Headhunter
Krokus · 1983
37 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal
A thunderous blend of hard rock and heavy metal that energizes with fierce riffs and anthemic choruses.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady adrenaline for road trips
- fierce anthems for workout motivation
- nighttime energy for gatherings
- cathartic release of pent-up energy
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer mellow, soft sounds
- seek delicate, intricate compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Headhunter' was released in 1983, Krokus was transitioning from their earlier success in the late 1970s to a more polished sound. This album marked their first collaboration with producer Kevin Elson, who had previously worked with Journey, signaling a shift towards a more commercially viable approach. Positioned as their sixth studio album, it aimed to capitalize on the growing popularity of heavy metal in the early '80s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Accept· Scorpions· Judas Priest
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Headhunter 4:31
- 2 Eat the Rich 4:16
- 3 Screaming in the Night 6:40
- 4 Ready to Burn 3:55
- 5 Night Wolf 4:10
- 6 Stayed Awake All Night 4:44
- 7 Stand and be Counted 4:09
- 8 White Din 1:48
- 9 Russian Winter 3:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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