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This American hard-rock band has accumulated quite the huge discography to prove their evolution across the decades, beginning in January 1973 in New York City. It was founded by Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss. What is more, Kiss is definitely very well recognized for its face paints and scorching hot live performances. Kiss Albums in Order showcases the development of this iconic band, from their first self-titled, 1974 album, which didn’t produce a hit single but laid the bedrock for their future success. Their follow-up album, Hotter Than Hell, was an initial flop that took off a bit later in Canada. The third album from the band was Dressed to Kill, which cemented them in very impressive commercial success leading into their first Top-10 album, Alive!

This featured, of course, the classic hit “Rock and Roll All Nite.” In the late 70s, Kiss released a succession of hit albums, among them Destroyer, Rock and Roll Over, and Love Gun, all platinum and offering hit singles like “Beth.” The subsequent album, Dynasty, would prove an international breakthrough with the title hit “I Was Made for Lovin’ You,” in total contrast to what would happen next: the flops in the US with Unmasked, Music from “The Elder”, and Creatures of the Night.

First of the unmasked era, Lick It Up was a rebirth of the band with the strings of successful records that followed: Animalize and Crazy Nights. The thing that brought them into the ’90s was the updated sound of the 1992 Revenge record, while the ’98 reunion album Psycho Circus put them back in the spotlight. Sonic Boom went on to create new music for Kiss in 2009 and their 20th studio album, Monster, in 2012. Kiss Albums in Order maps out the long career and the many musical high spots of this much-loved band.

 

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American hard rock band Kiss has released twenty studio albums (twenty-four counting the unified 1978 solo albums), thirteen live albums, and sixty singles.

 

All Kiss Albums in Order of Release Date

Here is the list of Kiss Album in Order of Release Date:

  1. Kiss — February 18, 1974
  2. Hotter than Hell — October 22, 1974
  3. Dressed to Kill — March 19, 1975
  4. Destroyer — March 15, 1976
  5. Rock and Roll Over — November 11, 1976
  6. Love Gun — June 30, 1977
  7. Paul Stanley — September 18, 1978
  8. Gene Simmons — September 18, 1978
  9. Ace Frehley — September 18, 1978
  10. Peter Criss — September 18, 1978
  11. Dynasty — May 23, 1979
  12. Unmasked — May 20, 1980
  13. Music from “The Elder” — November 16, 1981
  14. Creatures of the Night — October 28, 1982
  15. Lick It Up — September 18, 1983
  16. Animalize — September 13, 1984
  17. Asylum — September 16, 1985
  18. Crazy Nights — September 18, 1987
  19. Hot in the Shade — October 17, 1989
  20. Revenge — May 19, 1992
  21. Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions — October 28, 1997
  22. Psycho Circus — September 22, 1998
  23. Sonic Boom — October 6, 2009
  24. Monster — October 9, 2012

 

All Kiss Albums List in Order

1. Kiss (1974)

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Kiss Tracklist

  1. Strutter
  2. Nothin’ to Lose
  3. Firehouse
  4. Cold Gin
  5. Let Me Know
  6. Kissin’ Time
  7. Deuce
  8. Love Theme from Kiss
  9. 100,000 Years
  10. Black Diamond

The self-titled Kiss debut, released in 1974, plugged the world into the electric, adrenaline-charged ignition of one of rock’s most iconic bands. In a swirl of dark makeup and characters inflated bigger than life itself, Kiss offered up music ripe with hard knocks and rebellious free spirit. Here, on this all-important first album, were the core songsᅳprecious few but damn loudᅳthat would resonate for years to come within their catalog: “Strutter,” “Deuce,” and “Black Diamond.”. Clearly, with a mix of heavy riffs, catchy hooks, and electrifying performance, this paved a platform for further Kiss success and hence involves much of what it took to establish their legendary status within rock and roll.

 

2. Hotter than Hell (1974)

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Hotter than Hell Tracklist

  1. Got to Choose
  2. Parasite
  3. Goin’ Blind
  4. Hotter Than Hell
  5. Let Me Go, Rock ‘n’ Roll
  6. All the Way
  7. Watchin’ You
  8. Mainline
  9. Comin’ Home
  10. Strange Ways

Their 1974 “Hotter than Hell” album captured the raw, living, breathing, pulsing, and pounding of Kiss. This record simply grooves with hard-hitting tracks that point out just how relentless this quartet could be in pursuit of rock-and-roll glory. From the fiery title track to the anthemic “Parasite” and the seductive “Goin’ Blind,” it showed the attitude and over-the-top stage persona that defined this band. Although this was not commercially so victorious at the time it was released, “Hotter than Hell” marked the real beginning of the band’s establishment as hard-rock masters, and it paved the way for the ensuing stardom. Fueled by raw riffs and raucous energy, it stands today as a record of KISS’s formative and incendiary days.

