[2017-02-17] King Kobra "Ready To Strike" and "Thrill Of A Lifetime (Expanded)" remasters (Rock Candy UK)

Linda · **Posted:** Fri Nov 11, 2016 8:14 pm

Ready To Strike

Description
Special Deluxe Collector's Edition / Fully Remastered Audio / 16 page full colour booklet 3,500 word essay, enhanced artwork with previously unseen photos, band involvement and new interviews. Although the American marketplace was bursting with many great, hip thrusting rock bands during the 1980's, some of them multi-platinum sellers such as Mötley Crüe, Quiet Riot and RATT, there was always, we thought, room for talented new contenders. For King Kobra this was an invitation from heaven, launching onto a landscape that was primed for production of killer hard rock, shifting enormous quantities of it, and ruling the airwaves. Formed in California in 1984, by seasoned drummer Carmine Appice (Cactus, Beck Bogart & Appice, Rod Stewart) and featuring vocalist Mark Free (Unruly Child), guitarists John Michael Philips & Mick Sweda (Bulletboys) and bassist Johnny Rod (WASP), the band won instant attention for their unique look - four blondes and one brunette. Musically they received plaudits for their compelling energy infused riffs, shout-it-out-loud hooks and high-flying vocals. Produced by Spencer Proffer (Quiet Riot, WASP, Cheap Trick) and signed to Capitol Records, the band's debut album, 'Ready To Strike', was originally issued in 1985, and won them the attention of fans and critics alike by delivering one of the year's best records. Tracks such as 'Hunger', 'Tough Guys', 'Piece Of The Rock' and the title track itself, made for an arresting and compelling moment in a genre that is often underappreciated and misunderstood. Certainly this record is one of the best examples of mid 80's hard rock ever created.

Tracklist
1. Ready To Strike
2. Hunger
3. Shadow Rider
4. Shake Up
5. Attention
6. Breakin' Out
7. Tough Guys
8. Dancing With Desire
9. Second Thoughts
10. Piece Of The Rock

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N8PYH10/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N8PYH10/?tag=imwan-21

Thrill Of A Lifetime

Description
Special Deluxe Collector's Edition / Fully Remastered Audio / Bonus Track / 16 page full colour booklet 3,500 word essay, enhanced artwork with previously unseen photos, band involvement and new interviews. For a time it seemed that King Kobra could do no wrong. When they released their debut album 'Ready To Strike' in 1985, great things were expected from the five-piece, led by celebrated drummer Carmine Appice (Cactus, Jeff Beck, Blue Murder). Appice had come up with the idea for the band when he left Ozzy Osbourne's touring line-up in 1983. In fact, he had a clear vision for an image, based on the reverse of Mötley Crüe's four brunettes and one blonde look. 'Thrill Of A Lifetime', their sophomore album, originally issued in 1986 and produced by their previous studio co-hort Spencer Proffer (Quiet Riot, WASP, Cheap Trick), saw the band shift gear, modernising their sound and focussing on more accessible songs, perhaps modelled on the chart success of artists like Bon Jovi and Survivor. It was a brave move alright and one that should have generated larger sales but, sadly, the prevailing musical winds were by this time blowing in the wrong direction, leaving the band floundering within a record company that was fast losing faith. The material however was top notch, spearheaded by the hugely infectious 'Iron Eagle (Never Say Die)', a track that was included on the hit movie 'Iron Eagle'. Elsewhere there's 'Feel The Heat', 'Raise Your Hands To Rock' and 'Dream On' for further proof of this album's immense appeal.

Tracklist
1. Second Time Around
2. Dream On
3. Feel The Heat
4. Thrill Of A Lifetime
5. Only The Strong Will Survive
6. Iron Eagle (Never Say Die)
7. Home Street Home
8. Overnight Sensation
9. Raise Your Hands To Rock
10. Party Animal
Bonus Track:
11. Home Sweet Home (Street Mix)

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N3QBO7M/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N3QBO7M/?tag=imwan-21

Linda · **Posted:** Tue Feb 07, 2017 5:09 am

Bump: Added the descriptions and tracklists to the first post.

[2017-02-17] King Kobra "Ready To Strike" and "Thrill Of A Lifetime (Expanded)" remasters (Rock Candy UK)

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