Creatures of the Night [40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition]

by Kiss

Overview

Kiss were in the midst of multiple crises in the early '80s, and 1982's Creatures of the Night was an attempt to claw out of confusion, reverse waning popularity, and return to true heavy metal form. Their flirtations with pop and disco on 1979's Dynasty and 1980's Unmasked had alienated die-hard fans, and their membership had been in upheaval throughout. Eric Carr took over on drums for 1981's convoluted concept album Music from "The Elder," and though it rocked, the record was too overwrought for many and flopped commercially. Guitarist Ace Frehley was checked out during this time as well, and while he was credited as playing on Creatures of the Night (and appeared on early editions of the album cover art) it was actually Vinnie Vincent who provided the burning leads and recharged playing that led the album. Ultimately the nine songs that make up the set were a return to form, falling back into loud and brawny riff-based rock, huge drum sounds, and power balladry, and adding technically improved performances to a sound that had been flailing for a while. Sinister groovers like "Rock and Roll Hell," party anthem "I Love It Loud," and the razor-sharp "War Machine" all put Kiss back in the ring with metal greats of the early '80s like Ozzy and Priest. The obligatory ballad "I Still Love You" is eerier and more tormented than Kiss' usual slowed-down material, keeping consistent with the intensity of the rest of the album. Though Creatures of the Night didn't end up returning Kiss to the level of commercial success they enjoyed in the '70s, it did bring them back to heavy metal with a vengeance, and set the tone for the rest of the '80s to follow suit. It's a weighty, ominous record, doing much to restore the balance of danger and fun that made their best work so exciting. ~ Fred Thomas

Product Details

Release Date:	11/18/2022
Label:	Universal
UPC:	0602448055187
Rank:	115706

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Creatures of the Night
2. Saint and Sinner
3. Keep Me Comin'
4. Rock and Roll Hell
5. Danger
6. I Love It Loud
7. I Still Love You
8. Killer
9. War Machine

Disc 2

10. I'm a Legend Tonight
11. Down on Your Knees
12. Nowhere To Run
13. Partners in Crime
14. Deadly Weapon [Penny Lane Demo]
15. Feel like Heaven [Penny Lane Demo]
16. Nowhere To Run [Penny Lane Demo]
17. Deadly Weapon [Original Demo]
18. Feel like Heaven [Original Demo]
19. Nowhere To Run [Take 11: Instrumental]
20. Tell It to a Fool [Take 4: Drums & Bass Instrumental]
21. Chrome Goes Into Motion [Take 2: Drums & Bass Instrumental]
22. I'm a Legend Tonight [Mix 4: Instrumental & Background Vocals]
23. Don't Leave Me Lonely [Take 8: Drums & Guitar Instrumental]
24. Something Seems To Happen at Night [Demo]
25. It's Gonna Be Alright [Demo]

Disc 3

26. Legends Never Die [Demo]
27. It's My Life [Demo]
28. Not for the Innocent [Demo]
29. I Still Love You [Take 1]
30. I Still Love You [Take 2]
31. Saint and Sinner [Take 1]
32. Saint and Sinner [Take 2: False Start]
33. Saint and Sinner [Take 3]
34. Betrayed [Outtake]
35. Creatures of the Night [Alt. Mix 19]
36. Partners in Crime [Alt. Mix 16B]
37. I Love It Loud [Alt. Mix 21]
38. War Machine [Full-Length Version: Mix 11]
39. Rock and Roll Hell [Take 2: September 10, 1982]
40. Rock and Roll Hell [Incomplete Take 1: September 15, 1982]
41. Rock and Roll Hell [Take 2: September 15, 1982]
42. I Love It Loud [Single Edit]
43. Creatures of the Night [1985 Remix]

Disc 4

44. Creatures Of The Night [Live in Rockford, IL, December 31, 1982]
45. Strutter [Live in Sioux City, IA, December 30, 1982]
46. Calling Dr. Love [Live in Sioux City, IA, December 30, 1982]
47. Firehouse [Live in Sioux City, IA, December 30, 1982]
48. I Love It Loud [Live in Rockford, IL, December 31, 1982]
49. Cold Gin [Live in Sioux City, IA, December 30, 1982]
50. Keep Me Comin' [Live in Sioux City, IA, December 30, 1982]
51. War Machine [Live in Sioux City, IA, December 30, 1982]
52. I Want You [Live in Houston, TX, March 10, 1983]
53. Rock And Roll Hell [Live in Rockford, IL, December 31, 1982]
54. I Still Love You [Live in Sioux City, IA, December 30, 1982]
55. Shout It Out Loud [Live in Sioux City, IA, December 30, 1982]
56. Gene's Bass Solo [Live in Sioux City, IA, December 30, 1982]
57. God Of Thunder/Eric's Drum Solo/God Of Thunder [Live in Rockford, IL, December 31, 1982]