 

3. Dressed to Kill (1975)

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Dressed to Kill Tracklist

  1. Room Service
  2. Two Timer
  3. Ladies in Waiting
  4. Getaway
  5. Rock Bottom
  6. C’mon and Love Me
  7. Anything for My Baby
  8. She
  9. Love Her All I Can
  10. Rock and Roll All Nite

Their 1975 album “Dressed to Kill” was somewhat of a transitional period for Kiss. Catchy hooks, infectious melodies, and their version of glam launched the band into mainstream success. Songs like “Rock and Roll All Nite” and “C’mon and Love Me” really proved the band’s songwriting talents while they continued to crank out anthem rock for a legion of fans everywhere. “Dressed to Kill” really cemented the Kiss image as over-the-top rock icons with a foundation laid for their legendary live shows. Jammed with highly memorable songs and relentless in energy, it has remained somewhat timeless in the Kiss canon.

 

4. Destroyer (1976)

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Destroyer Tracklist

  1. Detroit Rock City
  2. King of the Night Time World
  3. God of Thunder
  4. Great Expectations
  5. Flaming Youth
  6. Sweet Pain
  7. Shout It Out Loud
  8. Beth
  9. Do You Love Me?
  10. Untitled track (AKA Rock and Roll Demons, AKA Rock and Roll Party)

1976’s “Destroyer” was Kiss’s actual magnum opus. Produced by Bob Ezrin, it was far more polished but still retained all of the hard-rock swagger the band was built on. It had the classic anthem of “Detroit Rock City” and the unforgettable ballad “Beth,” which surprisingly became a hit. Destroyer was through “Destroyer”ᅳwith its huge production, eclectic songwriting, and dense arrangementsᅳthat Kiss reached pop’s upper echelon. It was the thematic merge of rock with elements of theatre, together with classic songs like “Shout It Out Loud” and “God of Thunder,” that really helped to cement Kiss as over-the-top rock legends. To this day, “Destroyer” remains one of the quintessential releases of that long, illustrious career.

 

5. Rock and Roll Over (1976)

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Rock and Roll Over Tracklist

  1. I Want You
  2. Take Me
  3. Calling Dr. Love
  4. Ladies Room
  5. Baby Driver
  6. Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em
  7. Mr. Speed
  8. See You in Your Dreams
  9. Hard Luck Woman
  10. Makin’ Love

Kiss’s 1976 “Rock and Roll Over” was a very energetic and hard-hitting ability for the band. The attempt by the band to come up with catchy and anthemic rock was well epitomized by songs such as “I Want You” and “Calling Dr. Love.” This record now held an added dimension of songwriting refinement, while the rawness and intensity of the earlier works were maintained. “Rock and Roll Over” answered the promise to get more hostile with high-octane rock and roll. It seemed to cement their position as one of the finest acts around with infectious hooks, driving rhythms, and electrifying performances throughout.

 

6. Love Gun (1977)

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Love Gun Tracklist

  1. I Stole Your Love
  2. Christine Sixteen
  3. Got Love for Sale
  4. Shock Me
  5. Tomorrow and Tonight
  6. Love Gun
  7. Hooligan
  8. Almost Human
  9. Plaster Caster
  10. Then She Kissed Me

Kiss’s 1977 album “Love Gun” presented the band when they had grown to be at the pinnacle of their glam-rocking powers. Just about every track on the album is ultra-powerful, including the title track “Love Gun” and the infectious anthem “Shock Me”. The combination of driving riffs, melody that gets stuck in your head, and memorable lyrics really solidified Kiss’s reputation as masters of arena rock with “Love Gun.”. The success of the album was further advanced by the quite iconic “Rock and Roll All Nite” live staple. “Love Gun” is simply a classic in the Kiss catalog, sort of an encapsulation of that bombastic sound that has ensured the band’s enduring legacy within the pantheon of rock music.

