Kiss (Kiss album)
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| Released | February 18, 1974 | |||
| Recorded | November 10-16, 1973 | |||
| Studio | Bell Sound (New York City) | |||
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| Length | 35:07 | |||
| Label | Casablanca | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal | 7/10 |
| Encyclopedia of Popular Music | |
| Pitchfork | 8.0/10 |
| The New Rolling Stone Album Guide | |
| Spin Alternative Record Guide | 6/10 |
| Uncut | |
Kiss is the debut studio album by American rock band Kiss, released on February 18, 1974, by Casablanca Records. 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.