The fourteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
The second album to feature the line-up of Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Bruce Kulick, and Eric Carr. The album is notable for its Pop-Metal sound as well as for its use of keyboards and synthesizers, a reflection of popular trends in the commercial Rock genre of this time.
The album was very well received by executives at Polygram Records. It was widely reported that during a meeting in which the album was played for them in full, the entire conference room reportedly stood and applauded for a full five minutes afterward. The excitement was enough for the corporate team to promote the album well past platinum status, cementing its reputation as one of the benchmarks of 1980s corporate Rock.
"Crazy Nights" peaked at No. 18 on the US Billboard 200 chart, making it the highest-charting Kiss album of the 1980s in the US. It was certified Platinum on November 18, 1987, in Canada and a few months later in the US, on February 18, 1988. All three Singles of the album had corresponding videos that received heavy rotation on MTV, and were also featured on the "Crazy Nights" home video. The most successful single was "Crazy Crazy Nights", charting in five countries, and the least successful was "Turn On the Night", charting only in the UK.
Vertigo/PolyGram Records, Inc., 1987 (VERH 49 / 832 626-1). Made in UK. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM/EX.
Tracklist:
Side I
1. Crazy Crazy Nights 3:45
2. I'll Fight Hell To Hold You 4:10
3. Bang Bang You 3:53
4. No, No, No 4:19
5. Hell Or High Water 3:28
6. My Way 3:58 Side II
1. When Your Walls Come Down 3:25
2. Reason To Live 3:59
3. Good Girl Gone Bad 4:35
4. Turn On The Night 3:19
5. Thief In The Night 4:05 Total playing time: 42:56 min.
The second full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
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.
“Hotter Than Hell” was certified Gold on June 23, 1977, having shipped 500 000 copies. It peaked on the Billboard 200 charts at No. 100 without the benefit of a Hit Single.
Casablanca Records, Inc./Bellaphon, 1974/1977 (NB 7002). Made in Germany. Third press. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Got To Choose 3:52
2. Parasite 3:01
3. Goin' Blind 3:34
4. Hotter Than Hell 3:30
5. Let Me Go, Rock 'n' Roll 2:16
Side 2
1. All The Way 3:17
2. Watching You 3:45
3. Mainline 3:50
4. Coming Home 2:37
5. Strange Ways 3:17
The eleventh full-length studio album by legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
The band’s first non-makeup album and the first to achieve certification since 1980s "Unmasked". This is partially attributable to the increased publicity the band received after their unmasking. Prior to its 1983 release, the band members appeared on MTV without their trademark makeup. It was the first public appearance without makeup by the band since their very early days, and their first for Mercury Records, where they had been signed following their departure from Casablanca Records.
"Lick It Up" built upon the harder sound Kiss had displayed on 1982's "Creatures Of The Night".
Vinnie Vincent again proved to be a worthy replacement to original guitarist Ace Frehley. For the first time, Vinnie Vincent appeared on the cover art for the album, whereas Ace Frehley had appeared on the "Creatures Of The Night" cover, despite having already left the band and not being involved in the recording of the album. Vincent was not legally a member of the band. Due partly to disputes over what his role in the band and his pay would be (some reports indicated that he had asked for, and was flatly denied, a percentage of the band's gross profits), Vincent never signed any contract making his employment official. These disputes, along with a growing attitude by him that he was solely responsible for the resurgence of KISS, would lead to him leaving the band (or being fired, depending on the source) after the European leg of the Lick It Up tour.
"Lick It Up" successfully re-established the band among the Heavy Metal masses worldwide. KISS also reconnected with their stateside fans. The album's success was spurred by MTV's repeated airing of the imaginative video for the album's strong title track, and songs such as "Exciter", "Not for the Innocent", "A Million to One", and the Rap-Rocker "All Hell's Breaking Loose", confirmed that the band was back on the right track.
"Lick It Up" was certified Platinum on December 19, 1990. It was placed at #10 on Guitar World's Readers Poll of the Top-10 Guitar Albums of 1983. Kerrang! Magazine listed "Lick It Up" #3 on its list of the best Hard Rock albums in 1983.
The album marked a turnaround in the band's flagging fortunes during the previous several years and successfully introduced them to a new generation of fans, as well as marking the beginning of the "unmasked" era that would last for the next decade. "Lick It Up" is undoubtedly KISS' best non-makeup album!
