Box Set
Box Set is a five-CD collection that digs into the KISS archives, put together from recordings reportedly chosen by the band themselves. It runs to 94 tracks, and around 30 of those had never been released before: band and solo demos, outtakes and live recordings. It arrived on Mercury Records on 20 November 2001.
For fans, the extras matter as much as the music. The 120-page colour booklet carries track-by-track commentary from Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss, along with detailed track information, photos and essays. That puts all four original members in the story, telling it in their own voices. A limited number of copies came in a box shaped like a guitar case, a fitting touch for a band that never did anything by halves. It suits anyone who wants to hear how the records took shape.
Box Set: tracklist, credits and charts
94 tracks · 6:04:50Tracklist
- Disc 1
- 1Strutter (demo version)Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley4:59
- 2Deuce (demo version)Gene Simmons3:26
- 3Keep Me WaitingPaul Stanley3:26
- 4SheStephen Coronel and Gene Simmons3:08
- 5Love Her All I CanPaul Stanley2:42
- 6Let Me Know (demo version)Paul Stanley3:38
- 7100,000 Years (demo version)Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley5:54
- 8Stop, Look to Listen (demo)Paul Stanley4:02
- 9Leeta (demo)Gene Simmons2:28
- 10Let Me Go, Rock ’n’ Roll (demo version)Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley4:06
- 11Acrobat (live at The Daisy)Ace Frehley and Gene Simmons6:21
- 12Firehouse (demo version)Paul Stanley4:37
- 13Nothin’ to LoseGene Simmons3:27
- 14Black DiamondPaul Stanley5:12
- 15Hotter Than HellPaul Stanley3:31
- 16Strange WaysAce Frehley3:20
- 17ParasiteAce Frehley3:03
- 18Goin’ BlindStephen Coronel and Gene Simmons3:37
- 19Anything for My BabyPaul Stanley2:34
- 20Ladies in WaitingGene Simmons2:32
- 21Rock and Roll All NiteGene Simmons and Paul Stanley2:46
- Disc 2
- 1C’mon and Love Me (live)Paul Stanley3:09
- 2Rock Bottom (live)Ace Frehley and Paul Stanley3:21
- 3Cold Gin (live)Ace Frehley6:40
- 4Watchin’ You (live)Gene Simmons3:56
- 5Doncha Hesitate (demo)Paul Stanley2:40
- 6Mad Dog (demo)Gene Simmons2:33
- 7God of Thunder (demo version)Paul Stanley2:54
- 8Great ExpectationsBob Ezrin and Gene Simmons4:21
- 9BethCriss, Ezrin, Penridge2:46
- 10Do You Love MeEzrin, Ezrin, Fowley, Fowley, Stanley3:33
- 11Bad, Bad Lovin’ (demo)Gene Simmons3:35
- 12Calling Dr. LoveGene Simmons3:43
- 13Mr. Speed (demo version)Sean Delaney and Paul Stanley3:34
- 14Christine SixteenGene Simmons3:14
- 15Hard Luck WomanPaul Stanley3:35
- 16Shock MeAce Frehley3:48
- 17I Stole Your LovePaul Stanley3:06
- 18I Want You (soundcheck recording)Paul Stanley3:31
- 19Love Gun (demo version)Paul Stanley3:23
- 20Love Is Blind (demo)Gene Simmons2:46
- Disc 3
- 1Detroit Rock CityBob Ezrin and Paul Stanley3:55
- 2King of the Night Time World (live)Ezrin, Fowley, Stanley3:04
- 3Larger Than LifeGene Simmons4:00
- 4Rocket RideSean Delaney and Ace Frehley4:07
- 5Tonight You Belong to MePaul Stanley4:40
- 6New York GrooveRuss Ballard3:00
- 7Radioactive (demo version)Gene Simmons3:10
- 8Don’t You Let Me DownPeter Criss and Stan Penridge3:41
- 9I Was Made for Lovin’ YouChild, Poncia, Stanley4:30
- 10Sure Know SomethingVini Poncia and Paul Stanley4:00
- 11ShandiVini Poncia and Paul Stanley3:36
- 12You’re All That I Want, You’re All That I Need (demo)Vini Poncia and Gene Simmons4:17
- 13Talk to Me (live)Ace Frehley3:41
- 14A World Without HeroesEzrin, Reed, Simmons, Stanley2:41
- 15The OathEzrin, Powers, Stanley4:34
- 16Nowhere to RunPaul Stanley4:26
