Rock and Roll Over (special edition) cover

Released 50 years ago

Rock and Roll Over (special edition)

Kiss · 1976

17 min · 5 tracks · hard rock

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album features strong hooks and energetic performances typical of its genre, with a solid structure and pacing.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a punchy track that sets a high-energy tone, maintaining a consistent tempo across the first five songs.
  • Choruses are frequently anthemic, often featuring call-and-response elements that invite listener participation.
  • Several tracks incorporate guitar solos that are prominent and melodic, contributing to the overall hard rock sound.
  • The last two tracks slow down slightly in tempo, providing a contrast to the preceding energetic songs.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 5/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Want You 3:02
  • 2 Hard Luck Woman 3:32
  • 3 Take Me 2:53
  • 4 Baby Driver 3:59
  • 5 Love ’em and Leave ’em 3:41

Reference: MusicBrainz