When AC/DC exploded on the charts in the early '80s (thanks to the blockbuster classics Back in Black and Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap), there suddenly seemed to be legions of groups that sonically emulated the group -- especially their "Bon Scott era." Included in this "pack" were Rose Tattoo, Angels (also known as Angel City), and Heaven.
But the one that enjoyed the most success stateside was Switzerland's Krokus, thanks in part to a plumb opening spot on Def Leppard's sold-out Pyromania tour, and moderate hit albums (1983's Headhunter and 1984's The Blitz).
But the group (which was fronted by Marc Storace, undoubtedly one of the more interesting-looking singers in metal history) was unable to sustain its success and, throughout the '90s and early 21st century, would reunite for new albums and tours, with various members coming and going.
2003's Rock the Block was the first Krokus release to see Storace behind the mic in some time, and unlike when they were obviously trying to score a glossy radio hit in the mid-'80s, Rock the Block sees a band that has gotten back to its AC/DC roots, as evidenced by such tracks as "Mad World" and "I Want It All.".
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mad WorldFernando Von Arb, Marc Storace | Krokus | Play | 03:56 | 9 MB | 29 MB |
| 2 | Leading the PackFernando Von Arb, Marc Storace | Krokus | Play | 03:34 | 8 MB | 25 MB |
| 3 | I Want It AllFernando Von Arb, Marc Storace | Krokus | Play | 04:08 | 9 MB | 29 MB |
| 4 | Open FireFernando Von Arb, Marc Storace | Krokus | Play | 05:09 | 11 MB | 35 MB |
| 5 | One for AllFernando Von Arb, Marc Storace | Krokus | Play | 03:36 | 8 MB | 25 MB |
| 6 | Looking to AmericaFernando Von Arb, Marc Storace | Krokus | Play | 04:11 | 9 MB | 31 MB |
| 7 | Go My WayFernando Von Arb, Marc Storace | Krokus | Play | 04:14 | 9 MB | 30 MB |
| 8 | Hot ShotFernando Von Arb, Marc Storace | Krokus | Play | 03:34 | 8 MB | 25 MB |
| 9 | Raise Your HandsFernando Von Arb, Marc Storace | Krokus | Play | 03:53 | 8 MB | 28 MB |
| 10 | Night of the SnakesFernando Von Arb, Marc Storace | Krokus | Play | 03:32 | 8 MB | 26 MB |
| 11 | Throwing Her ChinaFernando Von Arb, Marc Storace | Krokus | Play | 04:11 | 9 MB | 31 MB |
| 12 | We'll RiseFernando Von Arb, Marc Storace | Krokus | Play | 04:56 | 11 MB | 35 MB |
| 13 | FreedomFernando Von Arb, Charles Stettler, Marc Storace | Krokus | Play | 03:52 | 8 MB | 29 MB |
| 14 | Rock the BlockFernando Von Arb, Marc Storace | Krokus | Play | 02:25 | 5 MB | 19 MB |
| 55 mins | 126 MB | |||||
| 55 mins | 404 MB | |||||
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Aeby | Digital Editing, Drums, Engineer, Group Member, Mixing, Producer |
| 2 | Lionel Flusin | Photography |
| 3 | Andy Gross | Legal Advisor |
| 4 | Tom Jermann | Artwork, Design |
| 5 | Krokus | Primary Artist |
| 6 | George Marino | Mastering |
| 7 | Charles Stettler | Composer |
| 8 | Marc Storace | Composer, Group Member, Vocal Producer, Vocals |
| 9 | Fernando Von Arb | Composer, Group Member, Guitar, Producer |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |