title: Hotline (The J. Geils Band album)
text: # Hotline (The J. Geils Band album)
  
  Hotline is the sixth studio album by American rock band The J. Geils Band. The album was released on September 9, 1975, by Atlantic Records.
  
  The intro of "Believe in Me" also became the intro tune to the German Rockpalast rock events.
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Review scores ||
  | - | - |
  | Source | Rating |
  | AllMusic | |
  | Rolling Stone | (unfavorable) |
  
  ## Personnel
  
  * Peter Wolf – lead vocals
  * J. Geils – guitar
  * Magic Dick – harmonica
  * Seth Justman – keyboards
  * Danny Klein – bass
  * Stephen Jo Bladd – drums
  
  ### Production
  
  * Producers: Bill Szymczyk, Allan Blazek, Seth Justman
  * Engineers: Allan Blazek, Bill Szymczyk, David Thoener
  * Mastering: Alex Sadkin
  * Digital mastering: Zal Schreiber
  * Arranger: J. Geils Band
  * Special assistance: Juke Joint Jimmy
  * Design: Peter Corriston
  * Cover design: Louis Brooks
  * Cover art concept: Peter Corriston
  * Photography: Juke Joint Jimmy
  
  ## Charts
  
  | Chart (1975) | Peak position |
  | - | - |
  | US Billboard 200 | 36 |
  