Smashes, Thrashes & Hits

by Kiss

Overview

Smashes, Thrashes & Hits is a compilation of Kiss's greatest hits from their '80s career. Since there weren't enough chart-toppers from that period to fill an entire album, however, '70s classics from their more theatrical days are also included, such as "Love Gun," "Shout It Out Loud," and "Rock and Roll All Nite." (Peter Criss' power ballad, "Beth," is also featured on the album, but is a re-recorded version with then-drummer Eric Carr on vocals.) This combination of classic power rock and pop-metal is what makes the record entertaining, and the album's two new tracks, "Let's Put the X in Sex" and "(You Make Me) Rock Hard," continue to display Kiss' interesting melodies. Although necessary only to the avid Kiss fan, Smashes, Thrashes & Hits is an acceptable compilation and is another good introduction to the band. ~ Barry Weber

Product Details

Release Date:	10/25/1990
Label:	Mercury / Polydor / Universal
UPC:	0042283642720

Tracks

1. Let's Put the X in Sex
2. (You Make Me) Rock Hard
3. Love Gun
4. Detroit Rock City
5. I Love It Loud
6. Deuce
7. Lick It Up
8. Heaven's on Fire
9. Calling Dr. Love
10. Strutter
11. Beth
12. Tears Are Falling
13. I Was Made for Lovin' You
14. Rock and Roll All Nite
15. Shout It Out Loud

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Kiss   Primary Artist
Eric Carr   Featured Artist
Gene Simmons   Bass
Vinnie Vincent   Guitar
Peter Criss   Drums,Vocals (Background)
Ace Frehley   Guitar
Paul Stanley   Guitar
Mark St. John   Guitar

Technical Credits

Bob Ezrin   Producer,Composer
Kiss   Producer
Kenny Kerner   Producer
Ben Kape   Engineer
Eddie Kramer   Producer
Vincent Cusano   Composer
Vincent Poncia   Composer
Vincent John Cusano   Composer
Gene Simmons   Composer,Producer
Vinnie Vincent   Composer
Desmond Child   Composer
Peter Criss   Composer
Neil Bogart   Producer
Dave Wittman   Engineer
Diane Warren   Composer
Adam Mitchell   Composer
Paul Stanley   Composer,Producer
Vini Poncia   Composer,Producer
Richie Wise   Producer
Michael James Jackson   Composer,Producer
Stan Penridge   Composer