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King of Rock

King of Rock
Run–D.M.C. King of Rock.jpg
Studio album by Run–D.M.C.
Released February 5, 1985
Recorded 1984
Genre Rap rock
Length 43:46
Label Profile/Arista Records
Producer Russell Simmons, Larry Smith
Run–D.M.C. chronology
Run-D.M.C.
(1984)		 King of Rock
(1985)		 Raising Hell
(1986)
Singles from King of Rock
  1. "King of Rock"
    Released: January 15, 1985
  2. "You Talk Too Much"
    Released: 1985
  3. "Can You Rock It Like This"
    Released: November 6, 1985
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
AllMusic 5/5 stars
Chicago Tribune 3/4 stars
Encyclopedia of Popular Music 4/5 stars
Pitchfork Media 5.7/10
Rolling Stone 4/5 stars
The Rolling Stone Album Guide 2.5/5 stars
Spin Alternative Record Guide 6/10
The Village Voice B+

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.

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.

The album spent 56 weeks on the U.S. Billboard album charts and reached its peak position of #52 in early March 1985.

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