Mercury/PolyGram Records, Inc., (422-814 297-1 M-1). Made in USA. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX+/NM.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. Exciter 4:10
2. Not For The Innocent 4:32
3. Lick It Up 3:59
4. Young And Wasted 4:04
5. Gimme More 3:41
Side Two
1. All Hell's Breakin' Loose 4:34
2. A Million To One 4:17
3. Fits Like A Glove 4:04
4. Dance All Over Your Face 4:13
5. And On The 8th Day 4:02
The eleventh full-length studio album by legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
The band’s first non-makeup album and the first to achieve certification since 1980s "Unmasked". This is partially attributable to the increased publicity the band received after their unmasking. Prior to its 1983 release, the band members appeared on MTV without their trademark makeup. It was the first public appearance without makeup by the band since their very early days, and their first for Mercury Records, where they had been signed following their departure from Casablanca Records.
"Lick It Up" built upon the harder sound Kiss had displayed on 1982's "Creatures Of The Night".
Vinnie Vincent again proved to be a worthy replacement to original guitarist Ace Frehley. For the first time, Vinnie Vincent appeared on the cover art for the album, whereas Ace Frehley had appeared on the "Creatures Of The Night" cover, despite having already left the band and not being involved in the recording of the album. Vincent was not legally a member of the band. Due partly to disputes over what his role in the band and his pay would be (some reports indicated that he had asked for, and was flatly denied, a percentage of the band's gross profits), Vincent never signed any contract making his employment official. These disputes, along with a growing attitude by him that he was solely responsible for the resurgence of KISS, would lead to him leaving the band (or being fired, depending on the source) after the European leg of the Lick It Up tour.
"Lick It Up" successfully re-established the band among the Heavy Metal masses worldwide. KISS also reconnected with their stateside fans. The album's success was spurred by MTV's repeated airing of the imaginative video for the album's strong title track, and songs such as "Exciter", "Not for the Innocent", "A Million to One", and the Rap-Rocker "All Hell's Breaking Loose", confirmed that the band was back on the right track.
"Lick It Up" was certified Platinum on December 19, 1990. It was placed at #10 on Guitar World's Readers Poll of the Top-10 Guitar Albums of 1983. Kerrang! Magazine listed "Lick It Up" #3 on its list of the best Hard Rock albums in 1983.
The album marked a turnaround in the band's flagging fortunes during the previous several years and successfully introduced them to a new generation of fans, as well as marking the beginning of the "unmasked" era that would last for the next decade. "Lick It Up" is undoubtedly KISS' best non-makeup album!
Casablanca, 1983 (814 297-1). Pressed in Holland. First press. Cover printed in Germany. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Exciter 4:10
2. Not For The Innocent 4:32
3. Lick It Up 3:59
4. Young And Wasted 4:04
5. Gimme More 3:41
Side 2
1. All Hell's Breakin' Loose 4:34
2. A Million To One 4:17
3. Fits Like A Glove 4:04
4. Dance All Over Your Face 4:13
5. And On The 8th Day 4:02
The sixth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
Before "Love Gun" was completed, a Gallup poll indicated that KISS was the most popular band in the United States, beating Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin and the Eagles. “Love Gun” was released on June 30, 1977. Casablanca Records and FilmWorks shipped 1 000 000 copies of the album on this date.
It was the band's first album to feature a lead vocal performance from Ace Frehley, making it the first KISS album to feature lead vocal performances from all four band members. It was also the last studio album to feature Peter Criss on every song, as he was replaced by session drummer Anton Fig for all but one song on 1979's "Dynasty".
"Love Gun" was certified Platinum on June 30, 1977.
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/Bellaphon, 1977 (NB 7022). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX/NM-.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. I Stole Your Love 3:04
2. Christine Sixteen 2:52
3. Got Love For Sale 3:28
4. Shock Me 4:17
5. Tomorrow And Tonight 3:38
Side 2
1. Love Gun 3:27
2. Hooligan 2:58
3. Almost Human 2:52
4. Plaster Caster 2:30
5. Then She Kissed Me 2:58
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
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
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
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
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
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
10th full-length album by the legendary Hard’n’Heavy band from Switzerland.
