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Remastered re-release of the ninth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
“Music From The Elder” marked a substantial departure from band's previous output, "Unmasked", with its epic concept and orchestral elements: its sales were so poor that Kiss did not embark on a supporting tour for the first time in its eight-year history, opting instead to make a handful of promotional appearances. In an effort to return to their Hard Rock roots, KISS began recording music more akin to the Hard Rock style that launched them to popularity in the mid-1970s. But at the same time, Simmons, Stanley, and creative manager Bill Aucoin felt that just returning to a harder sound was not enough. They believed that only a bold, artistic statement would regenerate public interest in KISS. To that end, they enlisted producer Bob Ezrin to work with the band, who, in turn, employed members from the American Symphony Orchestra and St. Robert's Choir to record tracks for the album. Ezrin had worked with the band before, producing their hit 1976 album "Destroyer". He had also co-produced Pink Floyd's 1979 concept album "The Wall". Simmons, Stanley, and Aucoin felt that Ezrin could help bring their ambitions to fruition. Most participants in the album's recording admit that it was a major misstep for KISS. Ezrin, despite his recent success with the even more ambitious "Wall" album, admitted that his judgments concerning "Music From The Elder" were clouded due in large part to a cocaine addiction at the time. Stanley and Simmons admit that they were "delusional" concerning the project, while Frehley has stated that he felt that it was not a good idea to begin with.
"Music From The Elder" was the first album with drummer Eric Carr and the last album to feature Ace Frehley, until their 1996 reunion Alive Worldwide Tour, apart from appearing on the cover of the compilation album "Killers" and the next album, "Creatures Of The Night", as well as a handful of promotional appearances with the band until late 1982.
Despite the general negative feelings towards this album, it has garnered some occasional praise in recent years. In 2011, the American website Guitar World mentioned the album among their "50 Great Albums Celebrating Their 30th Anniversary" in 2011, while the Brazilian Roadie Crew Magazine did likewise in a list of "The 81 Greatest Albums of 1981". Later, in 2017, Roadie Crew rank it among their "Greatest 40 Concept Albums Ever" at #22. In 2016, Classic Rock Magazine ranked the album among a list of "The 20 Most Underrated Classic Rock Albums Ever". In 2018, the French edition of the Rock Hard Magazine included it in the Volume 2 of its "Ideal Metaltheque", in the concept albums category. There are rumours that "The Elder" has sold around 500 000 copies, however, this has yet to be substantiated by any official audit, and has not been certified Gold as of 2018.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums. KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. Band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum. On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
"Music From The Elder" was re-released in 1997 in a remastered version.
KISS Catalog, Ltd./Mercury Records, a PolyGram Company, 1981/1997/2014 (378 641-0). Made in EU. Pressed in Austria.


Tracklist:
1. Fanfare 1:21
2. Just A Boy 2:25
3. Odyssey 5:36
4. Only You 4:17
5. Under The Rose 4:51
6. Dark Light 4:18
7. A World Without Heroes 2:40
8. The Oath 4:31
9. Mr. Blackwell 4:52
10. Escape From The Island 2:52
11. I 5:03
Total playing time: 42:46 min.

