Top tracks — play these first
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Strutter (demo version) Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Rock and Roll All Nite — This iconic anthem epitomizes Kiss's larger-than-life persona and has become a universal party anthem, representing their quintessential sound.
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Beth — A poignant ballad that showcases the softer side of Kiss, illustrating their range beyond hard rock while maintaining emotional depth.
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God Gave Rock ’n’ Roll to You II — A powerful closing track that encapsulates the band's message about rock music’s significance, featuring themes of unity and perseverance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- raw energy of live performances
- nostalgic trip through history
- engaging sing-along anthems
- exploratory collection of demos
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise listening experiences
- dislike live or demo recordings
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A comprehensive collection that showcases the band's evolution but isn't a primary entry point.
- Themes
- rock opera spectacle· 1970s glam revival· live concert energy
- Career context
- Released in November 2001, The Box Set encapsulates Kiss's extensive career as they celebrated their 28th anniversary. This compilation showcases the band's journey from their early demos to live recordings, highlighting pivotal moments following their reunion and resurgence in popularity during the late 1990s with the success of Psycho Circus.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aerosmith· Motörhead· Def Leppard
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Strutter (demo version) Start here 4:58
- 2 Deuce (demo version) 3:26
- 3 Keep Me Waiting 3:26
- 4 She 3:07
- 5 Love Her All I Can 2:41
- 6 Let Me Know (demo version) 3:37
- 7 100,000 Years (demo version) 5:53
- 8 Stop, Look to Listen (demo) 4:02
- 9 Leeta (demo) 2:28
- 10 Let Me Go, Rock ’n’ Roll (demo version) 4:05
- 11 Acrobat (live at The Daisy) 6:21
- 12 Firehouse (demo version) 4:37
- 13 Nothin’ to Lose 3:27
- 14 Black Diamond 5:11
- 15 Hotter Than Hell 3:31
- 16 Strange Ways 3:19
- 17 Parasite 3:03
- 18 Goin’ Blind 3:36
- 19 Anything for My Baby 2:33
- 20 Ladies in Waiting 2:32
- 21 Rock and Roll All Nite 2:46
Disc 2
- 1 C’mon and Love Me (live) 3:08
- 2 Rock Bottom (live) 3:20
- 3 Cold Gin (live) 6:40
- 4 Watchin’ You (live) 3:55
- 5 Doncha Hesitate (demo) 2:40
- 6 Mad Dog (demo) 2:32
- 7 God of Thunder (demo version) 2:54
- 8 Great Expectations 4:21
- 9 Beth 2:45
- 10 Do You Love Me 3:33
- 11 Bad, Bad Lovin’ (demo) 3:35
- 12 Calling Dr. Love 3:43
- 13 Mr. Speed (demo version) 3:34
- 14 Christine Sixteen 3:14
- 15 Hard Luck Woman 3:34
- 16 Shock Me 3:47
- 17 I Stole Your Love 3:05
- 18 I Want You (soundcheck recording) 3:31
- 19 Love Gun (demo version) 3:23
- 20 Love Is Blind (demo) 2:46
Disc 3
- 1 Detroit Rock City 3:55
- 2 King of the Night Time World (live) 3:03
- 3 Larger Than Life 3:59
- 4 Rocket Ride 4:07
- 5 Tonight You Belong to Me 4:40
- 6 New York Groove 3:00
- 7 Radioactive (demo version) 3:09
- 8 Don’t You Let Me Down 3:40
- 9 I Was Made for Lovin’ You 4:30
- 10 Sure Know Something 3:59
- 11 Shandi 3:35
- 12 You’re All That I Want, You’re All That I Need (demo) 4:17
- 13 Talk to Me (live) 3:40
- 14 A World Without Heroes 2:41
- 15 The Oath 4:34
- 16 Nowhere to Run 4:26
- 17 Creatures of the Night 4:02
- 18 War Machine 4:14
- 19 I Love It Loud 4:16
Disc 4
- 1 Lick It Up 3:56
- 2 All Hell’s Breakin’ Loose 4:34
- 3 Heaven’s on Fire 3:21
- 4 Get All You Can Take 3:43
- 5 Thrills in the Night 4:21
- 6 Tears Are Falling 3:54
- 7 Uh! All Night 4:03
- 8 Time Traveler (demo) 4:57
- 9 Hell or High Water 3:26
- 10 Crazy, Crazy Nights 3:46
- 11 Reason to Live 4:01
- 12 Let’s Put the X in Sex 3:50
- 13 Hide Your Heart 4:24
- 14 Ain’t That Peculiar (demo) 3:10
- 15 Silver Spoon 4:41
- 16 Forever (single version) 3:50
Disc 5
- 1 God Gave Rock ’n’ Roll to You II 5:20
- 2 Unholy 3:25
- 3 Domino (demo version) 4:02
- 4 Every Time I Look at You 4:39
- 5 Comin’ Home (live Unplugged) 2:51
- 6 Got to Choose (live Unplugged) 3:31
- 7 I Still Love You (live Unplugged) 6:09
- 8 Nothin’ to Lose (live Unplugged) 3:45
- 9 Childhood’s End 5:26
- 10 I Will Be There 3:48
- 11 Psycho Circus 4:50
- 12 Into the Void 4:22
- 13 Within 4:28
- 14 I Pledge Allegiance to the State of Rock & Roll 3:33
- 15 Nothing Can Keep Me From You 4:03
- 16 It’s My Life (original version) 3:45
- 17 Shout It Out Loud (live) 3:37
- 18 Rock and Roll All Nite (Alive IV) 6:06
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Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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