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Destroyer
Studio album by Kiss
Released March 15, 1976
Recorded Electric Lady Studios, New York City, September 3–6, 1975
Record Plant Studios, New York City, January–February 1976
Genre Hard rock
Length 34:03
Label Casablanca
Producer Bob Ezrin
Professional reviews
Kiss chronology
Alive!
(1975)		 Destroyer
(1976)		 Rock and Roll Over
(1976)
Singles from Destroyer
  1. "Shout It Out Loud"
    Released: March 1, 1976
  2. "Flaming Youth"
    Released: April 30, 1976
  3. "Detroit Rock City"
    Released: July 28, 1976
  4. "Beth"
    Released: August 1976

Destroyer is the fourth studio album and fifth album overall by hard/glam rock band Kiss, released on March 15, 1976 in the United States. It was the second consecutive Kiss album to reach the Top 20 in the United States, as well as the first to chart in Germany and New Zealand. The album was certified gold by the RIAA on April 22, 1976. It was certified platinum on November 11, 1976, the first Kiss album to achieve that distinction.[1] Image File history File links Kiss_destroyer_album_cover. ... A studio album is a collection of previously unreleased, studio-recorded tracks by a recording artist. ... Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in 1972 (see 1972 in music). ... is the 74th day of the year (75th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... 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Unlike Destroyer, which was recorded with members of the New York Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra, Rock and Roll Over was recorded by just Stanley, Frehley, Simmons, and Criss. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Shout It Out Loud is a song by the American hard rock group KISS originally released on their 1976 album, Destroyer. ... is the 60th day of the year (61st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Flaming Youth single was the final single to appear on the Bogart label. ... is the 120th day of the year (121st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... 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Coming on the heels of the group's breakthrough album Alive!, Destroyer is easily the most ambitious studio recording of Kiss's '70s catalogue. Bob Ezrin, who had previously worked with Alice Cooper, was brought in to produce the album. Among the production flourishes Ezrin introduced to Kiss were sound effects, strings, screaming children (on "God Of Thunder") backwards drums (Also on "God of Thunder") as well as a children's choir. Alive! was Kiss fourth album and is considered their breakthrough, as well as a landmark for live albums. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Alice Cooper (born February 4, 1948) is an American rock singer, songwriter and musician whose career spans four decades. ...


Destroyer is the first Kiss album to prominently feature outside musicians, such as members of the New York Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra. However, one musician was not credited: Dick Wagner, from Alice Cooper's band, replaced Ace Frehley on tracks such as "Sweet Pain" (as Frehley didn't want to interrupt a card game he was playing during recording sessions for the song) and even on a song that Frehley himself co-wrote "Flaming Youth". Wagner also played the acoustic guitar found on the song "Beth".[2] The success of Alive! and Destroyer enabled the band to embark on their first tour of Europe. For the classical music composer, see Richard Wagner. ... Paul Daniel Frehley (born April 27, 1951[1]), better known as Ace Frehley, is an American guitarist best known as a founding member and lead guitarist for the rock band Kiss. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...


In 2003, the album was ranked number 496 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. This article is about the magazine. ... The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time is the cover story of a special issue of Rolling Stone magazine published in November 2003. ...

Contents

Background

After attaining modest commercial success with their first three studio albums, Kiss achieved a commercial breakthrough with the 1975 concert album Alive! It was the first album by the band to be certified gold, and eventually went multi-platinum.[3] The success of Alive!, which spent 110 weeks on the charts, benefited not only the struggling band but their cash-strapped label, Casablanca Records.[4][5] Kiss signed a new contract with Casablanca in late 1975, partly because the label had been very supportive from the start of the band's career. The contract was only for two albums, however, an indication that Casablanca was unsure if the group could duplicate the accomplishments of Alive![6] Alive! was Kiss fourth album and is considered their breakthrough, as well as a landmark for live albums. ... In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. ... This article is about Casablanca, the record label. ...


Production

Rehearsals for Destroyer began in August 1975, while the group was embarked on their supporting tour for Alive! Bob Ezrin, who had produced a string of successful albums for Alice Cooper, was chosen to work with Kiss. The band felt that Ezrin was the right person to help them take their sound to the next level and to maintain the commercial success they had achieved with Alive![7] Alive! was Kiss fourth album and is considered their breakthrough, as well as a landmark for live albums. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Alice Cooper (born February 4, 1948) is an American rock singer, songwriter and musician whose career spans four decades. ...


