Rock and Roll Over
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|---|---|
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Vista Records |  [2] |
| Pitchfork | (7.5/10)[3] |
| Blender | [4] |
| Rolling Stone | [5] |
| Robert Christgau | (B-)[6] |
| Metal Nightfall | [7] |
Rock and Roll Over is the fifth studio album by American rock band Kiss, released in 1976. It was recorded at the Star Theatre, and in order to get the proper drum sound, Peter Criss recorded the drum tracks in a bathroom, communicating via video-link with the rest of the band. Criss' vocals are featured on the tracks "Baby Driver" and "Hard Luck Woman". Paul Stanley, who originally wanted the latter song to be sung by Rod Stewart, gave it to Criss, after Gene Simmons insisted Criss sing the song instead.
Although "Hard Luck Woman" did not equal the success of "Beth", it did become another top 20 single for Kiss. "Calling Dr. Love" became a concert staple, being played on just about every tour since the album's release. The cover artwork was created by artist Michael Doret, who worked with Kiss again on their 2009 album Sonic Boom.[8]
Release
Rock and Roll Over was released by Casablanca Records on November 11, 1976.[9] Included inside the album sleeve were a sticker of the album cover and a glossy photo press release pamphlet.
Commercial performance
Rock and Roll Over peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard 200.[10][11]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocals | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3:34 |
| 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", acoustic guitar
- Ace Frehley – lead guitar, second guitar solo on "I Want You", backing vocals
- Gene Simmons – vocals, bass guitar, rhythm guitar on "Ladies Room"
- Peter Criss – drums, percussion, vocals
- Production
- Eddie Kramer – producer
- Corky Stasiak – engineer
Charts
| Chart (1976) | Peak position | Weeks on chart |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 16 | |
| Canada RPM[12] | 7 | |
| German Album Charts[13] | 39 | |
| Japan | 15 | 37 |
| Sweden | 9 | |
| US Billboard 200[10] | 11 | 47 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[11] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Prato, Greg. "Kiss: Rock and Roll Over [Remastered Version] Review" at AllMusic. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ Rupp, Erik (2009-07-09). "KISS – Rock and Roll Over (1976)". vistarecords.proboards.com.
- ^ Josephes, Jason. "Kiss: Rock and Roll Over [Mercury Remasters Series]". Pitchfork Media. Archived from the original on 2004-04-16.
- ^ Blender review[dead link]
- ^ "Kiss: Album Guide". rollingstone.com. Rock and Roll Over. Retrieved 2011-09-04.
- ^ Christgau, Robert. "Kiss". robertchristgau.com. Retrieved 2011-09-04.
- ^ powersylv (18 April 2007). "KISS – Rock'n Roll Over (1976)" (in French). metal.nightfall.fr.
- ^ "The Art of Letterform & Design: Music". Michael Doret. Archived from the original on March 8, 2010. Retrieved February 20, 2010.
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- ^ a b "Rock and Roll Over: Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums" at AllMusic. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ a b "American album certifications – Kiss – Rock & Roll Over". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ "RPM Top Albums". RPM (Volume 26, No. 17). archived at collectionscanada.gc.ca. January 22, 1977. Archived from the original on 2012-10-24. Retrieved 2011-09-05.
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