OT: Kiss' "Love Gun"

by **conversationpc** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:35 am

I recently downloaded this album and am just now finishing listening to it...What an utter piece of crap! Sorry to anyone who likes this band or album but I just can't get into them much at all. I like maybe a handful of tunes but there's not even one on this turd that I like at all.

by **epresley** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:43 am

Sorry, I love the album.

by **conversationpc** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:56 am

epresley wrote:Sorry, I love the album.

To each his own, I guess. I actually kinda like the previous album "Destroyer". Much better album.

by **Gin and Tonic Sky** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:02 am

Yeah I know what you mean, Im kinda in the same boat. Considering that Eric Singer, Alice Coopers drummer is also Kiss's Drummer, and Im a huge Cooper fan, I automatically ought to like Kiss, but I just cant get that deep into them. A few songs yep, but otherise just cant dig em

by **mikemarrs** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:09 am

get 'music from the elder' it was a kiss concept album that was supposed to be made into a movie.it holds the distinction of being the only album not to go gold but its a very misunderstood masterpiece.there is one ballad on there that is a gem called 'a world without heroes'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR7b-LG6hDY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7ofrdBdJRM

by **S2M** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:10 am

mikemarrs wrote:get 'music from the elder' it was a kiss concept album that was supposed to be made into a movie.it holds the distinction of being the only album not to go gold but its a very misunderstood masterpiece.there is one ballad on there that is a gem called 'a world without heroes'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR7b-LG6hDY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7ofrdBdJRM

Best song on there is Ace's 'Dark Light'

by **Saint John** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:12 am

Not a huge fan of the album, but the song Love Gun kicks fuckin' ass. Love that song.

by **Loneman1** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:19 am

Saint John wrote:Not a huge fan of the album, but the song Love Gun kicks fuckin' ass. Love that song.

Definitely agree there. I can't say I've ever actually listened to the whole album though so I can't give an opinion either way. I gotta admit that I kind of go in and out of being in the mood for KISS. They are a great band for when you are in that kind of mindset. Gotta say I do love their Kissology vol 1 and 2 DVD sets though, I should probably check out the third one at some point.

by **Loneman1** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:22 am

mikemarrs wrote:get 'music from the elder' it was a kiss concept album that was supposed to be made into a movie.it holds the distinction of being the only album not to go gold but its a very misunderstood masterpiece.there is one ballad on there that is a gem called 'a world without heroes'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR7b-LG6hDY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7ofrdBdJRM

I always liked this song. I loved in the outtakes for "Unplugged" when Gene fucked up the lyrics. :lol:

by **WalrusOct9** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:22 am

Love Gun is a great track.

I'm in the vast minority here, but I always thought Alive III with Kulick and Singer was a good intro album for new Kiss fans. The 'classic' albums were mostly poorly recorded and haven't held up all that well IMO. I do like Ace Frehley but Kulick was clearly a more technical, 'polished' guitarist and Singer is a phenomenal drummer, and that record, while sounding about as 'live' as Sgt. Pepper, is a kickass hard rock record that doubles as a decent 'best of' with musically the band's best lineup.

by **Saint John** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:22 am

Loneman1 wrote:
Saint John wrote:Not a huge fan of the album, but the song Love Gun kicks fuckin' ass. Love that song.

Definitely agree there. I can't say I've ever actually listened to the whole album though so I can't give an opinion either way. I gotta admit that I kind of go in and out of being in the mood for KISS. They are a great band for when you are in that kind of mindset. Gotta say I do love their Kissology vol 1 and 2 DVD sets though, I should probably check out the third one at some point.