- 17Creatures of the NightAdam Mitchell and Paul Stanley4:03
- 18War MachineAdams, Vallance, Simmons4:15
- 19I Love It LoudGene Simmons and Vinnie Vincent4:16
- Disc 4
- 1Lick It UpPaul Stanley and Vinnie Vincent3:56
- 2All Hell’s Breakin’ LooseCarr, Simmons, Stanley, Vincent4:34
- 3Heaven’s on FireDesmond Child and Paul Stanley3:21
- 4Get All You Can TakePaul Stanley and Mitch Weissman3:44
- 5Thrills in the NightJean Beauvoir and Paul Stanley4:22
- 6Tears Are FallingPaul Stanley3:55
- 7Uh! All NightBeauvoir, Child, Stanley4:04
- 8Time Traveler (demo)Desmond Child and Paul Stanley4:58
- 9Hell or High WaterBruce Kulick and Gene Simmons3:26
- 10Crazy, Crazy NightsAdam Mitchell and Paul Stanley3:47
- 11Reason to LiveDesmond Child and Paul Stanley4:01
- 12Let’s Put the X in SexDesmond Child and Paul Stanley3:50
- 13Hide Your HeartChild, Knight, Stanley4:25
- 14Ain’t That Peculiar (demo)Moore, Robinson, Rogers, Tarplin3:11
- 15Silver SpoonVini Poncia and Paul Stanley4:41
- 16Forever (single version)Michael Bolton and Paul Stanley3:51
- Disc 5
- 1God Gave Rock ’n’ Roll to You IIBallard, Ezrin, Simmons, Stanley5:20
- 2UnholyGene Simmons and Vinnie Vincent3:25
- 3Domino (demo version)Gene Simmons4:03
- 4Every Time I Look at YouBob Ezrin and Paul Stanley4:40
- 5Comin’ Home (live Unplugged)Ace Frehley and Paul Stanley2:51
- 6Got to Choose (live Unplugged)Paul Stanley3:32
- 7I Still Love You (live Unplugged)Paul Stanley and Vinnie Vincent6:09
- 8Nothin’ to Lose (live Unplugged)Gene Simmons3:45
- 9Childhood’s EndKulick, Simmons, Thayer5:27
- 10I Will Be ThereCuomo, Kulick, Stanley3:49
- 11Psycho CircusCurt Cuomo and Paul Stanley4:51
- 12Into the VoidKarl Cochran and Ace Frehley4:22
- 13WithinGene Simmons4:29
- 14I Pledge Allegiance to the State of Rock & RollCuomo, Knight, Stanley3:34
- 15Nothing Can Keep Me From YouDiane Warren4:04
- 16It’s My Life (original version)Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley3:46
- 17Shout It Out Loud (live)Ezrin, Simmons, Stanley3:37
- 18Rock and Roll All Nite (Alive IV)Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley6:07
- Produced by
- Kenny Kerner, Richie Wise, Neil Bogart, KISS, Eddie Kramer, Bob Ezrin, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, Vini Poncia, Brian Christian, Michael James Jackson, Gene Simmons, Ron Nevison, Alex Coletti, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Toby Wright, Rob Cavallo, Various
- Recorded at
- Electric Lady Studios, The Daisy, Bell Sound Studios, The Village, Larrabee West, Cobo Arena, Music Hall, Adler Theatre, Wildwoods Convention Center, Magnagraphics Studios, The Record Plant, Star Theatre, Kia Forum, Capitol Theatre, Colgate Mansion, Record One, Right Track Recording, The Town House, The Fortress, Sony Music Studios, Music Grinder Studios, Tiger Stadium, BC Place
- Recorded
- 1966–1999
- Mixed by
- Warren Dewey, Eddie Kramer, Paul Stanley, Mike Stone, Jay Messina, Dave Wittman, Bob Clearmountain, Frank Filipetti, Ron Nevison, Rob Jacobs, James Barton, Toby Wright, Allen Sides
- Mixed at
- Electric Lady Studios, The Record Plant, Trident Studios, Manta Sound, Power Station at BerkleeNYC, Right Track Recording, Can‐Am Recorders, Cherokee Studios, Music Grinder Studios
- Engineered by
- Eddie Kramer, Warren Dewey, Dave Wittman, Jay Messina, Corky Stasiak, David Thoener, Niko Bolas, Rob Freeman, Chris Minto, Mikey Davis, Pat Regan, Rob Jacobs, Stan Katayama, Chris Steinmetz, Randy Ezratty, Toby Wright, Allen Sides
- Labels
- Mercury Records, Mercury, Universal
- Length
- 6:04:50
Line-up
- Peter Criss · percussion, drums (drum set), lead vocals, background vocals · guest
