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Japanese pressing of this 1976 album, packaged in a miniature LP sleeve. Kiss have been one of the best-selling Rock bands in history. Since the Japanese min-LP sleeves were introduced into the marketplace, it was no surprise to find that Kiss have sold more CDs in this limited edition format than any other artist. Album Description
Japanese pressing of this 1976 album, packaged in a miniature LP sleeve. Kiss have been one of the best-selling Rock bands in history. Since the Japanese min-LP sleeves were introduced into the marketplace, it was no surprise to find that Kiss have sold more CDs in this limited edition format than any other artist. 10 tracks including 'Calling Dr. Love', 'Mr. Speed' and 'I Want You'. Distriibuted for a limited time in Europe with new UPC number. Universal.
As the follow-up to their unusually experimental Destroyer (nonetheless one of Kiss's best albums ever), Rock and Roll Over, released the same year, contains more conventional three-chord material. That's not a bad thing, since Kiss at their peak arguably did three-chord arena-rock better than anyone else. "Calling Dr. Love" was a hit single, as was the surprisingly bittersweet (for Kiss) "Hard Luck Woman." "I Want You" is an unnerving mix of tenderness and tension, while "Take Me" is understandably urgent. Although this was material that would become conventional over the years--thanks to legions of copycat bands--it still sounds good today, probably because whether they're being sleazy or sweet, Kiss sound like they mean it. -- Genevieve Williams
"I am not a fan of Kiss on any margin. I think they are one of the biggest gimmicks in music history, and we all know they make Kiss everything (wouldn't be shocked if they had toilet paper with their faces on it) but they still inspired a number to play. Despite how cheesy they sound, Ace Frehley was an amazing guitar player and the one reason they managed to survive and become so big in the 70's.
I picked this album for one reason - the solo in Makin' Love. A lot of people I've seen tend to h"
"Released - 1976
Track listing:
01. I Want You
02. Take Me
03. Calling Dr. Love
04. Ladies Room
05. Baby Driver
06. Love 'Em and Leave 'Em
07. Mr. Speed
08. See You in Your Dreams
09. Hard Luck Woman
10. Makin' Love"
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