Complete List Of McAuley Schenker Group Albums And Songs

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This Complete List Of McAuley Schenker Group Albums And Songs presents the full discography of McAuley Schenker Group studio albums. The band was first formed in 1986.  The group hails from the area of Los Angeles, California. This complete McAuley Schenker Group discography also includes every single live album. All these spectacular McAuley Schenker Group albums have been presented below in chronological order.  EveryMcAuley Schenker Group album listed below showcases the entire album tracklisting.

McAULEY SCHENKER GROUP STUDIO ALBUMS

Perfect Timing

Released October 12, 1987

Perfect Timing, released on October 12, 1987, marked the debut of the McAuley Schenker Group, a collaboration between former Scorpions guitarist Michael Schenker and vocalist Robin McAuley. The album represents a harmonious blend of Schenker’s distinctive guitar work and McAuley’s powerful vocal style. The lineup also included Rocky Newton on bass, Bodo Schopf on drums, and Mitch Perry on rhythm guitar. Produced by Andy Johns, known for his work with Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones, the album was recorded at various studios including Total Access Recording in Redondo Beach, California. Perfect Timing offered a mix of hard rock and melodic metal, with tracks like “Gimme Your Love” and “Love Is Not a Game” showcasing the band’s catchy and polished sound.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Gimme Your Love” – 4:51 – Killer tune that rock hard, our fav!
2. “Here Today – Gone Tomorrow” – 4:38
3. “Don’t Stop Me Now” – 3:56
4. “No Time for Losers” – 4:13
5. “Follow the Night” – 4:40
6. “Get Out” – 4:07
7. “Love Is Not a Game” – 4:11
8. “Time” – 4:00
9. “I Don’t Wanna Lose” – 4:14
10. “Rock ‘Til You’re Crazy” – 4:05

Save Yourself

Released October 10, 1989

Save Yourself, the second studio album by the McAuley Schenker Group, was released on October 10, 1989. The album continued to build on the melodic hard rock approach of their debut. Michael Schenker’s guitar prowess combined with Robin McAuley’s strong vocals created a distinctive sound that appealed to both hard rock and heavy metal audiences. The recording lineup remained consistent with the addition of Steve Mann on keyboards and rhythm guitar. Produced by Frank Filipetti and Michael Schenker, the album was recorded at Bearsville Studios in New York and Goodnight LA Studios in California. Save Yourself featured notable tracks such as the title track “Save Yourself” and “Anytime,” the latter becoming one of the band’s most recognizable songs.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Save Yourself” – 6:15
2. “Bad Boys” – 4:05 – Our top pic on this album
3. “Anytime” – 5:44
4. “Get Down to Bizness” – 4:22
5. “Shadow of the Night” – 5:21
6. “What We Need” – 4:13
7. “I Am Your Radio” – 4:47
8. “There Has to Be Another Way” (Instrumental) – 1:49
9. “This Is My Heart” – 4:57
10. “Destiny” – 4:33
11. “Take Me Back” – 4:51

M.S.G.

Released 1992

M.S.G., released in 1992, showcased a slight shift in the musical direction for the McAuley Schenker Group, incorporating a more contemporary sound while retaining their hard rock roots. This album featured Michael Schenker’s virtuosic guitar work and Robin McAuley’s dynamic vocal range. The lineup included Jeff Pilson on bass, James Kottak on drums, and Jesse Harms on keyboards. Produced by Kevin Beamish, M.S.G. was recorded at Rumbo Recorders in California. The album was less commercially successful compared to its predecessors but was praised for tracks like “When I’m Gone” and “Never Ending Nightmare.”

CD Track Listings:

1. “Eve” – 4:52
2. “Paradise” – 4:08 – such a monster song we can’t get enough of
3. “When I’m Gone” – 4:49
4. “This Broken Heart” – 4:46
5. “We Believe in Love” – 5:12
6. “Crazy” – 4:55
7. “Invincible” – 3:45
8. “What Happens to Me” – 5:04
9. “Lonely Nights” – 4:30
10. “This Night Is Gonna Last Forever” – 4:49
11. “Never Ending Nightmare” – 3:23

McAULEY SCHENKER LIVE ALBUMS

“Unplugged” Live

Released 1993

“Unplugged” Live, released in 1993, is a unique entry in the McAuley Schenker Group’s discography, showcasing the band in an acoustic setting. This live album captures the essence of their songs in a stripped-down format, highlighting the songwriting and musical abilities of Michael Schenker and Robin McAuley. The album was recorded during an “unplugged” concert, a format that gained significant popularity in the early 1990s because of MTV and featured acoustic versions of their well-known tracks. The intimate setting allowed for a different expression of their music, with tracks like “Anytime” and “We Believe in Love” receiving a new interpretation. The album also included some classic Michael Schenker compositions, offering fans a fresh perspective on these songs.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Anytime” – 5:44
2. “We Believe in Love” – 5:12
3. “What Happens to Me” – 5:04
4. “Bad Boys” – 4:05
5. “Gimme Your Love” – 4:51
6. “Natural Thing” – 4:23
7. “Perrier” – 3:52
8. “When I’m Gone” – 4:49
9. “Nightmare” – 4:38
10. “Doctor Doctor” – 5:51

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