Why this album works
'Asylum' reached No. 20 on the Billboard 200 and featured the hit single 'Tears Are Falling,' which became one of their most recognized tracks. The album's mix of radio-friendly hard rock and glam elements captured the essence of the era while showcasing Kiss's enduring appeal despite shifting musical trends.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo arena anthems catchy hooks for sing-alongs energizing tracks for road trips
- 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
- Alice Cooper· Mötley Crüe· Aerosmith
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 Standout 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 Standout 3:53
- 8 Secretly Cruel 3:44
- 9 Radar for Love 4:02
- 10 Uh! All Night Standout 4:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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