Released: 02/06/23
Released in 1977, Taken by Force was the last Scorpions album with Uli Jon Roth and first with drummer Herman Rarebell, who also debuted as a songwriter. The album features classics like the live favorite "Steamrock Fever," Roth’s hard-rocking "I've Got To Be Free," and the heavy "He's A Woman - She's A Man." Highlights include Roth’s masterpiece "The Sails Of Charon," the funky "Your Light," and the romantic ballad "Born To Touch Your Feelings." Despite growing musical differences, Taken by Force stands as a powerful culmination of the Roth era and a key influence on heavy metal’s future.