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If there’s one Kiss album that deserves to celebrate its birthday with a bang, it’s definitely Creatures of the Night. Much heavier than the majority of the band’s discography, this opus has become a fan favourite over the years, and it’s no wonder: great tracks like ‘Rock and Roll Hell’ and ‘War Machine’, huge riffs, unparalleled heavy drums… What’s not to love? The 2022 remastering on the first CD in this box set is the perfect tribute to the nine songs on the original album, and each track is a masterpiece in its own right.
By the second and third CDs, the birthday celebrations have come to an end… At this point, it feels more like Christmas. Listeners are gifted 34 recordings, often in the form of demos, and mostly unreleased. You’ll find the incredible ‘Feel Like Heaven’ sung by Gene Simmons, a fantastic bass and drum version of the rhythmic ‘Tell It to a Fool’, instrumental versions that are destined to liven up any karaoke night, an unreleased version of ‘Not for the Innocent’ (where Simmons and Paul Stanley share the vocals), as well as alternative takes on various tracks from the album. It’s a real treat for collectors and avid fans alike. It’s also a good opportunity to mourn the loss of the amazing Eric Carr–undoubtedly the best Kiss drummer.
CDs 4 and 5 include live tracks recorded across several American cities during the Creatures of the Night tour. There’s an amusing little oddity tucked away in there too: the sound effects the band used on tour (wind, flames, sirens etc.). This isn’t really necessary, of course, but it’s definitely an interesting little snippet of music history. This anniversary edition is a real feast that will see you happily dive right back into this incredible album (which is on par with their 1992 release, Revenge). © Charlélie Arnaud/Qobuz
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Adam Mitchell, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Steve Farris, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Wittman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Gene Simmons, Producer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Porcaro, Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Michael James Jackson, Producer - Vinnie Vincent, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Eric Carr, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Eddy, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1982 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Dave Wittman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Gene Simmons, Producer, Vocals, Bass, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer - Vinnie Vincent, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Japp, ComposerLyricist - Eric Carr, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Eddy, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1982 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Adam Mitchell, ComposerLyricist - Dave Wittman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Gene Simmons, Producer, Vocals, Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Michael James Jackson, Producer - Vinnie Vincent, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Eric Carr, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Eddy, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1982 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Dave Wittman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - BRYAN ADAMS, ComposerLyricist - Jim Vallance, ComposerLyricist - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Gene Simmons, Producer, Vocals, Bass, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer - Robben Ford, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Eric Carr, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Eddy, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1982 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Adam Mitchell, ComposerLyricist - Dave Wittman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Gene Simmons, Producer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Jimmy Haslip, Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Michael James Jackson, Producer - Vinnie Vincent, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Eric Carr, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Eddy, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1982 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Dave Wittman, Engineer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Gene Simmons, Producer, Vocals, Bass, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer - Vinnie Vincent, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Vincent John Cusano, ComposerLyricist - Eric Carr, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Eddy, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1982 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Dave Wittman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Gene Simmons, Producer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Michael James Jackson, Producer - Robben Ford, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Vinnie Vincent, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Vincent John Cusano, ComposerLyricist - Eric Carr, Drums, Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Eddy, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1982 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Dave Wittman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer - Gene Simmons, Producer, Vocals, Bass, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer - Vinnie Vincent, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Vincent John Cusano, ComposerLyricist - Eric Carr, Drums, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Eddy, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1982 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Dave Wittman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - BRYAN ADAMS, ComposerLyricist - Jim Vallance, ComposerLyricist - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Gene Simmons, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, Bass, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer - Vinnie Vincent, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Eric Carr, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Eddy, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1982 UMG Recordings, Inc.
