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Classic Bites

Scorpions · 2002

79 min · 17 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal

A potent blend of melodic hard rock and heavy metal showcasing the Scorpions' enduring anthems and soaring guitar solos.

Why this album works

This collection features some of the Scorpions' most recognizable tracks, including 'Wind of Change', which became an anthem during the fall of the Berlin Wall. The album helped solidify their legacy in rock music and reached notable chart positions worldwide, reaffirming their influence on subsequent generations of rock artists.
Best for
dynamic peaks and valleys soaring guitar solos energize anthems for sing-along moments
Context
Released in 2002, 'Classic Bites' is a compilation album that captures the Scorpions' evolution over three decades. By this time, the band had already established themselves as heavy metal icons, following their commercial peak in the late '80s with albums like 'Blackout' and 'Love at First Sting'. The album serves as both a retrospective and a bridge to their future works.
Stylistic neighbors
Alice Cooper· Iris· Ozzy Osbourne

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Crazy World 5:09
  • 2 Alien Nation Standout 5:43
  • 3 Tease Me Please Me 4:36
  • 4 No Pain No Gain 3:46
  • 5 In Trance (live) 4:02
  • 6 Hit Between the Eyes 4:21
  • 7 Under the Same Sun 4:51
  • 8 Lonely Nights 4:40
  • 9 Send Me an Angel Standout 4:30
  • 10 Ship of Fools 4:15
  • 11 Restless Nights 5:22
  • 12 Lust or Love 4:22
  • 13 Don’t Believe Her 4:51
  • 14 Unholy Alliance 5:15
  • 15 Kicks After Six 3:46
  • 16 To Be With You in Heaven 4:36
  • 17 Wind of Change Standout 5:11

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