The finale for America's Next Top Model was going well until the explosion...
And here comes the legendary live album that defines live albums. Or at least gave the first definition of a live album. Look it up in the Rocktionary.
It's one of those albums that might not be perfect, but every Kiss fans has to own. Or even a rock fan. Or just someone that doesn't want to be lame and have me make fun of them forever.
The majority of these tracks are here in their best and well-known forms. But emphasis on best. Most of the songs benefit from the high energy and faster tempos, with 'Cold Gin' and 'Hotter Than Hell' being the obvious exceptions, while others just feel more bombastic with explosions and extra guitar solos.
For some reason, 'Rock Bottom' just fails so badly on this album. I'm not sure what it is, but it just doesn't work.
But this is where you come for the definitive versions of almost everything else. Almost. '100, 000 Years' would be perfect if they had edited the drum solo down to about 30 seconds - 10 minutes is too much. Though it does make a great choice when wanting to annoy people.
Oh and 'Let Me Go, Rock'n Roll' proves how amazing it is right here. Go listen.
And if you don't have this album, go buy it now. NOW!
Highlights:
Deuce, Strutter, Got To Choose, Firehouse, C'mon and Love Me, Parasite, She, 100, 000 Years, Black Diamond, Rock'n Roll All Nite, Let Me Go (Rock'n Roll)
Lowlights:
Rock Bottom, the stupid long drum solo in 100, 000 Years
Verdict = 4 smoking Les Pauls and a thumbs up
It's one of those albums that might not be perfect, but every Kiss fans has to own. Or even a rock fan. Or just someone that doesn't want to be lame and have me make fun of them forever.
The majority of these tracks are here in their best and well-known forms. But emphasis on best. Most of the songs benefit from the high energy and faster tempos, with 'Cold Gin' and 'Hotter Than Hell' being the obvious exceptions, while others just feel more bombastic with explosions and extra guitar solos.
For some reason, 'Rock Bottom' just fails so badly on this album. I'm not sure what it is, but it just doesn't work.
But this is where you come for the definitive versions of almost everything else. Almost. '100, 000 Years' would be perfect if they had edited the drum solo down to about 30 seconds - 10 minutes is too much. Though it does make a great choice when wanting to annoy people.
Oh and 'Let Me Go, Rock'n Roll' proves how amazing it is right here. Go listen.
And if you don't have this album, go buy it now. NOW!
Highlights:
Deuce, Strutter, Got To Choose, Firehouse, C'mon and Love Me, Parasite, She, 100, 000 Years, Black Diamond, Rock'n Roll All Nite, Let Me Go (Rock'n Roll)
Lowlights:
Rock Bottom, the stupid long drum solo in 100, 000 Years
Verdict = 4 smoking Les Pauls and a thumbs up
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