McAuley Schenker Group - Perfect Timing - Release Year 1987
Tracklist, Album Covers, Info and Fun Facts
"Gimme Your Love" (Rocky Newton, Robin McAuley) - 4:52
"Here Today—Gone Tomorrow" (Michael Schenker, McAuley) - 4:38
"Don't Stop Me Now" (Schenker, McAuley) - 3:56
"No Time for Losers" (Schenker, McAuley) - 4:13
"Follow the Night" (Schenker, McAuley) - 4:39
"Get Out" (Schenker, McAuley) - 4:07
"Love Is Not a Game" (Newton, McAuley, Alan Nelson) - 4:12
"Time" (Schenker, McAuley, Newton) - 4:00
"I Don't Wanna Lose" (Schenker, McAuley) - 4:15
"Rock 'Til You're Crazy" (Schenker, McAuley) - 4:05
2000 Japanese remaster bonus tracks
"Gimme Your Love" (Edit) (Newton, McAuley) - 4:25
"Follow the Night" (Edit) (Schenker, McAuley) - 4:21
Tracklist, Album Covers, Info and Fun Facts
"Gimme Your Love" (Rocky Newton, Robin McAuley) - 4:52
"Here Today—Gone Tomorrow" (Michael Schenker, McAuley) - 4:38
"Don't Stop Me Now" (Schenker, McAuley) - 3:56
"No Time for Losers" (Schenker, McAuley) - 4:13
"Follow the Night" (Schenker, McAuley) - 4:39
"Get Out" (Schenker, McAuley) - 4:07
"Love Is Not a Game" (Newton, McAuley, Alan Nelson) - 4:12
"Time" (Schenker, McAuley, Newton) - 4:00
"I Don't Wanna Lose" (Schenker, McAuley) - 4:15
"Rock 'Til You're Crazy" (Schenker, McAuley) - 4:05
2000 Japanese remaster bonus tracks
"Gimme Your Love" (Edit) (Newton, McAuley) - 4:25
"Follow the Night" (Edit) (Schenker, McAuley) - 4:21
“Perfect Timing” is the debut album by the McAuley Schenker Group, released in 1987. Combining melodic hard rock with powerful vocals and virtuosic guitar work, the album marked a successful collaboration between vocalist Robin McAuley and guitarist Michael Schenker.
The record blends catchy hooks with arena-ready rock anthems, establishing the band as a strong force in the late ‘80s rock scene.
Tracklist of “Perfect Timing”
1️⃣ Nightmare
2️⃣ Writing on the Wall
3️⃣ I’m Gonna Make You Mine
4️⃣ Perfect Timing
5️⃣ Love Slave
6️⃣ Get Away
7️⃣ Too Much to Heart
8️⃣ Follow the Night
9️⃣ Atmosphere
🔟 Dynamite
Fun Facts & Trivia
🎸 Guitar Virtuosity
Michael Schenker’s signature soaring guitar solos define the album’s melodic yet heavy sound, praised by fans and critics alike.
🎤 Vocal Power
Robin McAuley’s vocal range and emotive delivery helped the band carve out a unique identity distinct from Schenker’s prior work with UFO and Scorpions.
🔥 Hit Singles
“Gimme Your Love” and “Anytime” (though from later albums) became staples, while “Writing on the Wall” was a fan favorite from this debut.
🎶 Melodic Hard Rock
The album is a classic example of ‘80s melodic hard rock, with polished production and catchy choruses tailored for radio and MTV.
Cultural Legacy
“Perfect Timing” introduced the McAuley Schenker Group’s sound, influencing ‘80s rock fans and guitar enthusiasts. It remains a beloved album for its blend of melody and shred, keeping the spirit of classic hard rock alive during a shifting musical era.
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Perfect Timing is the 5th full-length studio album recorded by the various M.S.G. lineups and the first album by the McAuley Schenker Group. It was the first collaboration between Michael Schenker and Robin McAuley (ex-Grand Prix and Far Corporation), resulting in Schenker's first top 100 US hit with the song "Gimme Your Love."
At this point, the band featured an eclectic mix of musicians in terms of nationalities. McAuley hails from Ireland originally, while Schenker and drummer Bodo Schopf are both from Germany. American guitarist Mitch Perry (aka Mitch Brownstein from the band The Kydz) had originally played in bass virtuoso Billy Sheehan's band, Talas (and had later joined the revamped Australian/American version of the band Heaven), while bassist Rocky Newton and guest keyboardist/rhythm guitarist Steve Mann were British and had previously been members of the band Lionheart. Mann would officially join the band for MSG's next album, replacing Perry.
