Scorpions No. 1'S CD

While the Scorpions have certainly had enough radio and MTV hits over the years to warrant an expansive "best-of" set (or in their case, countless "best-of" sets), to title such a collection of their's No. 1's is a bit of a headscratcher. And all because of one, teeny tiny reason -- the group hasn't scored numerous number one hits anywhere in the world (let alone 32 of 'em, which is how many selections are included here). But if you're willing to overlook that marketing flaw and you're on the hunt for a double-disc set of the group's more mainstream material, then 2006's No. 1's contains many Scorpions favorites. As expected, you'll find radio-ready rockers ("Rock You Like a Hurricane," "No One Like You," "Rhythm of Love"), as well as power ballad tear-jerkers ("Still Loving You," "Holiday," "Wind of Change"), plus lesser-known tracks ("Loving You Sunday Morning," "Coast to Coast," "Alien Nation"). But with there not being one single bloody track from the group's '70s output included (which was when the Scorpions were truly at their metallic peak), No. 1's is not one of the more comprehensive collections of these German rockers out there. ~ Greg Prato

Stunning import only 32-track 24-bit digitally remastered two CD set featuring all the biggest hits by this German hard rock outfit. Although they achieved international success in the '80s during the early years of MTV, they originally formed in 1969 and achieved success in their homeland a decade before breaking through in America and elsewhere. Includes 'Rock You Like A Hurricane', 'Winds Of Change', 'Still Loving You', 'Big City Night' and many more. More than any other Scorpions compilation on the market, No. 1's is the best of the best and the perfect introduction to the band's vast repertoire. EMI. 2006.