Description

Throughout the '80s, it seemed like Krokus were always one or two steps behind the heavy metal pack. Starting out as an AC/DC derivative, the group softened its sound later in the decade (à la Def Leppard), in hopes of massive chart success. While they did indeed score a handful of moderate hits, they never truly joined the big leagues. With '80s metal making a nostalgic resurgence during the early 21st century, Krokus were back up and running, and in 2004, issued their first live album in some time, Fire and Gasoline: Live! The double-disc set wisely bypasses their weaker latter-day material (save for several tracks from their 2004 studio album, Rock the Block), and sticks to their best-known tracks. Standouts include the aforementioned "Screaming in the Night" (a rare tranquil moment for the band, which manages to not sound like the majority of wimpy '80s-era power ballads) and the headbanging delights "Eat the Rich" and "Stayed Awake All Night." Fire and Gasoline: Live! proves that Krokus circa 2003 sound an awful lot like Krokus circa 1983. Track listing: 1. Heatstrokes 2. Mad World 3. Flying Through The Night 4. American Woman 5. I Want It All 6. Bad Boys Rag Dolls 7. Tokyo Nights 8. Stayed Awake All Night 9. Down The Drain 10. Fire 11. Rock n' Roll Tonight 12. Throwing Her China 13. Screaming In The Night 14. Rock City 15. Easy Rocker 16. Backseat Rock n' Roll 17. Rock The Block 18. Long Stick Goes Boom 19. Eat The Rich 20. Bedside Radio