The ninth full-length studio album by legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
“Music From The Elder” marked a substantial departure from band's previous output, "Unmasked", with its epic concept and orchestral elements: its sales were so poor that Kiss did not embark on a supporting tour for the first time in its eight-year history, opting instead to make a handful of promotional appearances. In an effort to return to their Hard Rock roots, KISS began recording music more akin to the Hard Rock style that launched them to popularity in the mid-1970s. But at the same time, Simmons, Stanley, and creative manager Bill Aucoin felt that just returning to a harder sound was not enough. They believed that only a bold, artistic statement would regenerate public interest in KISS. To that end, they enlisted producer Bob Ezrin to work with the band, who, in turn, employed members from the American Symphony Orchestra and St. Robert's Choir to record tracks for the album. Ezrin had worked with the band before, producing their hit 1976 album "Destroyer". He had also co-produced Pink Floyd's 1979 concept album "The Wall". Simmons, Stanley, and Aucoin felt that Ezrin could help bring their ambitions to fruition. Most participants in the album's recording admit that it was a major misstep for KISS. Ezrin, despite his recent success with the even more ambitious "Wall" album, admitted that his judgments concerning "Music From The Elder" were clouded due in large part to a cocaine addiction at the time. Stanley and Simmons admit that they were "delusional" concerning the project, while Frehley has stated that he felt that it was not a good idea to begin with.
"Music From The Elder" was the first album with drummer Eric Carr and the last album to feature Ace Frehley, until their 1996 reunion Alive Worldwide Tour, apart from appearing on the cover of the compilation album "Killers" and the next album, "Creatures Of The Night", as well as a handful of promotional appearances with the band until late 1982.
Despite the general negative feelings towards this album, it has garnered some occasional praise in recent years. In 2011, the American website Guitar World mentioned the album among their "50 Great Albums Celebrating Their 30th Anniversary" in 2011, while the Brazilian Roadie Crew Magazine did likewise in a list of "The 81 Greatest Albums of 1981". Later, in 2017, Roadie Crew rank it among their "Greatest 40 Concept Albums Ever" at #22. In 2016, Classic Rock Magazine ranked the album among a list of "The 20 Most Underrated Classic Rock Albums Ever". In 2018, the French edition of the Rock Hard Magazine included it in the Volume 2 of its "Ideal Metaltheque", in the concept albums category. There are rumours that "The Elder" has sold around 500 000 copies, however, this has yet to be substantiated by any official audit, and has not been certified Gold as of 2018.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums. KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. Band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum. On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
180g vinyl in gatefold cover.
Casablanca Records/Mercury Records/The Island Def Jam Music Group, 1981/2014 (0602537850709). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Fanfare 1:22
2. Just A Boy 2:30
3. Odyssey 5:36
4. Only You 4:19
5. Under The Rose 4:49
6. Dark Light 4:12

Side B
7. A World Without Heroes 2:40
8. The Oath 4:32
9. Mr. Blackwell 4:53
10. Escape From The Island 2:50
11. I 3:54
12. Finale (hidden track) 1:09

Total playing time: 42:46 min.

The ninth full-length studio album by legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
“Music From The Elder” marked a substantial departure from band's previous output, "Unmasked", with its epic concept and orchestral elements: its sales were so poor that KISS did not embark on a supporting tour for the first time in its eight-year history, opting instead to make a handful of promotional appearances. In an effort to return to their Hard Rock roots, KISS began recording music more akin to the Hard Rock style that launched them to popularity in the mid-1970s. But at the same time, Simmons, Stanley, and creative manager Bill Aucoin felt that just returning to a harder sound was not enough. They believed that only a bold, artistic statement would regenerate public interest in KISS. To that end, they enlisted producer Bob Ezrin to work with the band, who, in turn, employed members from the American Symphony Orchestra and St. Robert's Choir to record tracks for the album. Ezrin had worked with the band before, producing their hit 1976 album "Destroyer". He had also co-produced Pink Floyd's 1979 concept album "The Wall". Simmons, Stanley, and Aucoin felt that Ezrin could help bring their ambitions to fruition. Most participants in the album's recording admit that it was a major misstep for KISS. Ezrin, despite his recent success with the even more ambitious "Wall" album, admitted that his judgments concerning "Music From The Elder" were clouded due in large part to a cocaine addiction at the time. Stanley and Simmons admit that they were "delusional" concerning the project, while Frehley has stated that he felt that it was not a good idea to begin with.
"Music From The Elder" was the first album with drummer Eric Carr and the last album to feature Ace Frehley, until their 1996 reunion Alive Worldwide Tour, apart from appearing on the cover of the compilation album "Killers" and the next album, "Creatures Of The Night", as well as a handful of promotional appearances with the band until late 1982.
Despite the general negative feelings towards this album, it has garnered some occasional praise in recent years. In 2011, the American website Guitar World mentioned the album among their "50 Great Albums Celebrating Their 30th Anniversary" in 2011, while the Brazilian Roadie Crew Magazine did likewise in a list of "The 81 Greatest Albums of 1981". Later, in 2017, Roadie Crew rank it among their "Greatest 40 Concept Albums Ever" at #22. In 2016, Classic Rock Magazine ranked the album among a list of "The 20 Most Underrated Classic Rock Albums Ever". In 2018, the French edition of the Rock Hard Magazine included it in the Volume 2 of its "Ideal Metaltheque", in the concept albums category. There are rumours that "The Elder" has sold around 500 000 copies, however, this has yet to be substantiated by any official audit, and has not been certified Gold as of 2018.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums. KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. The band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum. On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
Casablanca Records/PolyGram Records, Inc., 1981 (6302 163). Made in Norway. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. The Oath 4:32
2. Fanfare 1:22
3. Just A Boy 2:30
4. Dark Light 4:12
5. Only You 4:19
6. Under The Rose 4:49

Side 2
1. A World Without Heroes 2:40
2. Mr. Blackwell 4:53
3. Escape From The Island 2:50
4. Odyssey 5:36
5. I 3:52

Total playing time: 42:56 min.

