Why this album works
'Animalize' played a crucial role in revitalizing Kiss's career during the mid-1980s, leading to commercial success with 'Heaven’s on Fire,' which reached No. 49 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album's embrace of glam metal aesthetics also influenced a new generation of rock bands.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo energy fiery anthems for driving cathartic release of frustrations
- Context
- Released on September 13, 1984, 'Animalize' marked Kiss's return to the hard rock sound after the experimental phase of their previous albums. This was their first album featuring guitarist Mark St. John, whose virtuosic playing contributed significantly to the album's energetic vibe.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Mötley Crüe· Aerosmith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I’ve Had Enough (Into the Fire) 3:53
- 2 Heaven’s on Fire Standout 3:21
- 3 Burn Bitch Burn Standout 4:42
- 4 Get All You Can Take 3:44
- 5 Lonely Is the Hunter 4:28
- 6 Under the Gun 4:01
- 7 Thrills in the Night Standout 4:21
- 8 While the City Sleeps 3:41
- 9 Murder in High Heels 3:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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