Love Gun is spectacular live. Especially the pyro portion of the show. The way they get the fireworks to sync up to the song is pretty fuckin' cool!

by **mikemarrs** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:24 am

StocktontoMalone wrote:
mikemarrs wrote:get 'music from the elder' it was a kiss concept album that was supposed to be made into a movie.it holds the distinction of being the only album not to go gold but its a very misunderstood masterpiece.there is one ballad on there that is a gem called 'a world without heroes'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR7b-LG6hDY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7ofrdBdJRM

Best song on there is Ace's 'Dark Light'

yep dark light and the oath.

by **mikemarrs** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:26 am

Loneman1 wrote:
mikemarrs wrote:get 'music from the elder' it was a kiss concept album that was supposed to be made into a movie.it holds the distinction of being the only album not to go gold but its a very misunderstood masterpiece.there is one ballad on there that is a gem called 'a world without heroes'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR7b-LG6hDY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7ofrdBdJRM

I always liked this song. I loved in the outtakes for "Unplugged" when Gene fucked up the lyrics.

kiss fans were overjoyed when frehley and criss joined them at the last of the show because that was a pretty big indicator that relations were better and at some point soon a reunion would happen and it did.

by **Loneman1** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:45 am

mikemarrs wrote:
Loneman1 wrote:
mikemarrs wrote:get 'music from the elder' it was a kiss concept album that was supposed to be made into a movie.it holds the distinction of being the only album not to go gold but its a very misunderstood masterpiece.there is one ballad on there that is a gem called 'a world without heroes'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR7b-LG6hDY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7ofrdBdJRM

I always liked this song. I loved in the outtakes for "Unplugged" when Gene fucked up the lyrics.

kiss fans were overjoyed when frehley and criss joined them at the last of the show because that was a pretty big indicator that relations were better and at some point soon a reunion would happen and it did.

That was a pretty major "tell".

by **mikemarrs** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 9:05 am

i still love kiss and used to have every album,record,tape,video and merchandise like the lunchbox,pillows,a lot of stuff that would be worth a lot of money now but i got rid of it about ten years ago because i needed the money pretty badly and now i wish i would've kept the stuff.my favorite album by them lately is one of their best but overlooked albums called 'revenge'.i love that album and its one of their best along with destroyer.i saw kiss in 1990 and 1996 on the reunion tour and they kick ass live.miss eric carr because he was a damn good drummer.

by **Arkansas** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 9:05 am

conversationpc wrote:
epresley wrote:Sorry, I love the album.

To each his own, I guess. I actually kinda like the previous album "Destroyer". Much better album.

I consider Destroyer an all-time must-have classic.
Will say though, that the song 'Love Gun' is/was great in concert.

later~

by **Rip Rokken** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 9:58 am

mikemarrs wrote:get 'music from the elder' it was a kiss concept album that was supposed to be made into a movie.it holds the distinction of being the only album not to go gold but its a very misunderstood masterpiece.there is one ballad on there that is a gem called 'a world without heroes'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR7b-LG6hDY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7ofrdBdJRM

GREAT song, and "The Oath" is a kick-A rocker!

by **Rip Rokken** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:01 am

Saint John wrote:
Loneman1 wrote:
Saint John wrote:Not a huge fan of the album, but the song Love Gun kicks fuckin' ass. Love that song.

Definitely agree there. I can't say I've ever actually listened to the whole album though so I can't give an opinion either way. I gotta admit that I kind of go in and out of being in the mood for KISS. They are a great band for when you are in that kind of mindset. Gotta say I do love their Kissology vol 1 and 2 DVD sets though, I should probably check out the third one at some point.
Love Gun is spectacular live. Especially the pyro portion of the show. The way they get the fireworks to sync up to the song is pretty fuckin' cool!

"Love Gun" is a KISS classic, and right at the top of their game. Always great to see live. That's the one where Paul swings out to perform on a little stage in the middle of the audience in some shows.

by **X factor** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 11:12 am

Rip Rokken wrote:
mikemarrs wrote:get 'music from the elder' it was a kiss concept album that was supposed to be made into a movie.it holds the distinction of being the only album not to go gold but its a very misunderstood masterpiece.there is one ballad on there that is a gem called 'a world without heroes'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR7b-LG6hDY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7ofrdBdJRM

GREAT song, and "The Oath" is a kick-A rocker!

Yep, THE OATH does kick ass, as does I. But I think the rest of that album is pretty craptastic.

As far as LOVE GUN is concerned, the title track, I STOLE YOUR LOVE, TOMORROW AND TONIGHT and SHOCK ME are all excellent, I think. But the rest of the album is pretty lame.