 

7. Paul Stanley (1978)

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Paul Stanley Tracklist

  1. Tonight You Belong to Me
  2. Move On
  3. Ain’t Quite Right
  4. Wouldn’t You Like to Know Me
  5. Take Me Away (Together as One)
  6. It’s Alright
  7. Hold Me, Touch Me (Think of Me When We’re Apart)
  8. Love in Chains
  9. Goodbye

KISS’s Paul Stanley’s ’78 solo album was a look into the great musical talent of Kiss’s lead vocalist. Musically, it went completely away from Kiss’ sound, as there were varied styles and influences. The elements open to view from this album were songs like “Tonight You Belong to Me” and “Hold Me, Touch Me (Think of Me When We’re Apart),” both making clear that he became a very versatile singer/songwriter. It showed a much deeper and more personal dimension to his artistry, embodying melodic hooks with introspective lyrics. The result was an album that single-handedly testified to Stanley’s talent as an artist beyond the role he played in the larger-than-life persona that was Kiss.

 

8. Gene Simmons (1978)

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Gene Simmons Tracklist

  1. Radioactive
  2. Burning Up with Fever
  3. See You Tonite
  4. Tunnel of Love
  5. True Confessions
  6. Living in Sin
  7. Always Near You / Nowhere to Hide
  8. Man of 1,000 Faces
  9. Mr. Make Believe
  10. See You in Your Dreams
  11. When You Wish Upon a Star

For Gene Simmons, his 1978 solo album was a chance to spread his wings and express himself outside of Kiss. He could also present his wide tastes in music, from hard rock and pop to a glimpse of the soon-to-explode disco scene. But in the groove of “Radioactive” and the shimmy of “See You Tonite,” the proof was there that Simmons knew how to cut a great hook and his vocals were peculiar, commanding. It included some pretty famous guests, such as Cher and Joe Perry. Gene Simmons’ solo effort underlined the fact that he was a versatile songwriter and gave the fans a view into his musical roots outside the KISS persona.

 

9. Ace Frehley (1978)

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Ace Frehley Tracklist

  1. Rip It Out
  2. Speedin’ Back to My Baby
  3. Snow Blind
  4. Ozone
  5. What’s on Your Mind?
  6. New York Groove
  7. I’m in Need of Love
  8. Wiped-Out
  9. Fractured Mirror

In 1978 Ace Frehley released his dynamic self-titled solo album, all but sealing the guitarist’s individual style and putting his stamp on leaving Kiss with “New York Groove” and “Rip It Out.” This album caught Frehley in his most raw state, fusing hard rock with melodic sensibilities. Along with that, he also sang lead vocals for some tracks, further showing his versatility. What Ace Frehley did solo-wise was really to finalize his place as the outstanding member of Kiss and give a taste of where his solo artistry would later swing into, hence becoming a record dear to fans of his immortal guitar work.

 

10. Peter Criss (1978)

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Peter Criss Tracklist

  1. I’m Gonna Love You
  2. You Matter to Me
  3. Tossin’ and Turnin’
  4. Don’t You Let Me Down
  5. That’s the Kind of Sugar Papa Likes
  6. Easy Thing
  7. Rock Me, Baby
  8. Kiss the Girl Goodbye
  9. Hooked on Rock ‘n’ Roll
  10. I Can’t Stop the Rain

For Peter Criss was the iconic drummer for the very famous rock band KISS. He played a huge role in their sound and overall image during their 1978 era. Having a charismatic stage presence with a uniquely different voice, Criss managed to leave lifelong marks on the music of the band and its fans. His powerhouse drumming gave hard, pounding anthems a drive, while his soul-filled vocals brought emotion into their ballads. Contributions to the KISS self-titled album and live performances with a lot of dynamism, crystallized Criss as an important favorite among fans in the band and an icon in rock ‘n’ roll.

 

11. Dynasty (1979)

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Tracks

  1. I Was Made for Lovin’ You
  2. 2,000 Man
  3. Sure Know Something
  4. Dirty Livin’
  5. Charisma
  6. Magic Touch
  7. Hard Times
  8. X-Ray Eyes
  9. Save Your Love

The 1979 KISS album “Dynasty” closed the deal on what was to be a meaningful change of direction both musically and commercially. With a glossier sound and further elements from disco and pop, “Dynasty” was home to the hits “I Was Made for Lovin’ You,” which helped further propel KISS’s motion into the mainstream. In a way, it caught the band’s relationship with new musical trends but didn’t sacrifice their most valuable trademark image: that of being larger than life. Though it would get mixed reviews from some of the KISS faithful, “Dynasty” cemented their status as one of the era’s biggest rock bands, while showing they were willing and able to change with the times.