The first recording sessions for the album took place from September 3–6, 1975 at Electric Lady Studios in New York City, during a brief break between the Dressed to Kill and Alive! tours. The basic album tracks were recorded during this time.[8] The majority of the recording sessions for Destroyer took place in January 1976, after the conclusion of the Alive! tour.[9] Electric Lady Studios, at 52 West 8th Street, in New York Citys Greenwich Village, is a recording studio originally built by Jimi Hendrix and designed by John Storyk in 1970. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Dressed to Kill is a 1975 album from American hard rock group Kiss. ...


The first demo recorded during the Destroyer sessions was "Ain't None of Your Business," featuring Peter Criss on vocals. The plodding, heavy song, written by country songwriters Becky Hobbs and Lew Anderson, was rejected by the band and later appeared on the 1977 debut album by Michael Des Barres' band Detective. Although this song was rejected other outside songs and suggestions were accepted by the band. In particular, Kim Fowley and Mark Anthony became important contributors during the songwriting process.[10] For other uses, see demo. ... Peter Criss (born George Peter John Criscuola--pronounced Chris-cola-- on December 20, 1945), is an American musician best known as co-founder, drummer, vocalist for the rock band KISS. Peter Criss established the cat character for his KISS persona. ... This article includes a list of works cited but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... Michael Des Barres as Murdoc Michael Des Barres (born 24 January 1948) is an English actor and rock singer. ... Kim Fowley (born 1942) is an American pop and rock singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known for helping record the 1966 novelty record Theyre Coming to Take me Away, Ha Ha, recorded by Jerry Samuels under the name of Napoleon XIV. The B-side consisted of the A...


During the recording sessions Ezrin resorted to numerous tactics designed to increase the quality of music Kiss recorded. Because none of the group were trained musicians, Ezrin halted the sessions at one point to provide lessons in basic music theory.[11] In an effort to instill a sense of discipline, he wore a whistle around his neck and exhorted the band with sayings such as, "C'mon campers, let's get going!"[12] When Simmons stopped playing early during the recording of an outro Ezrin yelled at him, saying, "Don't you ever stop a take unless I tell you!"[13] Music theory is a field of study that investigates the nature or mechanics of music. ... For other uses, see Outro (album). ...


Paul Stanley later compared the experience of working with Ezrin as "musical boot camp" but said that the group "came out a lot smarter for it."[14] Simmons echoed the sentiment by stating, "It was exactly what we needed at the time."[15] Lead guitarist Ace Frehley, who did not approach the recording process with the discipline Ezrin wanted, often found himself at odds with the producer. He bristled at being asked to perform multiple takes of his solos, and became uncooperative. As a result Ezrin brought in session guitarist Dick Wagner, who performed uncredited solos on two songs — "Sweet Pain" and "Flaming Youth."[16][17] U.S. Army recruits learn about bayonet fighting skills in an infantry Basic Combat Training at Fort Benning, Georgia. ... Paul Daniel Frehley (born April 27, 1951[1]), better known as Ace Frehley, is an American guitarist best known as a founding member and lead guitarist for the rock band Kiss. ... This article needs cleanup. ... For the classical music composer, see Richard Wagner. ... The Flaming Youth single was the final single to appear on the Bogart label. ...


Album art

The cover art for Destroyer was painted by fantasy artist Ken Kelly. Prior to the album's release Kelly's work was brought to the attention of Gene Simmons, who met with Kelly to discuss ideas for Destroyer. Kelly agreed but asked to see Kiss perform live first to gain inspiration. He was invited to a show and given a backstage pass. He later said of the performance, "it blew me away."[18] Kelly was later commissioned by the band to draw the cover for 1977's Love Gun. Image:KenKelly. ... Warped Tour 2006 All Access Pass A backstage pass is an employee pass which allows its bearer access to employees-only areas at a performance venue. ... Love Gun is an album by the American hard rock band Kiss. ...


The front cover shows the group striding on top of a pile of rubble, and a desolate background spotted with destroyed buildings, some of which are engulfed in flames. The back cover shows a similar scene, but with more buildings on fire. The front of the record sleeve features a large Kiss logo and the lyrics to "Detroit Rock City." The other side displays the lyric "Shout it out loud" in capital letters, as well as an advertisement for the Kiss Army fan club. Rubble is broken stone, of irregular size and shape. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... This Kiss Army ad from 1978 used language similar to earlier military recruitment posters. ...


