What makes Blackout by Scorpions notable?

'Blackout' achieved critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching No. 10 on the Billboard 200 and featuring the hit single 'No One Like You,' which became an anthem for rock radio. The album is notable for its influence on future hard rock bands and is often cited as one of Scorpions' best works. Released on March 29, 1982, 'Blackout' marked Scorpions' seventh studio album and their first after a significant lineup change with the departure of guitarist Uli Jon Roth. This album propelled them into mainstream success, showcasing a more polished sound that would help solidify their status in the heavy metal scene.

Blackout works well if you're into steady mid-tempo drive, melodic hooks for sing-alongs and for road trips.

How many songs are on Blackout?

Blackout has 9 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Blackout

Scorpions · 1982

36 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal

A powerful fusion of melodic hooks and driving riffs, capturing the essence of early 80s hard rock.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo drive
melodic hooks for sing-alongs
for road trips
energizing background for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

prefer slower, introspective music
seek complex, sprawling compositions

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on March 29, 1982, 'Blackout' marked Scorpions' seventh studio album and their first after a significant lineup change with the departure of guitarist Uli Jon Roth. This album propelled them into mainstream success, showcasing a more polished sound that would help solidify their status in the heavy metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Judas Priest· Accept· Iron Maiden