Grunge - Artist

KISS
[A-81|2011-05-29]

New York City, New York, U.S.A.
Wikipedia Discogs

KISS was an American rock band formed in New York City, in 1973. Known for their face paint and stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid-1970s with shock rock-style live performances which featured fire-breathing, blood-spitting, smoking guitars, shooting rockets, levitating drum kits, and pyrotechnics. They are regarded as one of the most influential rock bands of all time, as well as one of the best selling bands of all time, claiming to have sold more than 75 million records worldwide, including 21 million RIAA-certified albums.

KISS
KISS [Album]
[R-393]

18 February 1974

KISS
Hotter Than Hell [Album]
[R-394]

22 October 1974

KISS
Dressed To Kill [Album]
[R-395]

19 March 1975

KISS
Alive! [Album]
[R-396]

10 September 1975

KISS
Destroyer [Album]
[R-397]

15 March 1976

KISS
Rock And Roll Over [Album]
[R-398]

11 November 1976

KISS
Love Gun [Album]
[R-399]

30 June 1977

KISS
Alive II [Album]
[R-400]

24 October 1977

KISS
Double Platinum [Compilation Album]
[R-392]

2 April 1978

KISS
Ace Frehley [Album]
[R-9554]

18 September 1978

KISS
Gene Simmons [Album]
[R-9555]

18 September 1978

KISS
Paul Stanley [Album]
[R-9556]

18 September 1978

KISS
Peter Criss [Album]
[R-9557]

18 September 1978

KISS
Dynasty [Album]
[R-401]

23 May 1979

KISS
Unmasked [Album]
[R-402]

20 May 1980

'Unmasked' is the eighth studio album by KISS. It was their first not to feature original drummer and founding member Peter Criss (although also largely absent from the preceding 'Dynasty' from 1979).

KISS
Music From 'The Elder' [Album]
[R-403]

16 September 1981

'Music From 'The Elder'' is the ninth studio album by KISS. The album marked a substantial departure from their previous output with the concept and orchestral elements. It was the first album with the drummer Eric Carr and the last album to feature guitarist Ace Frehley until their 1996 reunion. Due to poor sales, KISS did not embark on a supporting tour for the first time in its eight-year history, opting instead to make a handful of promotional appearances.

KISS
Killers [Compilation Album]
[R-19889]

15 June 1982

'Killers' is the second compilation album by KISS. It was released only outside the U.S., but quickly became available as an import. Of the album's twelve songs, four were new compositions recorded specifically for it.

KISS
Creatures Of The Night [Album]
[R-404]

28 October 1982

'Creatures Of The Night' is the tenth studio album by KISS. It was the band's last for Casablanca Records, the only label for which KISS had recorded up to that point. The album was dedicated to the memory of Casablanca founder and early KISS supporter Neil Bogart, who had died of cancer during the recording sessions. It is also the band's last album recorded with Ace Frehley credited as an official member and their first album with Vinnie Vincent, as the initially uncredited lead guitarist. It was also KISS' last album to feature the band with their trademark makeup until the release of 'Psycho Circus' in 1998.

KISS
Lick It Up [Album]
[R-405]

23 September 1983

'Lick It Up' is the eleventh studio album by KISS. Before its 1983 release, the band members appeared on MTV without their trademark make-up. It was the first public appearance without make-up by the band, and their first for Mercury Records, where they had been signed following their departure from Casablanca Records. The album was certified platinum by the RIAA for selling over a million units in the U.S.

KISS
Animalize [Album]
[R-406]

13 September 1984

'Animalize' is the twelfth studio album by KISS. The album marked the only appearance by lead guitarist Mark St. John, who replaced Vinnie Vincent in April 1984.

KISS
Asylum [Album]
[R-407]

16 September 1985

'Asylum' is the thirteenth studio album by KISS. The album marked a continuation of the glam metal sound of the preceding album 'Animalize' (1984).

KISS
Crazy Nights [Album]
[R-408]

21 September 1987

'Crazy Nights' is the fourteenth studio album by KISS. This was the second album to feature the line-up of Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Bruce Kulick, and Eric Carr. The album is notable for its pop-metal or glam-rock sound as well as for its use of keyboards and synthesizers (unlike previous KISS albums) - a reflection of popular trends in the commercial rock genre of this time.

Various Artists
Hard To Believe, A KISS Covers Compilation [Compilation Album]
[R-8896]

?? August 1990

'Hard To Believe, A KISS Covers Compilation' is a KISS tribute album performed by independent punk bands of the late 1980s. The two bands featured on this album that would continue on to greater success are Nirvana and Melvins.

Various Artists
Detroit Rock City (Music From The Motion Picture) [Album]
[R-5677]

3 August 1999

'Detroit Rock City' is the soundtrack to the film of the same name. The album features a mix of classic rock songs and covers of classic rock songs by contemporary artists. It also features a new song by KISS titled "Nothing Can Keep Me From You".

Various Artists
We're A Happy Family, A Tribute To Ramones [Selected Tracks (various artists album)]
[R-22091]

11 February 2003

'We're A Happy Family, A Tribute To Ramones' is a tribute album to the Ramones by Various Artists. It started when Johnny Ramone was presented with the idea of a tribute album and was asked if he wanted to participate, to which he agreed, as long as he would have full control over the project. He was able to get Rob Zombie as a co-producer, and call upon high profile bands to participate. Rob Zombie also did the cover artwork, and Stephen King, a Ramones fan, wrote the liner notes.

KISS
Alive! (1975-2000) [Compilation Boxed Set]
[R-11395]

21 November 2006

KISS
IKONS [Compilation Boxed Set]
[R-11110]

1 October 2008

KISS
Sonic Boom [Album]
[R-6676]

6 October 2009

'Sonic Boom' is the nineteenth studio album by KISS. The album was the band's first in 11 years, and was produced by Paul Stanley and Greg Collins. This is the first album to feature new lead guitarist Tommy Thayer. It also features the return of drummer Eric Singer. Thayer and Singer also have lead vocal performances on the album.

KISS
Monster [Album]
[R-11078]

9 October 2012

'Monster' is the twentieth and final studio album by KISS. As with 2009's 'Sonic Boom', it was produced by Paul Stanley and Greg Collins, and featured the lineup of Stanley, Gene Simmons (vocals/bass), Eric Singer (drums/vocals), and Tommy Thayer (guitar/vocals).

KISS
40 Years (Decades Of Decibels) [Compilation Album]
[R-12292]

23 May 2014