King Kobra s long-awaited reunion album King Kobra (s/t) released on Frontiers Records in 2011, left no doubt that the band was still a force to be reckoned with. Even though nearly 25 years had passed since the original line-up recorded the landmark Ready To Strike and Thrill Of A Lifetime albums, the energy and immediacy of the bands lightning attack had not diminished one iota and fans responded in kind. The thick, soulful vocals of Paul Shortino, dual guitarists Mick Sweda and David Michael-Philips, and the thundering bass and drums of Johnny Rod and Carmine Appice delivered an album that, while easily carrying on the tradition of the first two releases, brought a contemporary twist to a signature melodic, hard rock style.2013 brings the aptly-titled II . Produced by David Henzerling with Carmine Appice and Paul Shortino, the band digs even deeper into its hard rock roots to create an album that has all the swagger and swing of the classic 70 s albums (think Montrose, Bad Company, Deep Purple and even Carmine s own legendary Cactus) with a crystal clear sound that combines the best of both analogue and digital recording techniques. From the tight and punchy Have A Good Time to the 8-minute epic Deep River , II shows a more mature band confident of its songwriting ability performing with a technical prowess garnered over years of experience.
I**!
Great Album but Amazon Goofed!
KIng Kobra's new line up rocks better than their 80's version. This album and their last album are their best offerings. Paul Shortino is an incredible singer.Songs 8 and 9 are switched. someone from Amazon should correct this. Got It Comin' is labeled The Crunch and The Crunch is labeled Got It Comin'
K**E
All out King Kobra
If you love the old school metal with a bit a new, this is your best choice. From the pounding rhythms of Appice and Rod and the wailing guitars of Henzerling and Sweda to the bluesy vocals of Shortino you will certainly be pleased. Though having Free would have been glorious, Shortino is a great fit.
S**B
Five Stars
Love it.
P**N
yea i gave it 4 stars
i was impressed that i could listen to whole c d and and said ok this kicks some ass rock n roll right here boys if u want the early stuff get legends never die k c 3 is the best its on there in full
M**4
If you dig 80's rock, you'll love this!
I can't say I was big King Kobra fan back in the day, but I'd heard of them. The music seemed a little too hard for my teenage tastes and not quite mainstream enough for the group I ran with. But after listening to this album, I can admit I was likely short sighted in my musical ventures, and now include myself among the King Kobra Korps. This CD takes me back to the days when we had nothing to do but drive around listening to the latest from Motley Crue, Skid Row, Guns N Roses, Poison, Slaughter, (and on and on) looking for fun and trying to find the next party! I can't say I deeply dissected every song on the CD yet, but after a first listen just driving to and from work, it's simple, fun and contagious-- It's Rock and Roll the way it should be in my opinion. This one will stay in my drivetime rotation for a while, I'm sure! I highly recommend this one, it's worth every one of the nine hundred and ninety nine pennies it'll cost ya-- and if you can't afford that, at least check out the samples to see what you're missing! Oh, and "Have a Good Time"!
R**E
Great comeback
King Kobra came back rockin' hard on this album. Vocals, guitars, drums, bass, and lyrics are awesome. Just love this CD. Roll Tide777
R**Y
Five Stars
Good CD!
J**N
Best Sophomore Effort ever
Much like Golden Earing, King Kobra had songs decades apart! Deep River chugs along like a powerhouse on this album, and the rest of the songs follow suit. Best Sophomore effort from a band ever.
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