On this day November 15 1988, Kiss released Smashes Thrashes & Hits, a compilation album that brought together the band’s biggest anthems along with two brand new songs. It served as both a celebration of their chart topping success and a bridge between eras for one of rock’s most recognizable and theatrical bands.
The album featured classics such as Rock and Roll All Nite, Love Gun, and I Was Made for Lovin You, alongside new tracks Let’s Put the X in Sex and You Make Me Rock Hard. It offered fans a mix of nostalgia and freshness, capturing the spirit of a band that had dominated arenas for over a decade. Smashes Thrashes and Hits became a strong seller and an essential addition to any Kiss collection.
80s insight: Smashes Thrashes & Hits reflected the larger than life energy of 80s rock, when Kiss continued to evolve while staying true to their explosive style and showmanship.
Kiss, Smashes Thrashes & Hits, 80s music
The album featured classics such as Rock and Roll All Nite, Love Gun, and I Was Made for Lovin You, alongside new tracks Let’s Put the X in Sex and You Make Me Rock Hard. It offered fans a mix of nostalgia and freshness, capturing the spirit of a band that had dominated arenas for over a decade. Smashes Thrashes and Hits became a strong seller and an essential addition to any Kiss collection.
80s insight: Smashes Thrashes & Hits reflected the larger than life energy of 80s rock, when Kiss continued to evolve while staying true to their explosive style and showmanship.
Kiss, Smashes Thrashes & Hits, 80s music
