Dynasty (Kiss album)

Occupation

• Vocals, rhythm guitar Paul Stanley
• Bass guitar, vocals: Gene Simmons
• Lead guitar, vocals: Ace Frehley
• Drums, vocals: Peter Criss ( 4), Anton Fig (1-3, 5-9)

Dynasty is the seventh studio album by the American hard rock band Kiss. It was released in 1979 and marked a musical short intermediate phase in the history of rock group that was due to the then- disco wave. The album reached high in the charts. International well known and very popular was the former number 1 hit I Was Made for Lovin 'You.

• 3.1 album
• 3.2 outcouplings

Genesis

Classification in the musical background

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The musical band history knows more clearly separated phases. Kiss had from 1974 to 1977 with Kiss, Hotter Than Hell, Dressed to Kill, Destroyer, Rock and Roll Over and Love Gun recorded six studio albums, which had its typical Hard Rock relatively constant and no significant deviations. As a conclusion of this first phase in 1978 by all four band members at the same time brought out four solo projects can be counted, who each appeared under the band name. With the album Kiss Dynasty gave way first time in 1979 on its original line. The plate was the first of two albums that were influenced by the time of his strong, the music industry largely dominant disco wave in the late 1970s. The music was therefore places according to pop. Dynasty was the first album, which was released only two years after the previous studio album.

Formation and result

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Singer and rhythm guitarist Paul Stanley commented on the making of the album: "I 'm fully behind Dynasty, but I 'm with the production of some songs do not quite agree, it sounds sometimes just too sterile. This was us a little loss of sharpness, it sounded just like Unmasked by Weichspülmusik. Peter had to contend with all sorts of problems with Dynasty, and the band was under great pressure, which is why they all sorts of vices and distractions indulged. From all this chaos, the album is then developed. Production is most of the songs does not do justice, but that was no problem for us. We tried desperately to give more stability to the band, and the album seemed so safe. Bill [ Aucoin, manager, note] was of the opinion that we should appeal to a wider audience. Of course we asked why, but something we should never get an answer. The best remedy for aggressive music, turn down the guitars and synthesizers to use [ ... ]. Songs like ' Magic Touch ' or ' Sure Know Something' had in reality far more whistle, as can be seen on the album. Nevertheless, we ended up with just one song from this album our biggest international hit [ I was Made for Lovin ' You]. The album marked a change in direction, it reflected more or less our situation then resist. "

Singer and bassist Gene Simmons commented on the genesis as follows: "We went through a phase in which we tried out different material and were of the opinion that we could not keep repeating ourselves. We wanted to bring some fresh air into the band and find out if we could bring the whole thing a step further. At this time, we were the leading group in the field of merchandise, the most popular band in the Gallup Poll and so on year after year. We played in huge arenas. That's why we thought it was not enough just to be a rock ' n' roll band that was our biggest mistake, of course. [ ... ] I find that both, Dynasty ' as well, Unmasked ' no successful move of us were because we lost by our Spirit. At the time we filled ballparks and never should have expected that any could something go wrong. Not to forget all our merchandise. I think we lifted off and then lost the sense of who we were. First, we had been a band that focused mainly on loud guitars, but suddenly came synthesizer added to our music. That may be an interesting change, and I find little change in direction also quite good, but something like that should not overdo it, and certainly do not let it become a habit you. I think we have made a mistake with the albums. One or two songs I liked still quite good, but the other songs I could not support. We were pretty brave. I mean, I Was Made for Lovin 'You' was a worldwide smash hit, but he was not like Kiss, because he has not embodied our true identity. "

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Chart success

Album

The album reached high in the charts and was represented in a number of countries in the top ten. In Australia and New Zealand, the LP reached number two in Canada 7th place in Germany ranked 8th in the United States 9th place in Austria number 13 in Sweden number 17 in Japan No. 21, in Norway 34th and in the UK only place 50

The album peaked in the U.S. on June 6, 1979, a few weeks after its release, the gold status with 500,000 copies sold. On July 10, 1979, were already one million copies and was therefore awarded platinum status. In Canada, the LP reached in November 1979 with 200,000 copies sold double platinum.

Outcouplings

Overall, there were three single releases: I Was Made for Lovin 'You, Sure Know Something and Dirty Livin'.

The song I Was Made for Lovin 'You became a hit because of its catchy melody and a catchy tune. The song was significant, even more so than most other pieces marked on the album by the disco music. Paul Stanley, who wrote the song, stated that such a substance he could write " in their sleep ". In Germany the title of 28 July 1979, until November 16, 1979 a total of 16 weeks in the Top Ten. The maximum placement was effective September 8, 1979 for four weeks at place 2 Such success has for Kiss in Germany so far can not be repeated. A number - one hit was the song in Canada, the Netherlands and New Zealand. He reached the 2nd place in Australia, France and Switzerland. In Austria, the song reached number 6 in the Norwegian charts it reached 10th place yet for the Top Ten. Unlike in the U.S. where the piece was nevertheless still successfully in 11th place. Behind with number 50, the song was not a hit in the UK.

Sure Know Something was the second hit: In the Netherlands, it reached # 3 in Australia, # 5 in New Zealand No. 11, in Germany ranked 28th in the U.S. 47th and 48th place in Canada

Dirty Livin made ​​it in Germany at least the 25th place

Reviews (selection)

• Pop said in 1979: After her solo albums with various influences, the four individual musicians are also on this joint LP clearer listening than has been the case on previous Kiss LPs. Besides the usual rude Rock'n'Rollern the Kisser now toying with the disco train ( overheard in the title "I Was Made for Lovin 'You " ), where you have to congratulate itself as despisers of " standard dance music " to the successful balancing act. Also for willful and independent revival of a relatively unknown remaining Stones song ( " 2000 Man" ), there's only one possible comment: fine thing, very well done!
• Popfoto meant 1979: Schleck shocker - after their solo outings for the first time back together on a plate - make it this time a little less concern hotly. You seem to have the charm of beautiful melodies and catchy choruses discovered and now trying to refine their hard rock with it. Here, even a surprisingly good hit single has dropped: "I Was Made for Lovin 'You "
• Rocky said in 1979: The 15 LP of American rock demons is also its hardest. The massive sound goes through the joints and marrow, and is hammering on nerves. For the first time now with " Disco whips ".
• Hammer said in 2003: In the seventies granted Kiss from: With Hotter Than Hell (1974 ), Dressed to Kill and Alive (both 1975) or Destroyer (1976 ) she established herself as one of America's most successful rock bands with countless gold and platinum awards as well as sales in the tens of millions. Dynasty not only marked the end of a very successful decade, but was also their previous studio album with drummer Peter Criss. The smash hit "I Was Made for Lovin 'You " became a disco hit and is still one of the classics of rock history.