Paul Stanley's career as a wax dummy was proving to be very lucrative...
Paul Stanley is back with his first solo album in almost 20 years!
And it's mostly kinda average. Not bad or anything, but nothing outstanding. The title track was pretty cool when it was on South Park. Lift and Wake Up Screaming both have a problem, where the music sounds like a cross between Hoobastank and Evanescence, while the vocals sound like Paul is singing on a Michael Bolton album or something. It's a weird juxtaposition that doesn't quite work. Everytime I See You Around is a pretty cool little semi-power ballad and Bulletproof is listenable. All About You is an example of where Paul lets his balls hang out and rocks the party.
Second to None is a box of cheese. Paul really likes these cheesy love songs. And then it's just more cheese, whether it rocks or is soft. I don't mind cheese - in fact, I quite enjoy it. But for some reason, the obvious nature of these songs just doesn't rock me. It all sounds the same.
If I want a Creed album, I'll listen to Creed.
The band, not the movie. Though I'd prefer the movie.
The trailer rocks and I'm really looking forward that film. Might have to do a Rocky marathon to get in the mood...
Highlights:
All About You, Reminding myself to buy my ticket to see Creed
Lowlights:
Loving You Without You Now - what the fuck does that title even mean???
Verdict = 3 Smoking Les Paul Guitars
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