Re: KISS ~ Band of the Month ~ July 2010
I don't see "current" bands doing this...
I don't see "current" bands doing this...
Next up, the band's first live album, aptly and appropriately entitled
Alive! The album was released on Sept 10th, 1975.
Track Listing: (LP style for those vinyl lovers in the audience)
Side A
1. Deuce (3:32)
2. Strutter (3:12)
3. Got to Choose (3:35)
4. Hotter Than Hell (3:11)
5. Firehouse (3:42)
Side B
1. Nothin' to Lose (3:23)
2. C'mon and Love Me (2:52)
3. Parasite (3:21)
4. She (6:42)
Side C
1. Watchin' You (3:51)
2. 100,000 Years (12:10)
3. Black Diamond (5:50)
Side D
1. Rock Bottom (4:59)
2. Cold Gin (5:43)
3. Rock and Roll All Nite (4:23)
4. Let Me Go, Rock 'n' Roll (5:45)
Yes, Kiss did in fact release a double slab of vinyl on their first live album, the band's 4th release. The album obviously covers a number of songs from each of their first 3 studio releases. Interestingly enough, the total minutes of their first 3 studio albums was about 98 minutes. The length of Alive! was almost 75 minutes.
Initially the album sales were far less than desirable, however it didn't take long for the fans to catch on. As this album sold, Kiss said that they saw a very noticable difference in attendence at their live shows. Newer fans were introduced to the exciting live show that Kiss put on. Album sales soon took off and the album went gold by Dec '75. The album also stayed on the charts for over 2 years (109 weeks) ... longer than any other album in KISStory, peaking at #9 on the album charts. Wasn't the highest selling album by any means, but it did chart for a long time.