Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions steady, consistent energy levels
- Context
- Released on October 17, 1989, 'Hot in the Shade' marked Kiss's return to the studio after a three-year hiatus following 'Asylum'. At this point in their career, they were trying to reinvent their sound while adapting to the changing musical landscape of the late '80s, incorporating more polished production and balladry to appeal to a broader audience.
- If you like
- hard rock
Hot in the Shade is an album by Kiss, released in 1989. Hard rock anthems collide with power ballads, showcasing a band navigating the late '80s glam scene. 'Hot in the Shade' features the hit single 'Forever', which became one of Kiss’s most successful ballads, reaching No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album helped solidify their presence during a time when glam metal was fading, demonstrating their adaptability and commercial viability despite shifting trends. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hot in the Shade sound like?
Hard rock anthems collide with power ballads, showcasing a band navigating the late '80s glam scene. Rooted in hard rock.
What makes Hot in the Shade by Kiss notable?
'Hot in the Shade' features the hit single 'Forever', which became one of Kiss’s most successful ballads, reaching No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album helped solidify their presence during a time when glam metal was fading, demonstrating their adaptability and commercial viability despite shifting trends. Released on October 17, 1989, 'Hot in the Shade' marked Kiss's return to the studio after a three-year hiatus following 'Asylum'. At this point in their career, they were trying to reinvent their sound while adapting to the changing musical landscape of the late '80s, incorporating more polished production and balladry to appeal to a broader audience.
Who is Hot in the Shade for?
Hot in the Shade works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and steady, consistent energy levels.
How many songs are on Hot in the Shade?
Hot in the Shade has 15 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rise to It 4:08
- 2 Betrayed 3:38
- 3 Hide Your Heart Standout 4:25
- 4 Prisoner of Love 3:52
- 5 Read My Body 3:48
- 6 Love’s a Slap in the Face 4:04
- 7 Forever Standout 3:52
- 8 Silver Spoon 4:38
- 9 Cadillac Dreams 3:44
- 10 King of Hearts 4:26
- 11 The Street Giveth and the Street Taketh Away 3:34
- 12 You Love Me to Hate You Standout 4:00
- 13 Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell 3:52
- 14 Little Caesar 3:08
- 15 Boomerang 3:30
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