“Cause money makes the rules!” KISS pulled their way back into the mainstream spotlight with Sonic Boom. Despite constant criticism from “fans” upset with the fact that Ace and Peter had been replaced by Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer, makeup and all, the group continued to tour successfully, selling out multiple shows and putting outContinue reading “The Year Of KISS: Monster (2012)”
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The Year Of KISS: Sonic Boom (2009)
“Made Of Fire, Made Of Heat…..“ The KISS trip down memory lane proved extremely successful for the band from the mid 1990’s to 2002. Ace Frehley left the band permanently that year. Peter Criss left the band three times starting with his first exit in 2001and his final, permanent exit in 2004. With each CrissContinue reading “The Year Of KISS: Sonic Boom (2009)”
The Year Of KISS: Psycho Circus (1998)
“I wanna leave but I can’t get away….” With the recording of Carnival Of Souls: The Final Sessions all but forgotten, KISS rode a wave of nostalgia that started in 1995 with the reuniting of the original band on MTV Unplugged. KISS was once again at the top of the world, as the original membersContinue reading “The Year Of KISS: Psycho Circus (1998)”
The Loyal Subjects BST AXN KISS “The Starchild”
“I’m the King of the Night Time world!” After dragging their feet for what seemed like a lifetime, Walmart finally started putting The Loyal Subjects BST AXN The Starchild figures on the shelves in my region. Why do I say my “region?” Because I had to drive three and a half hours from my homeContinue reading “The Loyal Subjects BST AXN KISS “The Starchild””
The Year Of KISS: Carnival Of Souls: The Final Sessions (1997)
“Faded smiles behind dark shades….” Although 1992’s Revenge was positively received, KISS was starting to fade as a mainstream band. By the time the group returned to the studio to record their next album, Carnival Of Souls: The Final Sessions, the music that they inspired and ultimately embraced in the 1980’s, glam and pop rock,Continue reading “The Year Of KISS: Carnival Of Souls: The Final Sessions (1997)”
The Year Of KISS: Revenge (1992)
“I’ve gotta body built for sin and an appetite for passion!” With the 1980’s behind them, KISS strolled into the new decade with their name still in the press but at a level that was nowhere near their success in the 1970’s. The band both lost and gained fans throughout the “no makeup” era thatContinue reading “The Year Of KISS: Revenge (1992)”
The Year Of KISS: Hot In The Shade (1989)
“Rosa had a lover on the shady side of town.” Hot In The Shade, KISS’ follow-up project to their highest charting 1980’s release, Crazy Nights, is very personal to me because it was the first KISS album that I ever purchased. It would get me into conversations later in life that would set me onContinue reading “The Year Of KISS: Hot In The Shade (1989)”
The Year Of KISS: Crazy Nights (1987)
“This is our music, we love it loud!” Just over two years after the release of Asylum, KISS gave the world their fourteenth studio album, Crazy Nights. Released on September 21, 1987, it was the longest break between albums for the band since the release of Love Gun (1977) and Dynasty (1979) not counting theContinue reading “The Year Of KISS: Crazy Nights (1987)”
The Year Of KISS: Asylum (1985)
“I’m gonna live my life, oh yeah!” One year and three days after the release of 1984’s Animalize, KISS released their thirteenth studio album, Asylum. As successful as the band was at the time, they were on their third lead guitarist in three albums. Bruce Kulick, who finished out the Animalize tour after Mark St.Continue reading “The Year Of KISS: Asylum (1985)”
The Year Of KISS: Animalize (1984)
“I wanna put my log in your fireplace….” Hot on the heels of their Lick It Up Tour, KISS headed back into the studio to record their next album, 1984’s Animalize. The band’s popularity was growing once again and they needed to put out an album that could keep their name in the magazines, theirContinue reading “The Year Of KISS: Animalize (1984)”
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