Disc 5

58. Paul's Love Gun Rap [Live in Rockford, IL, December 31, 1982]
59. Love Gun [Live in Rockford, IL, December 31, 1982]
60. Paul's Guitar Solo [Live in Rockford, IL, December 31, 1982]
61. Black Diamond [Live in Houston, TX, March 10, 1983]
62. Detroit Rock City [Live in Houston, TX, March 10, 1983]
63. Rock And Roll All Nite [Live in Houston, TX, March 10, 1983]
64. Rock And Roll Hell [Live in Sioux City, IA, December 30, 1982]
65. I Want You [Live in Rockford, IL, December 31, 1982]
66. King Of The Night Time World [Live in Pine Bluff, AR, February 11, 1983]
67. Cold Gin [Live in Houston, TX, March 10, 1983]
68. I Still Love You [Live in Houston, TX, March 10, 1983]
69. Strutter [Live in Houston, TX, March 10, 1983]
70. Tank Start of Show
71. Turbine
72. Firehouse Siren
73. Drum and Ending Tank
74. Bass Solo Wind and Gargoyles
75. Bells
76. Flames

Disc 6

77. Creatures Of The Night [Blu-Ray]
78. Saint And Sinner [Blu-Ray]
79. Keep Me Comin' [Blu-Ray]
80. Rock And Roll Hell [Blu-Ray]
81. Danger [Blu-Ray]
82. I Love It Loud [Blu-Ray]
83. I Still Love You [Blu-Ray]
84. Killer [Blu-Ray]
85. War Machine [Blu-Ray]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Kiss   Primary Artist
Gene Simmons   Primary Artist,Primary Artist,Bass,Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (Bass)
Vinnie Vincent   Guest Artist,Guitar
Eric Carr   Bass,Drums,Vocals (Background)
Peter Criss   Drums
Niko Bolas   Drums
Richard Bosworth   Drums
Jimmy Haslip   Bass
Mike Porcaro   Bass
Dave Wittman   Vocals (Background)
Ace Frehley   Guitar
Adam Mitchell   Guitar
Steve Farris   Guitar
Paul Stanley   Guitar,Vocals
Robben Ford   Guitar
Ron Grenell   Drums
Shep Lonsdale   Drums

Technical Credits

Kim Fowley   Composer
Vincent Cusano   Composer
Eric Carr   Composer,Musician,Group Member
Gene Simmons   Composer,Producer
Michael Barbiero   Drum Engineering,Engineer
Vinnie Vincent   Composer
Joseph M. Palmaccio   Remastering
Niko Bolas   Engineer,Drum Engineering
Richard Bosworth   Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Jim Vallance   Composer
Micki Free   Composer
Mikel Japp   Composer
Dave Wittman   Mixing,Engineer
David Bianco   Engineer,Second Engineer
George Marino   Mastering
Anne Richmond Boston   Assistant Engineer
Ace Frehley   Composer,Musician,Group Member
Adam Mitchell   Composer
Paul Stanley   Composer,Producer,Group Member
Bill Levenson   Remastering Supervisor
David Thoener   Engineer
Howard Marks   Design
Michael James Jackson   Producer
Mitchell Kanner   Redesign
Kevin Eddy   Engineer,Assistant,Second Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Robert V. Conte   Consultant
Mark Anthony   Composer
Richard Whittaker   Mixing
Vinnie Cusano   Composer
Bernard Vidal   Cover Photo
Yasuhito Kitai   Liner Notes
Vincent John Cusano   Composer
Michael Japp   Composer
Ron Grenell   Tuning
Ricky Delano   Engineer,Second Engineer
Shep Lonsdale   Tuning
Bob Ezrin   Composer
Bob Clearmountain   Mixing,Mixing Engineer
Kevin Reeves   Mastering