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Personnel: Gene Simmons (vocals, acoustic & electric guitar, bass); Eric Troyer (vocals, piano); Ron Frangipane (conductor); John Shane Howell (classical guitar); Elliot Randall, Steve Lacey (guitar); Richard Gerstein (piano); Neil Jason (bass); Allen Schwartzberg (drums); Sean Delaney (percussion, background vocals); Gordon Gordy, Diva Gray, Kate Sagal, Franny Eisenberg, Carolyn Ray, The Azusa Citrus College Choir (background vocals); Donna Summer, Cher, Rick Nielsen, Bob Seger, Joe Perry, Helen Reddy, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, Janis Ian, Mitch Weissman, Joe Pecorino, Michael Des Barres, Ritchie Ranno.
Recorded at the Manor, Oxford, England; Cherokee Studios, Los Angeles, California; Blue Rock Studio, New York, New York. Includes liner notes by Robert V. Conte.
Remastered by Joseph M. Palmaccio (Sterling Sound, New York, New York).
Most Kiss fans associate Gene Simmons with the band's hardest-rocking compositions; after all, he's responsible for such heavies as "Watchin' You," "Calling Dr. Love," "Larger Than Life," and "Goin' Blind." So many Kiss fans must have been surprised when they heard Gene's diverse 1978 solo album, with songs that contained choirs and string arrangements, plus elements of Beatles pop, '70s funk/disco, and feel-good rock & roll. Granted, there are a few heavy rockers (such as the single "Radioactive," "Burning Up With Fever," and "See You in Your Dreams"), but Simmons was always a closet Beatles fan, as evidenced by "See You Tonite," "Always Near You," "Man of 1,000 Faces," and "Mr. Make Believe." The only real misstep is a preposterously embarrassing cover of the Disney classic "When You Wish Upon a Star" (complete with Disney-esque sound effects/music). But Simmons made sure that the top artists of the day lent a hand (Aerosmith's Joe Perry, Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen, Donna Summer, Cher, Bob Seger, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, Helen Reddy, and Janis Ian), which makes Gene's solo album an unpredictable yet ultimately enjoyable release. ~ Greg Prato
Gene Simmons' 1978 Kiss solo album turned out to be the most surprising of the bunch. Primarily known as the author of Kiss's heaviest songs, Simmons had always been an avid Beatles fan. His album shows the influence of Fab Four, and also includes songs that feature orchestras and reflect the then-thriving disco scene. The album is also notable because it benefits from the contributions of many '70s rock stars, like Aerosmith's Joe Perry, Cheap Trick's Rick Nielson, Cher, Bob Seger, Donna Summer, Helen Reddy, and the Doobie Brothers' Jeff "Skunk" Baxter.
Granted, some of the tracks are reminiscent of Simmons' thunder rock (such as "Radioactive" and "See You in Your Dreams"), but the majority of the tracks are more musically unpredictable. "See You Tonite," "Always Near You/Nowhere to Hide," "Man of 1,000 Faces," and "Mr. Make Believe" recall John, Paul, George, and Ringo, while "Burning Up With Fever," "Living in Sin," and "True Confessions" are flavored by dance floor sounds. The album-closing cover of the Disney classic "When You Wish Upon a Star" is not to be missed. Gene Simmons Music Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews The Demon we never Knew
First, before you buy this album, you got to remember this is not a Kiss album, A kiss album consist of all four Kiss members. This Gene Simmons Solo Album. The album is only Gene Simmons and studio musicians only. Simmons created something Unkisslike. So don't say that it doesn't sound like Kiss. Because its not Kiss, Just Gene Simmons of Kiss. So dont expect stuff like Deuce, Calling Dr. Love, or God of Thunder.
Submitted by vanhalen_5150_1984 (Moorpark, CA, USA) 
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Gene, Gene, Gene....what is this crap?
The Donald Trump of Rock n Roll shows us his true colors here. Self indulgent, almost unlistenable waste of wax this album is. Only 3 songs that are mildly pleasing to ears are See You Tonight, Man of 1000 Faces and Always Near You. The rest of it is garbage. Why would you redo See You in Your Dreams and butcher it? And seriously Gene - When You Wish Upon a Star - wow....I hope that you paid rent for all of the years you've been living on Paul Stanley's back.
The flag only flies at have mast for this my friends.
Peace
Submitted by mcubed269 (Middlebury, IN, USA)
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Definitely WAYY better than his new stuff
This album was pretty cool, it showed what Gene really brought to Kiss and how his writing style differed from the rest of the AMAZING group. His new stuff is garbage though.
Submitted by Scotty R (Saskatoon, Sk, Canada)
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Gene is my favorite member of Kiss but his solo record in my opinion was not very good. When I first bought the record i was expecting the best out of all the solo records! though he was the only member that had alot of other famous musicians like Cher(his girlfriend!) Bob Seger and many others.
Submitted by MrRadioactive (Overland Park KS USA)
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Man of 1,000 Faces
Gene Simmons is a gifted entertainer that pulls upon his personal experiences and creates a flare of passion and excitement. His passion to accomplish his "larger than life" dreams are articulated by the support of guest appearences on this album. While he is quite know for his stage makeup and extended tongue, his musical abilities exceed all expectations. For a solo effort in the 1970ies, it's admirable. Surely this album is just the beginning of talent and fans should eagerly wait for his next project.
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Personnel: Ace Frehley (vocals, acoustic & electric guitar, synthesizer, bass); Will Lee (bass); Anton Fig (drums, percussion); Carl Tallarico (drums); Bill "Bear" Scheniman (bell); David Lasley, Susan Collins, Larry Kelly, Bobby McAdams (background vocals).
