Rock and Roll Over
Rock and Roll Over | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | November 11, 1976 | |||
Recorded | September–October 1976 | |||
Studio | Star Theatre, Nanuet, New York | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 33:18 | |||
Label | Casablanca | |||
Producer | Eddie Kramer | |||
Kiss chronology | ||||
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Singles from Rock and Roll Over | ||||
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Rock and Roll Over is the fifth studio album by American rock band Kiss, released in 1976. It was recorded at the Star Theatre in Nanuet, New York.
Album information[]
To get the proper drum sound, Peter Criss recorded his tracks in a bathroom, communicating via video-link with the rest of the band.[1]
Criss sings "Baby Driver" – a rewrite of a Criss/ demo from Criss's pre-Kiss band Lips – and "Hard Luck Woman," a song Paul Stanley originally planned to pitch to Rod Stewart, but Gene Simmons insisted Criss sing it.
"Hard Luck Woman" did not equal the success of "Beth", but became another top 20 single. "Calling Dr. Love" became a concert staple.
Three of Gene Simmons' songs are clear re-workings of demos from the 1975 Magna Graphics Studios demo: "Ladies Room" is based on "Don't Want Your Romance"; "Love'Em and Leave'Em" is based on "Rock and Rolls-Royce" and "Calling Dr. Love" is a re-working of "Bad, Bad Lovin'"[2]
The cover artwork is by artist Michael Doret, who worked with Kiss again on 2009's Sonic Boom.[3] The live album Kings Among Scotland, by Anthrax, pays homage to the artwork.[4]
This is the first Kiss album to not feature a writing credit from Ace Frehley.
Release[]
Rock and Roll Over was released by Casablanca Records on November 11, 1976.[5] Inside the sleeve were a sticker of the cover art and a glossy photo press release pamphlet.
Rock and Roll Over peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard 200.[6][7]
Reception[]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [8] |
Blender | [9] |
Christgau's Record Guide | B–[10] |
Pitchfork | (7.5/10)[11] |
Rolling Stone | [12] |
Greg Prato of AllMusic was largely praising of Rock and Roll Over, proclaiming it "one of Kiss' most consistent records".[8]
Track listing[]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocals | Length |
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1. | "I Want You" | Paul Stanley | Stanley | 3:04 |
2. | "Take Me" | Stanley, Sean Delaney | Stanley | 2:56 |
3. | "Calling Dr. Love" | Gene Simmons | Simmons | 3:44 |
4. | "Ladies Room" | Simmons | Simmons | 3:27 |
5. | "Baby Driver" | Peter Criss, Stan Penridge | Criss | 3:40 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocals | Length |
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6. | "Love 'Em and Leave 'Em" | Simmons | Simmons | 3:47 |
7. | "Mr. Speed" | Stanley, Delaney | Stanley | 3:18 |
8. | "See You in Your Dreams" | Simmons | Simmons | 2:34 |
9. | "Hard Luck Woman" | Stanley | Criss | 3:35 |
10. | "Makin' Love" | Stanley, Delaney | Stanley | 3:14 |
Total length: | 33:18 |
Personnel[]
- Kiss
- Paul Stanley – vocals, rhythm guitar, first guitar solo on "I Want You", 12-string acoustic guitar on "Hard Luck Woman"
- Gene Simmons – vocals, bass; rhythm guitar on "Ladies Room"
- Peter Criss – drums, vocals
- Ace Frehley – lead guitar, second guitar solo on "I Want You", acoustic guitar on "Hard Luck Woman", backing vocals
- Production
- Eddie Kramer – producer
- Corky Stasiak – engineer
Charts[]
Chart (1976) | Peak position | Weeks on chart |
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Australia | 16 | |
Canada RPM[13] | 7 | |
German Album Charts[14] | 39 | |
Japan | 15 | 37 |
Sweden | 9 | |
US Billboard 200[6] | 11 | 47 |
Certifications[]
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[7] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
References[]
- ^ Wiederhorn, Jon (November 11, 2019). "43 Years Ago: KISS Crank It Up With 'Rock And Roll Over'". Loudwire. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- ^ Linnaeus, Carl (2014). Kiss - den osminkade sanningen. ISBN 9789187301896.
- ^ "The Art of Letterform & Design: Music". Michael Doret. Archived from the original on March 8, 2010. Retrieved February 20, 2010.
- ^ https://anthrax.com/kings-among-scotland/
- ^ "KISS – Rock and Roll Over (1976)". KISSMONSTER/The KissFAQ. November 1, 2016. Archived from the original on February 14, 2017. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Rock and Roll Over: Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums" at AllMusic. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "American album certifications – Kiss – Rock & Roll Over". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Prato, Greg. "Kiss: Rock and Roll Over [Remastered Version] Review" at AllMusic. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ Blender review[dead link]
- ^ Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: K". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved February 28, 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
- ^ Josephes, Jason. "Kiss: Rock and Roll Over [Mercury Remasters Series]". Pitchfork Media. Archived from the original on April 16, 2004.
- ^ "Kiss: Album Guide". rollingstone.com. Rock and Roll Over. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
- ^ "RPM Top Albums". RPM. archived at collectionscanada.gc.ca. 26 (17). January 22, 1977. Archived from the original on October 24, 2012. Retrieved September 5, 2011.
- ^ "Media Control charts/charts.de". Retrieved May 23, 2013.
External links[]
- Rock and Roll Over at Discogs (list of releases)
- Kiss (band) albums
- 1976 albums
- Albums produced by Eddie Kramer
- Casablanca Records albums