KISS · Destroyer - 45th Anniversary - Deluxe Edition | 2CD DIGIPAK

Double CD in 6 panel digipak.

Background information about 'Destroyer - 45th Anniversary - Deluxe Edition'

Holy smokes, what a treasure trove this is! KISS's "Destroyer" gets the deluxe treatment it absolutely deserves for its 45th anniversary, and man does it deliver. The remastered original album sounds absolutely crisp - from the thunderous opening of "Detroit Rock City" to the tender ballad "Beth", every track sparkles with renewed life. The production polish that Bob Ezrin brought to this 1976 masterpiece really shines through in this remaster, making you appreciate just how perfectly crafted these songs were.

But here's where things get really exciting - disc two is packed with previously unreleased gems that'll make any KISS fanatic's heart race! Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons demos give us incredible insight into the songwriting process, while alternate mixes and that acoustic version of "Beth" offer fresh perspectives on familiar favorites. The live tracks from L'Olympia in Paris capture the raw energy that made KISS legendary, and those instrumental versions? Pure gold for anyone who wants to hear the musical backbone without the vocals. This isn't just a reissue - it's like discovering a whole new side of one of rock's most iconic albums.

For fans of: Alice Cooper, Aerosmith, and Queen

Track listing

CD 1:

1. Detroit Rock City (Remastered)
2. King of The Night Time World (Remastered)
3. God of Thunder (Remastered)
4. Great Expectations (Remastered)
5. Flaming Youth (Remastered)
6. Sweet Pain (Remastered)
7. Shout It Out Loud (Remastered)
8. Beth (Remastered)
9. Do You Love Me? (Remastered)

CD 2:

1. God Of Thunder And Rock And Roll (Paul Stanley Demo)
2. Detroit Rock City (Paul Stanley Demo)
3. Love Is Alright (Paul Stanley Demo)
4. I Don't Want No Romance (Gene Simmons Demo)
5. Rock N' Rolls Royce (Gene Simmons Demo)
6. Star (Gene Simmons Demo)
7. Beth (Acoustic Mix)
8. Shout It Out Loud (Mono Single Edit)
9. King Of The Night Time World (Live Rehearsal Instrumental)
10. Detroit Rock City (Instrumental)
11. Flaming Youth (Early Version)
12. Shout It Out Loud (Alternate Mix)
13. Deuce (Live in Paris – L'Olympia – 22 May, 1976)
14. Strutter (Live in Paris – L'Olympia – 22 May, 1976)
15. Flaming Youth (Live in Paris – L'Olympia – 22 May, 1976)
16. Hotter Than Hell (Live in Paris – L'Olympia – 22 May, 1976)

Manufacturer: Universal Music GmbH, Mühlenstrasse 25, 10997 Berlin, Germany, Contact: www.mercuryrecords.com