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Less brutal than the two previous albums, this one is nonetheless an underappreciated treat. Sure, there are some weak cuts, but there are plenty of strong ones to make up for it. Among the highlights of the disc are the energetic anthem "Steamrock Fever" and the growling song of androgyny "He's a Woman, She's a Man." The highlight of the disc, though, is "We'll Burn the Sky." This one is lyrically quite similar to the Blue Oyster Cult classic "Don't Fear the Reaper," but the music is a wonderfully building anthemic ballad. It is arguably one of the finest songs the Scorpions have ever done. ~ Gary Hill
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All tracks have been digitally remastered.
Scorpions: Klaus Meine (vocals); Ulrich Roth, Rudolf Schenker (guitar); Francis Buchholz (bass); Herman Rarebell (drums).
Scorpions Taken By Force Songs Taken By Force Music Review Average Rating: (4.4 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Ulrich Roth's Scorpions
As far as I'm concerned, any Scorpions albums after
Roth left the band are hardly worth listening to.
He was (and still is) one of the greatest rock
guitarists who ever lived.
The sails Of Charon is worth the price of the
CD in itself. Klaus Meine sounded great as well
on this recording. ( from a twenty five year fan )
Submitted by dmcarpets (oregon City OR,USa)
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 Scorpions Best?
This fantastic album from the masters of heavy rock might be their best album. It has the classic We'll Burn The Sky, The driving Sails Of Charon, and the beautiful Born To Touch Your Feelings. If you're a Scorpions fan and don't have this, get it now! If you're a young guy who likes hard rock, stop listening to the modern garbage and turn on to the Scorpions, they rule!
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Available on a domestic label again.
It's great to hear these classics again.
Uli Jon Roth is one of the fantastic unsung guitarists of all time. "The Sails of Charon" itself is woth the price. Buy this along with "Tokyo Tapes."
Submitted by a reviewer (Bakersfield Ca)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful. A Gift for my sweetheart. He loved it.
Based on my sweeties reaction, this CD is a hit. He was overjoyed that I found it and told all his friends that he had it. Everyone just loved this CD.
Submitted by mariegarcia_04 (Houston, TX, USA) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  A must for any Scorps fan.
Truely this is a must for any real Scorpions fan. The last studio album recorded with one of the best yet un-sung metal guitarist of the 70's Uli Roth and the end of what I felt was the bands experimental stage. That aside this album rocks, it also has power and finese.
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