Why this album works
'Lick It Up' revitalized Kiss's career, reaching No. 24 on the Billboard 200 and solidifying their presence in the heavy metal scene. The title track became one of their most recognized songs and has been performed live extensively, showcasing the band's resurgence in popularity during the early '80s.
- Best for
- steady pacing for active listening energetic anthems for sing-alongs gritty riffs energizing workouts
- Context
- Released in January 1983, 'Lick It Up' marked a significant turning point for Kiss as their first album without makeup. This release came after a period of declining popularity, following the less successful albums 'The Elder' and 'Music from 'The Elder'. The band aimed to reinvent themselves for a new generation, embracing a more straightforward hard rock sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Mötley Crüe· Aerosmith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Exciter 4:11
- 2 Not for the Innocent 4:23
- 3 Lick It Up Standout 3:56
- 4 Young and Wasted 4:05
- 5 Gimme More 3:44
- 6 All Hell’s Breakin’ Loose Standout 4:33
- 7 A Million to One 4:10
- 8 Fits Like a Glove Standout 4:04
- 9 Dance All Over Your Face 4:16
- 10 And on the 8th Day 4:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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