Hotter Than Hell
Kiss
℗ 1974 Casablanca Records NBLP 7006
Although Kiss' self-titled debut performed respectably on the charts, it was not the blockbuster they had hoped for. With the album fading on the charts in the summer of 1974, Kiss was summoned back into the studio to work on a follow-up. Producers Richie Wise and Kenny Kerner were on board again, and even though the sonics are muddier (and more filler is present composition-wise), Hotter Than Hell is another quintessential Kiss release. Many of the songs have been forgotten over the years (few are featured in concert anymore), but there are still more than a few gems to be found. It's unclear if the members of Kiss were having problems with their personal relationships at the time, but it's a common thread that runs through the songs. The plodding "Got to Choose" and the rapid-fire "Parasite" deal with love gone bad; the title track is about unobtainable love, while "Goin' Blind" is a disturbing tale of a 93-year-old having an affair with a 16-year-old. Also included are the early favorites "Let Me Go Rock n' Roll" and "Watchin' You," as well as the original electric version of "Comin' Home" (an acoustic version was the opener of 1996's Unplugged) and "Strange Ways," which contains one of Ace Frehley's best guitar solos. Even though Hotter Than Hell actually fared worse on the charts than the debut, it has become a revered album among Kiss fans over the years — and rightfully so. — Greg Prato. |
- 1. Got to Choose [03:54]
- 2. Parasite [03:02]
- 3. Goin' Blind [03:37]
- 4. Hotter Than Hell [03:30]
- 5. Let Me Go, Rock 'n' Roll [02:15]
- 6. All the Way [03:17]
- 7. Watchin' You [03:44]
- 8. Mainline [03:51]
- 9. Comin' Home [02:38]
- 10. Strange Ways [03:18]
Участие в альбоме:
- Peter Criss: drums, percussion, vocals
- Ace Frehley: lead guitar
- Gene Simmons: bass guitar, lead vocals
- Paul Stanley: rhythm guitar, lead vocals
Тексты:
Got to Choose
Baby, you know I heard the neighbors say Baby, you might be leavin' me today Oh yeah, mmm, someone's come along and shared your time Don't care, no I don't, no But you can't be his and still be mine, so Ooh, got to choose who's your baby Ooh, got to choose Sometimes, oh sometimes, I know you need a change of pace Oh yeah, but I ain't gonna run no race Baby, you've got to tell me yes or no Alright, alright, come on and tell me Tell me if you're gonna go, come on Ooh, got to choose who's your baby Ooh, got to choose who's your baby Ooh, got to choose who's your baby Ooh, got to choose, got to choose Who's your baby, who's your baby Who's your baby, who's your baby
Parasite
She'll always be there trying to grab a hold She thought she knew me, but she didn't know That I was sad and wanted her to go Parasite lady Parasite eyes Parasite lady No need to cry I didn't wanna have to get away I told her things I didn't want to say I need her and I hope she'll understand Parasite lady Parasite eyes Parasite lady No need to cry
Goin' Blind
And I know how it should be There is nothing more for you and I Some are young and some are free But I think I'm goin' blind 'Cause, I think I'm goin' blind And I know how it's to be, yeah Little lady, can't you see You're so young and so much different than I I'm 93, you're sixteen Can't you see I'm goin' blind 'Cause, I think I'm goin' blind And I know how it's to be, yeah 'Cause, I think I'm goin' blind And I know how it's to be, yeah You're much younger, can't you see There is nothing more for you and I I'm 93, you're sixteen And I think I'm goin' blind Yes, I think I'm goin' blind And I know how it's to be, yeah
Hotter Than Hell
Come on She looked good She looked hotter than hell All dressed in satins and lace I looked at her and it was just too clear I had to get on the case I said "Lady, oh lady, can I take you home There's just so much we could do I'll take you all around the whole wide world Before the evening is through" Hot, hot, hotter than hell You know she's gonna leave you well done Hot, hot, hotter than hell Burn you like the midday sun I asked her why she couldn't make up her mind She said "You don't understand I'd love to go, but there's something you should know" She showed me her wedding band Hot, hot, hotter than hell You know she's gonna leave you well done Hot, hot, hotter than hell She'll burn you like the midday sun Hot, hot, hotter than hell You know she's gonna leave you well done Hot, hot, hotter than hell She'll burn you like the midday sun
Let Me Go, Rock 'n' Roll
