Description
Kiss – Off The Soundboard Live At Donington (Monsters Of Rock) August 17 1996 – Triple Red Vinyl Records
Off The Soundboard: Live At Donington (Monsters Of Rock) August 17, 1996″is part of Kiss’s “Off The Soundboard” series, which features official bootleg live recordings from various points in their career. The Donington 1996 performance is especially notable as it captures the band during a pivotal era in their storied history.
The 1996 Monsters of Rock festival at Donington Park in England was a significant event. For Kiss, this concert was part of their larger 1996/1997 Alive/Worldwide Tour, which was the first tour to feature the original lineup—Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss—since their breakup in 1980. This reunion was highly anticipated and marked a resurgence of interest in the band, celebrated for their elaborate live performances and distinctive makeup.
The setlist for the Donington show included a mix of Kiss classics alongside newer material. Tracks like “Deuce,” “Detroit Rock City,” “Rock and Roll All Nite,” and “Shout It Out Loud” are staples of Kiss’s live shows and feature prominently on this recording. The performance is characterized by the band’s typical high-energy delivery, with the theatrical flair and raw rock sound that fans expect from Kiss.
The Off The Soundboard series is known for its high-quality soundboard recordings, offering an unvarnished and direct audio experience that captures the live energy and the crowd’s interaction, making these releases a treasure for both hardcore fans and collectors.
The reception of the album within the Kiss community and among rock fans in general is generally positive, especially due to the quality of the recording and the historical significance of the reunion tour. It serves as a powerful reminder of Kiss’s live prowess and their ability to command large festival audiences.
Off The Soundboard: Live At Donington is not just a live album; it is a historical document that captures a landmark moment in Kiss’s career. It highlights the band’s full-circle moment of returning to the limelight with the original lineup and performing to a massive festival crowd, energized and united. This release is part of Kiss’s ongoing effort to chronicle their extensive live history, offering fans a window into their performances across decades, preserving the legacy of one of rock’s most iconic acts.
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic
Track Listing
Deuce
King Of The Night Time World
Do You Love Me
Calling Dr. Love
Cold Gin
Let Me Go, Rock ‘N Roll
Shout It Out Loud
Watchin´ You
Firehouse
Shock Me
Strutter
God Of Thunder
Love Gun
100,000 Years
Black Diamond
Detroit Rock City
Rock And Roll All Nite
