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Call of the Wild is the first studio album by Danish rock band D-A-D, at the time known as Disneyland After Dark. The album was released on 4 February 1986 by Mega Records. The album has been received with mixed reviews. The genre of the album is more country than the hard rock of their later albums. The two tracks "Marlboro Man" and "It's After Dark" are sometimes still played at their concerts, and can also be found on some of their live albums. The album was produced by Norwegian-born Frank Marstokk, a musician and producer who was A&R at Mega Records. Track listing - All tracks are written by Disneyland After Dark. 1. "Land of Their Choice" 1:10 2. "Call of the Wild" 3:42 3. "Riding With Sue" 3:01 4. "Marlboro Man" 2:53 5. "Counting the Cattle" 1:55 6. "Jackie O'" 2:50 7. "Trucker" 5:09 8. "Rock River" 2:42 9. "Jonnie" 4:58 10. "Son of a Gun" 3:13 11. "It's After Dark" 3:50 Total length: 35:23 CD bonus track 12. "Never Never" (from 'Standin' on the Never Never' EP) 5:10 Total length: 40:33 User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
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# Call of the Wild This debut captures a Danish rock band at a fascinating crossroads, blending country sensibilities with emerging rock ambitions in the mid-1980s. The album's distinctive character lies in its genre-defying approach—neither fully committed to country nor the hard rock that would later define the band's identity. Producer Frank Marstokk's stewardship shapes an unexpectedly textured sound that rewards curious listeners willing to sit with its contradictions. While critical reception was mixed, the persistence of tracks like "Marlboro Man" and "It's After Dark" in the band's live repertoire suggests genuine merit beyond initial dismissal. The album documents a band finding its voice, making it
