: Matthias Jabs was hired as the new lead guitarist, helping solidify what would become the band's classic lineup .
It was the first Scorpions album to crack the US Billboard 200 , peaking at . It peaked at No. 36 on the UK charts . : Matthias Jabs was hired as the new
: Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth left the band prior to recording, ending their early psychedelic rock era . 36 on the UK charts
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 . It depicted a man and a woman in
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
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