Scorpions | CRAZY WORLD | CD

Scorpions: Klaus Meine (vocals), Rudolf Schenker (guitar), Matthias Jabs (guitar), Fancis Buchholz (bass) and Herman Rarebell (drums).
Personnel: Klaus Meine (vocals, background vocals); Rudolf Schenker, Matthias Jabs (guitar, background vocals); Jim Vallance, Koen VanBaal (keyboards); Herman Rarebell (drums); Erwin Musper, Jim Lewis, Tony Ioannoua, Claudia Frohling, Wolfgang Praetz, Dries Van Der Schuyt, Cliff Roles, Keith Olsen (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: Erwin Musper; Keith Olsen ; Shay Baby.
Recording information: Goodnight L.A. Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Wisseloord Studio, Hilversum, The Netherlands.
Photographers: Ross Halfin; Richard Evans ; Wanelle Fitch.
After the release of Savage Amusement in 1988, the Scorpions expressed disdain toward the album, feeling that it was too polished when compared to their other work. Their longtime producer, Dieter Dierks, was replaced with well-known rock producer Keith Olsen, who would produce Crazy World and assist in making it one of the Scorpions' greatest recordings. Their music had certainly changed since Savage Amusement, sounding a little bit heavier and less glamorous. But even with the metal sound, the songs remain melodic and catchy. The power ballads on the album, "Wind of Change" and "Send Me an Angel," are arguably two of the band's greatest slow numbers, boasting soothing harmony and lyrics. Crazy World remains the Scorpions' finest '90s album and is sure to please its listeners. ~ Barry Weber

• Format: CD
• Genre: Pop
• Released: 10/19/1990