 

12. Unmasked (1980)

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Unmasked Tracklist

  1. Is That You?
  2. Shandi
  3. Talk to Me
  4. Naked City
  5. What Makes the World Go ‘Round
  6. Tomorrow
  7. Two Sides of the Coin
  8. She’s So European
  9. Easy as It Seems
  10. Torpedo Girl
  11. You’re All That I Want

Released in 1980, KISS’s “Unmasked” found the band radically shifting from their hard-rocking sound into a pop-oriented area. The focus was on catchy melodies and radio-friendly hooks to cash in on the commercial success of this band at that point. Taking off their facesᅳthat is, their iconic makeupᅳand showing their faces to the fans would lead to very mixed reactions among them and from critics. Even within the debacle that was “Unmasked,” there were some very memorable songs, such as “Shandi” and “Talk to Me.” This was a much less critically acclaimed album than previous efforts by the band, but it proved that KISS could weatherstorm the changing musical direction of the late 1970s and press onward with its quest for commercial success.

 

13. Music from “The Elder” (1981)

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Tracks

  1. The Oath
  2. Fanfare
  3. Just a Boy
  4. Dark Light
  5. Only You
  6. Under the Rose
  7. A World Without Heroes
  8. Mr. Blackwell
  9. Escape from the Island
  10. Odyssey
  11. “I”
  12. Finale

Probably the most adventurous, not to mention controversial, KISS project ever was the 1981 “Music from ‘The Elder'” album. It plunged conceptually-driven and theatrically-conceived rock opera, breaking out of character from what was typically hard rock. However, the grandiose nature of the LP still gained mixed reviews, with little or no commercial success and confused fans. Although the commercial performance of “Music from ‘The Elder'” was poor, it proved that KISS was a band ready to undertake experiments and push itself out of its comfort zone. It would garner a cult following over time and recently is viewed by many as an interesting quirk in the diverse discography of the band.

 

14. Creatures of the Night (1982)

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Creatures of the Night Tracklist

  1. Creatures of the Night
  2. Saint and Sinner
  3. Keep Me Comin’
  4. Rock and Roll Hell
  5. Danger
  6. I Love It Loud
  7. I Still Love You
  8. Killer
  9. War Machine

Nowhere is this better explained than through the return to its hard-rocking roots by KISS with their 1982 release, “Creatures of the Night.” Heavy riffs, pulsating, very aggressive vocals, and bashing drums make this album a great representation of KISS at their rejuvenated best and reaffirm their roots in rock ‘n’ roll. Though commercially threatened at the time, “Creatures of the Night” stands today as a fan favorite and a classic in the KISS discography. Cuts like “I Love It Loud” and the title track really helped further seal this band’s status among the top hard rock bands of its generation.

 

15. Lick It Up (1983)

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Lick It Up Tracklist

  1. Exciter
  2. Not for the Innocent
  3. Lick It Up
  4. Young and Wasted
  5. Gimme More
  6. All Hell’s Breakin’ Loose
  7. A Million to One
  8. Fits Like a Glove
  9. Dance All Over Your Face
  10. And on the 8th Day

KISS’s “Lick It Up” came out in 1983 and proved to be a real landmark album in their career. Along with being the first album they would do without makeup, it would turn out to be one of the central points of change in this band’s career. Musically, “Lick It Up” became more streamlined and melodic in just a hard-rock/glam-metal style. It produced the title track signature anthem, and songs such as “All Hell’s Breakin’ Loose” and “A Million to One” just cemented the fact that this was a band able to write songs. The revitalization brought KISS’s popularity forward again to put them in a secure place within the changing rock landscape of the 1980s.

 

16. Animalize (1984)

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Animalize Tracklist

  1. I’ve Had Enough (Into the Fire)
  2. Heaven’s on Fire
  3. Burn Bitch Burn
  4. Get All You Can Take
  5. Lonely Is the Hunter
  6. Under the Gun
  7. Thrills in the Night
  8. While the City Sleeps
  9. Murder in High-heels

1984 saw the release of “Animalize” by KISS, which had turned out to be one of the duo’s flexible and successful releases for times of immense change in rock. In addition, this album produced some of their hit singles, including “Heaven’s on Fire” and “I’ve Had Enough (Into the Fire)”, with more apparent prominent heavy guitar and hooks. The most peculiar thing about “Animalize” was that it was the first to include guitarist Mark St. John, adding an air of virtuosity to KISS’s music. So well received was the album that it not only reestablished the band but also set in stone their position as one of the leaders of the glam metal movement of this decade.

