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How Bob Ezrin Turned 'Destroyer' Into KISS’s Breakthrough [Highlight From Episode 360]


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Producer Bob Ezrin didn’t just record KISS — he reshaped them. With orchestration, choirs, sound effects, and strict studio discipline, Destroyer became the album that pushed the band beyond their live reputation and into true superstardom.

In this audio highlight, author Martin Popoff explains how Ezrin’s production approach elevated the band’s songwriting, performances, and overall ambition — creating one of the most important albums of the 1970s.

Listen to Episode 360 - 1976: The Year KISS Took Over the World

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