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When you hear of a Michael Schenker compilation titled Greatest Riffs, then obviously, the set must include the definitive versions of the UFO classics that Schenker played on (and to a lesser degree, Scorpions' tracks), as well as his early solo material, right? Nyet. This 2009, 13-track set solely contains material from several releases Schenker did for the Shrapnel label, from the late '90s/early 21st century. So what you get is a mixed bag, which while admittedly does include some six-string pizzazz, is certainly not a definitive Schenker "best-of." Case in point, the first six tracks here are cover tunes, and then there are several originals, concluding with a trio of live renditions of UFO classics. If you're curious about what this German guitar great was up to during a rock music era where just about every rock band avoided guitar solos like the plague, then Greatest Riffs is worth a listen. Greg Prato, All Music Guide

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