Debut album
Released in February 1974
Despite the band's promotion, only 75,000 copies were sold after release and there was no released hit single from the album.
Included in Spin magazine's essential glam rock albums list (2003)
Best hard rock album of 1974 (Loudwire, 2024)
Noted a favorite by Gene Simmons & Ace Frehley
Review Scores -
AllMusic - 4.5/5 Stars
Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal - 7/10
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music - 3/5 Stars
Pitchfork - 8/10
The New Rolling Stone Album Guide - 2/5 Stars
Spin Alternative Record Guide - 6/10
Uncut - 5/5 Stars
Track List -
Side One -
1. Strutter
2. Nothin' to Lose
3. Firehouse
4. Cold Gin
5. Let Me Know
Side Two -
1. Kissin' Time
2. Deuce
3. Love Theme from Kiss
4. 100,000 Years
5. Black Diamond
No. 87 on Billboard 200
No. 38 in New Zealand
No. 54 in Japan
No. 82 in Canada
Certified Gold in Canada & the U.S.

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