Kiss Unplugged cover

Kiss Unplugged

Kiss · 1996

56 min · 15 tracks · hard rock

Kiss Unplugged strips the iconic band's hard rock anthems down to their raw, emotive essence, revealing unexpected vulnerability.

Why this album works

This album is notable for revitalizing interest in Kiss during a period when their mainstream visibility had waned. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and featured the hit single "Beth," which helped introduce new audiences to their back catalog and solidified their legacy in rock history.
Best for
intimate acoustic moments throughout dynamic shifts in emotional tone nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
Context
Released in 1996, Kiss Unplugged marked a significant moment in Kiss's career as it was their first live release since the band's reunion with original members. Coming off the heels of a successful resurgence in the early '90s, this album showcased a more introspective side of the band while also capitalizing on the growing popularity of unplugged performances.
Stylistic neighbors
Alice Cooper· Mötley Crüe· Aerosmith

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Comin’ Home Standout 2:21
  • 2 Plaster Caster 3:17
  • 3 Goin’ Blind 3:37
  • 4 Do You Love Me 3:13
  • 5 Domino 3:46
  • 6 Sure Know Something 4:14
  • 7 A World Without Heroes 2:57
  • 8 Rock Bottom 3:20
  • 9 See You Tonight 2:26
  • 10 I Still Love You 6:09
  • 11 Every Time I Look at You 4:43
  • 12 2,000 Man 5:12
  • 13 Beth Standout 2:50
  • 14 Nothin’ to Lose 3:42
  • 15 Rock and Roll All Nite Standout 4:20

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