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To Rock or Not to Be

Krokus · 1995

54 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal

A hard-hitting blend of classic rock riffs fused with a heavy metal edge that defines Krokus's sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo energy throughout
  • sing-along choruses for gatherings
  • evening drive soundtrack
  • hard-hitting riffs for motivation

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, upbeat tracks
  • seek experimental sonic landscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, 'To Rock or Not to Be' was Krokus's tenth studio album, marking their return after a brief hiatus following the lackluster reception of 'The Blitz' in 1986. The band sought to reclaim their status in the heavy metal scene during a time when grunge began to dominate rock music venues.
Stylistic neighbors
Accept· Scorpions· Judas Priest

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Lion Heart 5:16
  • 2 Flying Through the Night 3:56
  • 3 To Rock or Not to Be 3:23
  • 4 In the Dead of Night 5:07
  • 5 Natural Blonde 5:12
  • 6 Doggy Style 4:02
  • 7 Talking Like a Shotgun 4:08
  • 8 Soul to Soul 4:55
  • 9 Stop the World 5:14
  • 10 You Ain't Got the Guts to Do It 3:06
  • 11 Wagon Gone 5:01
  • 12 Stormy Nights 5:14

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