Live Bites

Performer: Scorpions
Engineer: Sander Van Der Heide; Albert Boekholt
Producer: Keith Olsen
Distributor: Universal Distribution

Notes: Personnel: Klaus Meine, Rocq-E-Harrell (vocals); Rudolf Schenker, Matthias Jabs (guitar, acoustic guitar, 12-string guitar, background vocals); Herman Rarebell (keyboards, drums); Luke Herzog (keyboards); Ralph Rieckermann (upright bass, background vocals); Fred White , Linda McCrary, Alfie Silas, Rick Nelson (programming). Audio Mixers: Ronald Prent; Erwin Musper; Albert Boekholt. Recording information: Goodnight L.A. Studios; Scorpio Sound Studio, Germany; Wisseloord Studio, Hilversum, The Netherlands. Photographer: Fernando Aceves. As the title suggests, Live Bites is a collection of live tracks from the Scorpions, recorded at a time (between 1988 and 1995) when they weren't at the top of their form, despite the hit single "Winds of Change." There are occasional highlights that might make the CD worthwhile for the band's most dedicated fans. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine As the title suggests, Live Bites is a collection of live tracks from the Scorpions, recorded at a time (between 1988 and 1995) when they weren't at the top of their form, despite the hit single "Winds of Change." During this time, their audience was beginning to evaporate, partially because of changing tastes and partially because the band was losing its ability to rock out consistently. Live Bites documents this decay too effectively. There are occasional highlights, but too much of the disc contains half-hearted, tired performances to make it worthwhile for anyone but the most dedicated fans. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Q (5/95, p.112) - 3 Stars - Good - "...well recorded, pristinely performed and emotionally-wracked when needed..."

Scorpions are one of Germany's most popular rock exports. As part of the first wave of 1970s heavy metal, the band played a tight melodic version of the increasingly harder and heavier rock that was becoming popular at the time. Scorpions would go on to influence hair-metal acts like Motley Crue, as well as more aggressive bands like Megadeth and Metallica. The band's 1989 Cold War power-ballad "Winds of Change" was an international smash and sold several million copies worldwide.

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