Remastered re-release of the debut full-length solo album by the rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist of legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Rock band Kiss.
It was one of four solo albums released by the members of Kiss on September 18, 1978. It is the only album of the four Kiss solo albums to feature all original songs, as Simmons, Criss and Frehley each recorded one cover song on their albums.
Paul Stanley's 1978 solo album was the most Kiss-like of the four, sounding more like an official band release rather than a solo outing. But this isn't necessarily a bad thing - Stanley had become a seasoned Hard Rock songwriter by this point, churning out some of Kiss' best material ("Love Gun", "Detroit Rock City", "I Want You" etc.), and wisely stuck to his winning formula on Paul Stanley. With the help of studio musicians, as well as guitarist Bob Kulick (who was almost an original member of Kiss, and brother of future Kiss replacement guitarist Bruce) and Rod Stewart/Vanilla Fudge drummer Carmine Appice, Stanley's album is on par with Ace Frehley's as far as consistency is concerned. A couple of epic compositions (by Kiss standards) are highlights: "Tonight You Belong to Me" and "Take Me Away (Together as One)", as are the more straightforward tracks "Ain't Quite Right", "Wouldn't You Like to Know Me?", "It's Alright" and "Goodbye". 
While his other Kiss bandmates took more chances with their solo records (with varying results), Stanley's album is more or less what a new Kiss album released in 1978 would have sounded like!
The album reached #40 on the US Billboard album chart. It was generally regarded as the second best of the solo albums, following Frehley's.
Casablanca Records/KISS Catalog Ltd./Mercury Records, a PolyGram company, 1978/1997/2014 (378 640-7). Made in EU.


Tracklist:
1. Tonight You Belong To Me 4:40
2. Move On 3:11
3. Ain't Quite Right 3:35
4. Wouldn't You Like To Know Me? 3:18
5. Take Me Away (Together As One) 5:34
6. It's Alright 3:34
7. Hold Me, Touch Me (Think Of Me When We're Apart) 3:40
8. Love In Chains 3:33
9. Goodbye 4:09
Total playing time: 35:14 min.


Samples: http://www.last.fm

First re-release on picture disc of the debut full-length solo album the drummer of legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Rock band Kiss.
It was one of four solo albums released by the members of Kiss on September 18, 1978. The album was produced by Vini Poncia, who went on to produce the Kiss albums "Dynasty" (1979) and "Unmasked" (1980). Criss covered "Tossin' and Turnin'", which was a #1 hit for Bobby Lewis in the U.S. during the summer of 1961. The song was subsequently covered by Kiss on their 1979 tour. Much of the material on the album was originally written in 1971 for Criss's pre-Kiss band Lips.
At the peak of their popularity in 1978, Kiss decided to maximize their sales potential and exploit their loyal audience by having each member release a solo record on the same day. Instead of sending sales through the roof, it had the unexpected effect of stopping their momentum cold. It wasn't because the market was flooded with Kiss product - although it certainly was, since they released nine albums, including two double-live records and a compilation, in the course of four years - it was because the albums were, for the most part, terrible. Peter Criss' effort was one of the most undistinguished of the bunch, lacking hooks on the Pop-Metal rockers or the power ballads, as well as personality throughout. Even Kiss fans will have a hard time making their way through this record, or any of the other solo albums.
The album was the lowest charting of all the Kiss solo albums of 1978, reaching #43 on the US Billboard album chart. Of the four solo albums, "Peter Criss" was the only album to have two singles released from it: "Don't You Let Me Down" and "You Matter to Me".
Casablanca/Lilith Ltd., 1978/2006 (LR115LPP). Manufactured in EU. 180g Picture Disc.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. I'm Gonna Love You 3:19
2. You Matter To Me 3:17
3. Tossin' And Turnin' 4:01
4. Don't You Let Me Down 3:43
5. That's The Kind Of Sugar Papa Likes 3:01

Side Two
6. Easy Thing 3:54
7. Rock Me, Baby 2:53
8. Kiss The Girld Goodbye 2:46
9. Hooked On Rock 'n' Roll 3:37
10. I Can't Stop The Rain 4:26

Total playing time: 34:57 min.

