Blackout

by Scorpions

Overview

Blackout was Scorpions' first highly successful album, due to its clever balance of pop/rock (the title track), power ballads ("When the Smoke Is Going Down"), and catchy heavy metal ("Dynamite," "No One Like You"). Vocalist Klaus Meine had a throat operation prior to the record's release, and surprisingly, his voice sounds more melodic and lively than ever. The rest of the band sounds great as well, and the album is highlighted by the fast-paced performances of guitarists Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs. Blackout has been called Scorpions' best record ever, and that statement is not unjust. "No One Like You" gave the band its first chart hit. ~ Barry Weber

Product Details

Release Date:	08/19/1997
Label:	Mercury / Motown / Universal
UPC:	0731453478626

Tracks

1. Blackout
2. Can't Live Without You
3. No One Like You
4. You Give Me All I Need
5. Now!
6. Dynamite
7. Arizona
8. China White
9. When the Smoke Is Going Down

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Scorpions   Primary Artist
Matthias Jobs   Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm)
Francis Buchholz   Bass,Guitar (Bass),Vocals (Background)
Matthias Jabs   Guitar,Slide Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm),Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Vocals (Background)
Herman Rarebell   Drums,Percussion,Vocals (Background)
Klaus Meine   Vocals,Lead Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Rudolf Schenker   Guitar,Vocals,Lead Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm),Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Guitar (12 String),Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Gerd Rautenbach   Engineer,Mixing Engineer,Mixing
Roger Nichols   Composer
Gottfried Helnwein   Cover Design
Sonja Kittelsen   Composer,Lyricist
Sonja Kittelson   Composer,Lyricist
Dean Pitchford   Composer
Dieter Dierks   Mixing,Arranger,Engineer,Producer
Herman Rarebell   Composer,Lyricist
Klaus Meine   Composer,Lyricist
David Hewitt   Engineer
Rudolf Schenker   Composer
Scorpions   Composer,Performer
Mike Beriger   Mixing,Engineer
Steve Fallone   Mastering