total playing time: 39:31 min.
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SCORPIONS “Animal Magnetism” /LP/
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- Product Code: SRM-1-3825
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€ 20.00
- Price in bonus-scraps: 209
The seventh full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
"Animal Magnetism" is the one of the most awesome records Scorpions ever did, in the same level of their most popular famous releases. This one is quite unpredictable. Most people might have expected an absolutely similar work to its predecessor, after the crushing success it achieved. Surprise, this doesn’t sound like the previous LP at all. There are a few similarities, though, like the loose tempos and omnipresent massive riffing. As advanced and refreshing for those times as its predecessor, as heavy and fierce as its successor, just a bit quieter. Here you will find some of the most killer riffs the combo Jabs - Schenker ever created and played. Also, their most underrated ballad ever, "Lady Starlight", probably the deepest and most sentimental from their whole career. Don’t hesitate to check this out, you might get a big surprise!
The exceptional cover artwork by Hipgnosis’ Mr. Thorgerson makes this LP even more seductive and provocative, not as explicit and scandalous as the previous album, but still has some subliminal sexual message…
Mercury/Phonogram Inc., a Polygram Company, 1980 (SRM-1-3825). Made in USA. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX+.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. Make It Real 3:49
2. Don't Make No Promises (Your Body Can't Keep) 2:55
3. Hold Me Tight 3:53
4. Twentieth Century Man 3:00
5. Lady Starlight 6:11
Side Two
6. Falling In Love 4:09
7. Only A Man 3:32
8. The Zoo 5:28
9. Animal Magnetism 5:56
Total playing time: 38:53 min.
"Animal Magnetism" is the one of the most awesome records Scorpions ever did, in the same level of their most popular famous releases. This one is quite unpredictable. Most people might have expected an absolutely similar work to its predecessor, after the crushing success it achieved. Surprise, this doesn’t sound like the previous LP at all. There are a few similarities, though, like the loose tempos and omnipresent massive riffing. As advanced and refreshing for those times as its predecessor, as heavy and fierce as its successor, just a bit quieter. Here you will find some of the most killer riffs the combo Jabs - Schenker ever created and played. Also, their most underrated ballad ever, "Lady Starlight", probably the deepest and most sentimental from their whole career. Don’t hesitate to check this out, you might get a big surprise!
The exceptional cover artwork by Hipgnosis’ Mr. Thorgerson makes this LP even more seductive and provocative, not as explicit and scandalous as the previous album, but still has some subliminal sexual message…
Mercury/Phonogram Inc., a Polygram Company, 1980 (SRM-1-3825). Made in USA. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX+.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. Make It Real 3:49
2. Don't Make No Promises (Your Body Can't Keep) 2:55
3. Hold Me Tight 3:53
4. Twentieth Century Man 3:00
5. Lady Starlight 6:11
Side Two
6. Falling In Love 4:09
7. Only A Man 3:32
8. The Zoo 5:28
9. Animal Magnetism 5:56
Total playing time: 38:53 min.
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SCORPIONS “Animal Magnetism” /Special Edition LP/
- Product Code: 538881331
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€ 39.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 399
The fourth re-release of the seventh full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
"Animal Magnetism" is the one of the most awesome records Scorpions ever did, in the same level of their most popular famous releases. This one is quite unpredictable. Most people might have expected an absolutely similar work to its predecessor, after the crushing success it achieved. Surprise, this doesn’t sound like the previous LP at all. There are a few similarities, though, like the loose tempos and omnipresent massive riffing. As advanced and refreshing for those times as its predecessor, as heavy and fierce as its successor, just a bit quieter. Here you will find some of the most killer riffs the combo Jabs - Schenker ever created and played. Also, their most underrated ballad ever, "Lady Starlight", probably the deepest and most sentimental from their whole career. Don’t hesitate to check this out, you might get a big surprise!
The exceptional cover artwork by Hipgnosis’ Mr. Thorgerson makes this LP even more seductive and provocative, not as explicit and scandalous as the previous album, but still has some subliminal sexual message…
The RIAA certified the record as Gold on 8 March 1984, and Platinum on 28 October 1991.
Remaster 2015. One of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, 180g heavy weight Red Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1980/2023 (538881331). Made in the EU.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. Make It Real 3:50
2. Don't Make No Promises (Your Body Can't Keep) 2:58
3. Hold Me Tight 3:58
4. Twentieth Century Man 3:03
5. Lady Starlight 6:16
Side Two
6. Falling In Love 4:11
7. Only A Man 3:36
8. The Zoo 5:29
9. Animal Magnetism 5:58
Total playing time: 39:19 min.
"Animal Magnetism" is the one of the most awesome records Scorpions ever did, in the same level of their most popular famous releases. This one is quite unpredictable. Most people might have expected an absolutely similar work to its predecessor, after the crushing success it achieved. Surprise, this doesn’t sound like the previous LP at all. There are a few similarities, though, like the loose tempos and omnipresent massive riffing. As advanced and refreshing for those times as its predecessor, as heavy and fierce as its successor, just a bit quieter. Here you will find some of the most killer riffs the combo Jabs - Schenker ever created and played. Also, their most underrated ballad ever, "Lady Starlight", probably the deepest and most sentimental from their whole career. Don’t hesitate to check this out, you might get a big surprise!
The exceptional cover artwork by Hipgnosis’ Mr. Thorgerson makes this LP even more seductive and provocative, not as explicit and scandalous as the previous album, but still has some subliminal sexual message…
The RIAA certified the record as Gold on 8 March 1984, and Platinum on 28 October 1991.
Remaster 2015. One of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, 180g heavy weight Red Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1980/2023 (538881331). Made in the EU.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. Make It Real 3:50
2. Don't Make No Promises (Your Body Can't Keep) 2:58
3. Hold Me Tight 3:58
4. Twentieth Century Man 3:03
5. Lady Starlight 6:16
Side Two
6. Falling In Love 4:11
7. Only A Man 3:36
8. The Zoo 5:29
9. Animal Magnetism 5:58
Total playing time: 39:19 min.
SCORPIONS “Animal Magnetism” /Special Edition LP/
The fourth re-release of the seventh full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band. "Animal Magnetism" is the one of the most awesome records Scorpions ever did, in the same level of their most popular famous releases. This one is quite unpredictable. Most peo..
€ 39.90
SCORPIONS “Best Of Scorpions, Vol. 2” /LP/
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- Product Code: NL74517
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€ 9.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 99
The second “Best Of” compilation album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
Rare laminate cover edition.
RCA/BMG Ariola Hamburg GmbH/Arteton Ltd., 1984/1991 (NL74517). Unofficial release. Made in USSR. Used.
Tracklist:
Side1
1. Top Of The Bill 3:22
2. They Need A Million 4:47
3. Longing For Fire 2:42
4. Catch Your Train 3:32
5. Speedy's Coming (Live) 3:21
6. Crying Days 4:36
Side 2
1. All Night Long (Live) 2:55
2. This Is My Song 4:07
3. Sun In My Hand 4:20
4. We'll Burn The Sky (Live) 8:16
Total playing time: 41:58 min.
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SCORPIONS “Best Of Scorpions, Vol. 2” /LP/
The second “Best Of” compilation album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band. Rare laminate cover edition. RCA/BMG Ariola Hamburg GmbH/Arteton Ltd., 1984/1991 (NL74517). Unofficial release. Made in USSR. Used. Tracklist: Side1 1. Top Of The Bill 3:22 2. They Need ..
€ 9.90
SCORPIONS “Blackout” /Special Edition LP/
- Product Code: 538881321
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€ 39.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 399
Remastered re-release of the eighth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
"Blackout" was the Scorpions' first majorly successful album, due to its clever balance of Pop/Rock (the title track), power ballads ("When the Smoke Is Going Down"), and catchy Heavy Metal ("Dynamite", "No One Like You"). Vocalist Klaus Meine had a throat operation prior to the record's release, and surprisingly, his voice sounds more melodic and lively than ever. The rest of the band sounds great as well, and the album is highlighted by the fast-paced performances of guitarists Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs.
After losing his voice during the writing of the album, lead vocalist Klaus Meine had to undergo surgery on his vocal cords, and it was uncertain whether he would be able to record it. Demos of the material were recorded with Don Dokken as vocalist; however none of those recordings are featured on the album. Rudolf Schenker could not choose between his guitar solos on "China White", so the US and European releases differed in this small detail.
A self-portrait of artist Gottfried Helnwein is featured on the cover of the album. Rudolf Schenker portrays this character in the "No One Like You" music video.
The RIAA certified Blackout Gold on June 24, 1982 and Platinum on March 8, 1984.
"Blackout" has arguably been called the Scorpions' best record ever, and that statement is not unjust - it has more energy than anything else they have ever released!
Remaster 2015. One of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, 180g heavy weight Crystal Clear Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1982/2015/2023 (538881321). Made in the EU.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Blackout 3:49
2. Can't Live Without You 3:47
3. No One Like You 3:58
4. You Give Me All I Need 3:40
5. Now! 2:35
Side 2
1. Dynamite 4:13
2. Arizona 3:55
3. China White 6:58
4. When The Smoke Is Going Down 3:51
Total playing time: 36:41 min.
