Why this album works
The album serves as a crucial retrospective of KISS's most defining tracks, providing fans with a curated selection that spans their career. 'Ikons' has been noted for its commercial performance, charting on various Billboard rankings and reinforcing KISS's status as icons of hard rock. The release contributed to the band's continued relevance and influence in rock music culture.
- Best for
- high-energy party atmosphere dynamic collection for varied moods wave-like pacing for engagement
- Context
- Released in 2008, 'Ikons' is a compilation album showcasing KISS’s extensive catalog as they celebrated over three decades in the music industry. The band was capitalizing on their enduring legacy amidst a resurgence of classic rock appreciation, following their Rock Hall induction in 2014. This album arrives after their 'Sonic Boom' era, reflecting their commitment to both nostalgic and new listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Mötley Crüe· Aerosmith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 God of Thunder 4:15
- 2 Almost Human 2:49
- 3 Calling Dr. Love 3:47
- 4 Ladies Room 3:30
- 5 Christine Sixteen 3:14
- 6 Deuce 3:04
- 7 Rock and Roll All Nite Standout 2:51
- 8 Cold Gin 4:22
- 9 Parasite 3:03
- 10 Larger Than Life 4:01
- 11 Love ’Em and Leave ’Em 3:47
- 12 Plaster Caster 3:27
- 13 Radioactive 3:53
- 14 Charisma 4:27
Disc 2
- 1 Detroit Rock City Standout 5:18
- 2 Love Gun 3:18
- 3 Take Me 2:58
- 4 Strutter 3:11
- 5 C’mon and Love Me 2:55
- 6 Hotter Than Hell 3:32
- 7 100,000 Years 3:24
- 8 Rock Bottom 3:56
- 9 Do You Love Me? 3:34
- 10 All American Man 3:14
- 11 Mr. Speed 3:21
- 12 I Stole Your Love 3:06
- 13 Wouldn’t You Like to Know Me 3:20
- 14 I Was Made for Lovin’ You Standout 4:31
Disc 3
- 1 New York Groove 3:03
- 2 Shock Me 3:48
- 3 2,000 Man 4:57
- 4 Rocket Ride 4:08
- 5 Snow Blind 3:58
- 6 Speedin’ Back to My Baby 3:38
- 7 Talk to Me 4:04
- 8 What’s on Your Mind? 3:29
- 9 Rip It Out 3:41
- 10 Save Your Love 4:42
- 11 Hard Times 3:33
- 12 Two Sides of the Coin 3:18
- 13 Dark Light 4:21
- 14 Into the Void 4:23
Disc 4
- 1 Hard Luck Woman 3:35
- 2 Baby Driver 3:40
- 3 Hooligan 3:01
- 4 Beth 2:47
- 5 I Can’t Stop the Rain 4:29
- 6 Black Diamond 5:13
- 7 Mainline 3:52
- 8 Don’t You Let Me Down 3:43
- 9 Dirty Livin’ 4:29
- 10 Getaway 2:45
- 11 Strange Ways 3:20
- 12 That’s the Kind of Sugar Papa Likes 3:03
- 13 Easy Thing 3:56
- 14 I Finally Found My Way 3:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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