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Hotter than Hell

Kiss · 1974

33 min · 10 tracks · hard rock

A raw and energetic blend of hard rock riffs infused with theatrical glam elements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energy for road trips
  • theatrical anthems for sing-alongs
  • raw sound with high intensity
  • short tracks for quick sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, pieces
  • seek intricate, complex arrangements

Where this album fits

Career context
Hotter than Hell is Kiss's second studio album, following their self-titled debut from earlier that same year. Released on October 22, 1974, this album showcased the band's growing confidence and established their signature sound that would define their early career. The release helped solidify Kiss as a formidable presence in the burgeoning hard rock scene of the 1970s.
Stylistic neighbors
Aerosmith· Motörhead· Def Leppard

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Got to Choose 3:54
  • 2 Parasite 3:03
  • 3 Goin’ Blind 3:38
  • 4 Hotter Than Hell 3:31
  • 5 Let Me Go, Rock ’n Roll 2:15
  • 6 All the Way 3:17
  • 7 Watchin’ You 3:45
  • 8 Mainline 3:51
  • 9 Comin’ Home 2:38
  • 10 Strange Ways 3:19

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