Remastered re-release of the fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
“Rock And Roll Over” was recorded at the Star Theatre, and in order to get the proper drum sound, Peter Criss recorded the drum tracks in a bathroom, communicating via video-link with the rest of the band. Criss' vocals are featured on the tracks "Baby Driver" and "Hard Luck Woman". Paul Stanley, who originally wanted the latter song to be sung by Rod Stewart, gave it to Criss, after Gene Simmons insisted Criss sing the song instead.
Although "Hard Luck Woman" did not equal the success of "Beth", it did become another top 20 single for KISS. "Calling Dr. Love" became a concert staple. This is the first Kiss album to not feature a writing credit from Ace Frehley.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums.
KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. Band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum.
On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
"Rock And Roll Over" peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum in USA by RIAA for 1 000 000 copies sold.
“Rock And Roll Over” was re-released in 1997 in a remastered version.
KISS Catalog, Ltd./Mercury Records, a PolyGram Company, 1976/1997/2014 (378 8115). Made in EU. Pressed in Austria.


Tracklist:
1. I Want You 3:04
2. Take Me 2:56
3. Calling Dr. Love 3:44
4. Ladies Room 3:27
5. Baby Driver 3:40
6. Love 'Em And Leave 'Em 3:47
7. Mr. Speed 3:18
8. See You In Your Dreams 2:34
9. Hard Luck Woman 3:34
10. Makin' Love 3:14
Total playing time: 30:44 min.

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
“Rock And Roll Over” was recorded at the Star Theatre, and in order to get the proper drum sound, Peter Criss recorded the drum tracks in a bathroom, communicating via video-link with the rest of the band. Criss' vocals are featured on the tracks "Baby Driver" and "Hard Luck Woman". Paul Stanley, who originally wanted the latter song to be sung by Rod Stewart, gave it to Criss, after Gene Simmons insisted Criss sing the song instead.
Although "Hard Luck Woman" did not equal the success of "Beth", it did become another top 20 Single for KISS. "Calling Dr. Love" became a concert staple. This is the first KISS album to not feature a writing credit from Ace Frehley.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums. KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. The band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum. On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
"Rock And Roll Over" peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum in the USA by RIAA for 1 000 000 copies sold.
Casablanca Records, Inc., 1976 (NBLP 7037). Made in USA. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. I Want You 3:02
2. Take Me 2:53
3. Calling Dr. Love 3:41
4. Ladies Room 3:25
5. Baby Driver 3:39

Side B
1. Love 'Em And Leave 'Em 3:41
2. Mr. Speed 3:19
3. See You In Your Dreams 2:31
4. Hard Luck Woman 3:32
5. Makin' Love 3:12

Total playing time: 32:55 min.

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
“Rock And Roll Over” was recorded at the Star Theatre, and in order to get the proper drum sound, Peter Criss recorded the drum tracks in a bathroom, communicating via video-link with the rest of the band. Criss' vocals are featured on the tracks "Baby Driver" and "Hard Luck Woman". Paul Stanley, who originally wanted the latter song to be sung by Rod Stewart, gave it to Criss, after Gene Simmons insisted Criss sing the song instead.
Although "Hard Luck Woman" did not equal the success of "Beth", it did become another top 20 Single for KISS. "Calling Dr. Love" became a concert staple. This is the first KISS album to not feature a writing credit from Ace Frehley.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums. KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. The band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum. On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
"Rock And Roll Over" peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum in the USA by RIAA for 1 000 000 copies sold.
Casablanca Records, Inc., 1976 (NBLP 7037). Made in USA. First press. Columbia House Record Club Edition. OIS. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. I Want You 3:02
2. Take Me 2:53
3. Calling Dr. Love 3:41
4. Ladies Room 3:25
5. Baby Driver 3:39

Side B
1. Love 'Em And Leave 'Em 3:41
2. Mr. Speed 3:19
3. See You In Your Dreams 2:31
4. Hard Luck Woman 3:32
5. Makin' Love 3:12

Total playing time: 32:55 min.

