KISS "KISS" Mini Epics the Black Parade

the Black Parade

and sundry blues and soul artists from Guitar Slim to Sam Cooke

but were never previously released

have been noted for their introspective lyrics and a heavier and more aggressive sound compared to the band's earlier work

140-gram black standard issue vinyl

KISS "KISS" Mini Epics the Black ParadeKiss is the debut studio album by American rock band Kiss, released on February 18, 1974. Much of the material on the album was written by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, as members of their pre Kiss band Wicked Lester. Simmons estimated that the entire process of recording and mixing took three weeks, while co producer Richie Wise has stated it took just 13 days.