"Blackout" was the Scorpions' first majorly successful album, due to its clever balance of Pop/Rock (the title track), power ballads ("When the Smoke Is Going Down"), and catchy Heavy Metal ("Dynamite", "No One Like You"). Vocalist Klaus Meine had a throat operation prior to the record's release, and surprisingly, his voice sounds more melodic and lively than ever. The rest of the band sounds great as well, and the album is highlighted by the fast-paced performances of guitarists Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs.
After losing his voice during the writing of the album, lead vocalist Klaus Meine had to undergo surgery on his vocal cords, and it was uncertain whether he would be able to record it. Demos of the material were recorded with Don Dokken as vocalist; however none of those recordings are featured on the album. Rudolf Schenker could not choose between his guitar solos on "China White", so the US and European releases differed in this small detail.
A self-portrait of artist Gottfried Helnwein is featured on the cover of the album. Rudolf Schenker portrays this character in the "No One Like You" music video.
The RIAA certified Blackout Gold on June 24, 1982 and Platinum on March 8, 1984.
"Blackout" has arguably been called the Scorpions' best record ever, and that statement is not unjust - it has more energy than anything else they have ever released!
Remaster 2015. One of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, 180g heavy weight Crystal Clear Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1982/2015/2023 (538881321). Made in the EU.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Blackout 3:49
2. Can't Live Without You 3:47
3. No One Like You 3:58
4. You Give Me All I Need 3:40
5. Now! 2:35
Side 2
1. Dynamite 4:13
2. Arizona 3:55
3. China White 6:58
4. When The Smoke Is Going Down 3:51
Total playing time: 36:41 min.
SCORPIONS “Blackout” /Special Edition LP/
Remastered re-release of the eighth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band. "Blackout" was the Scorpions' first majorly successful album, due to its clever balance of Pop/Rock (the title track), power ballads ("When the Smoke Is Going Down"..
€ 39.90
SCORPIONS “Comeblack” /2LP/
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- Product Code: 88697 99067 1
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€ 33.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 339
The second cover-album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
The album includes new, completely rerecorded versions of their greatest hits, as well as cover songs of other bands, that have hugely influenced Scorpions down the years. The half of the album features re-recorded versions of their own classic songs and the other half cover versions of 1960s and early 1970s popular Rock songs.
Twenty months after Scorpions released what was announced as their last album, “Sting In The Tail”, and promoted it with what was billed as their Farewell World Tour, they have a new package combining newly-recorded productions of some of their classic songs, including "Rock You Like A Hurricane", "Wind of Change" and "Still Loving You", with covers of songs previously recorded by Soft Cell, T. Rex, The Beatles, Small Faces, The Kinks, and Rolling Stones.
During its first week on sale in the US, "Comeblack" sold about 5000 copies, debuting at number 90 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Sony BMG Music Entertainment Germany GmbH, 2011 (88697 99067 1). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
LP1 – Side A
1. Rhythm of Love (New Version) 3:40
2. No One Like You (New Version) 4:06
3. The Zoo (New Version) 5:37
LP1 – Side B
1. Rock You Like a Hurricane (New Version) 4:15
2. Blackout (New Version) 3:48
3. Wind of Change (New Version) 5:08
Running time: 26:34 min.
LP2 – Side A
1. Still Loving You (New Version) 6:43
2. Tainted Love (Gloria Jones cover) 3:21
3. Children of The Revolution (T. Rex cover) 3:32
LP2 – Side B
1. Across the Universe (The Beatles cover) 3:17
2. Tin Soldier (Small Faces cover) 3:13
3. All Day and All of The Night (The Kinks cover) 3:15
4. Ruby Tuesday (Rolling Stones cover) 3:54
Running time: 27:15 min.
Total playing time: 53:49 min.
The album includes new, completely rerecorded versions of their greatest hits, as well as cover songs of other bands, that have hugely influenced Scorpions down the years. The half of the album features re-recorded versions of their own classic songs and the other half cover versions of 1960s and early 1970s popular Rock songs.
Twenty months after Scorpions released what was announced as their last album, “Sting In The Tail”, and promoted it with what was billed as their Farewell World Tour, they have a new package combining newly-recorded productions of some of their classic songs, including "Rock You Like A Hurricane", "Wind of Change" and "Still Loving You", with covers of songs previously recorded by Soft Cell, T. Rex, The Beatles, Small Faces, The Kinks, and Rolling Stones.
During its first week on sale in the US, "Comeblack" sold about 5000 copies, debuting at number 90 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Sony BMG Music Entertainment Germany GmbH, 2011 (88697 99067 1). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
LP1 – Side A
1. Rhythm of Love (New Version) 3:40
2. No One Like You (New Version) 4:06
3. The Zoo (New Version) 5:37
LP1 – Side B
1. Rock You Like a Hurricane (New Version) 4:15
2. Blackout (New Version) 3:48
3. Wind of Change (New Version) 5:08
Running time: 26:34 min.
LP2 – Side A
1. Still Loving You (New Version) 6:43
2. Tainted Love (Gloria Jones cover) 3:21
3. Children of The Revolution (T. Rex cover) 3:32
LP2 – Side B
1. Across the Universe (The Beatles cover) 3:17
2. Tin Soldier (Small Faces cover) 3:13
3. All Day and All of The Night (The Kinks cover) 3:15
4. Ruby Tuesday (Rolling Stones cover) 3:54
Running time: 27:15 min.
Total playing time: 53:49 min.
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SCORPIONS “Comeblack” /2LP/
The second cover-album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band. The album includes new, completely rerecorded versions of their greatest hits, as well as cover songs of other bands, that have hugely influenced Scorpions down the years. The half of the album features re-recorded versions of t..
€ 33.90
SCORPIONS “Fly To The Rainbow” /Special Edition LP/
- Product Code: 538875761
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€ 39.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 399
The second full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock band.
The band's first release with guitarist Uli Jon Roth and bassist Francis Buchholz, and the only one to include drummer Jürgen Rosenthal.
In support of the "Lonesome Crow" album, Scorpions toured as the opening act for the British Rock band UFO. At the end of the tour, Scorpions lead guitarist Michael Schenker was asked to fill an open position as UFO's guitarist and accepted the position. Schenker's departure temporarily resulted in the breakup of the band, but Rudolf Schenker and Klaus Meine ultimately merged with the band Dawn Road. The new band consisted of guitarist Uli Jon Roth, replacing Michael, as well as drummer Jürgen Rosenthal, keyboardist Achim Kirschnig and bass guitarist Francis Buchholz. The new line-up assumed the Scorpions name and recorded "Fly To The Rainbow". Three songs on the album were co-written with departing guitarist Michael Schenker, as part of his agreement on leaving the band.
This album is very diverse in its sound and song structures, probably due to the new members' influences from Uli's band Dawn Road, and the band looking for material to fill an album as much as musical direction. The album was created as two bands came together: two members from Scorpions, who had recorded "Lonesome Crow", and three members from Dawn Road. To make matters a bit more complicated, the keyboardist, who wasn't actually a full member, also came from Dawn Road, and some songs were co-written by a former Scorpions member, Rudolf's brother Michael. The result is somewhat eclectic, and it is feasible to discern which elements are from the Roth/Dawn Road camp and which ones are from the Scorpions camp (and with or without Michael).
There are elements on this album which Scorpions never tried before or after; such as the Spanish-like chord Progression on "They Need a Million" (Therion would rather copy that on "Melez"; it also became the staple of a song like Amorphis' "Nightfall"; though probably indirectly influenced by Kingston Wall's "Another Piece of Cake"). There are also some major Hippie moments, aside of the lyrics and album cover, such as the tripping section at the beginning of "Far Away", which can't really be found on any other Scorpions album. Overall, this is also the Scorpions' album, with the most acoustic guitars on it. There are no Jazz elements or Psychedelic influences, and the Black Sabbath like guitar tone is gone. Most of this record consists of more drawn out songs with a peaceful texture. One of the important aspects of Scorpions is revealed here too and that is conveying emotion.
The drum production is courtesy of engineer Mack, who is also responsible for the superb live drum sound on Black Sabbath's "Dehumanizer" recorded 18 years after and to the drum sound on Deep Purple's "Stormbringer", recorded just a few months later in the same studio. In retrospect, Jürgen Rosenthal, who plays on this album, was the most promising of all three drummers who played in Scorpions while Roth was there. His style is very energetic, and little things like the cowbell at the end of the "Speedy's Coming" chorus are nice touches. Too bad he was drafted in the army… but his stuff with Eloy is pretty good too. More line-up changes were in store for the band throughout the decade, but it must be noted this was their first collaboration with bassist Francis Bucholtz, one of the members of the band's most successful era.
"Fly To The Rainbow" is a strong sophomore effort from the German lads. The peaceful and tranquil tone of the album accompanied by Meine’s majestic vocals and Roth’s inspiring guitar playing is very satisfying. Even though this is not what about Scorpions are known, this is still an enjoyable record, and they would keep on getting better!
