1985's Asylum found Kiss in a transitional period, leaning into a more mainstream hard rock sound with mixed results. The album marked a departure from the experimental rock of their previous efforts.
- "Tears Are Falling" was the sole Top 40 hit from Asylum, reaching number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The album cover, featuring a sketch of the band members, was a departure from the elaborate makeup and costumes typically associated with Kiss.
- Despite the band's efforts to adopt a more contemporary sound, Asylum failed to achieve Gold certification, unlike many of their previous releases.
Kiss is a hard rock band from New York City, best known for their face paint and elaborate live shows. Asylum was released during a period of shifting trends in rock music, following a string of less commercially successful albums.
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