This album is awesome and the heaviest thing they had done in ages. It’s a relief for those who thought the band was finished after the lame previous record, that the band resurrected themselves, and crafted something really awesome. As well as being the band's first album on MCA Records, it saw the return of original Krokus founding member Chris von Rohr.
The attempt at re-connecting with their roots is obvious – not only their early guitarist Rohr, but re-recording a version of ‘Winning Man’ from their 1981 album ‘Hardware’ and using a mixture of material that includes speed metal attacks, and massive bombastic anthems like ‘Let it Go’ which are absolutely great examples of their classic sound.
MCA Records, 1988 (255 388-4 / MCAC-42087). Made in Germany. First press. Used: NM/NM..
Tracklist:
1.Everybody Rocks
2.Wild Love
3.Let It Go
4.Winning Man
5.Axx Attack
6.Rock'n' Roll Tonight
7.Flyin' High
8.Shoot The Night
9.Bad, Bad Girl
10.Speed Up
The ninth full-length studio album by legendary Hard’n’Heavy band from Switzerland.
Arista Records, Inc., 1986 (AL8-8402). Made in USA. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX.
Tracklist:
SIDE 1
1. Now 4:22
2. Hot Shot City 3:46
3. School's Out 3:15
4. Let This Love Begin 5:00
5. Burning Up The Night 3:42
SIDE 2
6. Say Goodbye 5:18
7. World On Fire 6:11
8. Hard Luck Hero 4:12
9. Long Way From Home 5:03
The fifth full-length studio album by legendary Hard’n’Heavy band from Switzerland.
Ariola Switzerland/Ariola-Eurodisc GmbH., 1981 (203 322-320). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX-.
The third full-length studio album by legendary American Glam Metal band.
Released in 1991, the meticulous production gives the album a sound typical of the period - a full sound, with lots of background harmony vocals, layered guitars and additional keyboard tracks.
The album starts in a more somber note with "Over the Edge", which was used in the film Point Break, but the bulk of it consists of standard Hard Rockers, such as "Kiss My Love Goodbye" and "My Koo Ka Choo". The band aims for the ballad hit several times, in "Crystal Eyes", "It's Over Now", and the 1950s-style "I Found You", attempting to repeat the earlier success of their major single "The Ballad of Jayne".
While no track from the album topped the charts (and the band's success declined soon afterwards as their style fell out of commercial favor), "Hollywood Vampires" presents various shades of the band and is representative of the late 1980s - early 1990s Heavy Metal scene, with riff-laden songs and big choruses on every song.
Rare first pressing edition with slightly different track listing. Track 11 is "The Ballad Of Jayne" (a shorter version than the one that appeared on the "Cocked & Loaded" album) instead of the song "I Found You" which appeared on other pressings.
Mercury/Phonogram Inc./PolyGram Records Inc., 1991 (849 604-2). Made in UK. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM-/M.
Tracklist:
1. Over The Edge 5:41
2. Some Lie 4 Love 3:54
3. Kiss My Love Goodbye 4:42
4. Here It Comes 4:37
5. Crystal Eyes 5:54
6. Wild Obsession 4:14
7. Dirty Luv 4:29
8. My Koo Ka Choo 4:06
9. It's Over Now 4:10
10. Snake Eyes Boogie 2:56
11. The Ballad Of Jayne 4:47
12. Big House 4:12 Total playing time: 53:42 min.
The sixth full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Metal band.
Produced by former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke, "Shrinking Violet" is a harder-edged return to L.A. Guns' roots in Sleazy, crunching Glam Metal a la Kiss and Mötley Crüe.
Every track on this CD is a winner. Seriously, its really good! This is not the raw garage band that L.A. Guns has become known as, but largely sounds like a band trying something new because they have nothing to lose.
The songwriting is actually quite consistent overall; the end result is a surprisingly focused and effective album by a band that appeared all but spent as a creative force. New singer, Jizzy Pearl (ex- Love/Hate), brings a nice raw sound back to the band, as does Clarke's restrained yet muscular production. Gilby Clarke also provided additional guitars on the track "Dreamtime".
Perris Records, 1999 (LA 99282). Made in the USA. First press.
Tracklist:
1. I'll Be There 3:59
2. Girl You Turn Me On 4:46
3. Cherries 3:52
4. Decide 5:42
5. It's Hard 4:47
6. California 3:29
7. Dreamtime 4:49
8. Bad Whiskey 5:02
9. Barbed Wire 5:49
10. Big Little Thing 3:02
11. Shrinking Violet 3:13
12. How Many More Times 8:48 Total playing time: 57:29 min.
The sixth full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Metal band.
