What makes Taken B-Side by Scorpions notable?

The album features both studio recordings and remixed versions of classic hits, showcasing Scorpions' enduring appeal. Its diverse tracklist, including versions of 'Wind of Change,' reflects the band's ability to connect across generations, despite being released later in their career. When 'Taken B-Side' was released in 2009, Scorpions were well-established veterans of the rock scene, having achieved global fame since the 1970s. This album arrived during a period of reflection for the band, following their successful 'Humanity: Hour I' in 2007, and it showcases a mix of new interpretations and previously unreleased tracks.

Who is Taken B-Side for?

Taken B-Side works well if you're into dynamic journey with varied pacing, emotional ballads for introspection and hard-hitting anthems for motivation.

How many songs are on Taken B-Side?

Taken B-Side has 37 tracks, running approximately 147 minutes.

Taken B-Side

Scorpions · 2009

147 min · 37 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal

A collection of hard-hitting rock anthems infused with emotional ballads and dynamic acoustic arrangements.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic journey with varied pacing
emotional ballads for introspection
hard-hitting anthems for motivation
for long listening sessions
wave-like transitions keep engagement

Maybe skip if you want

seekers of instant gratification
prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: When 'Taken B-Side' was released in 2009, Scorpions were well-established veterans of the rock scene, having achieved global fame since the 1970s. This album arrived during a period of reflection for the band, following their successful 'Humanity: Hour I' in 2007, and it showcases a mix of new interpretations and previously unreleased tracks.
Stylistic neighbors: Judas Priest· Accept· Iron Maiden