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Asylum

Kiss · 1985

38 min · 10 tracks · hard rock

A blend of polished hard rock anthems with catchy hooks and theatrical flourishes, perfect for arenas.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo arena anthems
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs
  • energizing tracks for road trips
  • theatrical flair for live energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective pieces
  • seek minimalist soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 16, 1985, 'Asylum' marked Kiss's return to a more commercial sound following the less successful 'The Elder.' At this point in their career, Kiss was navigating the changing musical landscape of the mid-80s, striving to reclaim their place atop the hard rock hierarchy after years of fluctuating fortunes.
Stylistic neighbors
Aerosmith· Motörhead· Def Leppard

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 King of the Mountain 4:20
  • 2 Any Way You Slice It 4:04
  • 3 Who Wants to Be Lonely 4:03
  • 4 Trial by Fire 3:26
  • 5 I’m Alive 3:47
  • 6 Love’s a Deadly Weapon 3:31
  • 7 Tears Are Falling 3:53
  • 8 Secretly Cruel 3:44
  • 9 Radar for Love 4:02
  • 10 Uh! All Night 4:01

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata