Scorpions Crazy

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This instalment of the popular 'NOW 100 Hits' series comprises a number of guitar-filled anthems, ranging from Meat Loaf's 'Bat Out of Hell' and Rainbow's 'Since You Been Gone', to Rod Stewart's 'Maggie May' and The Clash's 'Should I Stay Or Should I Go'.

Great guitar growls and sawing chords get the opener 'Pulse' off in a way that leaves no doubt that this is a guitar album backed by synths and electronics not the other way round. Electronics still play a major role though as after the first flourish in comes a melodic sequence and excellently programmed drums. Guitar now works on two levels- power axe man stuff and wonderful melody lines. The mix between these two elements is pure perfection. It's just so much fun, oozing with an enormous feel good factor. Play that tennis racket and imaginary keyboard and just have a damned good jump around the room! 'Miracle' uses a strummed guitar and melodic loop to chug along nicely. A gently plucked lead does its heavenly thing before more power guitar and riffing. This is loud proud anthemic stuff so crank your amp up accordingly! It's not all in ye face though as more tender moments are allowed to shine amongst the powerhouse stuff. The title track starts with a rapid sequence, mutating as it goes. When the guitar initially arrives it soars beautifully and gently into the air then pow! Axe man heroics are the order of the day taking me back to my cherished Scorpions albums from my leather jacket wearing past. Maxxess is a master of dynamics as well as his other many talents however, letting the storm subside from time to time in order to make the manic riffing even more awesome when it returns.