Alive!

by Kiss

Overview

Alive! was the album that catapulted Kiss from cult attraction to mega-superstars. It was their first Top Ten album, remaining on the charts for 110 weeks. Culled from shows in Detroit, New Jersey, Iowa, and Cleveland on the Dressed to Kill tour, the record features producer Eddie Kramer doing a masterful job of capturing the band's live performance on record. The band's youthful energy is contagious, and with positively electric versions of their best early material, it's no mystery why Alive! is widely regarded as one of the greatest live hard rock recordings of all time. "Rock and Roll All Nite" became a Top 20 smash and was the main reason for the album's success, but there are many other tracks that are just as strong -- "Deuce," "Strutter," "Firehouse," "Parasite," "She," "100,000 Years," "Black Diamond," and "Cold Gin" all shine in a live setting. Although there's been some speculation of extensive overdubbing to correct mistakes, Alive! remains Kiss' greatest album ever. An essential addition to any rock collection. ~ Greg Prato

Product Details

Release Date:	10/18/2011
Label:	Universal
UPC:	4988005677273
Rank:	39065

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Kiss   Primary Artist
Paul Stanley   Guitar,Vocals,Lead Vocals
Gene Simmons   Bass,Vocals,Lead Vocals,Guitar (Bass)
Peter Criss   Drums,Lead Vocals
Ace Frehley   Guitar,Vocals

Technical Credits

Stephen Coronel   Composer
Paul Stanley   Composer
Mitchell Kanner   Redesign
Robert V. Conte   Liner Notes
Fin Costello   Photography
Dennis Woloch   Design
Steven Coronel   Composer
Eddie Kramer   Engineer,Producer
Gene Simmons   Composer
Ace Frehley   Composer