Show Business cover

Show Business

Kix · 1995

47 min · 10 tracks · hard rock

Gritty riffs and catchy choruses blend with a playful attitude, capturing the essence of 90s glam rock swagger.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Ball Baby — The opening track sets an energetic tone with its infectious hook and playful lyrics, embodying the band's signature sound and attitude right from the start.
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    She Loves Me Not — This track stands out for its melodic chorus and relatable themes of unrequited love, showcasing Kix's knack for blending catchy hooks with emotional lyrics.
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    Put My Money Where Your Mouth Is — With its driving rhythm and confident lyrics, this track captures the essence of bravado associated with glam rock, making it a highlight on the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • playful and upbeat vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, Show Business marked Kix's fifth studio album and their first after a four-year hiatus following the commercial success of Blow My Fuse. At this point, the band was navigating a changing musical landscape as grunge and alternative rock began to dominate airwaves, making their glam metal sound feel both nostalgic and out of step with contemporary trends.
Stylistic neighbors
Ratt· Poison· Cinderella

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • She Loves Me Not

    The moment shifts from hopeful longing to a stark realization as the narrator confronts rejection directly.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ball Baby 4:46
  • 2 9-1-1 4:38
  • 3 Fireballs 4:08
  • 4 Baby Time Bomb 4:22
  • 5 Book to Hypnotize 4:07
  • 6 Put My Money Where Your Mouth Is 5:21
  • 7 She Loves Me Not 7:23
  • 8 Fire Boy 3:23
  • 9 I'm Bombed 5:07
  • 10 If You Run Around 4:23

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata