The Scorpionsgenerally had the good sense to offset overt sexuality with a comedic touch (see 1979's Lovedrive, for instance). Still, none of this could forestall the Scorpions triumph. It's a nice aesthetic touch that complements the outer sleeve. Love At First Sting (Remastered) CDs & Vinyl. [6], Lovedrive ranked No. Love At First Sting VIEW ALBUM 1982 Blackout VIEW ALBUM 1980 Animal Magnetism . It's sting isn't as poisonous as land scorpions. electric guitar [lead guitar] and electric guitar [rhythm guitar]: Matthias Jabs and Rudolf Schenker. Recalling the cover photo with the woman and the car, Thorgerson remarked: "Not exactly the most politically correct scene you've ever seen. My copy is a Lear Jet Case. Scorpions - Virgin Killer (1976) The original uber-controversial cover of Scorpions 1976's Virgin Killer featuring a nude girl partially obscured by shattered glass (which is censored below)garnered immediate and justified protest from, well, everyone. "[10] Both covers were replaced by an alternative design. Initial sessions took place in Stockholm's Polar Studios in the Summer of 1983 with ex-Rainbow members Jimmy Bain on bass and Bobby Rondinelli on drums, but nothing made it to the final album. Mastering is actually really good and really tones down the 80s production values to sound as modern as Eurohairmetal can get. It became the group's most successful album in the USA, where it peaked at number 6 on the Billboard 200 chart in 1984, and went double-platinum by the end of the year, reaching triple-platinum status in 1995. However, in April 1979 while the band was touring in France, Michael quit, which led to Jabs' immediate return after intense negotiations. Apart from that number, the cover features a very simple white artwork, designed by a major Pop Art painter. No, worse. Well played, sirs. Already familiar with cover art controversy (see following entry), German heavy metal act Scorpions once again got the censors' attention with the cover of their 1979 album Lovedrive, which featured a formally dressed couple in a pose where the mans hand was connected to the womens exposed breast by a wad of bubble gum. ), Roger Waters - The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking (1984). The first copies of the "White Album" were numbered, and that one was identified as number 0000001 - the very first printing. Purchased new (or presumably new) from Best Buy. That left them to make just a few cosmetic improvements to Rudolf Schenkers already highly focused songwriting, as heard on 1982s hit-laden BlackoutLP. Today when you think of child pornography on the net, you would never do something like that. [10] Critic Vincent Jeffries of AllMusic contend that the album was "the first of four studio releases that really defined the Scorpions and their urgent metallic sound that was to become highly influential. How the Scorpions Briefly Lost Momentum on Savage Amusement, How Scorpions Found New Energy With Mikkey Dee, Whitesnake Drops Out of Scorpions Tour Due to Health Issues, Scorpions Announce 2022 North American Tour With Whitesnake, Why Scorpions Are Performing New Lyrics to Wind of Change, Scorpions and Skid Row Open Las Vegas Residency Videos, Set Lists, Listen to New Scorpions Song Shining of Your Soul, Scorpions Survived Grunge By Not Fighting It. Wed love to stay in touch, sign up for The Pick team to contact you with great news, content and offers. Guitar World is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. 27 March 1984 Love at First Sting is the ninth studio album by the German rock band Scorpions, released in 1984 (see 1984 in music).
