Description: Music from "The Elder" is the sixth studio album by KISS, released on November 16, 1981. Marking a bold departure from their signature hard rock sound, this concept album embraces a more progressive rock and orchestral style, telling a fantasy-themed story centered around a young hero’s journey guided by mysterious “Elder” figures.
Despite its ambitious scope and cinematic production, Music from "The Elder" was met with mixed reactions from fans and critics at the time due to its dramatic shift in style and less straightforward rock anthems. The album features lush arrangements, theatrical vocals, and complex compositions, highlighting the band’s willingness to experiment and push boundaries beyond their typical glam rock persona.
Standout tracks like "A World Without Heroes," "The Oath," and "I" showcase the album’s unique blend of storytelling and rock, making it a cult favorite for many KISS fans today. The album’s lush soundscapes and conceptual narrative have earned it a special place as a daring, if divisive, entry in the band’s catalog.
Format: 12" LP
Release Date: November 10, 1981
Pressing: 2014 Reissue
Label: Casablanca
Genre: Rock, Heavy Metal
UPC: 0602537785698
Track Listing:
Side One
1. Fanfare
2. Just A Boy
3. Odyssey
4. Only You
5. Under The Rose
6. Dark Light
Side Two
1. A World Without Heroes
2. The Oath
3. Mr. Blackwell
4. Escape From The Island
5. I
Total length: 42:29
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