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
“Rock And Roll Over” was recorded at the Star Theatre, and in order to get the proper drum sound, Peter Criss recorded the drum tracks in a bathroom, communicating via video-link with the rest of the band. Criss' vocals are featured on the tracks "Baby Driver" and "Hard Luck Woman". Paul Stanley, who originally wanted the latter song to be sung by Rod Stewart, gave it to Criss, after Gene Simmons insisted Criss sing the song instead.
Although "Hard Luck Woman" did not equal the success of "Beth", it did become another top 20 Single for KISS. "Calling Dr. Love" became a concert staple. This is the first KISS album to not feature a writing credit from Ace Frehley.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums. KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. The band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum. On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
"Rock And Roll Over" peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum in the USA by RIAA for 1 000 000 copies sold.
Casablanca, 1976 (NBLP 7037). Made in USA. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM-/EX-.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. I Want You  3:02
2. Take Me  2:53
3. Calling Dr. Love  3:41
4. Ladies Room  3:25
5. Baby Driver  3:39

Side B
1. Love 'em And Leave 'em  3:41
2. Mr. Speed  3:19
3. See You In Your Dreams  2:31
4. Hard Luck Woman  3:32
5. Makin' Love  3:12

Total playing time: 32:55 min.

Remastered re-release of the eighth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Pop Rock band.
“Unmasked” features substantial songwriting contributions from Vini Poncia, who had previously been Ringo Starr's post-Beatles songwriting partner. The album marked the first time KISS had used the contributions of outside songwriters to such a large extent, as all tracks except two of the Frehley contributions, "Talk to Me" and "Two Sides of the Coin", were written or co-written by someone outside the band. Despite being credited, Peter Criss had no involvement with the recording of the album; Anton Fig played all the drums uncredited. The band filmed a promotional video for "Shandi" with Criss. It was the last time he appeared with KISS until he performed with them at a "Kiss Convention" on June 17, 1995. Criss was fired from the band in May 1980 due to his erratic behavior.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums.
KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. Band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum.
On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
"Unmasked" went on sale on May 20, 1980 through Casablanca Records and reached number 35 on the Billboard 200, the worst position for the band since "Hotter Than Hell" (1974). The album got a Gold certification from the RIAA two months after its launch, although it was the first KISS album not to obtain the certification of Platinum since "Destroyer" (1976). Meanwhile, in Europe and Oceania, KISS maintained its popularity; "Unmasked" topped the charts in Norway and New Zealand, and reached the top 5 in Australia, Austria, Germany and the Netherlands. The band decided to take a break from the U.S., and Kiss played in Australia, England, New Zealand, Sweden, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Germany, France, and Italy.
"Unmasked" was re-released in 1997 in a remastered version.
KISS Catalog, Ltd./Mercury Records, a PolyGram Company, 1980/1997/2014 (378 646-6). Made in EU. Pressed in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Is That You? (Gerard McMahon cover) 3:58
2. Shandi 3:36
3. Talk To Me 4:02
4. Naked City 3:52
5. What Makes The World Go 'Round 4:15
6. Tomorrow 3:17
7. Two Sides Of The Coin 3:16
8. She's So European 3:32
9. Easy As It Seems 3:25
10. Torpedo Girl 3:45
11. You're All That I Want 3:05
Total playing time: 40:03 min.

The eighth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Pop Rock band.
“Unmasked” features substantial songwriting contributions from Vini Poncia, who had previously been Ringo Starr's post-Beatles songwriting partner. The album marked the first time KISS had used the contributions of outside songwriters to such a large extent, as all tracks except two of the Frehley contributions, "Talk to Me" and "Two Sides of the Coin", were written or co-written by someone outside the band. Despite being credited, Peter Criss had no involvement with the recording of the album; Anton Fig played all the drums uncredited. The band filmed a promotional video for "Shandi" with Criss. It was the last time he appeared with KISS until he performed with them at a "Kiss Convention" on June 17, 1995. Criss was fired from the band in May 1980 due to his erratic behaviour.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums.
KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. The band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum.
On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
"Unmasked" went on sale on May 20, 1980 through Casablanca Records and reached number 35 on the Billboard 200, the worst position for the band since "Hotter Than Hell" (1974). The album got a Gold certification from the RIAA two months after its launch, although it was the first KISS album not to obtain the certification of Platinum since "Destroyer" (1976). Meanwhile, in Europe and Oceania, KISS maintained its popularity; "Unmasked" topped the charts in Norway and New Zealand, and reached the top 5 in Australia, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands. The band decided to take a break from the U.S., and Kiss played in Australia, England, New Zealand, Sweden, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Germany, France, and Italy.
Mercury, 1980 (6302 032). Made in UK. First press. Used (cover/disc): VG+/EX-.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Is That You? 3:55
2. Shandi 3:33
3. Talk To Me 4:00
4. Naked City 3:49
5. What Makes The World Go 'round 4:14

