Thursday, August 17, 2023

Scorpions: The Early Years (1972-1977)

 Post #397

The Scorpions are best known for their international hits released during the 1980's as part of the 'Hair-Metal' era of mainstream heavy metal. In fact, during this era many fans of their music, myself included, were unaware that they had several albums that pre-dated their Mercury Records 'debut' album Lovedrive. It was only about a decade later, in the mid 90's, when the internet provided a means of discovery for these early works by the Scorpions. Prior to that, you'd have to know a specialty retailer that sold 'imported' albums of international bands.

So, this post is intended for those more casual fans that may now be eager to discover this early era of the Scorpions. We'll go back to a time when they were not an established 'Hair Band', but rather a mid-'70's rock band exhibiting a different pallet of sounds and styles than they're known for today. Sometimes more bluesy, other times more psychedelic, and occasionally flirting with a progressive-rock vibe, the Scorpions were definitely more experimental in their formative years. Check out some of these tracks for the more vintage sound of Scorpions!

Lonesome Crow (1972)


-I'm Goin' Mad

-In Search of the Peace of Mind

-Action





Fly To The Rainbow (1973)

-Speedy's Coming
-Fly People Fly
-They Need a Million (Check out the lead vocals by Rudolph Schenker ;-)
-Far Away






In Trance (1975)


-In Trance
-Dark Lady
-Robot Man

Virgin Killer (1976)

-Catch Your Train

-Virgin Killer

-In Your Park






Taken By Force (1977)


-Steamrock Fever
-He's a Woman - She's a Man
-We'll Burn the Sky
-The Riot of Your Time

All of these tracks (and a couple extras) can be enjoyed in this Spotify Playlist

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