Produced by former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke, "Shrinking Violet" is a harder-edged return to L.A. Guns' roots in Sleazy, crunching Glam Metal a la Kiss and Mötley Crüe.
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The debut full-length studio album by legendary American Pop/Rock singer.
The album's lead Single, "All Night with Me", reached number 69 on the US Billboard Hot 100, while the second Single, an English version of Italian singer Umberto Tozzi's song "Gloria", was a commercial success, propelling Branigan to international prominence.
The album was certified Gold in both the United States and Canada. Her Eurodisco version of "Gloria" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female in 1983.
Atlantic Recording Corporation/Columbia House, 1982 (SD 19289). Made in USA. First press. Club Edition. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX.
Tracklist:
SIDE ONE
1. All Night With Me 3:52
2. Gloria 4:50
3. Lovin' You Baby 4:34
4. Living A Lie 3:41
SIDE TWO
5. If You Loved Me 3:15
6. Please Stay, Go Away 3:33
7. I Wish We Could Be Alone 3:18
8. Down Like A Rock 3:34
9. Maybe I Love You 3:31
The fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Pop/Rock singer.
The album peaked at number 71 on the US Billboard 200, though it fared better internationally, reaching the top 10 in Sweden and Switzerland, and the top 15 in Norway.
The album's lead Single, "Spanish Eddie", earned Branigan her sixth top-40 entry in two and a half years, peaking at number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was moderately successful outside the United States. Subsequent Singles "Hold Me" and "I Found Someone" failed to make an impact, peaking at numbers 82 and 90 on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. Nevertheless, "Hold Me" reached number 39 on Billboard's Hot Dance/Disco Club Play chart, while "I Found Someone" reached number 25 on the Hot Adult Contemporary chart.
The track "When the Heat Hits the Streets" was used in a television advertising campaign for the Chrysler Laser, with Chrysler serving as a sponsor for Branigan's 1985–1986 Hold Me tour (a Chrysler Laser was prominently displayed in the "Spanish Eddie" music video).
Atlantic Recording Corporation, 1985 (7 81265-1). Made in the USA. First press. OIS. Cover cut. Still in seal. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. Hold Me 4:43
2. Maybe Tonight 3:37
3. Foolish Lullaby 4:18
4. Spanish Eddy 4:08
5. Forever Young 3:52
Side Two
1. When I'm With You 4:12
2. I Found Someone 4:00
3. Sanctuary 3:32
4. Tenderness 3:42
5. When The Heat Hits The Streets 3:43
The third full-length studio album by legendary American Pop/Rock singer.
Four singles were released from the album, including Branigan's cover version of Raf's "Self Control", which was a commercial success, peaking at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topping the charts in Canada and several European countries. Additionally, "The Lucky One" peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, while her cover of Umberto Tozzi's "Ti Amo" reached number two in Australia and number five in Canada.
The album peaked at number 23 on the US Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Internationally, it charted within the top five in several continental European countries.
Atlantic Recording Corporation/WEA Musik GmbH, 1984 (780 147-1). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. The Lucky One 4:10
2. Self Control 4:08
3. Ti Amo 4:18
4. Heart 4:08
5. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow 3:26
Side Two
6. Satisfaction 3:56
7. Silent Partners 4:10
8. Breaking Out 3:50
9. Take Me 3:43
10. With Every Beat Of My Heart 4:12
The third full-length studio album by legendary American Pop/Rock singer.
Four singles were released from the album, including Branigan's cover version of Raf's "Self Control", which was a commercial success, peaking at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topping the chart..
The second full-length studio album by the legendary British Blues/Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
Atlantic Recording Corp./WEA Musik GmbH, 1969/1984 (40 037 | SD 8236). Made in Germany. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX.
Tracklist:
SIDE 1
1. Whole Lotta Love 5:33
2. What Is And What Should Never Be 4:47
3. The Lemon Song 6:20
4. Thank You 3:50
SIDE 2
5. Heartbreakers 4:15
6. Living Loving Maid 2:40
7. Ramble On 4:35
8. Moby Dick 4:25
9. Bring It On Home 4:19