• Reissue
• Remastered
• Gatefold
• 180 Gram
• First U.S. vinyl pressing since 1985
• Includes 'Evolution of KISS' booklet and tattoos
   

Kiss released Alive II in 1977 as a direct follow-up to their landmark live debut, capturing the band at the height of their arena rock dominance. This double album documents their evolution from the raw shock-rock innovators of the mid-seventies into a fully formed pop-rock juggernaut, with the twin guitar attack of Ace Frehley and Paul Stanley refined into stadium-sized precision. Alive II stands as the definitive statement of Kiss in their classic lineup, proving their theatrical presentation was backed by genuine musicianship and crowd command.

The setlist pulls from across their catalog with surgical precision: "Detroit Rock City" and "King of the Night Time World" deliver the heavy riffing that made them metal adjacent, while "Love Gun" and "Calling Dr. Love" showcase the pop-rock sensibility that broadened their appeal beyond the faithful. The production captures the sheer volume and energy of their live show without sacrificing clarity—Gene Simmons's bass sits heavy in the mix, the rhythm section locks tight, and the guitar interplay between Frehley and Stanley cuts through cleanly. Deep cuts like "Ladies Room" and "Makin' Love" reveal a band comfortable enough in their power to slow down without losing momentum, while the concert atmosphere—crowd roar, banter, the full production—justifies the live format rather than merely documenting it.

This reissue arrives on 180-gram audiophile vinyl, marking the first domestic pressing since 1985. The package includes an "Evolution of Kiss" booklet and collectible tattoos, restoring the full album experience as originally conceived. The improved fidelity on vinyl highlights details buried in previous iterations: the snap of the drums, the texture of the bass tone, and the spatial separation of the guitars all emerge with new clarity on the format that best suits live rock documentation.

Title: Alive II
Artist: Kiss
Label: Casablanca
Style: Rock, Hard Rock, Pop Rock, Classic Rock
Product Type: 2×Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Gatefold, 180 Gram
Country: US
Barcode: 6 02537 79176 7

Tracklist:

A1. Detroit Rock City (3:45)
A2. King Of The Night Time World (3:05)
A3. Ladies Room (3:30)
A4. Makin' Love (3:15)
A5. Love Gun (3:30)
B1. Calling Dr. Love (3:15)
B2. Christine Sixteen (2:45)
B3. Shock Me (4:30)
B4. Hard Luck Woman (3:00)
B5. Tomorrow And Tonight (3:30)
C1. I Stole Your Love (3:25)
C2. Beth (2:20)
C3. God Of Thunder (5:10)
C4. I Want You (4:20)
C5. Shout It Out Loud (3:21)
D1. All American Man (3:12)
D2. Rockin' In The USA (2:35)
D3. Larger Than Life (3:58)
D4. Rocket Ride (4:06)
D5. Any Way You Want It (2:33)