Side 2
1. Tomorrow 3:16
2. Two Sides Of The Coin 3:15
3. She's So European 3:30
4. Easy As It Seems 3:24
5. Torpedo Girl 3:31
6. You're All That I Want 3:04

Total playing time: 39:31 min.

The eighth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Pop Rock band.
“Unmasked” features substantial songwriting contributions from Vini Poncia, who had previously been Ringo Starr's post-Beatles songwriting partner. The album marked the first time KISS had used the contributions of outside songwriters to such a large extent, as all tracks except two of the Frehley contributions, "Talk to Me" and "Two Sides of the Coin", were written or co-written by someone outside the band. Despite being credited, Peter Criss had no involvement with the recording of the album; Anton Fig played all the drums uncredited. The band filmed a promotional video for "Shandi" with Criss. It was the last time he appeared with KISS until he performed with them at a "Kiss Convention" on June 17, 1995. Criss was fired from the band in May 1980 due to his erratic behaviour.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums.
KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. The band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum.
On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
"Unmasked" went on sale on May 20, 1980 through Casablanca Records and reached number 35 on the Billboard 200, the worst position for the band since "Hotter Than Hell" (1974). The album got a Gold certification from the RIAA two months after its launch, although it was the first KISS album not to obtain the certification of Platinum since "Destroyer" (1976). Meanwhile, in Europe and Oceania, KISS maintained its popularity; "Unmasked" topped the charts in Norway and New Zealand, and reached the top 5 in Australia, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands. The band decided to take a break from the U.S., and Kiss played in Australia, England, New Zealand, Sweden, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Germany, France, and Italy.
Casablanca, 1980 (CALP 5062). Made in Italy. First press. Used (cover/disc): VG/VG+.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Is That You? 3:55
2. Shandi 3:33
3. Talk To Me 4:00
4. Naked City 3:49
5. What Makes The World Go 'round 4:14

Side 2
1. Tomorrow 3:16
2. Two Sides Of The Coin 3:15
3. She's So European 3:30
4. Easy As It Seems 3:24
5. Torpedo Girl 3:31
6. You're All That I Want 3:04

Total playing time: 39:31 min.

The sixth full-length studio album by German Melodic Hard Rock/Glam Metal band.
Kissin’ Dynamite is one of the strongest names among new generation. “Ecstasy” is another excellent work of them. This album brings their main style in a simple and straight format, being a bit more commercially accessible to a broader public.
The sound quality is perfect. It’s clear in the way their music needs to sound alive and comprehensible, but heavy and aggressive as their musical personality demands. They have chosen exceptional instrumental tunes that improve their songs even more. Musically, the quintet is mature and experienced, using some magnificent musical arrangements that are really charming. The album is full of hooks and catchy hard rock songs, and feels more melodic than their earlier efforts. You won’t find weak spots on “Ecstasy”.
With this album, Kissin’ Dynamite becomes able to face some giants of Glam Metal, so be prepared to be hooked by “Ecstasy”!
Recommended for fans of Bon Jovi and Pretty Maids!!
180 gram Black Vinyl includes Download Card with Bonus Tracks and double-sided Poster.
Metal Blade Records, 2018 (3984-15595-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
01. I've Got The Fire 4:32
02. You're Not Alone 4:28
03. Somebody's Gotta Do It 3:53
04. Ecstasy (Feat. Anna Brunner) 4:10
05. Still Around 4:17
06. Superhuman 4:11

Side B
01. Placebo 4:01
02. Breaking The Silence 4:34
03. Waging War 4:16
04. One More Time 4:04
05. Heart Of Stone 4:31

Total playing time: 46:57 min.

