Casablanca Records and Filmworks ~ Hotter Than Hell by KISS;
out-take photos from the album cover session by Norman Seeff
Out of all the early classic KISS albums, ‘Hotter Than Hell’ never sat well with me due to the muddy and poor production sound. Looking back over it now, one realizes just how great an album it is as it features some of KISS’ finest material.
The album was released in October of 1974 and featured a garish and colorful Japanese influenced cover art.
The photographer for that infamous photo-session was Norman Seeff.
Photographer Norman Seeff designed KISS’ second album cover (Hotter Than Hell) with startling visuals to complement the bands’ powerful sound. Seeff, with art director John Van Hamersveld, took his cue from the band’s kabuki-style makeup and incorporated hints of Japanese culture into the cover. The result: a striking hybrid foursome that jumps off the printed surface and magnifies KISS’ unique look.
Now 30 years later, Norman Seeff is selling some absolutely mind-blowing photos from the Hotter Than Hell photo sessions. The vast majority of these photos have never been seen before. Visitors to Norman’s website can purchase a wide selection of photos from the many, many bands that Norman has shot throughout the years.
edward przydzial~the kiss museum news
out-take photos from the album cover session by Norman Seeff
Out of all the early classic KISS albums, ‘Hotter Than Hell’ never sat well with me due to the muddy and poor production sound. Looking back over it now, one realizes just how great an album it is as it features some of KISS’ finest material.
The album was released in October of 1974 and featured a garish and colorful Japanese influenced cover art.
The photographer for that infamous photo-session was Norman Seeff.
Photographer Norman Seeff designed KISS’ second album cover (Hotter Than Hell) with startling visuals to complement the bands’ powerful sound. Seeff, with art director John Van Hamersveld, took his cue from the band’s kabuki-style makeup and incorporated hints of Japanese culture into the cover. The result: a striking hybrid foursome that jumps off the printed surface and magnifies KISS’ unique look.
Now 30 years later, Norman Seeff is selling some absolutely mind-blowing photos from the Hotter Than Hell photo sessions. The vast majority of these photos have never been seen before. Visitors to Norman’s website can purchase a wide selection of photos from the many, many bands that Norman has shot throughout the years.
edward przydzial~the kiss museum news
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