Ready to Strike

by King Kobra

Ready to Strike cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1985
  • Label: Capitol Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 41:40
  • Community rating: 2.82/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Formed by veteran drummer Carmine Appice, the Los Angeles quintet's debut perfectly encapsulates the heavy, polished sound of the mid-1980s glam metal explosion. 'Ready to Strike' features muscular hard rock anthems bolstered by slick, arena-ready production and prominent vocal harmonies.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. Ready To Strike (5:21)
  2. Hunger (3:30)
  3. Shadow Rider (4:06)
  4. Shake Up (3:30)
  5. Attention (3:44)
  6. Breakin' Out (4:00)
  7. Tough Guys (4:24)
  8. Dancing With Desire (5:39)
  9. Second Thoughts (3:48)
  10. Piece Of The Rock (3:35)

Credits

  • King Kobra - primary artist, arranged by, cover [concept]
  • Johnny Rod - bass guitar, backing vocals, written-by
  • Mick Sweda - lead guitar, rhythm guitar, backing vocals, guitar synthesizer, written-by
  • David Michael-Philips - lead guitar, rhythm guitar, guitar synthesizer, backing vocals, written-by
  • Mark Free - lead vocals, backing vocals, written-by
  • Brian Gillstrom - written-by
  • George Criston - written-by
  • H. Banger - written-by

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