Dressed to Kill (album)
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| Studio album by Kiss | ||||
| Released | March 19, 1975 | |||
| Recorded | February 1975, Electric Lady Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Hard rock, heavy metal | |||
| Length | 30:07 | |||
| Language | English | |||
| Label | Casablanca | |||
| Producer | Neil Bogart, Kiss | |||
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Dressed to Kill is the third studio album from American hard rock band Kiss. The album 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.[1]
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[edit] Album information
The album was re-released in 1997 in a remastered version.[2] Possibly due to the short length of the album, original vinyl versions had long pauses between each track to create the illusion that the sides were longer than they were. Each side ran just 15 minutes, and some of the times of the songs were incorrect on the vinyl versions. For example, "Two Timer" was listed at 2:59 and "Ladies in Waiting" was listed at 2:47.
While the album cover depicts Kiss in business suits, the only member of the band who actually owned one was Peter Criss. The suits worn on the cover by the rest of the band were owned by manager Bill Aucoin.[1]
[edit] Reception
| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Vista Records |   [3] |
| Metal Nightfall | [4] |
| Allmusic |  [5] |
| Robert Christgau | B[6] |
| Blender | [7] |
| Pitchfork Media | (9.5/10)[8] |
| Rolling Stone | [9] |
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Dressed to Kill peaked at #32 on the US charts and was certified Gold by the RIAA on February 28, 1977.[10][11] "C'mon and Love Me" and "Rock and Roll All Nite" were released as singles. Both failed to rise up the charts until "Rock and Roll All Nite" was released in its live format as a single later that year off their live album Alive! and reached #12 on the singles charts.[12]
"Rock and Roll All Nite" is one of Kiss's most well known songs and remains a permanent staple in the band's concerts. Since 1975, there has not been a single Kiss concert that did not feature "Rock and Roll All Nite". There are several other songs that are still played from Dressed to Kill such as "She", "Rock Bottom" and "C'mon and Love Me".
[edit] Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocals | Length |
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| 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 | 2:49 |
[edit] Personnel
- Paul Stanley - rhythm guitar, vocals
- Gene Simmons - bass guitar, vocals
- Ace Frehley - lead guitar
- Peter Criss - drums, percussion, vocals
[edit] Production
- Neil Bogart - producer
- Dave Wittman - engineer
- George Lopez - assistant engineer
- George Marino - CD mastering
- Joseph Palamacco - remastering
[edit] Charts
| Chart (1975) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[10] | 32 |
[edit] Certifications
| Region | Certification | Sales/shipments |
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| United States (RIAA)[11] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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[edit] Releases
- Casablanca NBLP-7016 (March 19, 1975): 1st LP issue
- Mercury 824 148-2 M-1 (July 1987): 1st CD issue
- Mercury 314 532 3762 (July 15, 1997): Remastered CD
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Bill Aucoin Q&A session at the 1997 Atlanta KISS Expo". KISSaholics Magazine (#20). July–September 1997. http://www.gcent.info/kissaholics/intview/BILL/aucoin.htm. Retrieved 2010-05-23.
- ^ "Dressed to Kill". Discography. KISS FAQ. http://www.kissfaq.com/discography/dtk.html. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
- ^ Rupp, Erik (2009-08-20). "Kiss - Dressed to Kill (1975)". vistarecords.proboards.com. http://www.vistarecords.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=albumreviewsanddiscussion&action=display&thread=25.
- ^ powersylv (2007-01-14). "Kiss - Dressed to Kill (1975)" (in French). metal.nightfall.fr. http://metal.nightfall.fr/index_448_-dressed-kill.html.
- ^ Prato, Greg. "Kiss: Dressed to Kill" at Allmusic. Retrieved 2011-09-04.
- ^ Christgau, Robert. "Kiss". robertchristgau.com. http://www.robertchristgau.com/get_artist.php?name=Kiss. Retrieved 2011-09-04.
- ^ Blender review[dead link]
- ^ Josephes, Jason. "Kiss: Dressed to Kill". Archived from the original on 2003-06-26. http://web.archive.org/web/20030626071254/www.pitchforkmedia.com/record-reviews/k/kiss/dressed-to-kill.shtml.
- ^ Fletcher, Gordon (1975-07-17). "Kiss: Dressed to Kill". Rolling Stone. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/dressed-to-kill-19750717.
- ^ a b "Kiss: Dressed to Kill > Charts & Awards" at Allmusic. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
- ^ a b "American album certifications – Kiss – Dressed to Kill". Recording Industry Association of America. http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?artist=%22Dressed+to+Kill%22. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH
- ^ Prato, Greg. "Rock and Roll All Night" at Allmusic. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
