Negative Positive
Title: Years before Kenny Wayne Shepard, there was Michael Schenker
Review: This is the first and most distinctive Scorpions release. Before they reduced themselves to being German hard rock balladeers, the Scorpions actually had considerable musical chops. In their first incarnation, the Scorpions effortlessly fused early 70's heavy rock with jazz and classical elements. Given the fact of the music's depth, it's hard to believe that Michael Schenker was only 16 years old when Lonesome Crow was initially released (1972). What I'm about to say is probably going to offend a lot of rock fans, but I think Michael Schenker compromised his musical integrity by joining UFO. Needless to say, the Scorpions also undermined their integrity after Uli Roth left the fold. Lonesome Crow represents the Scorpions at their progressive hard rock zenith, a point they would never reach again.
Is the review positive or negative? 