Remastered From The Original Tapes by Mischa Janisch At Sunshine Mastering, one of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, 180g heavy weight Violet Transparent Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1974/2023 (538875761). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Speedy's Coming 3:32
2. They Need A Million 4:47
3. Drifting Sun 7:39
4. Fly People Fly 4:59
Side 2
1. This Is My Song 4:06
2. Far Away 5:35
3. Fly To The Rainbow 9:51
Total playing time: 40:09 min.
The band's first release with guitarist Uli Jon Roth and bassist Francis Buchholz, and the only one to include drummer Jürgen Rosenthal.
In support of the "Lonesome Crow" album, Scorpions toured as the opening act for the British Rock band UFO. At the end of the tour, Scorpions lead guitarist Michael Schenker was asked to fill an open position as UFO's guitarist and accepted the position. Schenker's departure temporarily resulted in the breakup of the band, but Rudolf Schenker and Klaus Meine ultimately merged with the band Dawn Road. The new band consisted of guitarist Uli Jon Roth, replacing Michael, as well as drummer Jürgen Rosenthal, keyboardist Achim Kirschnig and bass guitarist Francis Buchholz. The new line-up assumed the Scorpions name and recorded "Fly To The Rainbow". Three songs on the album were co-written with departing guitarist Michael Schenker, as part of his agreement on leaving the band.
This album is very diverse in its sound and song structures, probably due to the new members' influences from Uli's band Dawn Road, and the band looking for material to fill an album as much as musical direction. The album was created as two bands came together: two members from Scorpions, who had recorded "Lonesome Crow", and three members from Dawn Road. To make matters a bit more complicated, the keyboardist, who wasn't actually a full member, also came from Dawn Road, and some songs were co-written by a former Scorpions member, Rudolf's brother Michael. The result is somewhat eclectic, and it is feasible to discern which elements are from the Roth/Dawn Road camp and which ones are from the Scorpions camp (and with or without Michael).
There are elements on this album which Scorpions never tried before or after; such as the Spanish-like chord Progression on "They Need a Million" (Therion would rather copy that on "Melez"; it also became the staple of a song like Amorphis' "Nightfall"; though probably indirectly influenced by Kingston Wall's "Another Piece of Cake"). There are also some major Hippie moments, aside of the lyrics and album cover, such as the tripping section at the beginning of "Far Away", which can't really be found on any other Scorpions album. Overall, this is also the Scorpions' album, with the most acoustic guitars on it. There are no Jazz elements or Psychedelic influences, and the Black Sabbath like guitar tone is gone. Most of this record consists of more drawn out songs with a peaceful texture. One of the important aspects of Scorpions is revealed here too and that is conveying emotion.
The drum production is courtesy of engineer Mack, who is also responsible for the superb live drum sound on Black Sabbath's "Dehumanizer" recorded 18 years after and to the drum sound on Deep Purple's "Stormbringer", recorded just a few months later in the same studio. In retrospect, Jürgen Rosenthal, who plays on this album, was the most promising of all three drummers who played in Scorpions while Roth was there. His style is very energetic, and little things like the cowbell at the end of the "Speedy's Coming" chorus are nice touches. Too bad he was drafted in the army… but his stuff with Eloy is pretty good too. More line-up changes were in store for the band throughout the decade, but it must be noted this was their first collaboration with bassist Francis Bucholtz, one of the members of the band's most successful era.
"Fly To The Rainbow" is a strong sophomore effort from the German lads. The peaceful and tranquil tone of the album accompanied by Meine’s majestic vocals and Roth’s inspiring guitar playing is very satisfying. Even though this is not what about Scorpions are known, this is still an enjoyable record, and they would keep on getting better!
Remastered From The Original Tapes by Mischa Janisch At Sunshine Mastering, one of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, 180g heavy weight Violet Transparent Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1974/2023 (538875761). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Speedy's Coming 3:32
2. They Need A Million 4:47
3. Drifting Sun 7:39
4. Fly People Fly 4:59
Side 2
1. This Is My Song 4:06
2. Far Away 5:35
3. Fly To The Rainbow 9:51
Total playing time: 40:09 min.
SCORPIONS “Fly To The Rainbow” /Special Edition LP/
The second full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock band. The band's first release with guitarist Uli Jon Roth and bassist Francis Buchholz, and the only one to include drummer Jürgen Rosenthal. In support of the "Lonesome Crow" album, Scorpions toured as the openi..
€ 39.90
SCORPIONS “In Trance” /Special Edition LP/
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- Product Code: 538875771
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€ 39.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 399
The fourth re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock band.
The music on this album was a departure from the Progressive rock of the two previous albums, to Hard Rock sound of shorter and tighter arrangements, with which the band would achieve their global success and fame. This was the first of two studio albums to feature drummer Rudy Lenners, as well as their first collaboration with producer Dieter Dierks, who would go on to help the band release a long streak of internationally successful albums up until the 1980s.
After the recordings of "Lonesome Crow", the band went on tour, during which they served as the warm-up act for the British band "UFO". "UFO" vocalist Phil Mogg was very impressed by Michael Schenker's guitar playing and charismatic performance, so he offered him to join the band. Michael agreed and left "Scorpions" in 1973, even before the band started recording "Fly to the Rainbow". This departure proved to be decisive, not only because Michael Schenker developed his sound and guitar playing technic, eventually becoming famous as one of the greatest guitarists in his field, but also because of the addition of Uli Jon Roth into the band, a guitarist who helped shape the sound of "Scorpions" on the following four studio albums and the masterful live album "Tokyo Tapes". Roth, whose style was greatly influenced by Jimi Hendrix, brought power and strength on the one hand and a mystical and classical aura on the other hand, which became the driving force behind the band, together with Rudolf Schenker and Klaus Meine. The first album of the new line-up, "Fly To The Rainbow", was released in 1974, when Uli Jon Roth was already part of the band. However, Roth's contribution was limited to writing two songs, only one of them on his own, compared to five songs written by Rudolf Schenker and Klaus Meine, three of them in collaboration with Michael Schenker, as part of his deal with Scorpions, before he left them in favour of UFO.
This was also the band's first album to feature the band's name written in the now-familiar font, used on nearly all subsequent album covers. The original version of the album cover was censored for clearly showing the cover model's exposed breast hanging down towards the guitar. Later releases blacked out the breast so that it is not visible. This is the first of many Scorpions album covers to have been censored. The White Stratocaster shown on the cover belonged to Roth, and he can be seen playing the same guitar on the cover of the Electric Sun album "Fire Wind". This is the guitar that Roth used on all subsequent Scorpions and Electric Sun albums on which he played.
Scorpions are known for their amazing ability to combine melancholic and sweet ballads with Heavy Metal crunch riffs, and all these started here, in this album. "In Trance" was the first album in which Scorpions designed their unique sound, and it only got better on the next albums. Excellent singing and powerful music make this the best Scorpions recording working with Uli Jon Roth.
Remastered From The Original Tapes By Mischa Janisch At Sunshine Mastering, one of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, 180g heavy weight Clear Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1975/2023 (538875771). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Dark Lady 3:25
2. In Trance 4:42
3. Life's Like A River 3:50
4. Top Of The Bill 3:22
5. Living And Dying 3:18
Side 2
1. Robot Man 2:42
2. Evening Wind 5:02
3. Sun In My Hand 4:20
4. Longing For Fire 2:42
5. Night Lights 3:14
Total playing time: 36:37 min.
The music on this album was a departure from the Progressive rock of the two previous albums, to Hard Rock sound of shorter and tighter arrangements, with which the band would achieve their global success and fame. This was the first of two studio albums to feature drummer Rudy Lenners, as well as their first collaboration with producer Dieter Dierks, who would go on to help the band release a long streak of internationally successful albums up until the 1980s.
After the recordings of "Lonesome Crow", the band went on tour, during which they served as the warm-up act for the British band "UFO". "UFO" vocalist Phil Mogg was very impressed by Michael Schenker's guitar playing and charismatic performance, so he offered him to join the band. Michael agreed and left "Scorpions" in 1973, even before the band started recording "Fly to the Rainbow". This departure proved to be decisive, not only because Michael Schenker developed his sound and guitar playing technic, eventually becoming famous as one of the greatest guitarists in his field, but also because of the addition of Uli Jon Roth into the band, a guitarist who helped shape the sound of "Scorpions" on the following four studio albums and the masterful live album "Tokyo Tapes". Roth, whose style was greatly influenced by Jimi Hendrix, brought power and strength on the one hand and a mystical and classical aura on the other hand, which became the driving force behind the band, together with Rudolf Schenker and Klaus Meine. The first album of the new line-up, "Fly To The Rainbow", was released in 1974, when Uli Jon Roth was already part of the band. However, Roth's contribution was limited to writing two songs, only one of them on his own, compared to five songs written by Rudolf Schenker and Klaus Meine, three of them in collaboration with Michael Schenker, as part of his deal with Scorpions, before he left them in favour of UFO.
This was also the band's first album to feature the band's name written in the now-familiar font, used on nearly all subsequent album covers. The original version of the album cover was censored for clearly showing the cover model's exposed breast hanging down towards the guitar. Later releases blacked out the breast so that it is not visible. This is the first of many Scorpions album covers to have been censored. The White Stratocaster shown on the cover belonged to Roth, and he can be seen playing the same guitar on the cover of the Electric Sun album "Fire Wind". This is the guitar that Roth used on all subsequent Scorpions and Electric Sun albums on which he played.
