Krokus - 2012 Original Album Classics (3xCD) [1980, 1981, 1982] [@320]

A typical mid-'80s Euro-metal band from Switzerland, Krokus formed back in the '70s as a symphonic rock outfit modeled on the likes of Yes and ELP, switching to metal when the band's former direction proved unprofitable. The hard rock lineup included Maltese-born vocalist Marc Storace, guitarists Fernando Von Arb and Tommy Kiefer, bassist Chris Von Rohr (originally the lead vocalist), and drummer Freddy Steady. Kiefer was replaced by roadie Mark Kohler in 1982. Their brand of metal relies heavily on AC/DC and the Scorpions, with simple, radio-friendly riffs and repeatedly chanted choruses.

1980 METAL RENDEZ-VOUS

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The first huge success! Triple platinum in Switzerland (over 150,000 sold in this country alone). Marc Storace appeared for the first time as the lead vocalist. The three rock classics, “Bedside Radio”, “Heatstrokes” and “Tokyo Nights” opened up the doors to Great Britain and the USA. “Heatstrokes” charted number one in the British Heavy Metal charts.

1. Heatstrokes (4:00)
2. Bedside Radio (3:22)
3. Come On (4:29)
4. Streamer (6:44)
5. Shy Kid (2:33)
6. Tokyo Nights (5:54)
7. Lady Double Dealer (3:13)
8. Fire (6:07)
9. No Way (4:02)
10. Back-Seat Rock 'n' Roll (3:15)

Time: 43:39

Produced by Krokus and Martin Pearson

THE BAND:

Marc Storace - vocals
Fernando von Arb - lead guitar, backing vocals
Tommy Kiefer - rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Chris von Rohr - bass, backing vocals
Freddy Steady - drums, backing vocals

Jürg Naegeli - keyboards, backing vocals

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                                                               1981 HARDWARE
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Gold in Switzerland. The two big hits “Winning Man” and “Celebration” are still in their live repertoire. Very important songs such as “Easy Rocker” or “Rock City” turned out to be classics as well!


1. Celebration (3:23)
2. Easy Rocker (5:28)
3. Smelly Nelly (3:42)
4. Mr. 69 (3:02)
5. She's Got Everything (3:58)
6. Burning Bones (3:37)
7. Rock City (4:47)
8. Winning Man (5:34)
9. Mad Racket (4:02)

Time: 37:33

Produced by Krokus

THE BAND:

Marc Storace - vocals
Fernando von Arb - lead guitar, backing vocals
Tommy Kiefer - rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Chris von Rohr - bass, backing vocals
Freddy Steady - drums, backing vocals

Jürg Naegeli - keyboards, backing vocals

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1982 ONE VICE AT A TIME

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New american management and a new record deal, for the first time in the USA. The record was produced by Tony Platt. Mark Kohler joined in on rhythm guitar. This album contains the hits “Long Stick Goes Boom,” “Down The Drain,” “Playin’ The Outlaw” and “American Woman.” Another gold record. This is also the moment where names such as Butch Stone, LD Glover or Clive Davis appear for the first time! Recorded at the legendary Battery Studios in London. Huge success and Gold in USA, Canada, Switzerland etc... The track listing of that album even looks like the ultimate BEST OF!


1. Long Stick Goes Boom (5:12)
2. Bad Boys, Rag Dolls (3:48)
3. Playin' The Outlaw (3:59)
4. To The Top (4:21)
5. Down The Drain (3:15)
6. American Woman (3:37)
7. I'm On The Run (3:43)
8. Save Me (4:27)
9. Rock 'n' Roll (4:07)

Time: 36:29

Produced by Krokus & Tony Platt

THE BAND:

Marc Storace - vocals
Fernando von Arb - lead guitar
Mark Kohler - rhythm guitar
Chris von Rohr - bass, percussion
Freddy Steady - drums
 
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