PC, if you want a kick ass KISS album POST Destroyer, get CREATURES OF THE NIGHT. It is their 80's masterpiece. and it's the heaviest album they ever recorded.

by **conversationpc** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 12:05 pm

X factor wrote:PC, if you want a kick ass KISS album POST Destroyer, get CREATURES OF THE NIGHT. It is their 80's masterpiece. and it's the heaviest album they ever recorded.

I downloaded that one at the same time and sampled some of the songs earlier after listening to the other turd I mentioned. It is a much better album.

As far as the title track to "Love Gun", I expected to like it just because of the title... :twisted:

...but I didn't care for it. I may give it another try but I'm not expecting much.

by **LazzMan** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 1:27 pm

KISS was never really a band about making good music. They were about writing some catchy tunes, baggin' the gash, and making $$. Everyone seems to have a very polarized, love or hate, opinion of those guys.

Like 'em or not, Paul Stanley, nearly 57 years old, 3 hip surgeries, and tens of thousands of shows, still kicks major ass. His voice is ageless and, having seen him a couple of years ago, that dude brings more energy to the stage that most of the 20-something performers out there.

by **Carla777** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 1:33 pm

I love the album Destroyer, is really the best from them for me...but not a huge fan of the band..but some tunes are great..love gun is an amazing song!!

by **mikemarrs** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 2:03 pm

my top five KISS albums.....

1.destroyer
2.creatures
3.revenge
4.alive!
5.lick it up

by **Rip Rokken** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 2:37 pm

Carla777 wrote:I love the album Destroyer, is really the best from them for me...but not a huge fan of the band..but some tunes are great..love gun is an amazing song!!

Carla, you could say you liked Britney Spears and I would agree.... LOL!!!

by **Carla777** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 2:45 pm

Rip Rokken wrote:
Carla777 wrote:I love the album Destroyer, is really the best from them for me...but not a huge fan of the band..but some tunes are great..love gun is an amazing song!!

Carla, you could say you liked Britney Spears and I would agree.... LOL!!!

another one? hahahahaha Lol ripolio..no britney's for me mister..thank u very much :twisted:

ya wachito take care mwahh...Torres del Paine for u!! hehe ciaoo

by **sniper16** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 11:18 pm

the elder is pretty much like every kiss lp
3\4 good to great tunes and a lot of filler
"I" is the best song from the elder

by **Luvsaugeri** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 11:50 pm

LazzMan wrote:
Like 'em or not, Paul Stanley, nearly 57 years old, 3 hip surgeries, and tens of thousands of shows, still kicks major ass. His voice is ageless and, having seen him a couple of years ago, that dude brings more energy to the stage that most of the 20-something performers out there.

I will second that!! I saw him 3 times on his solo tour and he was just amazing!!! He sounded fantastic!!

I also love the song Love Gun!!! The rest of the CD is just OK.

by **X factor** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 12:26 am

conversationpc wrote:
X factor wrote:PC, if you want a kick ass KISS album POST Destroyer, get CREATURES OF THE NIGHT. It is their 80's masterpiece. and it's the heaviest album they ever recorded.

I downloaded that one at the same time and sampled some of the songs earlier after listening to the other turd I mentioned. It is a much better album.

As far as the title track to "Love Gun", I expected to like it just because of the title... ...but I didn't care for it. I may give it another try but I'm not expecting much.

Cool- another thing to consider is that KISS's studio output is never as good as the live sound. LOVE GUN and SHOCK ME live kicks ass.

by **Michigan Girl** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 1:17 am

X factor wrote:
conversationpc wrote:
X factor wrote:PC, if you want a kick ass KISS album POST Destroyer, get CREATURES OF THE NIGHT. It is their 80's masterpiece. and it's the heaviest album they ever recorded.

I downloaded that one at the same time and sampled some of the songs earlier after listening to the other turd I mentioned. It is a much better album.

As far as the title track to "Love Gun", I expected to like it just because of the title... ...but I didn't care for it. I may give it another try but I'm not expecting much.

Cool- another thing to consider is that KISS's studio output is never as good as the live sound. LOVE GUN and SHOCK ME live kicks ass.

LOVE Kiss LIVE!!!! ALIVE is my fav...... :wink:

by **WalrusOct9** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:44 am

Agreed, but aren't Kiss live albums just studio albums with audience noise? :wink:

MR

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