- Bruce Foster · piano · guest
- Ace Frehley · electric guitar, background vocals, electric bass guitar, lead vocals, guitar, bass guitar, acoustic guitar · guest
- Gene Simmons · electric bass guitar, lead vocals, background vocals, guitar, piano, bass guitar, electric guitar, acoustic bass guitar
- Paul Stanley · electric guitar, background vocals, lead vocals, 12 string guitar, guitar, bass guitar, acoustic guitar
- Bobby Vinton · handclaps · guest
- Mick Campise · background vocals · guest
- Lydia Criss · background vocals · guest
- Mike McGurl · background vocals · guest
- Rick Munroe · background vocals · guest
- Peter “Moose” Oreckinto · background vocals · guest
- JR Smalling · background vocals · guest
- The Boys Choir of Harlem · choir vocals · guest
- Bob Ezrin · grand piano · guest
- Dick Wagner · acoustic guitar, guitar · guest
- Bob Kulick · guitar · guest
- Steve Buslowe · bass guitar · guest
- Richie Fontana · membranophone · guest
- Anton Fig · drums (drum set) · guest
- Bobby McAdams · talkbox · guest
- Susan Collins · background vocals · guest
- David Lasley · background vocals · guest
- Bill Bodine · bass guitar · guest
- Lenny Castro · percussion · guest
- Bill Cuomo · synthesizer, keyboard · guest
- Art Munson · guitar · guest
- Stan Penridge · guitar, background vocals · guest
- Vini Poncia · background vocals, keyboard · guest
- Tom Harper · bass guitar · guest
- Holly Knight · keyboard · guest
- Eric Carr · drums (drum set), background vocals · guest
- Steve Farris · electric guitar · guest
- Adam Mitchell · electric guitar · guest
- Vinnie Vincent · electric guitar · guest
- Mark St. John · electric guitar · guest
- Jean Beauvoir · bass guitar, background vocals · guest
- Bruce Kulick · electric guitar, background vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar · guest
- Phil Ashley · keyboard · guest
- Charlotte Crossley · background vocals · guest
- Kim Edwards-Brown · background vocals · guest
- Valerie Pinkston · background vocals · guest
- Eric Singer · drums (drum set), lead vocals · guest
- Tommy Thayer · electric guitar, background vocals, guitar · guest
- Kevin Valentine · drums (drum set) · guest
Peak chart positions
| Chart | Peak |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 · 2001 | 128 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification |
|---|---|
| United States | Gold |
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Released the same week
Also released on 20 November
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How we know the release date wikipedia + musicbrainz + wikidata
| Source | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | 20 November 2001 | |
| Wikipedia infobox | 20 November 2001 | |
| Wikidata | 20 November 2001 | |
| US release | 20 November 2001 | earliest US date |
6 editions
| Date | Country | Label | Barcode | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | US | Mercury Records | deluxe | |
| 20 November 2001 | US | Mercury Records | 731458656128 | original |
| 20 November 2001 | US | Mercury Records | original | |
| 19 December 2001 | JP | Mercury Records | 4988005292148 | deluxe |
| 19 December 2001 | JP | Mercury Records | 4988005292155 | deluxe |
| 10 February 2014 | FR | Mercury Records | 731458656128 | deluxe |
Cover art sources
fanarttv · upscaled: major: best source 1000x1000, upscaled to 1500 (x1.50)
| Source | Size | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| fanarttv ✓ | 1000×1000 | upscaled: major: best source 1000x1000, upscaled to 1500 (x1.50) |
| coverartarchive | 4466×6481 | rejected |