Scorpions are known for their amazing ability to combine melancholic and sweet ballads with Heavy Metal crunch riffs, and all these started here, in this album. "In Trance" was the first album in which Scorpions designed their unique sound, and it only got better on the next albums. Excellent singing and powerful music make this the best Scorpions recording working with Uli Jon Roth.
Remastered From The Original Tapes By Mischa Janisch At Sunshine Mastering, one of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, 180g heavy weight Clear Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1975/2023 (538875771). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Dark Lady 3:25
2. In Trance 4:42
3. Life's Like A River 3:50
4. Top Of The Bill 3:22
5. Living And Dying 3:18
Side 2
1. Robot Man 2:42
2. Evening Wind 5:02
3. Sun In My Hand 4:20
4. Longing For Fire 2:42
5. Night Lights 3:14
Total playing time: 36:37 min.
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SCORPIONS “In Trance” /Special Edition LP/
The fourth re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock band. The music on this album was a departure from the Progressive rock of the two previous albums, to Hard Rock sound of shorter and tighter arrangements, with which the band would achieve their global succes..
€ 39.90
SCORPIONS “Love At First Sting” /LP/
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- Product Code: 064 2400071
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€ 16.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 169
The ninth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
Although the Scorpions had already achieved fame after 1982's "Blackout", "Love At First Sting" brought them their biggest Single of the decade, the slick anthem "Rock You Like A Hurricane," with some greatly underrated songs to back it up.
The album opens with the hair-raising "Bad Boys Running Wild" and continues with songs such as the memorable "Big City Nights" and the half-ballad, half-powerhouse rocker "Coming Home". The record also contains what just may be the band's best ballad ever, the tear-jerking "Still Loving You".
“Love At First Sting” became the most successful album of the band in the USA, where it peaked at number 6 on the Billboard 200 chart in 1984 and went triple Platinum. The song "Rock You Like a Hurricane" reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the same year; "Still Loving You" reached number 64 on the same chart, number 14 in Germany, number 2 in the French and Swiss Top 50.
Considering the fact that the album has some of their best-ever Singles, "Love At First Sting" is definitely a must for all fans of the Scorpions. This album is notable in that it was one of the first digitally recorded Heavy Metal albums ever released.
Harvest/EMI Services Benelux B.V., 1984 (064 2400071). Made in Holland. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX+/VG+.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Bad Boys Running Wild 3:56
2. Rock You Like A Hurricane 4:12
3. I'm Leaving You 4:17
4. Coming Home 4:59
5. The Same Thrill 3:31
Side B
1. Big City Nights 4:09
2. As Soon As The Good Times Roll 5:03
3. Crossfire 4:36
4. Still Loving You 6:27
Total playing time: 41:10 min.
Although the Scorpions had already achieved fame after 1982's "Blackout", "Love At First Sting" brought them their biggest Single of the decade, the slick anthem "Rock You Like A Hurricane," with some greatly underrated songs to back it up.
The album opens with the hair-raising "Bad Boys Running Wild" and continues with songs such as the memorable "Big City Nights" and the half-ballad, half-powerhouse rocker "Coming Home". The record also contains what just may be the band's best ballad ever, the tear-jerking "Still Loving You".
“Love At First Sting” became the most successful album of the band in the USA, where it peaked at number 6 on the Billboard 200 chart in 1984 and went triple Platinum. The song "Rock You Like a Hurricane" reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the same year; "Still Loving You" reached number 64 on the same chart, number 14 in Germany, number 2 in the French and Swiss Top 50.
Considering the fact that the album has some of their best-ever Singles, "Love At First Sting" is definitely a must for all fans of the Scorpions. This album is notable in that it was one of the first digitally recorded Heavy Metal albums ever released.
Harvest/EMI Services Benelux B.V., 1984 (064 2400071). Made in Holland. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX+/VG+.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Bad Boys Running Wild 3:56
2. Rock You Like A Hurricane 4:12
3. I'm Leaving You 4:17
4. Coming Home 4:59
5. The Same Thrill 3:31
Side B
1. Big City Nights 4:09
2. As Soon As The Good Times Roll 5:03
3. Crossfire 4:36
4. Still Loving You 6:27
Total playing time: 41:10 min.
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SCORPIONS “Love At First Sting” /Special Edition LP/
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- Product Code: 538881311
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€ 39.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 399
Remastered re-release of the ninth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
Although the Scorpions had already achieved fame after 1982's "Blackout", "Love At First Sting" brought them their biggest Single of the decade, the slick anthem "Rock You Like A Hurricane," with some greatly underrated songs to back it up.
The album opens with the hair-raising "Bad Boys Running Wild" and continues with songs such as the memorable "Big City Nights" and the half-ballad, half-powerhouse rocker "Coming Home". The record also contains what just may be the band's best ballad ever, the tear-jerking "Still Loving You".
“Love At First Sting” became the most successful album of the band in the USA, where it peaked at number 6 on the Billboard 200 chart in 1984 and went triple Platinum. The song "Rock You Like a Hurricane" reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the same year; "Still Loving You" reached number 64 on the same chart, number 14 in Germany, number 2 in the French and Swiss Top 50.
Considering the fact that the album has some of their best-ever Singles, "Love At First Sting" is definitely a must for all fans of the Scorpions. This album is notable in that it was one of the first digitally recorded Heavy Metal albums ever released.
Remaster 2015. One of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, 180g heavy weight Silver Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1984/2015/2023 (538881311). Made in the EU.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Bad Boys Running Wild 3:56
2. Rock You Like A Hurricane 4:13
3. I'm Leaving You 4:16
4. Coming Home 4:59
5. The Same Thrill 3:33
Side B
6. Big City Nights 4:08
7. As Soon As The Good Times Roll 5:03
8. Crossfire 4:32
9. Still Loving You 6:28
Total playing time: 41:10 min.
Although the Scorpions had already achieved fame after 1982's "Blackout", "Love At First Sting" brought them their biggest Single of the decade, the slick anthem "Rock You Like A Hurricane," with some greatly underrated songs to back it up.
The album opens with the hair-raising "Bad Boys Running Wild" and continues with songs such as the memorable "Big City Nights" and the half-ballad, half-powerhouse rocker "Coming Home". The record also contains what just may be the band's best ballad ever, the tear-jerking "Still Loving You".
“Love At First Sting” became the most successful album of the band in the USA, where it peaked at number 6 on the Billboard 200 chart in 1984 and went triple Platinum. The song "Rock You Like a Hurricane" reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the same year; "Still Loving You" reached number 64 on the same chart, number 14 in Germany, number 2 in the French and Swiss Top 50.
Considering the fact that the album has some of their best-ever Singles, "Love At First Sting" is definitely a must for all fans of the Scorpions. This album is notable in that it was one of the first digitally recorded Heavy Metal albums ever released.
Remaster 2015. One of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, 180g heavy weight Silver Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1984/2015/2023 (538881311). Made in the EU.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Bad Boys Running Wild 3:56
2. Rock You Like A Hurricane 4:13
3. I'm Leaving You 4:16
4. Coming Home 4:59
5. The Same Thrill 3:33
Side B
6. Big City Nights 4:08
7. As Soon As The Good Times Roll 5:03
8. Crossfire 4:32
9. Still Loving You 6:28
Total playing time: 41:10 min.
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SCORPIONS “Love At First Sting” /Special Edition LP/
Remastered re-release of the ninth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band. Although the Scorpions had already achieved fame after 1982's "Blackout", "Love At First Sting" brought them their biggest Single of the decade, the slick anthem &q..
€ 39.90
SCORPIONS “Lovedrive” /LP/
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- Product Code: 5C 062-45 275
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€ 29.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 299
The first re-release of the sixth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
Being the band’s first album to be released by Harvest/EMI, following the band's departure from RCA label, “Lovedrive” was a major evolution of the band's sound, which exhibited their classic style that would be later developed over their next few albums.
Prior to "Lovedrive" recording, the Scorpions' line-up had a major change when their lead guitarist, Uli Jon Roth, quit the band. Michael Schenker, younger brother of rhythm guitarist Rudolf Schenker, performed lead guitar on 3 songs. This was also the first album to feature Matthias Jabs on lead guitar, and by extent, first to feature the band's "classic" line-up. With this in mind, the band not only highlighted the album with the licks and riffs of three guitarists (Rudolf Schenker, Michael Schenker, Matthias Jabs), but they also dramatically changed their style to sound more like that of Van Halen. This change is quite welcome; not only are the performances more unpredictable, but the lyrics and melodies are better written. In fact, some of the Scorpions' best songs, such as "Loving You Sunday Morning", "Holiday" and "Coast to Coast" are found here, making it one of their finest!
"Lovedrive" reached No. 55 on the US charts, demonstrating that the band was gathering an international following. Album certified as Gold on 28 May 1986 by the RIAA and ranked 25 on IGN's list of the top 25 Metal Albums.