The sixth full-length studio album by German Melodic Hard Rock/Glam Metal band.
Kissin’ Dynamite is one of the strongest names among new generation. “Ecstasy” is another excellent work of them. This album brings their main style in a simple and straight format, being a bit more commercially accessible to a broader public.
The sound quality is perfect. It’s clear in the way their music needs to sound alive and comprehensible, but heavy and aggressive as their musical personality demands. They have chosen exceptional instrumental tunes that improve their songs even more. Musically, the quintet is mature and experienced, using some magnificent musical arrangements that are really charming. The album is full of hooks and catchy hard rock songs, and feels more melodic than their earlier efforts. You won’t find weak spots on “Ecstasy”.
With this album, Kissin’ Dynamite becomes able to face some giants of Glam Metal, so be prepared to be hooked by “Ecstasy”!
Recommended for fans of Bon Jovi and Pretty Maids!!
Limited edition digipak includes two Bonus Tracks.
Metal Blade Records, 2018 (3984-15595-0). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria. First press.


Tracklist:
01. I've Got The Fire 4:32
02. You're Not Alone 4:28
03. Somebody's Gotta Do It 3:53
04. Ecstasy (Feat. Anna Brunner) 4:10
05. Still Around 4:17
06. Superhuman 4:11
07. Placebo 4:01
08. Breaking The Silence 4:34
09. Waging War 4:16
10. One More Time 4:04
11. Heart Of Stone 4:31
12. Wild Wind (Bonus)
13. No Time To Wonder (Bonus)
Total playing time: 55:13 min.

The third full-length studio album by German Glam Metal band.
Kissin' Dynamite works all the Eighties angles: melodic Hard Rock with a side of Glam and Sleaze and a Metal edge.
While possibly not as sensational as the marvellous "Addicted To Metal", "Money, Sex & Power" certainly follows the same path. Kissin' Dynamite is quite good at combining melody and hook with their edgier, Metalish, Melodic Hard Rock. Actually, this album may lean more on the Rock groove than previously.
Overall, Kissin' Dynamite's "Money, Sex & Power" is a worthy follow-up to their previous success, and shows a talented band maturing as they follow their musical path. Recommended!
AFM Records/Fono Ltd., 2012 (FO902CD). Used (cover/disc): EX/EX.


Tracklist:
1. Money, Sex & Power 4:38
2. I Will Be King 4:12
3. Operation Supernova 3:51
4. Sex Is War 3:51
5. Club 27 4:34
6. Dinosaurs Are Still Alive 4:09
7. She's A Killer 3:50
8. Sleaze Deluxe 3:08
9. Ego- Shooter 4:00
10. Six Feet Under 3:45
Total playing time: 40:00 min.

The first full-length studio album by French Heavy Metal band.
Traditional, Epic, Technical and catchy Heavy Metal, filled with powerful riffs and great guitar solos.
Fantastic sound from Echoes Studio. Cover art by Herve Monjeaud (Iron Maiden).
Tracks 2 and 8 are re-recordings of the originals appearing on “Huan” mini-album.
Old-school Heavy Metal of 80s at it best! 
Armée De La Mort Records, 2011 (ADLM-CD-06). Made in France. Pressed in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Seed of Wrath 04:45
2. Hell vs Heaven 05:43
3. Into the Arena 04:09
4. The Plotters 04:52
5. Blasphemy 05:33
6. Blood of My Olders 03:05
7. Way to Battle 04:51
8. Mordor 05:32
9. Bloodlust 04:09
Total playing time: 42:41 min.


Samples: https://soundcloud.com

The debut full-length studio album by Estonian Black Metal band.
Second Wave influenced Black Metal, inspired by Estonian poetry.
The clear production gives the music a very angular and spiky edge, and the spaces within the music are dark and bleak. The emphasis on complex song structures along with the dissonant guitar chords and the clean production demands a high level of musicianship and the musicians working together as a tight unit, both of which are present and consistent throughout the album.
With the distinct style they have, incorporating Death Metal and classical music influences, and their serious and thoughtful approach to song composition and performance, Kõdu deserve the attention!
For fans of Satyricon, Hades, Ved Buens Ende and similar.
Nigredo Records, 2021 (NP 015). Made in Sweden. Pressed in Poland. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Sügispime 3:54
2. Aheldatud Klaasi 3:40
3. Aeg 0:57
4. Kui Minna Suurele Teele 3:06
5. Ma Kõngen 6:41
6. Kaotsin 3:15
7. Raev 4:35
8. Laotus 9:29
Total playing time: 35:39 min.

