Kiss--Smashes, Thrashes, & Hits (1988)
Rating--7.5
**U.S. Sales Certification--Multi-Platinum 2**
One of numerous attempts at a Kiss "best of" package, showcasing its (at
the time) 15 year career. Is it possible to cram all the gems into only a 15-song allotment?
No. Though a decent try, most of the swagger that makes a good
Kiss song is scarce here. Two new songs are added, only taking up space for
other possible classic tracks. You owe it to yourself to buy "Double
Platinum" instead!
Highlights---"Heavens On Fire" and "Dr. Love" back to back are a nice touch, but
where are "Cold Gin," "Shock Me," or "Rock Bottom"? Rest assured there would be
more tries for "best of" Kiss yet to come---though it's starting to get a bit ridiculous here lately, what with
all the unplugged albums, 'Alive' releases, and various other compilations...
TRACK LIST: Let's Put the X in Sex/Rock Hard (You Make Me)/Love Gun/Detroit Rock City/I Love it Loud/
Deuce/Lick it Up/Heaven's on Fire/Calling Dr. Love/Strutter/Beth/Tears are Falling/I Was Made For Lovin' You/
Rock and Roll All Night/Shout it Out Loud
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