Harvest/EMI Records Holland BV, 1979/1983 (5C 062-45 275). Made in Holland. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Loving You Sunday Morning 5:35
2. Another Piece Of Meat 3:30
3. Always Somewhere 4:54
4. Coast To Coast 4:40
Side 2
5. Can't Get Enough 2:35
6. Is There Anybody There? 3:55
7. Lovedrive 4:48
8. Holiday 6:31
Total playing time: 36:28 min.
Being the band’s first album to be released by Harvest/EMI, following the band's departure from RCA label, “Lovedrive” was a major evolution of the band's sound, which exhibited their classic style that would be later developed over their next few albums.
Prior to "Lovedrive" recording, the Scorpions' line-up had a major change when their lead guitarist, Uli Jon Roth, quit the band. Michael Schenker, younger brother of rhythm guitarist Rudolf Schenker, performed lead guitar on 3 songs. This was also the first album to feature Matthias Jabs on lead guitar, and by extent, first to feature the band's "classic" line-up. With this in mind, the band not only highlighted the album with the licks and riffs of three guitarists (Rudolf Schenker, Michael Schenker, Matthias Jabs), but they also dramatically changed their style to sound more like that of Van Halen. This change is quite welcome; not only are the performances more unpredictable, but the lyrics and melodies are better written. In fact, some of the Scorpions' best songs, such as "Loving You Sunday Morning", "Holiday" and "Coast to Coast" are found here, making it one of their finest!
"Lovedrive" reached No. 55 on the US charts, demonstrating that the band was gathering an international following. Album certified as Gold on 28 May 1986 by the RIAA and ranked 25 on IGN's list of the top 25 Metal Albums.
Harvest/EMI Records Holland BV, 1979/1983 (5C 062-45 275). Made in Holland. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Loving You Sunday Morning 5:35
2. Another Piece Of Meat 3:30
3. Always Somewhere 4:54
4. Coast To Coast 4:40
Side 2
5. Can't Get Enough 2:35
6. Is There Anybody There? 3:55
7. Lovedrive 4:48
8. Holiday 6:31
Total playing time: 36:28 min.
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SCORPIONS “Lovedrive” /LP/
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- Product Code: 5C 062-45 275
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€ 27.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 279
The sixth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
Being the band’s first album to be released by Harvest/EMI, following the band's departure from RCA label, “Lovedrive” was a major evolution of the band's sound, which exhibited their classic style that would be later developed over their next few albums.
Prior to "Lovedrive" recording, the Scorpions' line-up had a major change when their lead guitarist, Uli Jon Roth, quit the band. Michael Schenker, younger brother of rhythm guitarist Rudolf Schenker, performed lead guitar on 3 songs. This was also the first album to feature Matthias Jabs on lead guitar, and by extent, first to feature the band's "classic" line-up. With this in mind, the band not only highlighted the album with the licks and riffs of three guitarists (Rudolf Schenker, Michael Schenker, Matthias Jabs), but they also dramatically changed their style to sound more like that of Van Halen. This change is quite welcome; not only are the performances more unpredictable, but the lyrics and melodies are better written. In fact, some of the Scorpions' best songs, such as "Loving You Sunday Morning", "Holiday" and "Coast to Coast" are found here, making it one of their finest!
"Lovedrive" reached No. 55 on the US charts, demonstrating that the band was gathering an international following. Album certified as Gold on 28 May 1986 by the RIAA and ranked 25 on IGN's list of the top 25 Metal Albums.
Harvest/EMI Records Holland BV, 1979 (5C 062-45 275). Made in Holland. First press. Used (cover/disc): VG+/EX+.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Loving You Sunday Morning 5:35
2. Another Piece Of Meat 3:30
3. Always Somewhere 4:54
4. Coast To Coast 4:40
Side 2
5. Can't Get Enough 2:35
6. Is There Anybody There? 3:55
7. Lovedrive 4:48
8. Holiday 6:31
Total playing time: 36:28 min.
Being the band’s first album to be released by Harvest/EMI, following the band's departure from RCA label, “Lovedrive” was a major evolution of the band's sound, which exhibited their classic style that would be later developed over their next few albums.
Prior to "Lovedrive" recording, the Scorpions' line-up had a major change when their lead guitarist, Uli Jon Roth, quit the band. Michael Schenker, younger brother of rhythm guitarist Rudolf Schenker, performed lead guitar on 3 songs. This was also the first album to feature Matthias Jabs on lead guitar, and by extent, first to feature the band's "classic" line-up. With this in mind, the band not only highlighted the album with the licks and riffs of three guitarists (Rudolf Schenker, Michael Schenker, Matthias Jabs), but they also dramatically changed their style to sound more like that of Van Halen. This change is quite welcome; not only are the performances more unpredictable, but the lyrics and melodies are better written. In fact, some of the Scorpions' best songs, such as "Loving You Sunday Morning", "Holiday" and "Coast to Coast" are found here, making it one of their finest!
"Lovedrive" reached No. 55 on the US charts, demonstrating that the band was gathering an international following. Album certified as Gold on 28 May 1986 by the RIAA and ranked 25 on IGN's list of the top 25 Metal Albums.
Harvest/EMI Records Holland BV, 1979 (5C 062-45 275). Made in Holland. First press. Used (cover/disc): VG+/EX+.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Loving You Sunday Morning 5:35
2. Another Piece Of Meat 3:30
3. Always Somewhere 4:54
4. Coast To Coast 4:40
Side 2
5. Can't Get Enough 2:35
6. Is There Anybody There? 3:55
7. Lovedrive 4:48
8. Holiday 6:31
Total playing time: 36:28 min.
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SCORPIONS “Lovedrive” /Special Edition LP/
- Product Code: 538881341
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€ 39.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 399
The fourth re-release of the sixth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
Being the band’s first album to be released by Harvest/EMI, following the band's departure from RCA label, “Lovedrive” was a major evolution of the band's sound, which exhibited their classic style that would be later developed over their next few albums.
Prior to "Lovedrive" recording, the Scorpions' line-up had a major change when their lead guitarist, Uli Jon Roth, quit the band. Michael Schenker, younger brother of rhythm guitarist Rudolf Schenker, performed lead guitar on 3 songs. This was also the first album to feature Matthias Jabs on lead guitar, and by extent, first to feature the band's "classic" line-up. With this in mind, the band not only highlighted the album with the licks and riffs of three guitarists (Rudolf Schenker, Michael Schenker, Matthias Jabs), but they also dramatically changed their style to sound more like that of Van Halen. This change is quite welcome; not only are the performances more unpredictable, but the lyrics and melodies are better written. In fact, some of the Scorpions' best songs, such as "Loving You Sunday Morning", "Holiday" and "Coast to Coast" are found here, making it one of their finest!
"Lovedrive" reached No. 55 on the US charts, demonstrating that the band was gathering an international following. Album certified as Gold on 28 May 1986 by the RIAA and ranked 25 on IGN's list of the top 25 Metal Albums.
Remaster 2015. One of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, 180g heavy weight Red Transparent Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1979/2023 (538881341). Made in the EU.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Loving You Sunday Morning 5:35
2. Another Piece Of Meat 3:30
3. Always Somewhere 4:54
4. Coast To Coast 4:40
Side 2
5. Can't Get Enough 2:35
6. Is There Anybody There? 3:55
7. Lovedrive 4:48
8. Holiday 6:31
Total playing time: 36:28 min.
Being the band’s first album to be released by Harvest/EMI, following the band's departure from RCA label, “Lovedrive” was a major evolution of the band's sound, which exhibited their classic style that would be later developed over their next few albums.
Prior to "Lovedrive" recording, the Scorpions' line-up had a major change when their lead guitarist, Uli Jon Roth, quit the band. Michael Schenker, younger brother of rhythm guitarist Rudolf Schenker, performed lead guitar on 3 songs. This was also the first album to feature Matthias Jabs on lead guitar, and by extent, first to feature the band's "classic" line-up. With this in mind, the band not only highlighted the album with the licks and riffs of three guitarists (Rudolf Schenker, Michael Schenker, Matthias Jabs), but they also dramatically changed their style to sound more like that of Van Halen. This change is quite welcome; not only are the performances more unpredictable, but the lyrics and melodies are better written. In fact, some of the Scorpions' best songs, such as "Loving You Sunday Morning", "Holiday" and "Coast to Coast" are found here, making it one of their finest!
"Lovedrive" reached No. 55 on the US charts, demonstrating that the band was gathering an international following. Album certified as Gold on 28 May 1986 by the RIAA and ranked 25 on IGN's list of the top 25 Metal Albums.
Remaster 2015. One of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, 180g heavy weight Red Transparent Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1979/2023 (538881341). Made in the EU.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Loving You Sunday Morning 5:35
2. Another Piece Of Meat 3:30
3. Always Somewhere 4:54
4. Coast To Coast 4:40
Side 2
5. Can't Get Enough 2:35
6. Is There Anybody There? 3:55
7. Lovedrive 4:48
8. Holiday 6:31
Total playing time: 36:28 min.
SCORPIONS “Lovedrive” /Special Edition LP/
The fourth re-release of the sixth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band. Being the band’s first album to be released by Harvest/EMI, following the band's departure from RCA label, “Lovedrive” was a major evolution of the band's sound, ..
