Quote from: mostlymeat on August 19, 2009, 11:46:01 AMI think your review of Hotter than Hell needs some revision. Yeah, the production is kinda shitty but songs like Goin' Blind, Got to Choose, Parasite, Hotter than Hell - these are all great tunes. Okay I haven't listened to side 2 yet but still. Side 1 alone is totally bad-ass. You said the live versions were better but what if it was 1972 and you hadn't heard the live versions yet? You would love this. Going Blind alone should catapult it to the top of the Kiss list. It's pretty, it's heavy, and it's creepy, all at the same time. -AjaxAjax,You make some good points. I thought my overall review of Hotter than Hell was positive, despite the fact that it sounds like - and in fact WAS - recorded partly in a toilet.I've expressed my great fondness for "Goin' Blind." I would put it in my personal KISS top 5, along with "Black Diamond" and "Mr. Speed." "Parasite" is up there, too, and "Got to Choose" is very good.As for pretending I hadn't heard Alive!, that would be counter to the whole purpose of the reviews, man. The whole point was to re-review them today and discuss them in that context. You should try side 2, though.Hotter than Hell is still a recommended album, but the versions of the songs on Alive! are just much better (probably had more studio work, too, which, you know).
I think your review of Hotter than Hell needs some revision. Yeah, the production is kinda shitty but songs like Goin' Blind, Got to Choose, Parasite, Hotter than Hell - these are all great tunes. Okay I haven't listened to side 2 yet but still. Side 1 alone is totally bad-ass. You said the live versions were better but what if it was 1972 and you hadn't heard the live versions yet? You would love this. Going Blind alone should catapult it to the top of the Kiss list. It's pretty, it's heavy, and it's creepy, all at the same time. -Ajax
I only mention it because I am working my way through the catalog as well, for the first time. I haven't heard the live albums yet, and Kiss (s/t) and Hotter than Hell are both pretty much amazing in their own right! -Ajax
Quote from: Julie on August 19, 2009, 10:53:21 AMQuote from: buffcoat on August 17, 2009, 09:08:05 PMQuote from: mcphee from the forum on August 17, 2009, 06:22:48 PMbuffcoat, when you finally finish these I'm going to quit smoking.I'm not kidding.McPhee, our early contretemps over "Shout it Out Loud" aside, you're the most stalwart of the KISS: Album-by-Album posting crew. I can't hurry the process of finishing the solo albums (and the new tracks from KILLERZ), but I can wish you the greatest of luck in giving up the foul weed.I do have a suggestion if you want to quit earlier, and I'm quite sincere. Purchase "Easy Thing," "Kiss the Girl Goodbye," and dear God "I Can't Stop the Rain" from your local MP3 store, and listen to them every time you take a first drag on a cigarette. You will build negative associations that will take a lifetime to undo.How will you feel, Buffcoat, if mcphee keeps smoking but develops very bad taste?Julie, I am confident enough in how horrible those three songs are that McPhee will be completely safe from liking them.
Quote from: buffcoat on August 17, 2009, 09:08:05 PMQuote from: mcphee from the forum on August 17, 2009, 06:22:48 PMbuffcoat, when you finally finish these I'm going to quit smoking.I'm not kidding.McPhee, our early contretemps over "Shout it Out Loud" aside, you're the most stalwart of the KISS: Album-by-Album posting crew. I can't hurry the process of finishing the solo albums (and the new tracks from KILLERZ), but I can wish you the greatest of luck in giving up the foul weed.I do have a suggestion if you want to quit earlier, and I'm quite sincere. Purchase "Easy Thing," "Kiss the Girl Goodbye," and dear God "I Can't Stop the Rain" from your local MP3 store, and listen to them every time you take a first drag on a cigarette. You will build negative associations that will take a lifetime to undo.How will you feel, Buffcoat, if mcphee keeps smoking but develops very bad taste?
Quote from: mcphee from the forum on August 17, 2009, 06:22:48 PMbuffcoat, when you finally finish these I'm going to quit smoking.I'm not kidding.McPhee, our early contretemps over "Shout it Out Loud" aside, you're the most stalwart of the KISS: Album-by-Album posting crew. I can't hurry the process of finishing the solo albums (and the new tracks from KILLERZ), but I can wish you the greatest of luck in giving up the foul weed.I do have a suggestion if you want to quit earlier, and I'm quite sincere. Purchase "Easy Thing," "Kiss the Girl Goodbye," and dear God "I Can't Stop the Rain" from your local MP3 store, and listen to them every time you take a first drag on a cigarette. You will build negative associations that will take a lifetime to undo.
buffcoat, when you finally finish these I'm going to quit smoking.I'm not kidding.
With all due respect to fans, isn't Kiss essentially shore trash with money?
Quote from: dave from knoxville on August 20, 2009, 03:38:38 PMWith all due respect to fans, isn't Kiss essentially shore trash with money? Kiss are four guys with only a modicum of talent but a relentless drive to succeed who worked hard and created an awesome spectacle that captured the imaginations of millions over the course of 3 decades! And this dunkin' donuts commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9tlj3xBf5w-Ajax
I bet paul and gene made about 100k on that commercial while ace only managed a couple sips of that latte when Gene had his back turned
Quote from: dave from knoxville on August 20, 2009, 03:38:38 PMWith all due respect to fans, isn't Kiss essentially shore trash with money? Shore trash doesn't come from the city, Goober.Plus, AHEM, if it's too loud, you're too old.
What KISS fans are you referring to, Auntie?