Considered by some critics to be the pinnacle of their career,[1] Lovedrive was a major evolution of the band's sound, exhibiting their "classic style" that would be later developed over their next few albums.

Lovedrive cemented the "Scorpions formula" of hard rock songs combined with melodic ballads.

[10][11][12][13] At the beginning of the Scorpions' German tour in February 1979, Michael rejoined the band and the group reluctantly parted ways with Matthias Jabs.

However, in April 1979 while the band was touring in France, Michael quit, which led to Jabs' immediate return after intense negotiations.

"[16] In a 2010 interview, singer Klaus Meine commented on the album cover, stating: "We just did not know it would be a problem in America, it was just sex and rock 'n' roll.