: Matthias Jabs was hired as the new lead guitarist, helping solidify what would become the band's classic lineup .
The album featured an incredible track-to-track balance between heavy anthems and some of the best-written melodies of the era : "Another Piece of Meat" "Always Somewhere" "Coast to Coast" (Instrumental) "Can't Get Enough" "Is There Anybody There?" "Lovedrive" "Holiday" 🎨 The Banned Cover Art
Designed by the famous art group Hipgnosis (known for their work with Pink Floyd), the original cover caused immediate outrage . It depicted a man and a woman in formal wear in the back of a car, with a strand of bubblegum connecting the man's hand to the woman's exposed breast . : Matthias Jabs was hired as the new
: Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth left the band prior to recording, ending their early psychedelic rock era .
Despite the controversy, Playboy magazine named it the . 📈 Commercial Breakthrough : Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth left the
: Founder Rudolf Schenker's younger brother, guitar virtuoso Michael Schenker , had just left the band UFO . He briefly returned to contribute blistering lead guitar work on specific tracks . 🎶 Track Listing
: The cover was quickly banned in several countries, including the US, where it was replaced with a simple graphic of a blue scorpion on a black background . He briefly returned to contribute blistering lead guitar
The album was eventually certified by the RIAA , selling over 500,000 copies in the United States alone . Scorpions' Love Drive Album and Band History - Facebook