This was the last Kiss studio album before their breakout album, "Alive".  It features some of the best Kiss tunes ever, "Rock Bottom", "Room Service", "She" and the studio version (obviously) of "Rock And Roll All Night"; not to mention one of Ace's best solos on the song, "Getaway".  The only drawback is Kiss decided to handle most of the production for this album themselves.  Consequently the production leaves a lot to be desired.  The sound is very thin and timid; especially when certain songs are compared to  their "Alive" counterparts.
It retrospect,  the first 3 Kiss albums all leave much to be desired in their production values; but the songs are so dang good! And don't get me started on Ace....say what you want about him personally, but he is one of the most influential guitarist of the era.  Regardless of the below par sound, this album is a required purchase for any Kiss fan.  You get a glimpse of a hungry band about to skyrocket to rock immortality.  After this album, Kiss's music  was never quite the same.
This was the last Kiss studio album before their breakout album, "Alive". It features some of the best Kiss tunes ever, "Rock Bottom", "Room Service", "She" and the studio version (obviously) of "Rock And Roll All Night"; not to mention one of Ace's best solos on the song, "Getaway". The only drawback is Kiss decided to handle most of the production for this album themselves. Consequently the production leaves a lot to be desired. The sound is very thin and timid; especially when certain songs are compared to  their "Alive" counterparts. It retrospect,  the first 3 Kiss albums all leave much to be desired in their production values; but the songs are so dang good! And don't get me started on Ace.... say what you want about him personally, but he is one of the most influential guitarist of the era. Regardless of the below par sound, this album is a required purchase for any Kiss fan. You get a glimpse of a hungry band about to skyrocket to rock immortality. After this album, Kiss's music  was never quite the same.