€ 39.90
SCORPIONS “Rock Believer” /Deluxe 2LP/
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- Product Code: 0602438808168
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€ 34.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 349
The nineteenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
The band's first studio album with drummer Mikkey Dee (ex- Motörhead), who replaced James Kottak in 2016, and their first in seven years since "Return To Forever" (2015), making it their longest gap between studio albums.
The Rock icons revisit many of the sounds that fuelled their superstardom's peak. The level of energy and songcraft present though keep those tracks from feeling tired, and perhaps for the first time in several records, there are even a few anthems that hold up next to the classics we've been re-purchasing on multiple formats over the decades.
The album contains grandiose songs, each a lyrical short story, minimal poems in prose, presented in opulent sound, with the character of the Scorpions in the early 1980s, but in the fresh production coat of the 2020s. The resources of the career years have become an overflowing fund that bridges yesterday into tomorrow. "Rock Believer" has become perhaps the most characteristic album of the Scorpions. The work of a band at the peak of their musical art!
Deluxe Edition 180 g double black vinyl in gatefold cover.
Vertigo/Universal Music GmbH, 2022 (0602438808168). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
Side A
01. Gas In The Tank 3:40
02. Roots In My Boots 3:17
03. Knock 'em Dead 4:11
04. Rock Believer 3:57
Side B
05. Shining Of Your Soul 3:57
06. Seventh Sun 5:30
07. Hot And Cold 4:12
08. When I Lay My Bones To Rest 3:07
Running time: 31:51 min.
Side C
09. Peacemaker 2:56
10. Call Of The Wild 5:20
11. When You Know (Where You Come From) 4:22
12. Shoot For Your Heart 4:01
Side D
13. When Tomorrow Comes 3:47
14. Unleash The Beast 4:17
15. Crossing Borders 3:38
16. When You Know (Where You Come From) (Acoustic Version) 3:44
Running time: 32:05 min.
Total playing time: 63:56 min.
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SCORPIONS “Rock Believer” /Deluxe 2LP/
The nineteenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band. The band's first studio album with drummer Mikkey Dee (ex- Motörhead), who replaced James Kottak in 2016, and their first in seven years since "Return To Forever" (2015), making it their..
€ 34.90
SCORPIONS “Savage Amusement” /Deluxe Edition LP + CD/
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- Product Code: 538150201
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€ 35.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 359
The first re-release of the tenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
The Scorpions' two previous releases, "Blackout" and "Love At First Sting", were mostly successful due to the band's ability to adjust with the times; with "Blackout", they used the classic Power Rock introduced by bands like Van Halen, and for "Love At First Sting" they used similar melodies, but with a harder, tighter sound akin to the work of such bands as Dokken and REO Speedwagon. With "Savage Amusement", the band's first studio recording in almost four years, the Scorpions experimented with more polished Hair Metal melodies that Def Leppard and the like had made popular. The end result is polished and often predictable music that, while good, on the whole fails to be as infectious as the music on their previous albums.
The album peaked at No. 5 in the US and was certified Platinum by the RIAA on June 20, 1988.
It was the last Scorpions record to be produced by Dieter Dierks.
Remastered 2015, 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition includes 180 g vinyl + CD with the original album and 5 previously unreleased tracks.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1988/2015 (538150201). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
LP
Side One
1. Don`t Stop At The Top 4:04
2. Rhythm Of Love 3:50
3. Passion Rules The Game 4:00
4. Media Overkill 3:34
5. Walking On The Edge 5:09
Site Two
1. We Let It Rock… You Let It Rock 3:40
2. Every Minute Every Day 4:23
3. Love On The Run 3:38
4. Believe In Love 5:23
Running time: 37:41 min.
CD
1. Don`t Stop At The Top 4:04
2. Rhythm Of Love 3:50
3. Passion Rules The Game 4:00
4. Media Overkill 3:34
5. Walking On The Edge 5:09
6. We Let It Rock… You Let It Rock 3:40
7. Every Minute Every Day 4:23
8. Love On The Run 3:38
9. Believe In Love 5:23
Bonus Tracks:
10. Taste Of Love (Demo Song) 4:35
11. Edge Of Time (Demo Version) 3:40
12. Fast And Furious (Demo) 3:08
13. Dancing In The Moonlight (Demo Version Of "Dancing With The Moonlight") 3:07
14. Living For Tomorrow (Demo Song) 3:37
15. I Can't Explain 3:20
Running time: 59:08 min.
Total playing time: 96:49 min.
The Scorpions' two previous releases, "Blackout" and "Love At First Sting", were mostly successful due to the band's ability to adjust with the times; with "Blackout", they used the classic Power Rock introduced by bands like Van Halen, and for "Love At First Sting" they used similar melodies, but with a harder, tighter sound akin to the work of such bands as Dokken and REO Speedwagon. With "Savage Amusement", the band's first studio recording in almost four years, the Scorpions experimented with more polished Hair Metal melodies that Def Leppard and the like had made popular. The end result is polished and often predictable music that, while good, on the whole fails to be as infectious as the music on their previous albums.
The album peaked at No. 5 in the US and was certified Platinum by the RIAA on June 20, 1988.
It was the last Scorpions record to be produced by Dieter Dierks.
Remastered 2015, 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition includes 180 g vinyl + CD with the original album and 5 previously unreleased tracks.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1988/2015 (538150201). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
LP
Side One
1. Don`t Stop At The Top 4:04
2. Rhythm Of Love 3:50
3. Passion Rules The Game 4:00
4. Media Overkill 3:34
5. Walking On The Edge 5:09
Site Two
1. We Let It Rock… You Let It Rock 3:40
2. Every Minute Every Day 4:23
3. Love On The Run 3:38
4. Believe In Love 5:23
Running time: 37:41 min.
CD
1. Don`t Stop At The Top 4:04
2. Rhythm Of Love 3:50
3. Passion Rules The Game 4:00
4. Media Overkill 3:34
5. Walking On The Edge 5:09
6. We Let It Rock… You Let It Rock 3:40
7. Every Minute Every Day 4:23
8. Love On The Run 3:38
9. Believe In Love 5:23
Bonus Tracks:
10. Taste Of Love (Demo Song) 4:35
11. Edge Of Time (Demo Version) 3:40
12. Fast And Furious (Demo) 3:08
13. Dancing In The Moonlight (Demo Version Of "Dancing With The Moonlight") 3:07
14. Living For Tomorrow (Demo Song) 3:37
15. I Can't Explain 3:20
Running time: 59:08 min.
Total playing time: 96:49 min.
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SCORPIONS “Savage Amusement” /Deluxe Edition LP + CD/
The first re-release of the tenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band. The Scorpions' two previous releases, "Blackout" and "Love At First Sting", were mostly successful due to the band's ability to adjust with the times; with "..
€ 35.90
SCORPIONS “Savage Amusement” /LP/
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- Product Code: 832 963-1
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€ 29.00
- Price in bonus-scraps: 299
The tenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
The Scorpions' two previous releases, "Blackout" and "Love At First Sting", were mostly successful due to the band's ability to adjust with the times; with "Blackout", they used the classic Power Rock introduced by bands like Van Halen, and for "Love At First Sting" they used similar melodies, but with a harder, tighter sound akin to the work of such bands as Dokken and REO Speedwagon. With "Savage Amusement", the band's first studio recording in almost four years, the Scorpions experimented with more polished Hair Metal melodies that Def Leppard and the like had made popular. The end result is polished and often predictable music that, while good, on the whole fails to be as infectious as the music on their previous albums.
The album peaked at No. 5 in the US and was certified Platinum by the RIAA on June 20, 1988.
It was the last Scorpions record to be produced by Dieter Dierks.
PolyGram Records, Inc./Mercury, 1988 (832 963-1). Made in Canada. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): NM-/NM-.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. Don`t Stop At The Top 4:03
2. Rhythm Of Love 3:47
3. Passion Rules The Game 3:58
4. Media Overkill 3:32
5. Walking On The Edge 5:05
Site Two
1. We Let It Rock… You Let It Rock 3:38
2. Every Minute Every Day 4:21
3. Love On The Run 3:35
4. Believe In Love 5:20
Total playing time: 37:33 min.
The Scorpions' two previous releases, "Blackout" and "Love At First Sting", were mostly successful due to the band's ability to adjust with the times; with "Blackout", they used the classic Power Rock introduced by bands like Van Halen, and for "Love At First Sting" they used similar melodies, but with a harder, tighter sound akin to the work of such bands as Dokken and REO Speedwagon. With "Savage Amusement", the band's first studio recording in almost four years, the Scorpions experimented with more polished Hair Metal melodies that Def Leppard and the like had made popular. The end result is polished and often predictable music that, while good, on the whole fails to be as infectious as the music on their previous albums.
The album peaked at No. 5 in the US and was certified Platinum by the RIAA on June 20, 1988.
It was the last Scorpions record to be produced by Dieter Dierks.
