Top tracks — play these first
-
→
Coming Home Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
-
→
Rock You Like a Hurricane — As one of Scorpions' most recognizable tracks, this anthem showcases their signature blend of catchy hooks and powerful riffs, making it a staple of rock radio.
-
→
Still Loving You — This power ballad highlights the band's emotional range and songwriting capabilities, contrasting with their heavier tracks while becoming an enduring favorite among fans.
-
→
Blackout — The title track from their earlier studio album, 'Blackout' delivers intense energy and complex guitar work, serving as a perfect representation of the band's heavy sound.
-
→
Big City Nights — 'Big City Nights' captures the feel of nightlife and youthful exuberance, featuring an infectious chorus that resonates well with audiences during live performances.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
A solid live album that captures Scorpions' energy but lacks a cohesive narrative or flow.
What we noticed
- The setlist includes a balance of hits and deeper cuts, maintaining high energy throughout most of the runtime.
- Composition 25% of the score
-
6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
-
7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
-
6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
-
6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
-
5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy concert atmosphere
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- anthems for sing-alongs
- celebratory vibe for gatherings
- dynamic flow with varied intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek standalone, concise tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Captured the band's rise to fame after their earlier success.
- Themes
- 1980s metal boom· live concert energy· big city nightlife
- Career context
- Released on June 20, 1985, World Wide Live is a landmark in Scorpions’ career, following their commercial breakthrough with 1982's Blackout. This album encapsulates their rise to international fame during the 1980s metal boom, showcasing their prowess as one of the top live acts of the era.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Judas Priest· Accept· Iron Maiden
Tracklist
- 1 Countdown 0:42
- 2 Coming Home Start here 3:17
- 3 Blackout 4:04
- 4 Bad Boys Running Wild 3:52
- 5 Loving You Sunday Morning 4:41
- 6 Make It Real 3:51
- 7 Big City Nights 4:58
- 8 Coast to Coast 5:13
- 9 Holiday 3:23
- 10 Still Loving You 5:49
- 11 Rock You Like a Hurricane 4:15
- 12 Can’t Live Without You 5:32
- 13 Another Piece of Meat 3:39
- 14 Dynamite 7:24
- 15 The Zoo 5:50
- 16 No One Like You 4:10
- 17 Can’t Get Enough, Part 1 2:16
- 18 Six String Sting 5:16
- 19 Can’t Get Enough, Part 2 1:53
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Unleashed in the East
Judas Priest
Captures a similar live energy and anthemic power, defining the heavy metal sound of the late '70s and early '80s.
Live After Death
Iron Maiden
Shares the exhilarating live atmosphere and storytelling flair of heavy metal performances from the era.
No Sleep 'til Hammersmith
Motörhead
Delivers raw live energy and gritty rock anthems that mirror the high-octane spirit of 1980s metal concerts.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.