M.S.G. is the third and final studio album by Michael Schenker and Robin McAuley's project, the McAuley Schenker Group. It was released in 1991 in Japan and 1992 in Europe.
Bass guitarist Jeff Pilson and drummer James Kottak previously played together in Michael Lee Firkins's backing band and Wild Horses. Kottak, who had also previously played in the original line-up of Kingdom Come, later joined Schenker's former band Scorpions.
Track listing All songs written by Michael Schenker and Robin McAuley except where noted. "Eve" – 4:52 "Paradise" – 4:07 "When I'm Gone" (Jesse Harms, McAuley) – 4:47 "This Broken Heart" – 4:47 "We Believe in Love" – 5:12 "Crazy" (Rocky Newton, McAuley) – 4:53 "Invincible" – 3:42 "What Happens to Me" – 5:02 "Lonely Nights" – 4:29 "This Night Is Gonna Last Forever" (Newton, Kenny Stewart) – 4:51 "Never Ending Nightmare" – 6:24
Note that "Paradise" is not the same song as the one McAuley recorded with his old band, Grand Prix. Additionally, McAuley later recorded a song called "Crazy" on his 2025 solo album Soulbound, but it's not the same song as the one on this album.
Personnel Band members Robin McAuley – lead vocals Michael Schenker – guitars, backing vocals Jeff Pilson – bass James Kottak – drums
Additional musicians Jesse Harms – keyboards Rocky Newton – backing vocals Steve Mann – keyboards on "Never Ending Nightmare"
Production Kevin Beamish – producer, engineer, backing vocals Frank Filipetti – producer, engineer and mixing on "Never Ending Nightmare" Randy Nicklaus – executive producer Mick Gusauski – engineer, mixing Bruce Barris – engineer Steve Hall – mastering Hugh Syme – art direction, design
Charts Chart (1992) Peakposition Finnish Albums (The Official Finnish Charts) 13
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