 

17. Asylum (1985)

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Asylum Tracklist

  1. King of the Mountain
  2. Any Way You Slice It
  3. Who Wants to Be Lonely
  4. Trial by Fire
  5. I’m Alive
  6. Love’s a Deadly Weapon
  7. Tears Are Falling
  8. Secretly Cruel
  9. Radar for Love
  10. Uh! All Night

KISS’s 1985 album, Asylum, was them falling in the center of the over-produced, crazy-colored heyday of glam metal. The album exudes a slick soundscape and insatiably memorable hooks fused with perfectly anthemic choruses. Songs like “Tears Are Falling” and “Who Wants to Be Lonely” became favorites of their more casual devotees, if not exactly fan staples; the cover, on the other hand, overcompensated to typify the extravagance KISS took in dressing up. Despite this mixed reception, “Asylum” remains adored by KISS fans, further proving the band’s capabilities to adapt to new directions in music ᅳ all while keeping the same over-the-top image.

 

18. Crazy Nights (1987)

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Crazy Nights Tracklist

  1. Crazy Crazy Nights
  2. I’ll Fight Hell to Hold You
  3. Bang Bang You
  4. No, No, No
  5. Hell or High Water
  6. My Way
  7. When Your Walls Come Down
  8. Reason to Live
  9. Good Girl Gone Bad
  10. Turn On the Night
  11. Thief in the Night

Coming out in 1987, “Crazy Nights” was the band’s most audacious attempt to capture the commercial success of pop-metal at that time. “Crazy Nights” showed a very polished production and a potential-rooted use of memorable melodies and FM-friendly hooks; their popular hits from this included “Crazy Crazy Nights” and “Reason to Live,” showing that these old boys could still write something accessible and anthemic. Although this would receive rather mixed reviews from critics, “Crazy Nights” still becomes one of the favorites among fans, simply for the energetic vibe it projects by showing that KISS was ready to change and adapt to the changing musical landscape in the late 1980s.

 

19. Hot in the Shade (1989)

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Hot in the Shade Tracklist

  1. Rise to It
  2. Betrayed
  3. Hide Your Heart
  4. Prisoner of Love
  5. Read My Body
  6. Love’s a Slap in the Face
  7. Forever
  8. Silver Spoon
  9. Cadillac Dreams
  10. King of Hearts
  11. The Street Giveth and the Street Taketh Away
  12. You Love Me to Hate You
  13. Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell
  14. Little Caesar
  15. Boomerang

KISS’s “Hot in the Shade,” 1989, was sprawling for a hard-rocking makeover. Long by a 15-song count, it had a bit of everything: from hard-hitting rockers like “Hide Your Heart” to melodic, pulsing ballads such as “Forever.” Reviews were mixed; some critics hailed the diversity, while others panned it for its inconsistency. While the “Forever” ballad had been commercially successful, “Hot in the Shade” found KISS in a transitional phase, as the band would change lineups in the near future and later adopt a leaner sound.

 

20. Revenge (1992)

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Revenge Tracklist

  1. Unholy
  2. Take It Off
  3. Tough Love
  4. Spit
  5. God Gave Rock ‘n’ Roll to You II
  6. Domino
  7. Heart of Chrome
  8. Thou Shalt Not
  9. Every Time I Look at You
  10. Paralyzed
  11. I Just Wanna
  12. Carr Jam 1981

Their 1992 release, Revenge, saw a complete overhaul back to the band’s hard rock roots. The record featured a much heavier sound, with Paul Stanley’s vocals high in the mix and Gene Simmons’ thundering bass lines. With songs like “Unholy” and “Domino,” Kiss had never sounded so raw and aggressiveᅳa spirit that connected with all, counting old fans together with new. Revenge demonstrated that Kiss could still change with the times and yet remain Kiss. This means that this album is a living example of the Kiss legacy over the decades as one of the initial forces of rock.

