![]() Gene returns to vocals on “Domino” off the 1992 released Revenge record. Another classic KISS song and it sounds great unplugged. Paul returns to vocals with “Do You Love Me”. After all, this song is featured on the recently released Alive IV. But, that doesn’t mean the KISS Army won’t like it. It probably has to do with the fact that I have poor vision. Far better than Strudel Statue by Dick and the Erections… Hey, now there’s a name for a band! By far my favorite penis molding song of all time. Oddly, no member of KISS was ever cast by Cynthia. This is a song about Cynthia, the groupie who saw fit to make plaster casts of the PP’s of famous rock stars. Gene struts his vocal stuff with “Plaster Caster” next. And, it never sounded better than on this album. For example, they open with “Comin’ Home.” The average KISS fan wouldn’t know this song by name but a proud KISS Army member like myself knows it by heart. This is because the boys pull a few obscure cuts out of their collection. That is to say it may not jump out to those members on paper but will through audio. The set list may not appeal to those who are not extreme members of the KISS Army. This reunion would spark the KISS boom that took place in 1997 through 2000 and the once again masked phenomena that continues to this day with Gene, Paul, Tommy Thayer, and Eric Singer. Speaking of the other two original members, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss make an appearance on this record performing on Ace‘s “2,000 Man”, Peter Criss‘ “Beth” and “Nothin’ to Lose”, and “Rock And Roll All Nite”. Bruce Kulick and Eric Singer are the other two players on the unplugged set proving what many say, the KISS unmasked line up are better musicians than the original four. The band line up on this KISS release is the most complete of any in the KISS collection as it features the forefathers of KISS in Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. Even unplugged, this KISS performance has an atmosphere that is simply electric! What was even more expected was the result. Most who attend a KISS concert describe the atmosphere as “electric.” So, it was unexpected when the band turned up on MTV’s popular Unplugged series back when MTV had music related programming or allowed artists on the station that actually play musical instruments. Jon Grindstaff – conductor and string arrangements (11) Peter Criss – drums and vocals (12 to 15), lead vocals (13) Rock And Roll All Nite 16.Bruce Kulick – guitar and vocals (1 to 11, 14, 15)Įric Singer – drums and vocals (1 to 11, 14, 15)Īce Frehley – guitar and vocals (12 to 15), lead vocals (12) Finally, a Kiss show wouldn't be complete without the ultimate party song, "Rock and Roll All Night," a tune still electric without electric guitars. "Now it gets rough," expresses Stanley and then Kiss goes into 3 ballads in a row. "Rock Bottom" is delicate and mysterious in the opening seconds, with a lush minor harmony delivered picking style on the acoustic. Soon the emotion and presence of this group are brought back with startling grace and wisdom on "Plaster Caster" and the beautiful acoustic medley "Goin' Blind." The decades of Kiss, their costumes, and their wild stadium shows roll back in a heartbeat through the crashing tune "Do You Love Me." Perhaps one of the most bewildering tunes that really reflects the image of Kiss is the rocking blues tune "Domino." The crowd is really fired up now, next experiencing the charming and soulful power rock ballad "Sure Know Something." "A World Without Heroes" is very subdued and reflective. ![]() The enthusiasm of the crowd within this setting is hauntingly reminiscent of another spectacular comeback tour, that of the Eagles with their mega-anthem "Hotel California." "Coming Home" delivers a feverish and electric opening that gets the crowd on its feet in a hurry. ![]() ![]() Nearly rock & roll legends, they exceeded expectations and, given their newfound energy, charisma, and love for the music, their performance provided the catalyst for the beginning of a quite successful world reunion tour. ![]() The members of Kiss got together to rock hard on their axes and crash big on the drums, bringing a renewed sense of freshness and excitement through their vocal statements. Throughout this record, you can feel the support and raw adoration of the audience present, certainly a mixture of long-time fans and new admirers. This recording of a session done expressly for the program MTV Unplugged in 1996 brought together a special group for quite a remarkable if unexpected reunion. Limited double album After sinking deep into this musical celebration, even the not-so-avid listener will sure know something about Kiss, a classic rock icon of the '70s roaring back in vibrant and passionate form. ![]()
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