Rock 'n' roll Baby gets tired, everybody knows Your mother tells you, baby has to show Yeah, yeah Let me go 'Cause baby's got the feelin' Baby wants a show Baby, won't you tell me Baby, rock 'n' roll Yeah, yeah I never knew I needed a baby like you I never knew I needed you like I do Yeah, yeah Let me go 'Cause baby's got the feelin' Baby wants a show Baby, won't you tell me Baby, rock 'n' roll Yeah, yeah You try so hard to please You get me hard you know Baby, won't you squeeze Let me go Let me go Let me go 'Cause baby's got the feelin' Baby wants a show Baby, won't you tell me Baby, rock 'n' roll Yeah, yeah
All the Way
One, two, three, four You've got a lot to say Every night and every sunny day It's the same thing you've been sayin' to me Every day You say it's within your heart You keep repeatin' that we'll never part I'm so finally glad to hear you stop For a day You just keep talkin' louder Complain to your mother and father One of these days you'll push me all the way You're wearin' clothes that fit you well Baby, baby, you're not hard to sell I'll tell you what you want to hear For a day So if you think you need advice Just come to me, don't compromise Baby, baby you're hypnotized Every day And you just keep talkin' louder Complain to your mother and father One of these days you'll push me all the way Yes, you just keep talkin' louder Complain to your mother and father One of these days you'll push me all the way Yes, you just keep talkin' louder Complain to your mother and father One of these days you'll push me all the way You just keep talkin' louder Complain to your mother and father One of these days you'll push me all the way You just keep talkin' louder Complain to your mother and father One of these days you'll push me all the way
Watchin' You
Limpin' as you do and I'm watchin' you And you don't really know a-just what to do You don't really know You don't really know What to do And I'm standin' here not quite aware And I'm tryin' baby, tryin' not to stare Ooh, 'cause everybody else is here Yes, everybody else is here Everybody else is here Watchin' you Ooh, 'cause everybody else is here Yes, everybody else is here Everybody else is here Watchin' us
Mainline
You know that it's easy, so come on and please me I want you I'm needin' some lovin', I'm hot like an oven It's so true You know what I want you to do So baby, won't you let me on through, yeah Mainline, baby won't you give it to me, one time Mainline, baby won't you give it to me, one time I know you could use me, so please don't refuse me Oh love me You've got to start givin', and baby, stop livin' Above me You know what I want you to do So baby, won't you let me on through, whoo yeah Mainline, baby won't you give it to me, one time Mainline, baby won't you give it to me, one time Mainline, baby won't you give it to me, one time Mainline, baby won't you give it to me, one time You know that it's easy, so come on and please me I want you I'm needin' some lovin', I'm hot like an oven It's so true You know what I want you to do So baby, won't you let me on through, yeah Mainline, baby won't you give it to me, one time Mainline, baby won't you give it to me, one time Mainline, baby won't you give it to me, one time
Comin' Home
It's been a month or two since I was sleepin' with you I'm comin' home again I've been to east and west, but baby I like best The road that leads to you Oh girl, it seems the whole wide world seems to say Hotels that all look the same Just seem to drive me insane But I can't get away Until I receive a call that tells me that will be all And then I hop a plane It's true, I'm not sure if you knew I'm comin' home to you Oh girl, it seems the whole wide world seems to say Hotels that all look the same Just seem to drive me insane But I can't get away Until I receive a call that tells me that will be all And then I hop a plane It's true, I'm not sure if you knew I'm comin' home to you I'm comin' home to you I'm comin' home to you I'm comin' home, baby
Strange Ways
Well, it's a strange way The way you look at me And it's a hard time Time you been givin' me Come on and open up Open up to me So you can realize That I could set you free Strange ways, twisted days Strange ways, twisted days Well, it's a strange place That you've been livin' in And it's a strange line You've been deliverin' I think I like it But I'm not really sure Don't wanna to fight it Just wanna feel some more Strange ways, twisted days Strange ways, twisted days Strange ways, twisted days Strange ways, twisted days