The prefix to this album in some parts of the world is “Hot & Slow”, which generally relates to the fact that some of the album contains songs that are far too slow, ballady and wimpy for my own particular tastes. However, that aside, this is an excellent compilation. As so much of the music that Scorpions did in the 1970’s has been overlooked, this album puts out the best of that decade for you to listen to, and there are some classics in amongst them.
What it also does is showcase the transformation of the band’s sound, from that early 70’s somewhat long-winded musical exploration type of song, to the punchy rocking tracks that became their trademark in the 1980’s and beyond. Certainly, the earlier songs are good, but they don’t approach the mettle of their later and better songs.
For someone who has only heard the later material, or someone who is interested in how this band began, this is an excellent album to pick up.
Best for me include ‘Speedy’s Coming”, “In Trance”, “Dark Lady”, “Top Of The Bill”, “Virgin Killer” and “Pictured Life”
Rating: Great songs from first to last. 4.5 / 5.
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