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SCORPIONS “Taken By Force” /Deluxe Edition LP + CD/


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SCORPIONS
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.


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