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Lovedrive is the sixth studio album by the German rock band Scorpions, released in 1979. It marked the arrival of guitarist Matthias Jabs, while former member Michael Schenker contributed guitar to several tracks during the recording process. Songs including "Loving You Sunday Morning," "Another Piece of Meat," and the instrumental "Coast to Coast" helped define the band's transition toward a polished hard rock style.
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Who played guitar on the Scorpions' Lovedrive album?
Lovedrive marked the arrival of guitarist Matthias Jabs, who joined the band in 1978. Additionally, former UFO and Scorpions member Michael Schenker contributed guitar solos to several tracks during the recording process.
When was the Scorpions album Lovedrive released?
The album Lovedrive was released in 1979 as the German rock band's sixth studio album. It followed their successful 1978 live album, Tokyo Tapes, and helped cement their international breakthrough.
What are the standout tracks on the Scorpions' Lovedrive?
The album includes classic Scorpions tracks such as 'Loving You Sunday Morning,' 'Holiday,' and the instrumental 'Coast to Coast.' 'Loving You Sunday Morning' remains one of the band's most enduring radio hits.
Why was the original album art for the Scorpions' Lovedrive controversial?
The original cover art for Lovedrive, created by the design firm Hipgnosis, featured a man with his hand stuck to a woman's breast by a wad of chewing gum. It was highly controversial and was later censored or replaced with a plain black cover featuring a blue scorpion in some markets.
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