DISC 2
Adam Mitchell, ComposerLyricist - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - ACe Frehley, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Gene Simmons, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Michael James Jackson, Producer - Peter Criss, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1982 The Island Def Jam Music Group
BRYAN ADAMS, ComposerLyricist - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer - Michael Japp, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1982 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer - Dave Thoener, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1982 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Adam Mitchell, ComposerLyricist - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer
℗ 1982 The Island Def Jam Music Group
David Bianco, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Dave Wittman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - BOB CLEARMOUNTAIN, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Gene Simmons, Producer - Michael James Jackson, Producer - NIKO BOLAS, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Shep Lonsdale, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Bosworth, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Eddy, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ricky Delano, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ron Grenell, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
David Bianco, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Dave Wittman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - BOB CLEARMOUNTAIN, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer - Gene Simmons, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer - NIKO BOLAS, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Shep Lonsdale, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Bosworth, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Eddy, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ricky Delano, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ron Grenell, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
David Bianco, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Dave Wittman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - BOB CLEARMOUNTAIN, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Gene Simmons, Producer - Michael James Jackson, Producer - NIKO BOLAS, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Shep Lonsdale, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Bosworth, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Eddy, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ricky Delano, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ron Grenell, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
David Bianco, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Dave Wittman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - BOB CLEARMOUNTAIN, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Gene Simmons, Producer - Michael James Jackson, Producer - NIKO BOLAS, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Shep Lonsdale, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Bosworth, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Eddy, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ricky Delano, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ron Grenell, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
David Bianco, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Dave Wittman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - BOB CLEARMOUNTAIN, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer - Gene Simmons, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer - NIKO BOLAS, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Shep Lonsdale, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Bosworth, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Eddy, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ricky Delano, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ron Grenell, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
David Bianco, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Dave Wittman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - BOB CLEARMOUNTAIN, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, ComposerLyricist - Gene Simmons, Producer - Michael James Jackson, Producer - NIKO BOLAS, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Shep Lonsdale, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Bosworth, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Eddy, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ricky Delano, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ron Grenell, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
David Bianco, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Dave Wittman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - BOB CLEARMOUNTAIN, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer - Gene Simmons, Producer, Bass, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer - NIKO BOLAS, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Shep Lonsdale, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Bosworth, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Eddy, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ricky Delano, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ron Grenell, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
David Bianco, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Dave Wittman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - BOB CLEARMOUNTAIN, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer - Gene Simmons, Producer, Writer, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer - NIKO BOLAS, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Shep Lonsdale, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Bosworth, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Eddy, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ricky Delano, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ron Grenell, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Adam Mitchell, ComposerLyricist - David Bianco, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Dave Wittman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - BOB CLEARMOUNTAIN, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Gene Simmons, Producer - Michael James Jackson, Producer - NIKO BOLAS, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Shep Lonsdale, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Bosworth, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Eddy, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ricky Delano, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ron Grenell, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
David Bianco, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Dave Wittman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - BOB CLEARMOUNTAIN, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - BRYAN ADAMS, ComposerLyricist - Jim Vallance, ComposerLyricist - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer - Gene Simmons, Producer - Michael James Jackson, Producer - NIKO BOLAS, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Eric Carr, ComposerLyricist - Shep Lonsdale, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Bosworth, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Eddy, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ricky Delano, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ron Grenell, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Adam Mitchell, ComposerLyricist - David Bianco, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Dave Wittman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - BOB CLEARMOUNTAIN, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer - Gene Simmons, Producer - Michael James Jackson, Producer - NIKO BOLAS, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Shep Lonsdale, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Bosworth, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Eddy, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ricky Delano, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ron Grenell, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
David Bianco, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Dave Wittman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - BOB CLEARMOUNTAIN, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer - Gene Simmons, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer - NIKO BOLAS, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Japp, ComposerLyricist - Shep Lonsdale, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Bosworth, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Eddy, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ricky Delano, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ron Grenell, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
DISC 3
Adam Mitchell, ComposerLyricist - David Bianco, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Dave Wittman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - BOB CLEARMOUNTAIN, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer - Gene Simmons, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer - NIKO BOLAS, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Shep Lonsdale, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Micki Free, ComposerLyricist - Richard Bosworth, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Eddy, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ricky Delano, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ron Grenell, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
David Bianco, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Dave Wittman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - BOB CLEARMOUNTAIN, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Gene Simmons, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer - NIKO BOLAS, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Shep Lonsdale, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Bosworth, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Eddy, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ricky Delano, StudioPersonnel, Recording Second Engineer - Ron Grenell, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer - Gene Simmons, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer - Vincent John Cusano, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2022 Simstan Inc.
Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Gene Simmons, Producer - Michael James Jackson, Producer - Vincent John Cusano, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Gene Simmons, Producer - Michael James Jackson, Producer - Vincent John Cusano, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer - Gene Simmons, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer - Michael Japp, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer - Gene Simmons, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer - Michael Japp, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer - Gene Simmons, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer - Michael Japp, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer, Writer, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Gene Simmons, Producer - Michael James Jackson, Producer - Vincent John Cusano, Writer, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2022 Simstan Music Ltd.
Adam Mitchell, ComposerLyricist - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Gene Simmons, Producer - Michael James Jackson, Producer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Adam Mitchell, ComposerLyricist - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Gene Simmons, Producer - Michael James Jackson, Producer
℗ 2022 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer - Gene Simmons, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer - Vincent John Cusano, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
BRYAN ADAMS, ComposerLyricist - Jim Vallance, ComposerLyricist - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer - Gene Simmons, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
BRYAN ADAMS, ComposerLyricist - Jim Vallance, ComposerLyricist - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer - Gene Simmons, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
BRYAN ADAMS, ComposerLyricist - Jim Vallance, ComposerLyricist - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer - Gene Simmons, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
BRYAN ADAMS, ComposerLyricist - Jim Vallance, ComposerLyricist - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer - Gene Simmons, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer - Gene Simmons, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer - Vincent John Cusano, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Adam Mitchell, ComposerLyricist - Dave Wittman, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Gene Simmons, Producer - Michael James Jackson, Producer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
DISC 4
Adam Mitchell, ComposerLyricist - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Gene Simmons, Producer - Michael James Jackson, Producer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer - Gene Simmons, Composer, Producer - Michael James Jackson, Producer - Stanley, Composer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer - Gene Simmons, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Michael James Jackson, Producer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Gene Simmons, Producer - Michael James Jackson, Producer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer - Gene Simmons, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Vincent John Cusano, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1982 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer - ACe Frehley, ComposerLyricist - Gene Simmons, Producer - Michael James Jackson, Producer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Adam Mitchell, ComposerLyricist - Kiss, MainArtist - Paul Stanley, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Gene Simmons, Producer - Michael James Jackson, Producer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Albumbeschreibung
If there’s one Kiss album that deserves to celebrate its birthday with a bang, it’s definitely Creatures of the Night. Much heavier than the majority of the band’s discography, this opus has become a fan favourite over the years, and it’s no wonder: great tracks like ‘Rock and Roll Hell’ and ‘War Machine’, huge riffs, unparalleled heavy drums… What’s not to love? The 2022 remastering on the first CD in this box set is the perfect tribute to the nine songs on the original album, and each track is a masterpiece in its own right.
By the second and third CDs, the birthday celebrations have come to an end… At this point, it feels more like Christmas. Listeners are gifted 34 recordings, often in the form of demos, and mostly unreleased. You’ll find the incredible ‘Feel Like Heaven’ sung by Gene Simmons, a fantastic bass and drum version of the rhythmic ‘Tell It to a Fool’, instrumental versions that are destined to liven up any karaoke night, an unreleased version of ‘Not for the Innocent’ (where Simmons and Paul Stanley share the vocals), as well as alternative takes on various tracks from the album. It’s a real treat for collectors and avid fans alike. It’s also a good opportunity to mourn the loss of the amazing Eric Carr–undoubtedly the best Kiss drummer.
CDs 4 and 5 include live tracks recorded across several American cities during the Creatures of the Night tour. There’s an amusing little oddity tucked away in there too: the sound effects the band used on tour (wind, flames, sirens etc.). This isn’t really necessary, of course, but it’s definitely an interesting little snippet of music history. This anniversary edition is a real feast that will see you happily dive right back into this incredible album (which is on par with their 1992 release, Revenge). © Charlélie Arnaud/Qobuz
About the album
- 5 disc(s) - 76 track(s)
- Total length: 05:22:27
- Main artists: Kiss
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: UMe Direct 2
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 1982 UMG Recordings Inc. ℗ 2022 UMG Recordings Inc.
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