Top tracks — play these first
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Born to Be Wild — This cover stands out for its energetic reinterpretation of a classic anthem, infusing it with Krokus's signature heavy metal sound while paying homage to its legacy.
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Hoodoo Woman — The title track combines powerful riffs with evocative lyrics, showcasing the band's ability to blend traditional blues elements into their hard rock style.
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Drive It In — Opening the album with infectious energy, this track sets the tone for Hoodoo’s blend of catchy hooks and driving rhythms that define Krokus's sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Hoodoo blends classic rock influences with modern hard rock elements, maintaining energy but lacking strong cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- Several tracks feature prominent guitar solos that are characteristic of classic hard rock, often accompanied by bluesy riffs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady energy for road trips
- sing-along anthems with friends
- high-octane party atmosphere
- for workout motivation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective sounds
- seek complex musical experimentation
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2010, Krokus released Hoodoo as their thirteenth studio album, marking a return to form after several years of fluctuating popularity. This release came after their earlier comeback album, Hellraiser, which had reestablished them in the rock scene. By this time, the band was embracing their legacy while also appealing to a new generation of listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Accept· Scorpions· Judas Priest
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Drive It In 3:31
- 2 Hoodoo Woman 3:37
- 3 Born to Be Wild 3:34
- 4 Rock’n Roll Handshake 3:56
- 5 Ride Into the Sun 5:02
- 6 Too Hot 3:45
- 7 In My Blood 3:32
- 8 Dirty Street 4:26
- 9 Keep Me Rolling 4:11
- 10 Shot of Love 3:31
- 11 Firestar 3:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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