Kiss-Alive II (1977)

Two years after Kiss's first double live album, "Alive II" arrived, a natural sequel to the iconic original. "Alive II" was recorded during the "Love Gun World Tour" in August and September of 1977 in Los Angeles, New York, and Tokyo. The setlist for this live album draws from the band's three most recent albums: "Destroyer", "Rock and Roll Over", and "Love Gun". As with the previous live album, this one was remixed and produced by Eddie Kramer at Electric Lady Studios in New York. However, only three sides of this double album feature live recordings, while the fourth side is dedicated to five previously unreleased songs, including the noteworthy "Rocket Ride" and Dave Clarke's original version of "Any Way You Want It". But it's the live repertoire that elevates this superb live album. Hit hard rock and heavy metal songs like "Detroit Rock City", "Love Gun", "Shock Me", "Calling Dr. Love", "Ladies Room", and "Beth", are part of a selection from this legendary double live album, although it falls somewhat short of its predecessor. A seventh-place finish on the US Billboard charts and over two million copies sold only served to increase the success and popularity of the flamboyant and famous American band.