Scorpions - Love at First Sting

After years of writing hook-laden choruses and triumphantly buzzing riffs, this German band finally perfected the formula. A fine mix of poise and passion, Love at First Sting appeals to both angry metalheads and Top-40 aficionados. --Jon Wiederhorn Amazon.com

This One has Quite A Sting

Last solid hit by the Scorpions in 1984 following three successes with 'Lovedrive', 'Animal Magnetism', and 'Blackout.' This album is just solid German hard rock from the 1980s from one of the best bands in that genre along with Def Leppard. Every song on this album is just a classic hit thanks to brilliant musicianship and the outstanding lead guitar work by Mathias Jabbs: simply one of the most underrated lead guitarists from that period who is just as impressive as Randy Rhoads in his style. Also, don't forget to get out your lighters and raise your hands as Scorpions is pretty much the model hard rock band for your power ballad with the hit 'Still Loving You.' Very well thought out lyrically and musically, again, Mathias Jabbs just delivers an excellent solo. You can't go wrong with this album or any album by Scorpions preceding this album. This album was really their last good album. April 8, 2008

it`s ok

it`s not heavy scorps like earlier albums,and it`s not total cheese like later albums,it`s right in the middle, November 8, 2007

An excellent album with no filler

Most Scorpions classics are here (though don't miss other jewels of their discography as Blackout, Lovedrive, Taken by Force, etc.). Be sure to buy the non-remastered version as it sounds more dynamic and not over-compressed. It won't dissapoint. September 12, 2007

FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!

The best hard rock album ever !!!
Scorpions made a classic with this album and until today remains better than before !!!
I'm a huge fan of Scorpions and today 08/14 I'll show them in a concert here at Sao Paulo, Brazil !!!
SCORPIONS FOREVER !!!! August 14, 2007

Gems between the much-played hits

Let me preface by saying that I rate according to how satisfied I have been since discovering or re-discovering music that I buy, or, know enough to have a decent opinion from earlier experience with it. If you think you MAY like a band or cd, gotten onto Amazon (which is primo) and listened to the samples for the cd, then you know pretty much what you're in for. Reviews help alot, though. But, reviewers who blast a cd or band for personal, almost political reasons don't help those of us debating to buy based on what we like to hear. Just had to get that out to let you know I'm sincere when I say... this cd is full of really great Scorpions songs. Really great songs period. Sure, many were played over and over on radio, but for good reason. I love the Scorp's, and I appreciate "Big City Nights" as much as anyone, but I've heard it a million times. It's the gems in between that seal the deal on this one. "Coming Home" for instance. Song samples do this one no justice because of how it cuts loose later. "Same Thrill", "As Soon as the Good Times Roll", and the timeless anti-war "Crossfire" are really, really good. I saw these guys 3 times back in the 80' in Chicago. Fun, energetic, loud, powerful tunes; a great stage show every time. The rest of their earlier stuff is exceptional as well. This one, "Animal Magnetism", and "Lovedrive" are essential for those of us who like, or love, the Scorpions. January 6, 2007

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