NEW LP
New sealed copy. 2014 reissue.
Hotter Than Hell is the second studio album by Kiss, released on October 22, 1974 by Casablanca Records. Recorded in Los Angeles with producers Kenny Kerner and Richie Wise, the album marked the band’s first time working outside New York, a shift that influenced both its sound and overall feel.
Compared to their debut, the record leans darker, with heavier themes and a murkier production style. Songs like “Parasite,” “Watchin’ You,” and “Goin’ Blind” show a grittier edge, while tracks such as “Let Me Go, Rock ’n’ Roll” remained rooted in the band’s live energy. Despite contributions from guitarist Ace Frehley as a writer, he did not take on lead vocals, leaving duties to Gene Simmons and Peter Criss.
The album did not match the commercial impact of its predecessor at the time, partly due to limited promotion and distribution issues. However, it has since been reassessed as an important early release in the band’s catalog, with several tracks becoming long standing staples of their live shows.
TRACKLIST:
A1 Got To Choose
A2 Parasite
A3 Goin’ Blind
A4 Hotter Than Hell
A5 Let Me Go, Rock N’ Roll
B1 All The Way
B2 Watchin’ You
B3 Mainline
B4 Comin’ Home
B5 Strange Ways
