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Digitally remastered by Joseph M. Palmaccio (Sterling Sound, New York, New York).
With personnel changes and neglect from a key member of the band, it's amazing ANIMALIZE turned out as well as it did. This record shows Kiss was able to rise above all the groups who copied a style of music that Kiss originated.
After LICK IT UP, "creative differences" pushed lead guitarist Vinnie Vincent out and speed demon Mark St. John in. Without missing a lick, St. John was able to fill Vincent's shoes admirably. Also around this time, Gene Simmons decides to try his hand at acting, starring in such films as "Runaway" and "Wanted Dead Or Alive". Thus, he is listed as Associate Producer but in reality had minimal input. Producer Paul Stanley did a fine job putting his own personal technical stamp on the album. Stanley sings on "I've Had Enough (Into The Fire)," a fast and furious track with motivational lyrics. He also fills in on bass for Simmons on both singles, "Heaven's On Fire" and "Thrills In The Night." Lyrically, Simmon's songs reflect where he was in the 80's with titles like "Burn Bitch Burn" and "Murder In High Heels".
Recorded at Right Track Studio, New York, New York. Includes liner notes by Robert V. Conte.
Kiss: Paul Stanley, Mark St. John (vocals, guitar); Gene Simmons (vocals, bass); Eric Carr (drums).
Producers: Paul Stanley, Michael James Jackson.
Animalize Music Review Average Rating: (3.8 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Rock hard with this old but great CD
A blast from the past, when ya need to let it all hang out this CD will not disapoint ya.
Submitted by Danpiru (Richmond, CA, USA) 
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 There's no such thing as a bad KISS album...
KISS always makes great albums but this one is my least favorite of the '80s period. I would only buy this one if you're a diehard KISS fan like i am. Stand-out tracks include: Heaven's On Fire, Thrills In The Night, And Under The Gun.
Submitted by futurefelon13 (Grand Rapids, MI, USA)
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dedication to eric and mark.
animalize is screaming hair rock that is so addictive!. i'd say that kiss is better at both eras the glam 70's and the metal 80's. under the gun is speedy. heaven's on fire deserved to be a hit hell, all of these songs can befeatued in guitar hero or something. problem is the new darker metal stuff now sounds too dark and LOUD!. i must have had ears of tin due to all the heavy metal in the 70's or 80's or 90's. most records are too loud and noisy for the sake of it. i say i enjoy dragonforce but this should do nicely. get animalize!. r.i.p mark and especially you eric.
Submitted by davidandino83 (chicago)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No good if u like the 8o's
i dont like them in the 80's. so i dont need this. im only collecting their 70's and mid-late 90's albums.
Submitted by brice (canton ga usa)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No This album was ahead of it's time !!!!!
I am a diehard Kiss fan , but i have mixed feelings about this album. As a drummer , I think Eric Carr was executing his drum fills perfectly. The draw-back to this album is Mark St.John and his Tremelo Bar. Mark overused the tremelo bar . overall , the songs were awesome and the production was awesome
Submitted by pearldude90 (Washington, NC , USA)
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