The third European re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary American Nu Metal band.
"Follow The Leader" is the band's most commercially–successful album, being certified five-times Platinum by the RIAA.The album peaked at number one on four national charts, including the US Billboard 200 with 268,000 units sold in its first week of release. Its singles, "Got the Life" and "Freak on a Leash", both charted on more than three charts, and their music videos are considered to be the first music videos retired from MTV, most notably the MTV show Total Request Live. It was the band's first album not produced by Ross Robinson. Instead, it was produced by Steve Thompson and Toby Wright.
The song "Freak on a Leash" was nominated for nine MTV Video Music Awards, and won for the Best Rock Video award, as well as Best Editing. The music video for "Freak on a Leash" won Best Short Form Music Video at the 2000 Grammy Awards.
The album is featured in the book "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die".
Immortal Records/Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, 1998/2018 (19075865851). Made in Germany. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. It's On! 4:28
2. Freak On A Leash 3:55
3. Got The Life 4:19
Side Two
1. Dead Bodies Everywhere 4:44
2. Children Of The Korn 3:52
3. B.B.K. 3:56
4. Pretty 4:12
Playing time: 29:26 min.

Side Three
1. All In The Family 4:48
2. Reclaim My Place 4:32
3. Justin 4:17
Side Four
1. Seed 5:54
2. Cameltosis 4:38
3. My Gift To You 7:15
Playing time: 33:01 min.

Total playing time: 62:27  min.

The fourteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Nu Metal band.
Roaring back after the grief and bloodletting of 2019's "The Nothing", metal veterans Korn add yet another highlight to their late-era renaissance with their 14th set. The intense, focused assault is as simple and no-frills as can be, a slim nine tracks of introspection, growth, and, shockingly, a faint sense of optimism.
Recorded during the COVID-19 lockdown, the band found themselves with no deadlines, no label pressure, and plenty of time to simply record as a full unit (even though founding bassist Fieldy was on hiatus for personal reasons, his basslines are still here). With that space, they tapped into something that's a rarity on a Korn album: setting sights on hope and healing. The hit of serotonin for longtime fans is an absolute joy.
Against the odds, Korn have done it again with "Requiem", a quick and ferocious blast that finds the band still hungry and innovative nearly 30 years into the game.
"Start the Healing", the first single off the album, peaked No. 1 on the Mediabase Active Rock chart on February 7, 2022.
"Requiem" debuted at number fourteen on the US Billboard 200 with 23 500 album-equivalent units, of which 20 000 were pure album sales. It is Korn's first album since 1994 to not peak Top-10. As of the end of 2022, the album has sold over 90 000 traditional copies in the US, and over 110 000 copies worldwide. In Australia, the album peaked No. 1 for the first time since 2002. The album debuted worldwide in 31 total countries, debuting No. 1 in 7 countries, receiving phenomenal success Internationally.
Loma Vista Recordings/Velvet Hammer Music And Management Group/Universal International Music B.V., 2022 (00888072295537). Made in Netherlands. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Forgotten 3:17
2. Let The Dark Do The Rest 3:40
3. Start The Healing 3:28
4. Lost In The Grandeur 3:50
5. Disconnect 3:27

Side B
6. Hopeless And Beaten 3:59
7. Penance To Sorrow 3:21
8. My Confession 3:35
9. Worst Is On Its Way 4:04

Total playing time: 32:41 min.


Samples: https://kornofficial.bandcamp.com/



 

The thirteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Nu Metal band.
It is Korn's 14th US top-10 album. "The Nothing" debuted at number eight on the US Billboard 200 with 33 000 album-equivalent units, of which 29 000 were pure album sales. As of the end of 2020, the album has sold over 80 000 traditional copies in the US.
Limited Editions White Vinyl with Embossed front cover.
Elektra Records, a Warner Music Group Company/Roadrunner Records, 2019 (0016861740917). Made in the E.U. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:

A
01. The End Begins 1:31
02. Cold 3:46
03. You'll Never Find Me 3:41
04. The Darkness Is Revealing 3:40
05. Idiosyncrasy 4:39
06. The Seduction Of Indulgence 1:43
07. Finally Free 3:53

B
08. Can You Hear Me 2:53
09. The Ringmaster 3:01
10. Gravity Of Discomfort 3:35
11. H@rd3r 4:47
12. This Loss 4:41
13. Surrender To Failure 2:17

Total playing time: 44:07 min.