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Tokyo Tapes

Scorpions · 1978

77 min · 17 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal

A powerful live showcase blending hard rock energy with melodic finesse and dynamic guitar solos.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • energetic live performance vibe
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1978, 'Tokyo Tapes' marked Scorpions' first live album during their ascent in the hard rock scene. This album followed their studio release 'Virgin Killer' and captured the band's raw energy as they gained international recognition, particularly in Japan.
Stylistic neighbors
Judas Priest· Accept· Iron Maiden

Tracklist

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

  • 1 All Night Long 3:34
  • 2 Pictured Life 3:22
  • 3 Backstage Queen 3:39
  • 4 In Trance 5:28
  • 5 We’ll Burn the Sky 8:11
  • 6 Suspender Love 3:40
  • 7 In Search of the Peace of Mind 3:01
  • 8 Fly to the Rainbow 9:38
  • 9 He’s a Woman, She’s a Man 5:21
  • 10 Speedy’s Coming 3:35
  • 11 Top of the Bill 6:51
  • 12 Hound Dog 1:14
  • 13 Long Tall Sally 2:47
  • 14 Steamrock Fever 3:42
  • 15 Dark Lady 4:21
  • 16 Kojo No Tsuki 3:34
  • 17 Robot Man 5:48

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata