Kiss - Unmasked CD

3.5 out of 5 stars (38 Customer Reviews)


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Released in 1980, UNMASKED is the first album by Kiss not featuring the four original members. Although featured on the album cover, drummer Peter Criss was replaced by session man and David Letterman band member Anton Fig. With disco all but dead and new wave setting in, the group took a pop approach with producer Vini Poncia at the helm. While the record may have alienated hard core fans that were used to the band's heavier sound, the record did manage to appeal to Kiss' ever growing kiddie base.

The band's lyrical content remained consistent though, as "Is That You?" describes a vixen-like character close to the group. "Shandi", the only single off the record, is a catchy pop ballad featuring Paul Stanley on lead vocals. Lead guitarist Ace Frehley contributes vocally to 2 tracks: "Talk To Me" and "Torpedo Girl", increasing his input in the group compared to previous years. While UNMASKED may not be Kiss's hardest rocking offering, it's certainly a tight, well crafted rock album that is thoroughly enjoyable and showcases the band's talents.

Digitally remastered by Bill Levenson.

Recorded at The Record Plant, New York, New York. Includes liner notes by Robert Conte.

Kiss: Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley (vocals, guitar); Gene Simmons (vocals, bass); Peter Criss (vocals, drums).

Additional personnel: Anton Fig (drums).

Unmasked Music

List Price	$9.95 (You save $2.06)
Category	Rock Albums, Heavy Metal CDs, Rock/Pop, Hard Rock
Label	Mercury
Orig Year	1980
All Time Product Rank	7,953
CD Universe Part number	1055818
Catalog number	532389
Discs	1
Release Date	Oct 07, 1997
Studio/Live	Studio
Mono/Stereo	Stereo
Producer	Vincent Poncia
Engineer	Jay Messina
Recording Time	39 minutes
Personnel	Gene Simmons - vocals, bass Paul Stanley Ace Frehley - vocals, guitar Peter Criss - vocals, drums Also: Anton Fig

Kiss - Unmasked Songs

Trk	Song	Time	Price
1	Is That You?	3:59	$0.99
2	Shandi	3:36	$0.99
3	Talk To Me	4:02	$0.99
4	Naked City	3:52	$0.99
5	What Makes the World Go Round	4:15	$0.99
6	Tomorrow	3:17	$0.99
7	Two Sides of the Coin	3:16	$0.99
8	She's So European	3:32	$0.99
9	Easy As It Seems	3:25	$0.99
10	Torpedo Girl	3:45	$0.99
11	You're All That I Want	3:05	$0.99

Unmasked Music

Unmasked CD (1980) 3.5 stars

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Unmasked Music Review

Average Rating: (3.5 out of 5 stars) 3.5 stars

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4 stars What was it like in the 80's
If you really want to judge this record, I think it is important that "you were there" in the 80's. KISS just did what every other band is trying to do here in the 2100 century, to kopi the sound of the time. And at that time disco was on top. I think this record really shows, especially how great a song writer Paul Stanley was (or is... I don't know). I became a KISS fan in that period, beeing a very young teenanger. This record is a piece of the soundtrack of my life...
Submitted by Christian (Denmark, Copenhagen.)
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3 stars Why is Peter on the cover of this record?
Strange record, this was not the KISS I was used to. Still some very good songs on this one (again though none by Gene). Shandi, Talk to Me, Easy as it Seems and Tomorrow are my fav's. The cover is pretty cool. I really find it hard to get excited about this record though, maybe because the only one really trying here was Paul. The flag is flying, barely my firends. Peace
Submitted by mcubed269 (Middlebury, IN, USA)
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3 stars Ace songs only
The only reason I bought this cd was for the Ace Frehley songs . They are the only decent songs on this cd. If you're an Ace fan , then buy it . Otherwise it stinks !
Submitted by sabbathpurple (Long Island , NY)
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4 stars Very Decent
well, i love KISS but this album, doesnt deliver very much, "is that you" was an alright song, same with "talk to me" and "shandi" it's still a good CD to own for any real KISS fan and i give it 4/5
Submitted by thefunkmaster_23 (Sandspit, BC, Canada)
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5 stars kiss at the top!
Hellow people:This is my number one LP from kiss,if you take the time to check out all the songs you will agree!I should know i have four kids named after this band they are ERIC,NICK,SHANDI,SHAWN PAUL!
Submitted by joey (salem,oregon)
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