Lovedrive Songs Ranked
Lovedrive is the sixth studio album by German band Scorpions, released in 1979. Considered by some critics to be the pinnacle of their career, Lovedrive was a major evolution of the band’s sound, exhibiting their “classic style” that would be later developed over their next few albums. Lovedrive cemented the “Scorpions formula” of hard rock songs combined with melodic ballads. Lovedrive was the band’s first album to be released by Harvest Records in Europe and Mercury Records in the United States and Canada following the band’s departure from RCA. It proved to be a major commercial breakthrough, reaching No. 55 on the Billboard Top 200, which none of their previous five albums had dented at all. The RIAA certified the record as Gold on 28 May 1986, and the album also proved a breakthrough in the United Kingdom where it was the first Scorpions album to chart and peaked at No. 36. Lovedrive ranked No. 25 on IGN’s 2007 list of the Top 25 metal albums. Here are all of Lovedrive songs ranked.
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8. Coast to Coast
“An instrumental with guitar by Michael Schenker. Heavy bass lines from Francis sets the mood and tempo. A midtempo tune and preview of “Into the Arena” by MSG.”
7. Is There Anybody There?
“Reggae makes it to Germany and the Scorpions liked it so much they paid homage to it in their own Scorpions way with this heavy reggae tinged song. Efficient guitar solo from Jabs gives it a rocking quality. A preview for ’80s sounding Scorpions.”
6. Can’t Get Enough
“The shortest song on the album and it leaves you wanting more! A great metal song! Opens fast and furious. Fantastic guitar solo from Rudolf. “Rock and Roll for Speed Kings” Damn, I can’t get enough either! Great wailing from Klaus.”
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5. Always Somewhere
“The ballad of the album and in my opinion the best ballad ever done by the Scorps. Klaus sings with alot of emotion and conviction. Just beautiful! Journey never did anything better than this. “
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3. Loving You Sunday Morning
“Guitar intro followed by heavy bass and surging guitars. Some fine solos from Jabs. Tremendous guitar solo to end the song. This song got alot of radio play during this time period. A fantastic hard rock song that in sound and style was way ahead of its peers at the time. A classic metal song that sets the stage for the ’80s. I love this song because it’s great, and you’ll think so too!”
2. Another Piece of Meat
“The fastest and hardest song on the album. Opens at a breakneck pace and then changes tempo during the chorus into a heavy drum/cymbal combo with thumping bass. Great playing from Michael Schenker (as if that’s a surprise). “Hey lets go, Don’t put on a show. You’re just another piece, another piece of meat.” That’s what they all say isnt it? Another classic metal song with great singing as usual from Klaus. This song also got some airplay. A fore-runner of future metal.”
1. Holiday
“Acoustic guitar opens the song and remains throughout the tune. A tempo change in the middle helps to break the monotony and give the song some color and feeling. Great singing from Klaus. “Let me take you far away. You’d like a holiday.” Damn right I would! A nice rocking song.”