Scorpions - Taken by Force

Title: Taken by Force Artist: Scorpions Release Date: 1978 Re-Released On: 3/5/2007 Label: RCA Records, EMI Music Distribution Duration: 39:05 UPCs: 0035627008122, 724353514723, 766483197728, 003562700812 Genre: Rock Styles: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Arena Rock, Album Rock Moods: Dramatic, Energetic, Hedonistic, Rebellious, Intense, Party/Celebratory, Rowdy, Aggressive, Confident, Fiery, Raucous, Rousing, Sleazy, Theatrical Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 5 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Steamrock Fever
2. We'll Burn the Sky
3. I've Got to Be Free
4. Riot of Your Time
5. Sails of Charon
6. Your Light
7. He's a Woman, She's a Man
8. Born to Touch Your Feelings

Year Type Label Catalog # 2007 CD RCA Records 70081 2001 CD EMI Music Distribution 5351472

Taken by Force [Bonus Tracks]

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, All Music Guide

Name Credits Dieter Dierks Producer Francis Buchholz Bass, Guitar (Bass) Herman Rarebell Drums, Percussion Klaus Meine Vocals Rudolf Schenker Vocals, Guitar, Guitar (Rhythm) Uli Jon Roth Guitar, Vocals