Scorpions.

Their second effort Fly to the rainbow contains various interesting songs, notably the title track and Drifting Sun.
Also Taken by force showcases some interesting number, especially The Sails of Charon, Riot of your time and most of all Born to touch your feelings

Regarding the "Jabs-era" instead, Lovedrive, Animal Magnetism and Love at first sting are very good outputs!

The former, especially, contains two of my all-times Scorpions favourites, Is there anybody there and Coast to coast

Edited by BiGi - April 03 2007 at 09:22

BiGi wrote: Lovedrive, especially, contains two of my all-times Scorpions favourites, Is there anybody there and Coast to coast

I'd say that Lovedrive is my favorite Scorpions album if I had to pick only one ... recorded immediately after the departure of Roth his influence is still there, but there are also hints of their more metal style which followed on Animal Magnetism. So this album connects both eras.

Not withholding the Schenker link,Scorpions and U.F.O. were very similar in the late 70s early 80s.

Admittedly, UFO had learned their 'chops' in Germany during the early 70s. UFO I & II also sound similar to Lonesome Crow.

Even down to the sleeves.Phew! I nearly called it artwork.

Edited by Man Erg - April 03 2007 at 09:51

Jim Garten wrote: Tony R wrote: StyLaZyn wrote: Animal Magnetism, Blackout, and Love at First Sting.   My three favorites and contain essential Scorps.     What? That was when the rot set in.....     Their last good album was Lovedrive and their live album Tokyo Tapes is the only "best of" you should consider.     Trickster why are you going watching them?? They are dreadful now... Couldn't have put it better myself, oh northern one - 'Tokyo Tapes' (depite it's less than wonderful production values) is one of the most overlooked live albums on the 1970's - in my opinion, the primary driving force from this period was this man: When he left, they turned into just another heavy metal band...

as always, there are two sides... firstly, it's like missing Fish from Marillion.. maybe, all of us were disappointed but, unfortunately, there was no other way..
he couldn't work it out with the rest so, he had to leave... and second of all, if it hadn't been for the latter more commercial Scorpions era, fewer people would have become rock fans - even cause of their hits and ballads, and ever fewer would dig their past... i was one of them and thanx to "Love At First Stng", "Blackout" and "Lovedrive" i was interested in their Roth era releases and discovered that brilliant musician...

Trickster F. wrote: I am seeing this band live pretty soon, and although I am familiar with their most popular songs more than just well, are there any specific essential hard rock albums they released?

I don't believe they would play anything from before Lovedrive. But from there to Love at Frist Sting is their "classic" period. They did still manage some great songs on their albums afterwards, and for sure they'll likely play "wind of Change".

The set list on the next tour could be interesting, as Uli Jon Roth is re-joining for the tour; considering the various paths he's followed in the last 20 or so years, it will be interesting to see which direction they take...

I was always a big fan of the live album 'World Wide Live'. I saw them a few years ago touring with Whitesnake (shudder). I went with friends and I'd have to say it was one of the most fun concerts I've been to. You'll have a good time I'm sure.

Moment of Glory is another favorite. If you haven't heard it, you should.

Jim Garten wrote: The set list on the next tour could be interesting, as Uli Jon Roth is re-joining for the tour; considering the various paths he's followed in the last 20 or so years, it will be interesting to see which direction they take...

Whoa, where did you find this ?