KISS - Dressed To Kill 12" LP Vinyl Album

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This album"Dressed to Kill" is the third studio album by American hard rock band Kiss, released in 1975. It was produced by Casablanca Records president Neil Bogart, as the financial situation of the label at the time did not allow the hiring of a professional producer

"Dressed to Kill" Album Description:

In 1975, KISS, the face-painted harbingers of hard rock, unleashed their third studio album, "Dressed to Kill", onto the unsuspecting world. Produced by Casablanca Records president Neil Bogart, due to the label's financial constraints at the time, the album marked a turning point for the band.

"Dressed to Kill" built upon the raw energy of their previous releases, "Kiss" and "Alive!", showcasing a tighter sound and a growing confidence in their songwriting. The iconic album cover, featuring the band members in a macabre tableau, solidified their theatricality and cemented their place as rock and roll outcasts.

While not a commercial juggernaut upon its initial release, "Dressed to Kill" contained tracks that would become KISS staples. The anthemic "Rock and Roll All Nite" remains a concert closer to this day, while "C'mon and Love Me" showcased their burgeoning knack for crafting catchy, radio-friendly hard rock. Tracks like "Anything for My Baby" and "She" displayed a more melodic side to the band, hinting at the diversity they would explore in the future.

The influence of "Dressed to Kill" cannot be understated. It helped refine the KISS sound, blending their theatrical presentation with a newfound musical proficiency. The album established them as a force to be reckoned with, paving the way for their later commercial success.

KISS Performs "Anything for My Baby":

Music Genre:

 Hard Rock, Heavy Metal 
Album Production information:

The album: "KISS - Dressed to Kill" was produced by: Neil Bogart and Kiss

Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Dave Wittman

This album was recorded at: Electric Lady Studios, New York City

Album cover photography: Bob Gruen, Peter Corriston

Record Label & Catalognr:

Bellaphon / Casablanca NB 7003

Media Format:

 

12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record

Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram

Year & Country:

 1975 Made in Germany
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: KISS - Dressed to Kill
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Paul Stanley - lead vocals, rhythm guitar, guitar solo on "C'mon and Love Me"
  • Gene Simmons - lead vocals, bass guitar, rhythm guitar on "Ladies in Waiting"

    Gene Simmons is the pseudonym used by Chaim Weitz while playing bass in the Kiss band. He used the alias "Reginal Von Helsing" , when playing bass and producer for "Wendy O. Williams".

  • Ace Frehley - lead guitar
  • Peter Criss - drums, percussion, lead vocals on "Getaway"
Complete Track-listing of the album "KISS - Dressed to Kill"

The detailed tracklist of this record "KISS - Dressed to Kill" is:

    Track-listing :
  1. "Room Service" Paul Stanley Stanley 2:59
  2. "Two Timer" Gene Simmons Simmons 2:47
  3. "Ladies in Waiting" Simmons Simmons 2:35
  4. "Getaway" Ace Frehley Peter Criss 2:43
  5. "Rock Bottom" Frehley, Stanley Stanley 3:54
  6. "C'mon and Love Me" Stanley Stanley 2:57
  7. "Anything for My Baby" Stanley Stanley 2:35
  8. "She" Simmons, Stephen Coronel Simmons, Stanley 4:08
  9. "Love Her All I Can" Stanley Stanley 2:40
  10. "Rock and Roll All Nite" Simmons, Stanley Simmons
 

Front Cover Photo Of KISS - Dressed To Kill German Release 12" LP Vinyl Album

 

KISS - Dressed To Kill German Release 12" LP Vinyl Album front cover https://vinyl-records.nl

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Photo Of The Back Cover KISS - Dressed To Kill German Release 12" LP Vinyl Album

 

KISS - Dressed To Kill German Release 12" LP Vinyl Album back cover

Close up of Side One record's label KISS - Dressed To Kill German Release 12" LP Vinyl Album

"Dressed to Kill" Record Label Details: Bellaphon / Casablanca NB 7003

"Dressed to Kill" Record Label Details: Bellaphon / Casablanca NB 7003
 

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