Why this album works
This album is significant as it captures the essence of Kiss's career while also appealing to mainstream audiences during a time when nostalgia was commercially viable. It achieved notable chart success, reaching high positions on various Billboard charts and contributing to the band's enduring influence in hard rock music.
- Best for
- steady pacing for sing-alongs anthems that ignite energy infectious choruses for gatherings
- Context
- By the time 'Greatest Kiss' was released in 1997, Kiss was enjoying a resurgence after their reunion tour in the mid-1990s, which marked a significant comeback for the band. This compilation served as a celebration of their classic hits, strategically timed to reintroduce their legacy to both old fans and a new generation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Mötley Crüe· Aerosmith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Detroit Rock City Standout 3:36
- 2 Hard Luck Woman 3:33
- 3 Sure Know Something 4:00
- 4 Deuce 3:04
- 5 Do You Love Me 3:33
- 6 I Was Made for Lovin’ You Standout 4:29
- 7 Calling Dr. Love 3:44
- 8 Christine Sixteen 3:12
- 9 Beth Standout 2:45
- 10 Strutter 3:10
- 11 Cold Gin 4:21
- 12 Plaster Caster 3:26
- 13 Rock and Roll All Nite 2:47
- 14 Flaming Youth 2:58
- 15 Two Sides of the Coin 3:16
- 16 Shout It Out Loud (new video version) 3:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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