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Alive!

Kiss · 1975

100 min · 21 tracks · hard rock

Electric energy surges through anthemic riffs and powerful vocals, capturing the raw spirit of 1970s rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • high-energy party atmosphere
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • crowd-pleasing sing-alongs
  • electric live performance vibe
  • late-night celebration anthems

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking quiet, introspective moments
  • prefer concise, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Revitalized Kiss's career and established their commercial success.
Themes
1970s rock anthems· theatrical stage presence· celebratory rebellion
Career context
Released on September 10, 1975, 'Alive!' marked Kiss's first major commercial success after their previous albums failed to achieve significant impact. This live album showcased their theatrical stage presence and hard rock sound, solidifying their place in the music scene as they transitioned from cult favorites to mainstream rock icons.
Stylistic neighbors
Aerosmith· Motörhead· Def Leppard
If this clicks, go next to
Dressed to Kill — Continues the high-energy rock sound with catchy hooks and anthemic vibes.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Billion Dollar Babies by Alice Cooper — Shares theatrical flair and hard rock energy, capturing the wild spirit of the 70s live performance.
Toys in the Attic by Aerosmith — Combines anthemic riffs and powerful vocals with a raw, energetic vibe typical of 70s rock.
Cat Scratch Fever by Ted Nugent — Delivers high-energy guitar-driven tracks with a similar hard rock ethos and live performance intensity.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Deuce".

Disc 1

  • 1 Deuce Start here 3:55
  • 2 Strutter 3:21
  • 3 Got to Choose 3:40
  • 4 Hotter Than Hell 3:29
  • 5 Firehouse 3:49
  • 6 Nothin’ to Lose 3:33
  • 7 C’mon and Love Me 3:04
  • 8 Parasite 3:35
  • 9 She 6:58

Disc 2

  • 1 Watchin’ You 3:48
  • 2 100,000 Years 12:10
  • 3 Black Diamond 6:15
  • 4 Rock Bottom 3:20
  • 5 Cold Gin 7:15
  • 6 Rock and Roll All Nite 3:59
  • 7 Let Me Go, Rock ’n Roll 5:47

Disc 3

  • 1 Strutter 5:02
  • 2 I Was Made for Lovin’ You 4:30
  • 3 God of Thunder 4:13
  • 4 God Gave Rock ’n’ Roll to You II 5:22
  • 5 Deuce Start here 3:19

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