Why this album works
'The Box Set' is significant for its extensive catalog of unreleased tracks and live performances that provide insight into the band's creative process. It was well-received by fans and critics alike, highlighting Kiss's impact on rock music while reaching notable positions on album charts. The release contributed to the growing trend of box sets in the music industry, providing a template for how artists could curate their discographies.
- Best for
- dynamic peaks and valleys raw energy of live performances nostalgic trip through history
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'The Box Set' arrived at a time when Kiss was celebrating their legacy after a successful reunion tour. This comprehensive compilation features demos, live tracks, and beloved classics, serving as both a retrospective and an introduction for new fans. It followed the band's earlier studio efforts during the late '90s and early 2000s, marking a period of renewed interest in their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Mötley Crüe· Aerosmith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Strutter (demo version) 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 Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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