Kingdom Come is the debut album by American/German hard rock band Kingdom Come, released in 1988.
The album peaked at number twelve on the U.S. Billboard 200 and obtained gold certification from the RIAA, the only Kingdom Come album to achieve this feat. The album's lead single was "Get It On", which entered at number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number four on the magazine's Mainstream Rock chart, and it remains the band's best-known song.
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Contemporary reviews
In the May 1988 issue of Circus magazine, music critic Paul Gallotta offered a nuanced perspective on the debut effort, categorizing it as a highly enjoyable yet derivative work. The reviewer noted that driven by the success of the uptempo lead single "Get It On," the initial shipment of the record to stores nearly achieved platinum status. However, Gallotta drew heavy stylistic comparisons to Led Zeppelin, sharply noting that the musicians owed a creative debt to the legendary rock veterans in terms of songwriting. While the publication praised tracks like "Living Out of Touch," "Hideaway," and "What Love Can Be" as potential hit singles and commended the overall absence of filler material, the evaluation concluded that until the formation developed a more distinctive, original sound, the material would remain an entertaining but ultimately forgettable effort.
Personnel
Kingdom Come
Lenny Wolf – lead vocals, producer
Danny Stag – lead guitar
Rick Steier – rhythm guitar, keyboards
Johnny B. Frank – bass
James Kottak – drums
Production
Bob Rock – producer, engineer, mixing at Electric Lady Studios, New York City
Tim Crich – engineer
Ken Steiger – mixing assistant
George Marino – mastering at Sterling Sound, New York City,
Hugh Syme – art direction, design