PolyGram Records, Inc./Mercury, 1988 (832 963-1). Made in Canada. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): NM-/NM-.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. Don`t Stop At The Top 4:03
2. Rhythm Of Love 3:47
3. Passion Rules The Game 3:58
4. Media Overkill 3:32
5. Walking On The Edge 5:05
Site Two
1. We Let It Rock… You Let It Rock 3:38
2. Every Minute Every Day 4:21
3. Love On The Run 3:35
4. Believe In Love 5:20
Total playing time: 37:33 min.
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SCORPIONS “Savage Amusement” /Special Edition LP/
- Product Code: 538881291
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€ 39.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 399
The second re-release of the tenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
The Scorpions' two previous releases, "Blackout" and "Love At First Sting", were mostly successful due to the band's ability to adjust with the times; with "Blackout", they used the classic Power Rock introduced by bands like Van Halen, and for "Love At First Sting" they used similar melodies, but with a harder, tighter sound akin to the work of such bands as Dokken and REO Speedwagon. With "Savage Amusement", the band's first studio recording in almost four years, the Scorpions experimented with more polished Hair Metal melodies that Def Leppard and the like had made popular. The end result is polished and often predictable music that, while good, on the whole fails to be as infectious as the music on their previous albums.
The album peaked at No. 5 in the US and was certified Platinum by the RIAA on June 20, 1988.
It was the last Scorpions record to be produced by Dieter Dierks.
Remaster 2015. One of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, 180g heavy weight Light Blue Transparent Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1988/2015/2023 (538881291). Made in the EU.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. Don`t Stop At The Top 4:04
2. Rhythm Of Love 3:50
3. Passion Rules The Game 4:00
4. Media Overkill 3:34
5. Walking On The Edge 5:09
Site Two
1. We Let It Rock… You Let It Rock 3:40
2. Every Minute Every Day 4:23
3. Love On The Run 3:38
4. Believe In Love 5:23
Total playing time: 37:41 min.
The Scorpions' two previous releases, "Blackout" and "Love At First Sting", were mostly successful due to the band's ability to adjust with the times; with "Blackout", they used the classic Power Rock introduced by bands like Van Halen, and for "Love At First Sting" they used similar melodies, but with a harder, tighter sound akin to the work of such bands as Dokken and REO Speedwagon. With "Savage Amusement", the band's first studio recording in almost four years, the Scorpions experimented with more polished Hair Metal melodies that Def Leppard and the like had made popular. The end result is polished and often predictable music that, while good, on the whole fails to be as infectious as the music on their previous albums.
The album peaked at No. 5 in the US and was certified Platinum by the RIAA on June 20, 1988.
It was the last Scorpions record to be produced by Dieter Dierks.
Remaster 2015. One of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, 180g heavy weight Light Blue Transparent Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1988/2015/2023 (538881291). Made in the EU.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. Don`t Stop At The Top 4:04
2. Rhythm Of Love 3:50
3. Passion Rules The Game 4:00
4. Media Overkill 3:34
5. Walking On The Edge 5:09
Site Two
1. We Let It Rock… You Let It Rock 3:40
2. Every Minute Every Day 4:23
3. Love On The Run 3:38
4. Believe In Love 5:23
Total playing time: 37:41 min.
SCORPIONS “Savage Amusement” /Special Edition LP/
The second re-release of the tenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band. The Scorpions' two previous releases, "Blackout" and "Love At First Sting", were mostly successful due to the band's ability to adjust with the times; with &quo..
€ 39.90
SCORPIONS “Sting In The Tail” /LP/
- Product Code: 88697 59330 1
- € 29.90
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€ 27.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 299
The seventeenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
A tentative title for the album was "Humanity: Hour II", however this was eventually scrapped.
What makes this album so good? The simple fact that every single song on this album Rocks!
In an interview, Rudolf Schenker explained that their goal was to update their sound to the sound of their classic period in the 1980s. He explained: "If you take the best song elements from the '80s albums, and put these on one album, you come up with the “Sting In The Tail” album. So in this case we tried to re-invent the Scorpions sound from the '80s, using the same DNA after putting in a modern twist, to make it sound like today's music".
The album has a duet featuring the Finnish Symphonic Metal singer Tarja Turunen, in the song "The Good Die Young".
First week sales in the United States were 18.500 copies sold, placing it at No. 23 on the Billboard 200. In Germany, the album debuted at No. 2, in France at No. 16 and in Greece at No. 1. The album also peaked at Number 2 on the Billboard Rock Charts.
Scorpions promised us a farewell album that would give the fans the same sound you would expect from the band on their prime, and they delivered it!
Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH/Columbia SevenOne Music, 2010 (88697 59330 1). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Raised On Rock 04:00
2. Sting In The Tail 03:12
3. Slave Me 02:45
4. The Good Die Young 05:14
5. No Limit 03:22
6. Rock Zone 03:17
Side B
1. Lorelei 04:32
2. Turn You On 04:23
3. Let’s Rock! 3:20
4. Sly 05:16
5. Spirit Of Rock 03:42
6. The Best Is Yet To Come 04:32
Total playing time: 47:35 min.
SCORPIONS “Sting In The Tail” /LP/
The seventeenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band. A tentative title for the album was "Humanity: Hour II", however this was eventually scrapped. What makes this album so good? The simple fact that every single song on this album Rocks! In an interv..
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SCORPIONS “Taken By Force” /Deluxe Edition LP + CD/
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- Product Code: 538150131 / 538159472
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€ 35.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 359
The third re-release of the fifth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
"Taken By Force" was the last studio album with Uli Jon Roth and the first with the new drummer Herman Rarebell. The newcomer immediately introduced himself as a songwriter and contributed the lyrics to "He's A Woman - She's A Man". Roth left the band in 1978 following the end of the album's tour, and was at first replaced by Michael Schenker and later by Matthias Jabs.
"Taken By Force" features a number of songs that have since become classics. "Steamrock Fever" is one of those, a typical live smash that was an absolute crowd-pleaser for many years. Then we have "I've Got To Be Free", written by Uli Jon Roth; a high energy and Hard Rocking piece with great riffs and some guitar wizardry that once again demonstrates Roth's exceptional class. Ultra-heavy riffs and a catchy chorus, on the other hand, are the trademarks of the aforementioned "He's A Woman - She's A Man". A calibre all its own is the masterpiece "The Sails Of Charon", another song by Uli Jon Roth. The most unusual, and often criminally underrated track on the album, however, is "Your Light." A Funky bass introduces the track and the song grooves almost like a Motown production. "Your Light" is the perfect counterpart and balance to the more sombre and oppressive "The Sails Of Charon" or "The Riot Of Your Time". The ballad "Born To Touch Your Feelings" represents the romantic side of the Scorpions that has established them over the years as the 'Masters of Ballads'. The song is of the same class as the later monster hits "Still Loving You" or "Holiday". The lyrics to "We'll Burn the Sky" were initially a poem written by Monika Dannemann, the last girlfriend of Jimi Hendrix, as a tribute to him after he died.
Like at the previous two albums, the album cover photography was taken by Michael von Gimbut. And like their previous two albums, "Taken By Force" caused controversy with its cover art, which again resulted in the artwork being replaced in most markets with an alternative cover using photographs of the band members. This release contains original cover art of the album. In the same time, alternative cover art placed on innersleeve of the disc.
Although the musical differences between Uli Jon Roth and the other band members had already become apparent during the recording sessions, "Taken By Force" has become a fascinating album that does not have the slightest weak spot. It is the exquisite culmination of the era with Uli Jon Roth and at the same time a work that should have a significant impact on the future development of Heavy Metal.
Remastered 2015, 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition includes 180 g vinyl + CD with the original album and 5 previously unreleased tracks.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1977/2015 (538150131 / 538159472). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
LP
Side 1
1. Steamrock Fever 3:35
2. We'll Burn The Sky 6:27
3. I've Got To Be Free 4:00
4. Riot Of Your Time 4:10
5. The Sails Of Charon 5:08
Side 2
1. Your Light 4:30
2. He's A Woman, She's A Man 3:14
3. Born To Touch Your Feelings 7:41
4. Suspender Love (Bonus Track) 3:21
Running time: 42:06 min.
CD
1. Steamrock Fever 3:35
2. We'll Burn The Sky 6:27
3. I've Got To Be Free 4:00
4. The Riot Of Your Time 4:10
5. The Sails Of Charon 5:08
6. Your Light 4:30
7. He's A Woman - She's A Man 3:14
8. Born To Touch Your Feelings 7:41
Bonus Tracks:
9. Suspender Love 3:21
10. Busy Guys (Demo) 4:24
11. Believe In Love (Demo) 3:42
12. Midnight Blues Jam (Demo) 4:08
13. Blue Dream (Unfinished) 4:09
14. Born To Touch Your Feelings (Demo) 5:03
Running time: 63:32 min.
Total playing time: 105:38 min.
"Taken By Force" was the last studio album with Uli Jon Roth and the first with the new drummer Herman Rarebell. The newcomer immediately introduced himself as a songwriter and contributed the lyrics to "He's A Woman - She's A Man". Roth left the band in 1978 following the end of the album's tour, and was at first replaced by Michael Schenker and later by Matthias Jabs.