Reception

Audio samples of Destroyer
  • "Beth"
    "Beth" marked a musical departure for Kiss, with its heavy use of an orchestra section. The song became a #7 hit for the group.
    "Shout It Out Loud"
    This song, with its call-and-response verses and anthemic chorus, is typical of the hard rock songs on Destroyer.
  • Problems playing the files? See media help.

Destroyer sold well upon its release on March 15, 1976 and was certified gold on April 22. Although exact sales figures are not known, Paul Stanley stated that the album initially sold 850,000 copies in the U.S., well in excess of any of Kiss's first three studio albums.[19] After peaking at #11 on the Billboard album chart on May 15, however, Destroyer quickly fell and by August was at #192.[20] The first three singles — "Shout It Out Loud," "Flaming Youth," and "Detroit Rock City" — failed to ignite sales any further, leading the band and its management to view the album as a failure relative to Alive! The band and Ezrin cited fan backlash as the reason Destroyer did not meet sales expectations. Ezrin also stated that the "grassroots rock press" was particularly critical of the album.[21] Rolling Stone referred to "bloated ballads," "pedestrian drumming," and "lackluster performances" in its review.[22] Image File history File links KISS_Beth. ... Image File history File links KISS_Shout_It_Out_Loud. ... is the 74th day of the year (75th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the magazine. ...


It was not until radio stations started playing the B-side of the "Detroit Rock City" single, "Beth," that the album started to sell as expected. The ballad, which according to Simmons was deliberately put on the B-side to force stations to play "Detroit Rock City," started receiving numerous listener requests and became an unexpected hit. "Beth" was re-released as the fourth single in late August, and it peaked at #7 on the Billboard singles chart on September 25. It was the group's first Top 10 song and re-ignited sales of the album. On November 11 Destroyer became the first Kiss album to be certified platinum.[23] “B-Sides” redirects here. ... Beth is a song by Kiss that was originally released on their 1976 album, Destroyer. ...


Track listing

  1. "Detroit Rock City" (Paul Stanley, Bob Ezrin) – 5:17
    • Lead vocals - Paul Stanley
  2. "King of the Night Time World" (Kim Fowley, Mark Anthony, Stanley, Ezrin) – 3:19
    • Lead vocals - Paul Stanley
  3. "God of Thunder" (Stanley) – 4:13
    • Lead vocals - Gene Simmons
  4. "Great Expectations" (Gene Simmons, Ezrin) – 4:21
    • Lead vocals - Gene Simmons
  5. "Flaming Youth" (Ace Frehley, Stanley, Simmons, Ezrin) – 2:59
    • Lead vocals - Paul Stanley
  6. "Sweet Pain" (Simmons) – 3:20
    • Lead vocals - Gene Simmons
  7. "Shout It Out Loud" (Simmons, Stanley, Ezrin) – 2:49
    • Lead vocals - Paul Stanley & Gene Simmons
  8. "Beth" (Peter Criss, Stan Penridge, Ezrin) – 2:45
    • Lead vocals - Peter Criss
  9. "Do You Love Me" (Fowley, Ezrin, Stanley) – 3:33
    • Lead vocals - Paul Stanley
  10. untitled track (Simmons, Stanley, Ezrin) – 1:25
    • The last song is an untitled hidden track usually referred to as "Rock and Roll Party."[24] It is a loop made up of the choral melody from "Great Expectations" and a concert clip of Paul Stanley telling an audience, "I tell you all, it looks like, it looks like we're gonna have ourselves...a rock and roll party!" This quote is taken from "Alive!" and can be found between "Deuce" and "Strutter". On CD reissues, this track is often combined with "Do You Love Me" and not listed separately.

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Personnel

Band members

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Additional musicians

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Production

This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... A conductor conducting at a ceremony A conductors score and batons Conducting is the act of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. ... Audio engineering is a part of audio science dealing with the recording and reproduction of sound through mechanical and electronic means. ...

Charts and certifications

Album

Chart Peak
Position
Sweden[25] 4
Austria[25] 6
Canada[25] 6
U.S. Pop Albums[26] 11
New Zealand[25] 16
Japan[25] 17
U.K.[25] 22
Germany[25] 36

The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. ...

