Smashes, Thrashes & Hits

by KISS

Smashes, Thrashes & Hits cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 16 November 1988
  • Label: Mercury
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 57:33
  • Community rating: 3.51/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Bob Ezrin

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Released during their unmasked, late-80s commercial resurgence, this compilation updates the theatrical rock band's classic 1970s anthems with newly recorded vocals and slicker mixes. The inclusion of two new pop-metal singles successfully repositioned their legacy for the MTV generation.

Genres

Descriptors: Soundtrack, Ballad

Tracklist

  1. Let's Put The X In Sex (3:50)
  2. Crazy Crazy Nights (3:44)
  3. (You Make Me) Rock Hard (3:27)
  4. Love Gun - Remixed Album Version (3:33)
  5. Detroit Rock City (3:47)
  6. I Love It Loud (3:46)
  7. Reason To Live (3:59)
  8. Lick It Up (3:54)
  9. Heaven's On Fire (3:20)
  10. Calling Dr. Love (3:38)
  11. Strutter (3:19)
  12. Beth (2:46)
  13. Tears Are Falling (3:54)
  14. I Was Made For Lovin' You (4:30)
  15. Rock And Roll All Nite (2:54)
  16. Shout It Out Loud (3:05)

Credits

  • KISS - primary artist
  • Allen Zentz - lacquer cut by
  • Paul Stanley - written-by
  • Peter Criss - written-by
  • Stan Penridge - written-by

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