Scorpions Songs Ranked
Scorpions are a German heavy metal band formed in 1964 in Hanover by Rudolf Schenker. Since the band’s inception, its musical style has ranged from hard rock to heavy metal. The lineup from 1979 to 1992 was the most successful incarnation of the group and included Klaus Meine (vocals), Rudolf Schenker (rhythm guitar), Matthias Jabs (lead guitar), Francis Buchholz (bass), and Herman Rarebell (drums). The band’s only continuous member has been Schenker, although Meine has appeared on all of Scorpions’ studio albums, while Jabs has been a consistent member since 1979, and bassist Paweł Mąciwoda and drummer Mikkey Dee have been in the band since 2003 and 2016 respectively. During the mid-1970s, with guitarist Uli Jon Roth part of the line-up, the music of the Scorpions was defined as hard rock. After the departure of Roth in 1978 and a short-lived reunion with Schenker’s brother Michael, Matthias Jabs joined and, following the guidance of producer Dieter Dierks, the Scorpions changed their sound towards hard rock/heavy metal, mixed with rock power ballads. Throughout the 1980s the group received positive reviews and critical acclaim from music critics, and experienced commercial success with the albums Animal Magnetism (1980), Blackout (1982), Love at First Sting (1984), the live recording World Wide Live (1985), Savage Amusement (1988) and Best of Rockers ‘n’ Ballads (1989), which is their best-selling compilation album. Rolling Stone described the Scorpions as “the heroes of heavy metal”, and MTV called them “Ambassadors of Rock”. The band has influenced a number of acts such as Guns N’ Roses, Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Metallica, Megadeth, Testament, Skid Row, Cinderella, Doro, Helloween, Hanoi Rocks, and Yngwie Malmsteen. The Scorpions were ranked number 46 on VH1’s Greatest Artists of Hard Rock program, with “Rock You Like a Hurricane” at number 18 on VH1’s list of the 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs. “Still Loving You” ranked 22nd place among the greatest ballads. They have received prestigious awards such as three World Music Awards, a star on the Hollywood Rock wall, and a presence in the permanent exhibition of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2015 the group celebrated its 50th anniversary. Here are all Scorpions songs ranked.
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20.Coming Home (Love at First Sting, 1984)
“This song just builds and builds to eventually blow your head off. Have to listen to The Same Thrill as it’s a perfect complement to it”
19. Animal Magnetism (Animal Magnetism, 1980)
“Heavy and dramatic music, but the vocals are almost fatal…Klaus Meine sings like no other, and this song captures it completely.”
18. You and I (Pure Instinct, 1996)
“Great and touching lyrics…you will fall in love with it and kept repeating the song forever! Just listen him sing ‘there’s something in your eyes’ and you’ll agree this song deserves the top spot!”
17. Always Somewhere (Lovedrive, 1979)
“One of the best bands ever great vocals awesome guitar and real good songs this is just a great song it’s hard to pick the best. They are all great”
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16. Believe in Love (Taken by Force, 1977)
“This song is really good I love the guitar in it especially in the part where he sings “if you don’t catch me now, I can’t stop falling down” it’s great Rock you like a hurricane isn’t the best it’s just very popular cause it’s in guitar hero.
15. We’ll Burn the Sky (Taken by Force, 1977)
“Surely the best song ever recorded by Scorpions! The lyrics are exceptional! And the guitar is awesome! One of the best performances of Uli Jon Roth! You can listen to this song a thousand times a day, at least! There’s everything in this song sadness, despair, anger… Everything!”
14. In Trance (In Trance, 1975)
“Probably the best ballad the scorpions wrote other than still loving you. One of their best songs in general. This was an amazing song and it has his dark guitar solo on the bridge part.”
13. Rhythm of Love (Savage Amusement, 1988)
“This song has that sad, but hardcore rock feeling, that literally MAKES you listen to it. You can’t just listen to it once! Easily the best. Driving beat, excellent guitar work, outstanding performance, and lyrics.”
12. Holiday (Lovedrive, 1979)
“There’s something so absolutely beautiful in the build-up, the crescendo that culminates in the chorus change of tempo. The crooning vocals, the edging onward, everything about this piece is magical. Scorpions were great, and this is not their greatest, according to most of the world.”
11. The Future Never Dies (Humanity: Hour I, 2007)
“It’s a good song, but not a top ten song. Big city nights, The zoo, In Trance, Holiday, Loving you sunday morning all those classics should be higher.”
10. Blackout (Blackout, 1982)
“The scorpions remain one of the worlds most popular hard rock bands and they were at their peak here. Blackout features many outstanding tracks and is worth owning and upgrading to this the bonus version. Cool songs and a nice digipak. The sound is remastered. I bought all of the 50th anniversary versions and everyone is good. They start with “taken by force” and end with ‘savage amusement” .”
9. Big City Nights (Love at First Sting, 1984)
“Folks who are familiar with this German band’s music should get themselves a copy of this release. I am a fan of The Scorpions and cannot think of any of their songs that I would consider to be not worth listening to. Klaus Mein’s vocals are part of what gives this band so much punch. A good pick…get a copy for yourself.”
8. The Sails of Charon (Taken by Force, 1977)
“Uli Jon Roth’s guitar playing on this song is AMAZING, it was so ahead of its time, and it also inspired many people to pick up guitar (Dave Mustaine of Megadeth says that the shredding on this song influenced him), and it’s tiffs are just amazing.”
7. Humanity (Humanity: Hour I, 2007)
“One of the most meaningful song and lyrics I’ve ever heard! Sang by one of most beautiful voice of Klaus Meine As always, great music from great musicians.
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6. The Zoo (Animal Magnetism, 1980)
“Fantastic song. Vintage early Scorpions. Timeless metal. My son fancies himself a metal fan so I’m off to find the best examples of the genre’s early years. The Scorpions are a band with music that seems to age well, at least up to Love at First Sting. After that they’re…less impressive and more rote. The Zoo though, is the Scorpions at the height of their rock powers and shouldn’t be missed by anyone interested in metal or in the history of rock’n’roll in general.”
5. Send Me an Angel (Crazy World, 1990)
“The first time I heard this it stood out as special, the lyrics and haunting melodies really made an impression as few songs do. My god what a song! Whenever I hear it I get chills! For me the most beautiful song of the Scorpions, fantastic deep words and music.”
4. No One Like You (Blackout, 1982)
“Almost every single song of theirs is amazing. And yet, this stands significantly above the rest. What an intro! And that distortion guitar that blends so well with the chorus! And it even has a good solo, which at its end-stage effortlessly blends into the song (like in ‘sweet child of mine’). This is not only their best song according to me but the best song.”
3. Wind of Change (Crazy World, 1990)
“Instead of beating plowshares into swords, why not give a chance to the olive branch? Someday we will no longer fight anymore. Winds of Change is awesome. These are great lyrics. Scorpions rocks.”
2. Rock You Like a Hurricane (Love at First Sting, 1984)
“Clearly the best Scorpions song. Still loving you is great, sure, but this is one of the best songs of all time. It should have absolutely no competition with other songs from the same band.”
1. Still Loving You (Love at First Sting, 1984)
“Love this song, it is very touching! This song reminds me him, he is the only one that after all that I have done he continues love me. He is still in love with me and this strong feeling makes me feel my own love to him. Thanks for a song!”