Singles

Year Song Chart positions
Billboard Pop Singles[27] Canadian Singles Chart[27] German Singles Chart[27] Swedish Singles Chart[27] Australian Singles Chart[27] New Zealand Singles Chart[27]
1976 "Shout It Out Loud" 31 1 32 16 45 40
1976 "Flaming Youth" 74 73 – – – –
1976 "Detroit Rock City" – – 14 – – –
1976 "Beth" 7 5 – – 79 –

“Hot 100” redirects here. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Template:Media Control Charts The Media Control Charts are the official music charts in Germany. ... The ARIA charts is the main Australian music sales chart issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. ... Shout It Out Loud is a song by the American hard rock group KISS originally released on their 1976 album, Destroyer. ... The Flaming Youth single was the final single to appear on the Bogart label. ... Detroit Rock City is a song by the [[United States|American]rock group Kiss featured on their 1976 album, Destroyer. ... Beth is a song by Kiss that was originally released on their 1976 album, Destroyer. ...

Certifications

Certifier Certification Sales
RIAA (U.S.) Platinum 1,000,000

The RIAA Logo. ...

Acclaim

The following information regarding list placements attributed to Destroyer is taken from AcclaimedMusic.net.[28]

Publication Country Accolade Year Rank
Rolling Stone U.S. The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time[29] 2003 496
Blender U.S. The 100 Greatest American Albums of All Time[30] 2002 50

(*) designates unordered lists. This article is about the magazine. ... Blender is an American magazine that bills itself as the ultimate guide to music and more. ...


Release history

Country Date Label Format Catalogue number
United States March 15, 1976 Casablanca Records LP NBLP-7025
Canada 1976 Casablanca Records LP NBLP-7025V
United States July 1987 Casablanca/PolyGram CD 824 149-2
United States August 12, 1997 Mercury Records Remastered CD 532 378-2

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References

  • Gill, Julian (2005). The Kiss Album Focus, Volume 1 (3rd Edition). Xlibris Corporation. ISBN 1-4134-8547-2. 
  • Gooch, Curt; Jeff Suhs (2002). Kiss Alive Forever: The Complete Touring History. New York: Billboard Books. ISBN 0-8230-8322-5. 
  • Leaf, David; Ken Sharp (2003). Kiss: Behind the Mask: The Official Authorized Biography. New York: Warner Books. ISBN 0-446-53073-5. 

Notes

  1. ^ RIAA searchable gold and platinum database. Retrieved on 2007-08-06.
  2. ^ Leaf and Sharp, Behind the Mask
  3. ^ Leaf and Sharp, Behind the Mask, pp. 67–68.
  4. ^ Gill, Kiss Album Focus, p. 178.
  5. ^ Lendt, Kiss and Sell, pp. 40–41.
  6. ^ Gill, Kiss Album Focus, p. 181.
  7. ^ Gill, Kiss Album Focus, pp. 183-184.
  8. ^ Gooch and Suhs, Kiss Alive Forever, p. 64.
  9. ^ Gill, Kiss Album Focus, p. 185.
  10. ^ Gill, Kiss Album Focus, pp. 185-189.
  11. ^ Leaf and Sharp, Behind the Mask, pp. 253–254.
  12. ^ Leaf and Sharp, Behind the Mask, p. 255.
  13. ^ Leaf and Sharp, Behind the Mask, p. 256.
  14. ^ Leaf and Sharp, Behind the Mask, p. 252.
  15. ^ Gill, Kiss Album Focus, p. 188.
  16. ^ Leaf and Sharp, Behind the Mask, p. 266.
  17. ^ Gill, Kiss Album Focus, pp. 195-197.
  18. ^ Ken Kelly & Kiss. Retrieved on 2007-08-06.
  19. ^ Leaf and Sharp, Behind the Mask, p. 258.
  20. ^ Gill, Kiss Album Focus, p. 202.
  21. ^ Leaf and Sharp, Behind the Mask, p. 258.
  22. ^ Milward, John. "Destroyer album review", Rolling Stone, 1976-06-03. Retrieved on 2007-08-09. 
  23. ^ Gill, Kiss Album Focus, pp. 203-204.
  24. ^ The KISSFAQ - Destroyer (1976). Retrieved on 2007-08-06.
  25. ^ a b c d e f g "The Complete KISS Album Chart Action, 1974-". The KISSFAQ. Retrieved on 2007-08-06.
  26. ^ Destroyer Charts & Awards. All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2007-08-06.
  27. ^ a b c d e f The Complete KISS Singles Chart Action, 1974-. KISSFAQ.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06.
  28. ^ Destroyer. Acclaimed Music. Retrieved on 2007-08-06.
  29. ^ The RS 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Rolling Stone (2003). Retrieved on 2007-08-06.
  30. ^ 100 GREATEST AMERICAN ALBUMS - KISS #50. Kiss Online (2003). Retrieved on 2007-08-06.
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