Hardware cover

Hardware

Krokus · 1981

37 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal

Dynamic hard rock riffs collide with anthemic choruses, showcasing the band’s high-energy Swiss metal roots.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • high-energy party atmosphere
  • sing-along anthems with friends
  • steady pacing for road trips
  • celebratory vibe throughout tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking quiet introspective moments
  • prefer long, soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1981, 'Hardware' was Krokus's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Metal Rendez-vous' in 1980. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation in the heavy metal scene, building on a growing international fanbase and moving towards more mainstream appeal.
Stylistic neighbors
Accept· Scorpions· Judas Priest

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Burning Bones 3:34
  • 2 She’s Got Everything 3:57
  • 3 Winning Man 5:33
  • 4 Smelly Nelly 3:38
  • 5 Easy Rocker 5:27
  • 6 Mr. Sixty Nine 3:01
  • 7 Rock City 4:43
  • 8 Mad Racket 4:00
  • 9 Celebration 3:24

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