Scorpions - Lovedrive
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Artist: ScorpionsEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1997-08-19
Music Label: Island / Mercury
Soundtracks:
- Loving You Sunday Morning
- Another Piece of Meat
- Always Somewhere
- Coast to Coast
- Can't Get Enough
- Is There Anybody There?
- Lovedrive
- Holiday
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Free Music Review: For Some Reason I Want Play With Some Gummmm
Hit: 5 Stars
Released in 1979, this album was a breaking point from the past Scorpions sound and world fame was just around the corner. This is the first album with Matthias Jabs and the 2nd album with Michael Schenker (he was on the Scorpions 1st album). Matthias Jabs initially began recording this album, but was let go when Michael became avalable after leaving UFO. Matthias would return for the tour for this album (Michael left to form his own band) and would stay for permanent on the next album. The future started here and it proved to be the correct path to follow. This is a CD that deserves its place in the music Valhalla because it gave a new sound and fresh air to the stagnant rock scene at the time. Here are my ratings of the songs based out of 5 *****:
"Loving You Sunday Morning" - Guitar intro followed by heavy bass and surging guitars. Some fine solos from Jabs. Tremendous guitar solo to end the song. This song got alot of radio play during this time period. A fantastic hard rock song that in sound and style was way ahead of its peers at the time. A classic metal song that sets the stage for the '80s. I love this song because it's great, and you'll think so too! Rating - *****
"Another Piece Of Meat" - the fastest and hardest song on the album. Opens at a breakneck pace and then changes tempo during the chorus into a heavy drum/cymbal combo with thumping bass. Great playing from Michael Schenker (as if that's a surprise). "Hey lets go, Don't put on a show. You're just another piece, another piece of meat." That's what they all say isnt it? Another classic metal song with great singing as usual from Klaus. This song also got some airplay. A fore-runner of future metal. Rating - *****
"Always Somewhere" - The ballad of the album and in my opinion the best ballad ever done by the Scorps. Klaus sings with alot of emotion and conviction. Just beautiful! Journey never did anything better than this. Rating - *****
"Coast To Coast" - An instrumental with guitar by Michael Schenker. Heavy bass lines from Francis sets the mood and tempo. A midtempo tune and preview of "Into the Arena" by MSG. Rating - ***
"Can't Get Enough" - The shortest song on the album and it leaves you wanting more! A great metal song! Opens fast and furious. Fantastic guitar solo from Rudolf. "Rock and Roll for Speed Kings" Damn, I can't get enough either! Great wailing from Klaus. Rating - *****
"Is There Anybody There?" - Reggae makes it to Germany and the Scorpions liked it so much they paid homage to it in their own Scorpions way with this heavy reggae tinged song. Efficient guitar solo from Jabs gives it a rocking quality. A preview for '80s sounding Scorpions. Rating - ****
"Lovedrive" - This song also received alot of airplay and for good reason. This song ROCKS! Heavy bass from Francis and a galloping tempo. Again, some great guitar solos in the middle of the song. Fine singing from Klaus. Great ending to the song. "It's a Lovedrive." Rating - *****
"Holiday" - Acoustic guitar opens the song and remains throughout the tune. A tempo change in the middle helps to break the monotony and give the song some color and feeling. Great singing from Klaus. "Let me take you far away. You'd like a holiday." Damn right I would! A nice rocking song. Rating - ****
Damn. the Scorpions were so far ahead of the pack during the late '70s from the rest of the metal bands, especially in terms of playing metal with a pop-edge. The only comparable band would be Van Halen during this time. They set the stage and all the other metal bands got on and performed thier play. This album is a gem! No real metal or music lover can rightfully be without this CD. It is a true classic!
Lovedrive Poster
Japanese edition of the German metal quintet's 1979 album,featuring the original cover art that was banned in the U.S.of the topless woman seated next to the man in a businesssuit, both in the back seat of a cab or a limo. Eighttracks, including 'Lovedrive' and 'Holiday'. A PolygramRecords release.Classic Rock Music CDs
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