"Taken By Force" features a number of songs that have since become classics. "Steamrock Fever" is one of those, a typical live smash that was an absolute crowd-pleaser for many years. Then we have "I've Got To Be Free", written by Uli Jon Roth; a high energy and Hard Rocking piece with great riffs and some guitar wizardry that once again demonstrates Roth's exceptional class. Ultra-heavy riffs and a catchy chorus, on the other hand, are the trademarks of the aforementioned "He's A Woman - She's A Man". A calibre all its own is the masterpiece "The Sails Of Charon", another song by Uli Jon Roth. The most unusual, and often criminally underrated track on the album, however, is "Your Light." A Funky bass introduces the track and the song grooves almost like a Motown production. "Your Light" is the perfect counterpart and balance to the more sombre and oppressive "The Sails Of Charon" or "The Riot Of Your Time". The ballad "Born To Touch Your Feelings" represents the romantic side of the Scorpions that has established them over the years as the 'Masters of Ballads'. The song is of the same class as the later monster hits "Still Loving You" or "Holiday". The lyrics to "We'll Burn the Sky" were initially a poem written by Monika Dannemann, the last girlfriend of Jimi Hendrix, as a tribute to him after he died.
Like at the previous two albums, the album cover photography was taken by Michael von Gimbut. And like their previous two albums, "Taken By Force" caused controversy with its cover art, which again resulted in the artwork being replaced in most markets with an alternative cover using photographs of the band members. This release contains original cover art of the album. In the same time, alternative cover art placed on innersleeve of the disc.
Although the musical differences between Uli Jon Roth and the other band members had already become apparent during the recording sessions, "Taken By Force" has become a fascinating album that does not have the slightest weak spot. It is the exquisite culmination of the era with Uli Jon Roth and at the same time a work that should have a significant impact on the future development of Heavy Metal.
Remastered 2015, 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition includes 180 g vinyl + CD with the original album and 5 previously unreleased tracks.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1977/2015 (538150131 / 538159472). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
LP
Side 1
1. Steamrock Fever 3:35
2. We'll Burn The Sky 6:27
3. I've Got To Be Free 4:00
4. Riot Of Your Time 4:10
5. The Sails Of Charon 5:08
Side 2
1. Your Light 4:30
2. He's A Woman, She's A Man 3:14
3. Born To Touch Your Feelings 7:41
4. Suspender Love (Bonus Track) 3:21
Running time: 42:06 min.
CD
1. Steamrock Fever 3:35
2. We'll Burn The Sky 6:27
3. I've Got To Be Free 4:00
4. The Riot Of Your Time 4:10
5. The Sails Of Charon 5:08
6. Your Light 4:30
7. He's A Woman - She's A Man 3:14
8. Born To Touch Your Feelings 7:41
Bonus Tracks:
9. Suspender Love 3:21
10. Busy Guys (Demo) 4:24
11. Believe In Love (Demo) 3:42
12. Midnight Blues Jam (Demo) 4:08
13. Blue Dream (Unfinished) 4:09
14. Born To Touch Your Feelings (Demo) 5:03
Running time: 63:32 min.
Total playing time: 105:38 min.
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SCORPIONS “Taken By Force” /Deluxe Edition LP + CD/
The third re-release of the fifth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band. "Taken By Force" was the last studio album with Uli Jon Roth and the first with the new drummer Herman Rarebell. The newcomer immediately introduced himself as a songwriter and co..
€ 35.90
SCORPIONS “Taken By Force” /Special Edition LP/
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- Product Code: 538881361
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€ 39.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 399
The fourth re-release of the fifth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
"Taken By Force" was the last studio album with Uli Jon Roth and the first with the new drummer Herman Rarebell. The newcomer immediately introduced himself as a songwriter and contributed the lyrics to "He's A Woman - She's A Man". Roth left the band in 1978 following the end of the album's tour, and was at first replaced by Michael Schenker and later by Matthias Jabs.
"Taken By Force" features a number of songs that have since become classics. "Steamrock Fever" is one of those, a typical live smash that was an absolute crowd-pleaser for many years. Then we have "I've Got To Be Free", written by Uli Jon Roth; a high energy and Hard Rocking piece with great riffs and some guitar wizardry that once again demonstrates Roth's exceptional class. Ultra-heavy riffs and a catchy chorus, on the other hand, are the trademarks of the aforementioned "He's A Woman - She's A Man". A calibre all its own is the masterpiece "The Sails Of Charon", another song by Uli Jon Roth. The most unusual, and often criminally underrated track on the album, however, is "Your Light." A Funky bass introduces the track and the song grooves almost like a Motown production. "Your Light" is the perfect counterpart and balance to the more sombre and oppressive "The Sails Of Charon" or "The Riot Of Your Time". The ballad "Born To Touch Your Feelings" represents the romantic side of the Scorpions that has established them over the years as the 'Masters of Ballads'. The song is of the same class as the later monster hits "Still Loving You" or "Holiday". The lyrics to "We'll Burn the Sky" were initially a poem written by Monika Dannemann, the last girlfriend of Jimi Hendrix, as a tribute to him after he died.
Like at the previous two albums, the album cover photography was taken by Michael von Gimbut. And like their previous two albums, "Taken By Force" caused controversy with its cover art, which again resulted in the artwork being replaced in most markets with an alternative cover using photographs of the band members. This release contains original cover art of the album. In the same time, alternative cover art placed on innersleeve of the disc.
Although the musical differences between Uli Jon Roth and the other band members had already become apparent during the recording sessions, "Taken By Force" has become a fascinating album that does not have the slightest weak spot. It is the exquisite culmination of the era with Uli Jon Roth and at the same time a work that should have a significant impact on the future development of Heavy Metal.
Remaster 2015. One of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, 180g heavy weight White Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve. Release includes Bonus Track “Suspender Love”.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1977/2023 (538881361). Made in the EU.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Steamrock Fever 3:35
2. We'll Burn The Sky 6:27
3. I've Got To Be Free 4:00
4. Riot Of Your Time 4:10
5. The Sails Of Charon 5:08
Side 2
1. Your Light 4:30
2. He's A Woman, She's A Man 3:14
3. Born To Touch Your Feelings 7:41
Bonus Track:
4. Suspender Love 3:21
Total playing time: 37:40 min.
"Taken By Force" was the last studio album with Uli Jon Roth and the first with the new drummer Herman Rarebell. The newcomer immediately introduced himself as a songwriter and contributed the lyrics to "He's A Woman - She's A Man". Roth left the band in 1978 following the end of the album's tour, and was at first replaced by Michael Schenker and later by Matthias Jabs.
"Taken By Force" features a number of songs that have since become classics. "Steamrock Fever" is one of those, a typical live smash that was an absolute crowd-pleaser for many years. Then we have "I've Got To Be Free", written by Uli Jon Roth; a high energy and Hard Rocking piece with great riffs and some guitar wizardry that once again demonstrates Roth's exceptional class. Ultra-heavy riffs and a catchy chorus, on the other hand, are the trademarks of the aforementioned "He's A Woman - She's A Man". A calibre all its own is the masterpiece "The Sails Of Charon", another song by Uli Jon Roth. The most unusual, and often criminally underrated track on the album, however, is "Your Light." A Funky bass introduces the track and the song grooves almost like a Motown production. "Your Light" is the perfect counterpart and balance to the more sombre and oppressive "The Sails Of Charon" or "The Riot Of Your Time". The ballad "Born To Touch Your Feelings" represents the romantic side of the Scorpions that has established them over the years as the 'Masters of Ballads'. The song is of the same class as the later monster hits "Still Loving You" or "Holiday". The lyrics to "We'll Burn the Sky" were initially a poem written by Monika Dannemann, the last girlfriend of Jimi Hendrix, as a tribute to him after he died.
Like at the previous two albums, the album cover photography was taken by Michael von Gimbut. And like their previous two albums, "Taken By Force" caused controversy with its cover art, which again resulted in the artwork being replaced in most markets with an alternative cover using photographs of the band members. This release contains original cover art of the album. In the same time, alternative cover art placed on innersleeve of the disc.
Although the musical differences between Uli Jon Roth and the other band members had already become apparent during the recording sessions, "Taken By Force" has become a fascinating album that does not have the slightest weak spot. It is the exquisite culmination of the era with Uli Jon Roth and at the same time a work that should have a significant impact on the future development of Heavy Metal.
Remaster 2015. One of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, 180g heavy weight White Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve. Release includes Bonus Track “Suspender Love”.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1977/2023 (538881361). Made in the EU.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Steamrock Fever 3:35
2. We'll Burn The Sky 6:27
3. I've Got To Be Free 4:00
4. Riot Of Your Time 4:10
5. The Sails Of Charon 5:08
Side 2
1. Your Light 4:30
2. He's A Woman, She's A Man 3:14
3. Born To Touch Your Feelings 7:41
Bonus Track:
4. Suspender Love 3:21
Total playing time: 37:40 min.
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SCORPIONS “Taken By Force” /Special Edition LP/
The fourth re-release of the fifth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band. "Taken By Force" was the last studio album with Uli Jon Roth and the first with the new drummer Herman Rarebell. The newcomer immediately introduced himself as a songwriter and c..
€ 39.90
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