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KISS crossed new boundaries with DESTROYER, but not without consequence. They went for a more pop, radio-friedly sound and succeeded at winning over a new set of younger fans, but alienated supporters of their earlier heavy sound. Much to the dismay of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, the commercial success of KISS began here, riding on the enormous wave created by Peter Criss' "Beth." I like the songs just as much as any KISS album, but it is way too short and a bit too anthematic. All this album needed to be perfect was two heavy sounding Ace Frehley tracks to replace the ill-conceived "Great Expectations," but we all know laid back Ace did click well with the ever-so demanding producer Bob Ezrin.
November 16, 2008This is probably my favorite studio album by KISS. While not totally capturing the live show, this is maybe the closest, second maybe only to Dynasty or at least at that level, of their live stuff. There are so many good songs here. It is just a fun romp of an album. Sit back and enjoy.
September 22, 2008I remember I think it was like the third grade way back in 1977 when I was in a class of kids who liked Kiss. They were blasting "Do You Love Me" from the record which was on a cheesy classroom turntable where they would play "kiddie records". (The teacher wasnt there, I dont know where she was!) All the girls got mad, and when they heard "Do You Love Me?" from that song, one of the girls named Tammy screamed "I Hate Your Guts!!!!" LOL. I'll never forget that.
August 26, 2008An instant classic. In my opinion, this is the CD that got the band going. My favorite on the album, God of Thunder, played through my party almost all night. I highly reccomend this CD for all fans of the hottest band in the world, KISS.
August 6, 2008One of the bands most essential albums realesed March of 1976 this album takes a slighty different turn from there first three albums. This album is more complex than three chord songs yet inlcudes some of Kiss's most popular songs, "Detroit Rock City", "Shout It Out Loud", and Beth etc. Some Kiss fans dont like this album i think this album is great though. All in all buy today
1. Detroit Rock City 5/5 stars
2. King Of The Nightime World 5/5 stars
3. God Of Thunder 5/5 stars
4. Great Expectations 5/5 stars
5. Flaming Youth 5/5 stars
6. Sweet Pain 4.5/5 stars
7. Shout It Out It Loud 5/5 stars
8. Beth 4.7/5 stars
9. Do You Love Me 5/5 stars
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