Why this album works
'Smashes, Thrashes & Hits' reached No. 26 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing Kiss's enduring popularity despite evolving musical trends. The album also featured updated versions of classic tracks, demonstrating their adaptability and continued influence within the hard rock genre during the late '80s.
- Best for
- catchy sing-along moments energetic driving soundtrack upbeat party atmosphere
- Context
- Released on November 15, 1988, 'Smashes, Thrashes & Hits' was a compilation album that marked a transitional phase for Kiss. This period followed the band's commercial peak in the late 1970s and early 1980s and came just after their reunion with original members. The album was aimed at reintroducing the band to a new generation while celebrating their extensive catalog.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Mötley Crüe· Aerosmith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let’s Put the X in Sex 3:50
- 2 Crazy, Crazy Nights Standout 3:44
- 3 (You Make Me) Rock Hard 3:29
- 4 Love Gun 3:33
- 5 Detroit Rock City Standout 3:48
- 6 I Love It Loud 3:47
- 7 Reason to Live 4:00
- 8 Lick It Up 3:54
- 9 Heaven’s on Fire 3:20
- 10 Calling Dr. Love 3:39
- 11 Strutter 3:20
- 12 Beth 2:47
- 13 Tears Are Falling 3:55
- 14 I Was Made for Lovin’ You Standout 4:31
- 15 Rock and Roll All Night 2:56
- 16 Shout It Out Loud 3:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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