About thirty –six years after its formation, the Scorpions, Germany’s most successful hard rock band can still boast of an impressive career in the international music business. Comprising primarily of lead singer / songwriter Klaus Meine, guitarist / composer Rudolf Schenker and lead guitarist / composer Matthias Jabs, the heavy metal heroes have become famous for their inimitable style of guitar solos. There’s also drummer James Kottak, and bassist Pawel Maciwoda. While the original lineup of band members maybe an ageing lot, the unit is still rocking. It seems they’re unbreakable. They’ve got the hits rolling and 20 albums and counting, its time now for a Scorpions No. 1s collection.

Disc one opens with their 1989 super hit when the Berlin Wall came down, Wind of Change a song that became the worldwide soundtrack for the opening of the iron curtain the decline of communism and the end of the Cold war, the anthem of Glasnost and Perestroika.

Other favorites from both discs are hard rock hits like Rock you like a Hurricane, Blackout, Coast to Coast, Coming Home, Big City Lights, have thrilled millions all over the world. Their power rock ballads Rhythm of Love, Still loving you, Holiday, Send me an angel, White Dove, Lady Starlight, Believe in love and You and I, as well as Always somewhere, When the smoke is going down and many more, appeal even to new fan generation, besides the confirmed loyalists of hard rock. All this has ensured that the Scorpions are have unswervingly pursued an international career that crosses ages.

The collection of 32 tracks is sure to be another fan’s pick, rocking and waiting to be heard by fans all over the world. So pick this great collection and feel the lethal sting of the Scorpions with No.1s. Includes lyrics booklet.  

Rating: ****

Reviewed by Verus Ferreira