 

21. Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions (1997)

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Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions Tracklist

  1. Hate
  2. Rain
  3. Master & Slave
  4. Childhood’s End
  5. I Will Be There
  6. Jungle
  7. In My Head
  8. It Never Goes Away
  9. Seduction of the Innocent
  10. I Confess
  11. In the Mirror
  12. I Walk Alone

Released in 1997, Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions is the record that Kiss mostly departed from the traditional sound. It did find the way to a darker and grungier terrainᅳit did meet the tone of the current atmosphere in music. The obvious exploration of their more introspective and brooding style, often evident in tracks such as “Jungle” and “I Will Be There,” is here. Though it would have little acceptance at the timeᅳdue to inner turmoil and the resurgence of the original lineupᅳit finds Kiss not holding back a bit in Carnival of Souls. Still, it does represent rather a unique chapter within their discography, showing willingness to experiment and progress with changing musical trends.

 

22. Psycho Circus (1998)

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Psycho Circus Tracklist

  1. Psycho Circus
  2. Within
  3. I Pledge Allegiance to the State of Rock & Roll
  4. Into the Void
  5. We Are One
  6. You Wanted the Best
  7. Raise Your Glasses
  8. I Finally Found My Way
  9. Dreamin’
  10. Journey of 1,000 Years

The year 1998 saw a highly-anticipated return to classic rock roots in the new album Psycho Circus. Acting as a renewal of the sound of the band, with anthems like the title track and “I Pledge Allegiance to the State of Rock & Roll,” Psycho Circus was both an album and a concept for their over-the-top stage show. And it managed to fuse its classic hard-rock style with the new production techniques in a way that attracted old fans as well as the new generation. Fusing theatricality with ear-catching hooks, Psycho Circus proved Kiss was as worthy of the ‘rock icons’ tag as any band out there, and yes, they still could – and did – write great songs.

 

23. Sonic Boom (2009)

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Sonic Boom Tracklist

  1. Modern Day Delilah
  2. Russian Roulette
  3. Never Enough
  4. Yes I Know (Nobody’s Perfect)
  5. Stand
  6. Hot and Cold
  7. All for the Glory
  8. Danger Us
  9. I’m an Animal
  10. When Lightning Strikes
  11. Say Yeah

Kiss’s album from 2009, Sonic Boom, turned out to be truly successful in returning hard rock to its classic form. The band convincingly re-captured its iconic rock ‘n’ roll energy here, with tracks such as “Modern Day Delilah” and “Say Yeah.” Sonic Boom unleashed tangy hooks, anthemic choruses, and scorching guitar solos, which did stand out as reminders that Kiss was indeed capable of great and memorable music. The record captured the contributions of all original four members; therefore, this package is all the more lush with nostalgia. With Sonic Boom, what became evident was that even though the group was around for many years, Kiss could still throw quite a hard rock punch.

 

24. Monster (2012)

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Monster Tracklist

  1. Hell or Hallelujah
  2. Wall of Sound
  3. Freak
  4. Back to the Stone Age
  5. Shout Mercy
  6. Long Way Down
  7. Eat Your Heart Out
  8. The Devil Is Me
  9. Outta This World
  10. All for the Love of Rock & Roll
  11. Take Me Down Below
  12. Last Chance

Released in 2012, Kiss’s Monster showed that this band still had not lost any of its1980s-style rock ‘n’ roll mojo. There, the album captured a segment of that visceral energy and over-the-top attitude which defined Kiss at points in their career. With tracks like “Hell or Hallelujah” and “Long Way Down,” Monster delivered hard-hitting riffs, infectious melodies, and powerful vocals. That really brought classic elements into modern times without scaring away their long-time fans but welcoming new listeners as well. Monster, hopped-up, most energetic, and almost anthemic hooks told people that even at that career stage, KISS still had it in them to come up with music that flirted with their classic sound and managed to remain current for the rock landscape.

 

Conclusion:

In “Kiss Albums in Order,” we will have a look at the various and many discography of this legendary American hard rock band. From early attempts to make their mark, like “Kiss” and “Hotter Than Hell,” which failed to seize the charts, through turning on the creativity in “Alive!” and the platinum hits like “Destroyer” and “Love Gun,” there has been flat-out visible growth with Kiss. Even though they had commercial lows in the 1980s, they bounced back with such albums as “Lick It Up” and “Revenge.” Later releases, like “Sonic Boom” and “Monster,” further attest to their continued relevance in the rock world. Innovation, survival, and a devoted fan base are all now ensconced as a part of Kiss’s career.

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