King of Rock
| Untitled | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |  link |
| Robert Christgau | B+[1] |
| Pitchfork Media | (5.7/10) 23 Sep 05 |
| Rolling Stone |  28 Mar 85 |
King of Rock is the second studio album by hip hop trio Run–D.M.C.. Produced in 1985, the album sees the group adopting a more rock-influenced sound, with several tracks prominently featuring heavy guitar riffs.
Background
Though Run-D.M.C.'s original version of "Slow and Low" (recorded as a demo during the sessions for this album) would not be officially released until the 2005 Deluxe edition of King of Rock, a cover version, recorded by the Beastie Boys (who themselves often played a fusion of rap and rock), appeared on the latter's 1986 debut album, Licensed to Ill.
Track listing
- "Rock the House" – 2:42
- "King of Rock" – 5:14
- "You Talk Too Much" – 5:59
- "Jam-Master Jammin'" – 4:20
- "Roots, Rap, Reggae" (feat. Yellowman) – 3:12
- "Can You Rock It Like This" – 4:30
- "You're Blind" – 5:31
- "It's Not Funny" – 5:35
- "Darryl and Joe (Krush-Groove 3)" – 6:39
Deluxe edition bonus tracks
- "Slow and Low" (Demo) – 4:27
- "Together Forever (Krush-Groove 4)" (Live) – 3:35
- "Jam-Master Jammin'" (Remix) – 6:45
- "King of Rock" (Live, from Live Aid) – 7:26
Chart positions
Album
| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[2] | 52 |
| US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[2] | 12 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart positions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B [2] |
US Dance [2] |
UK [3] | ||
| 1985 | "King of Rock" | 108 | 14 | 40 | 80 |
| "You Talk Too Much" | 107 | 19 | 301 | – | |
| "Can You Rock It Like This" | – | 19 | – | – | |
| "Jam-Master Jammin'" | – | 53 | – | – | |
Notes:
- 1 - Charted with "Darryl and Joe (Krush-Groove 3)"
References
- ^ Christgau, Robert. "King of Rock". Robert Christgau.
- ^ a b c d "Run-D.M.C. Chart Positions". AllMusic. Retrieved November 19, 2010.
- ^ "The Official Charts Company - Run–D.M.C. discography". The Official Charts Company. 6 May 2013.