This is the band’s fifth release, and marked the end of several eras for the German rockers. It would be guitarist Ulrich Roth’s final foray with the group, and this would also be their last album before turning to the heavier, more commercial-friendly style that would eventually pave the way for the huge success they enjoyed in the ‘80s.
Early Scorpions was often marked by more of a rocking feel and sense than "metal," per se, as some tracks could be viewed as heavier versions of Pink Floyd, even. The chunky and distortion-laden pieces are still present; however; two of the band’s more underrated tracks hail from this release, in fact: "Sails of Charon" and "He’s a Woman, She’s a Man." "Sails of Charon" is an absolute underground classic, if you will, and is one of heavy music’s more mesmerizing experiences. "He’s a Woman" has tons of energy and flash; it’s a shame that the band would eventually phase those two cuts out of their live shows.
Other good cuts include "We’ll Burn the Sky," "I’ve Got to be Free," and the slower "Born to Touch Your Feelings."

TRACK LIST: Steamrock Fever/We’ll Burn the Sky/I’ve Got to be Free/Riot of Your Time/Sails of Charon/Your Light/He’s a Woman, She’s a Man/Born to Touch Your Feelings