Recorded at the "Mansion," Sharon, Connecticut.
Includes liner notes by Robert V. Conte.
All tracks have been remastered.
Personnel: Ace Frehley (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, guitar synthesizer, bass guitar, background vocals); Bill Scheniman (vocals, bells); David Lasley, Larry Kelly, Susan Collins (vocals, background vocals); Anton Fig (drums, percussion); Carl Tallarico (drums).
Audio Remasterer: Joseph M. Palmaccio.
Liner Note Author: Robert V. Conte.
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Personnel: Peter Criss (vocals, drums, percussion); Bill Cuomo (conductor, keyboards, synthesizer); Stan Penridge (guitar, background vocals); Art Munson, John Tropea, Steve Lukather, Eliot Randall (guitar); Michael Carnahan (saxophone); Richard Gerstein (keyboards); Bill Bodine, Neil Jason (bass); Allan Schwartzerg (drums); Lenny Castro (percussion); Davey Faragher, Tommy Faragher, Danny Faragher, Anne Sutton, Gordon Gordy, Jimmy Faragher, Vini Poncia, Maxine Dixon, Maxine Willard, Julia Tillman (background vocals).
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Personnel: Paul Stanley (vocals, acoustic & electric guitar, e-bow); Bob Kulick (acoustic & electric guitar); Steve Lacey (guitar); Doug "Gling" Katsaros (piano, string synthesizer, background vocals); Steve Buslowe, Eric Nelson (bass); Richie Fontana, Craig Krampf, Carmine Appice (drums); Pepe Castro, Maria Vidal, Diana Grasselli, Miriam Naomi Valle (background vocals).
Engineers include: Jeff Blixman, Paul Grupp, Peter Lewis.
Recorded at Electric Lady, New York, New York; The Record Plant and The Village Recorder, Los Angeles, California. Includes liner notes by Robert V. Conte.
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Kiss: Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley (vocals, guitar); Gene Simmons (vocals, bass); Peter Criss (vocals, drums).
Additional personnel: Anton Fig (drums).
Recorded at The Record Plant, New York, New York. Includes liner notes by Robert Conte.
Digitally remastered by Bill Levenson.
Although Unmasked was certified gold shortly after its release in the U.S., it quickly fell off the charts. Deciding factors included the band's failure to mount a stateside tour, the fact that the majority of the compositions on Unmasked were easily forgettable, and longtime fans' weariness with Kiss' attempts to branch out into other musical styles. Vini Poncia was on board as producer again, and again he replaces the raw, heavy rock of earlier Kiss releases with pop gloss. Several tracks are indeed strong, and would have benefited greatly by a more direct sound, ...
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Kiss: Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley (vocals, guitar); Gene Simmons (vocals, bass); Eric Carr (drums).
Additional personnel: Robert Christie, Anthony Parr, Christopher Makepeace, The American Symphony Orchestra, St. Robert's Choir.
Engineers include: Brian Christian, Rick Hart, Robert "Ringo" Hryeyna.
Includes liner notes by Robert V. Conte.
Composer: Kiss.
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For no reason, some stars at the peak of their careers seemed programmed to self-destruct. The rock world is filled with such senseless acts; in the comedy world, Dave Chappelle is a shining example, an immensely popular comedian who inexplicably threw his career away. And then there's Tonex, the ferociously talented singer-producer who was the doyen of the gospel world. After releasing two magnificent studio albums and a breathtaking live set, in 2006 Tonex bizarrely burned all his bridges, stormed out on his label Verity, and scathingly condemned the entire scene and its top artists. The following year, he was back with Oak Park 921'06, released on his own Nureau Ink label. The sprawling epic explored both Tonex's own roots as well as societal problems across two CDs. Now the Syntax label has compressed the set down to a more manageable single disc, comprising 16 of the most uplifting tracks. Inevitably, shearing the set of many of the more thought-provoking and soul-searching numbers somewhat emasculates the album. However, it also clarifies and accentuates Tonex's powerful, spiritual messages, while also capturing the eclectic sound of the set. Opening the album with the lavish hip-hop pop of "Now" was a particularly astute choice. Its gorgeous vocal sample "What do I do now, could we start again," hints at an apology and an attempt to rebuild those burnt bridges. It also offers a bit of an explanation for how the artist's life went so wrong. His spiritual crisis is better described on "Out the Game," a song haunted by mournful winds and evocative Spanish guitars. The intimate, introspective "Anthony" delves deeper, as Tonex looks into the mirror not in an act of self-affirmation, but one of contrition. He brutally tears down his own pretentious ego, leading to true repentance and the emergence of a better person, "now twice humble, admit it when I stumble."
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Audio Remixer: Peter Abbott.
Editor: Peter Abbott.
Photographer: Vicki Hodgetts.
Comedian George Carlin's definitive monologue was delivered on 1972's Class Clown album in the form of "Seven Dirty Words You Can Never Say on Television." While the majority of routines on Class Clown dealt with Carlin's self examination surrounding his Irish Catholic upbringing, he saved his controversial tour de force as the album's grand finale. The record buying public embraced the album; however, the FCC and Supreme Court held the routine as the epitome of tastelessness, threatening to yank the license of any station that dare play it over public airwaves. George Carlin ran with the torch Lenny Bruce lit a decade earlier and much to Carlin's credit, he put the dirty word issue together in a more concise and universal manner; something that, at times, escaped hipster Bruce. Class Clown was reissued on CD by Atlantic in 2000. ~ Al Campbell
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