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Disc 2 of ALIVE II includes five studio tracks.
Kiss: Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley (vocals, guitar); Gene Simmons (vocals, bass); Peter Criss (vocals, drums).
Recorded live at the L.A. Forum, Los Angeles, California. Includes liner notes by Robert V. Conte.
Digitally remastered by Joseph Palmaccio at Sterling Sound, New York, New York.
Personnel: Ace Frehley (vocals).
Audio Remasterer: Joseph M. Palmaccio.
Liner Note Author: Robert V. Conte.
Recording information: L.A. Forum.
Photographers: Chip Rock; Richard Arens; Robert Markelitz; Len De Lessio; Raeanne Rubenstein; Neal Preston; Bob Gruen; Julius Baum; Andrew Kent; Fin Costello; Barry Levine.
For Kiss' breakthrough 1975 release Alive!, the band had a total of three studio albums from which to select their in-concert repertoire. By mid-1977, Kiss had released another three studio recordings (Destroyer, Rock and Roll Over, and Love Gun), and with a new Kiss album needed for the holiday season, a second live album, Alive II, was assembled. Three sides were recorded live in concert at the Los Angeles Forum (with a few tracks recorded in Japan), while the fourth side featured five new studio recordings. Like its predecessor, there's been quite a lot of speculation concerning extensive overdubbing (the proof being that you can often hear several Paul Stanley voices singing backup simultaneously!), but Alive II shows that Kiss was still an exciting live band despite all the hype. Adrenaline-charged versions of "Detroit Rock City," "Love Gun," "Calling Dr. Love," "Shock Me," "God of Thunder," "I Want You," and "Shout It Out Loud" are all highlights. On the fourth side, Ace Frehley only plays on a single song (his self-penned classic "Rocket Ride") for reasons unknown, while Rick Derringer and session guitarist Bob Kulick filled in for the AWOL Frehley. Among the studio tracks is the made-for-the-stage anthem "Larger Than Life," which the band surprisingly never performed live. ~ Greg Prato
1975's aptly titled ALIVE! was a breakthrough album for Kiss--finally capturing on tape the indescribable frenzy surrounding the band's legendary live shows. The band reacted to their subsequent world domination by cranking the shows to previously unimagined levels of theatrics and sheer volume. The album's sequel, ALIVE II, captures one of the most bombastic displays in rock's history--every ounce of Kiss' blood-spitting, fire-breathing energy is here.
After this thunderous document's historic introduction ("You wanted the best, you got the best!"), the band launches straight into "Detroit Rock City," just one of the many classics whose dramatic power is multiplied in this setting. "Love Gun" takes on even more swagger than its studio version, and Ace Frehley's "Shock Me" is perhaps his definitive performance. "Beth" is delivered by Peter Criss atop an almost terrifying backdrop of teenage screams. In between spitting blood and fire, Simmons contributes the lascivious "Calling Dr. Love" and the prehistoric stomp of "God of Thunder." The requisite anthem "Shout It Out Loud" is here too, along with a quintet of studio cuts, rounding out one of hard rock's most important statements. Alive II Music Review Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Unrelenting , shear raw power!!!!
You absolutely HAVE to get this album!!!!!! Alive II just kicks from the opening of Detroit Rock City till the end of Anyway you want it this album is just pure, raw rock&roll power!!!! The energy is just absolutely phenominal....you get it all!!!! This album is truly KISS at they`re ALL TIME BEST!!!! It has been with me everyday of my life for the past 10 years since I became a DIEHARD fan in 1996. It is the STANDARD BY WHICH ALL LIVE ALBUMS ARE JUDGED!!!! This album is my all time favorite KISS album, .......you really need to get this album..."Detroit Rock City " just explodes , and it rolls right into "King of the Nightime World". Every song is right on key, and is just packed full of phenominal, unbelievable pure raw packed energy and power....I personally believe the best song on this album is "Calling Dr. Love"....Gene really let`s it fly , and hang all out here....then, they`res the stunning , blistering live version of"God of Thunder"....you get Gene hammering on his bass at the beginning, and his "Evil Incarnite" style, ....truly, this IS KISS AT THEY`RE GLORIOUS BEST!!!! GET IT!!! You won`t be dissappointed!!!! Even Paul talking to the crowd will just put you through the ceiling!!!! This album is from the GREATEST SHOWS KISS EVER preformed in August, 1977, at the Loa Angeles Forum. You really need this album!!!!! Believe me, ......when you get this album, and check it out, ....you`ll become an ABSOLUTE DIEHARD!!!!! This is the one that did it for me!!!I thank God everday for it being the everlasting triumphant masterpiece that it is!!!!! BOTH THUMBS UP!!!!
Submitted by Jason ("Saegertown, Pa.") 
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you wanted the best
very good cd, lots of songs from rock and roll and destroyer.
Submitted by destroyersims (atlanta, ga)
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Well KISS maniacs the second installment of the Alive series does not let us down. While it's not quite as good as the first one it is still a great live album. I know that some of it wasn't exactly "live" but name one major act who releases a live album that isn't somewhat touched up....you can't. Anyway some of the live versions of these songs are actually better than the original studio versions such as Makin' Love, Shock Me and I Want You. And the version of I Stole Your Love is simply majestic! Now I for one actually love the studio songs on side 4. I know Ace only plays on one song and Peter is nowhere to be found...but does that really matter? It would mark the beginning of the end of their peak and it would also mark the beginning of the end of the original group. Maybe that's why this album is so close to my heart. At any rate this album rules. End of story.
Fly the flag my friends.
Peace
Submitted by mcubed269 (Middlebury, IN, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Better than ALIVE!
Yes, it's true. This is the best live album ever recorded. The sound is clear, heavy and modern. Kiss' '70's studio albums were poorly produced, the guitars too quiet and the songs don't breath. But live, the songs sound like they're supposed to; crunchy, tight, tough riffs that are infectious. The band plays them perfectly and you can hear the wildly excited 20,000 fans through the music. Remember at this time, Kiss seemed to be almost magical and were larger than life. Nobody knew what they really looked like. This album makes them sound like Olympic Gods coming before the throng and raining down commandments of rock!! Truly a great album.
Submitted by Jarod (Portland, OR.)
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Just like KISS' first live album Alive!, Alive II features songs from Destroyer, Rock and Roll Over, and Love Gun. Although I've always loved the live stuff from KISS' album, this disc also includes 5 really great songs recorded from the studio. Another KISS classic you must get.
Submitted by Crazy Ed (Roswell NM, USA)
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