Lovedrive is a studio album by the German rock band Scorpions, released in … Read Full Bio ↴Lovedrive is a studio album by the German rock band Scorpions, released in 1979. Michael Schenker, younger brother of rhythm guitarist Rudolf Schenker, performed lead guitar on 3 songs.
This was the first album to feature Matthias Jabs as the band's new full-time lead guitarist, replacing Ulrich Jon Roth. Jabs was originally chosen in mid 1978, recorded the album, but left shortly after completion to make way for Michael Schenker's return. After three months' touring, however, Jabs rejoined the band and Michael Schenker left, and Jabs has been with the band ever since. The recruitment of Jabs also coincided with a major evolution of the band's sound, which exhibited a new Van Halen-style energy for Lovedrive.
The risqué cover, created by the design firm Hipgnosis, caused some controversy upon the album's release and was initially sold wrapped in paper. The album's provocative artwork was named "Best album sleeve of 1979" by Playboy magazine. Later pressings of the album bore a simple design of a blue scorpion on a black background.
The album ranked 25 on IGN's list of the top 25 metal albums.
The RIAA certified 'Lovedrive' as Gold on May 28th 1986.
Track listing
"Loving You Sunday Morning" (Schenker/Meine/Rarebell) – 5:36
"Another Piece of Meat" (Schenker/Rarebell) – 3:30
"Always Somewhere" (Schenker/Meine) – 4:56
"Coast to Coast" (Schenker) – 4:42
"Can't Get Enough" (Schenker/Meine) – 2:36
"Is There Anybody There?" (Schenker/Meine/Rarebell) – 3:58
"Lovedrive" (Schenker/Meine) – 4:49
"Holiday" (Schenker/Meine) – 6:32
Personnel
Klaus Meine: vocals
Rudolf Schenker: guitars
Matthias Jabs: Guitars
Francis Buchholz: Bass guitar
Herman Rarebell: drums
Michael Schenker: Lead Guitar on 2, 4 and 7
Produced by Dieter Dierks for Breeze-Music
This was the first album to feature Matthias Jabs as the band's new full-time lead guitarist, replacing Ulrich Jon Roth. Jabs was originally chosen in mid 1978, recorded the album, but left shortly after completion to make way for Michael Schenker's return. After three months' touring, however, Jabs rejoined the band and Michael Schenker left, and Jabs has been with the band ever since. The recruitment of Jabs also coincided with a major evolution of the band's sound, which exhibited a new Van Halen-style energy for Lovedrive.
The risqué cover, created by the design firm Hipgnosis, caused some controversy upon the album's release and was initially sold wrapped in paper. The album's provocative artwork was named "Best album sleeve of 1979" by Playboy magazine. Later pressings of the album bore a simple design of a blue scorpion on a black background.
The album ranked 25 on IGN's list of the top 25 metal albums.
The RIAA certified 'Lovedrive' as Gold on May 28th 1986.
Track listing
"Loving You Sunday Morning" (Schenker/Meine/Rarebell) – 5:36
"Another Piece of Meat" (Schenker/Rarebell) – 3:30
"Always Somewhere" (Schenker/Meine) – 4:56
"Coast to Coast" (Schenker) – 4:42
"Can't Get Enough" (Schenker/Meine) – 2:36
"Is There Anybody There?" (Schenker/Meine/Rarebell) – 3:58
"Lovedrive" (Schenker/Meine) – 4:49
"Holiday" (Schenker/Meine) – 6:32
Personnel
Klaus Meine: vocals
Rudolf Schenker: guitars
Matthias Jabs: Guitars
Francis Buchholz: Bass guitar
Herman Rarebell: drums
Michael Schenker: Lead Guitar on 2, 4 and 7
Produced by Dieter Dierks for Breeze-Music
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Lovedrive
Scorpions Lyrics
Always Somewhere Arrive at seven the place feels good No time to call…
Another Piece Of Meat Met her down at that Tokyo place Loved her pretty face I…
Can't Get Enough That's the stuff that turns me on More than gold and…
Coast To Coast Take me to heart, I'll always love you And nobody can…
Holiday Let me take you far away You'd like a holiday Let me…
Is There Anybody There? Open my mind let me find new vibrations Tell me the…
Lovedrive A girl to drive a car to love The music…
Loving You Sunday Morning Working hard to get it on for you Everyday and night I…