Show Business
Kix · 1995
47 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · glam metal
Hard-hitting glam metal riffs collide with playful lyrics and anthemic choruses, showcasing Kix's signature party vibe.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released in 1995, 'Show Business' was Kix's fourth studio album and marked their return after a four-year hiatus following the less commercially successful 'Get Your Monkeys Out.' The band was navigating the changing landscape of rock music as grunge began to overshadow glam metal, making this album a critical attempt to recapture their earlier successes.
- If you like
- hard rock, glam metal
Show Business is an album by Kix, released in 1995. Hard-hitting glam metal riffs collide with playful lyrics and anthemic choruses, showcasing Kix's signature party vibe. 'Show Business' received significant attention for its energetic sound and catchy hooks, although it did not achieve major commercial success like earlier hits. The album reflects a moment when glam metal bands were struggling to adapt to shifting musical trends, making it a cultural artifact of that transitional period. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Show Business sound like?
Hard-hitting glam metal riffs collide with playful lyrics and anthemic choruses, showcasing Kix's signature party vibe. Rooted in hard rock and glam metal.
What makes Show Business by Kix notable?
'Show Business' received significant attention for its energetic sound and catchy hooks, although it did not achieve major commercial success like earlier hits. The album reflects a moment when glam metal bands were struggling to adapt to shifting musical trends, making it a cultural artifact of that transitional period. Released in 1995, 'Show Business' was Kix's fourth studio album and marked their return after a four-year hiatus following the less commercially successful 'Get Your Monkeys Out.' The band was navigating the changing landscape of rock music as grunge began to overshadow glam metal, making this album a critical attempt to recapture their earlier successes.
Who is Show Business for?
Show Business works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, long, immersive listening sessions and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on Show Business?
Show Business has 10 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ball Baby Standout 4:46
- 2 9-1-1 Standout 4:38
- 3 Fireballs 4:08
- 4 Baby Time Bomb 4:22
- 5 Book to Hypnotize 4:07
- 6 Put My Money Where Your Mouth Is 5:21
- 7 She Loves Me Not Standout 7:23
- 8 Fire Boy 3:23
- 9 I'm Bombed 5:07
- 10 If You Run Around 4:23
Release Date
January 1, 1995
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
47 min 42 sec
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