Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 They lost me after Dynasty, but I once worshipped them. Hotter Than Hell is still my favorite album, and Strange Ways is still my favorite track. Dig this, when they were still, dare I say it, edgy: . This interview makes me roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members paganifuzz Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 i wsnt a child in the 70s but i still loved them! actually i still do like them... alive 1 is a great album, and they have some great power riffs!!! "ladies Room" is one of my favorites! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melx Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 I've never understood the US facination with them....or the Gratefull Dead for that matter....I can't think of one person I know who likes either! ....sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bowlingshirt Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 I've never understood the US facination with them....or the Gratefull Dead for that matter....I can't think of one person I know who likes either! ....sorry! Your latest avatar pic makes me think you are dressing yourself in those stalkings and taking pics of yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted August 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 I've never understood the US facination with them....or the Gratefull Dead for that matter....I can't think of one person I know who likes either! ....sorry! I once heard an Englishman say (but I can't remember who) something to the degree that the UK has the Kinks, and US has KISS. Actually, that statement probably doesn't apply to me, because I adore the Kinks (1966 - 1968). But I think it's a funny statement about regionalism. Loving KISS is kind of like loving old Ray Harryhausen films, or Godzilla films, or Dino de Laurentiis films... know what I mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alteredsounds Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 Yup I too never understood the fascination with Kiss. seemed un-talented and cheezy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members paganifuzz Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 Loving KISS is kind of like loving old Ray Harryhausen films, or Godzilla films, or Dino de Laurentiis films... know what I mean? or japaneses superheroes series.... ultra man!!! yeeeeeeeeees!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members foxguitar Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 I remember when I was 15 (73,74) Kiss alive and Aerosmith's Toys in the Attic were the hottest albums I think after Love Gun I lost it for Kiss , But Alive I is a asskicking album For Aerosmith I lost it for them after Rocks. The reason I bring up Aerosmith there seemed to be two camps the Kiss camp and the Aerosmith camp , I happened to love both at the same time but it seemed like an unwritten rule if you liked one you couldnt like the other ha! I have seen Kiss in 76 then again during one of their "reunion tours with Ace Frehley) they were awsome in 76 awfull for the reunion tour LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mookieunit Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 I kinda understand the Kiss fascination in the 70's but I really never was into them that much. Actually, one of the worst shows I've ever been to was a Kiss concert in the mid 80's. I think the fact that Ted Nugent opened and blew them away had a little to do with it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nobody Told Me Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 OK I'll admit it. Remember the big sticker from the Rock & Roll Over album? I had that one plastered to the top of my turntable dust cover. And I wore out the cardboard love gun that came with Love Gun. I bought Alive II the day it was released and was shocked to discover that Ace really did sing like that on Shock Me. I had most of the "baseball" cards and at some point had the comic book, with genuine kiss blood in the ink! Strangley, I never joined the Kiss Army. Dressed To Kill is my favorite per-Alive album. Room Service rocks! There you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melx Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 I once heard an Englishman say (but I can't remember who) something to the degree that the UK has the Kinks, and US has KISS. Actually, that statement probably doesn't apply to me, because I adore the Kinks (1966 - 1968). But I think it's a funny statement about regionalism. Loving KISS is kind of like loving old Ray Harryhausen films, or Godzilla films, or Dino de Laurentiis films... know what I mean? LOL, well I love old Godzilla movies......so yeah, I do know what you mean. yeah, the kinks are great...I love the album 'face to face' ....but I prefer early byrds to be honest. I think Thin Lizzy are way better than Kiss though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members waveman Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 Well, I was a kid in the 70's, but not a teenager and was a fan just because they had cool outfits and album covers (double platinum live) and some cool songs. Even had the pleasure of having my KISS trading cards swiped from me by a church elder when I took them to Wednesday night service. Damn, I wonder how much they would be worth now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melx Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 This thread just reminded me of another 'Legendary' US band.... 'Misfits' adored by every US punk, and skater, but really....I think they are {censored}....they are just Ramones 3 chord punk with stupider haircuts and makeup no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members johnrambo Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 i've never gotten what people see in KISS. perhaps if i was a child of the 70's i would but i really just can't stand their music i think. if you take away all the theatrics you really aren't left with much IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melx Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 i've never gotten what people see in KISS. perhaps if i was a child of the 70's i would but i really just can't stand their music i think. if you take away all the theatrics you really aren't left with much IMO. Theatrics and merchandise...... Kiss is a brand not band. ....just a load of hype really isn't it? I mean Trading Cards!!?? Fugazi won't even do T-shirts!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members johnrambo Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 Fugazi won't even do T-shirts!! there are fugazi t-shirts out there but i'm sure they aren't making any money from them or even care to. the best one i've seen simply says, "this is not a fugazi t-shirt" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iamtheblues Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 I grew up in the '70's and never really got KISS. I was more into Deep Purple, Yes and Jethro Tull. I like some of the tunes, but not enough to be a fan...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melx Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 there are fugazi t-shirts out there but i'm sure they aren't making any money from them or even care to. the best one i've seen simply says, "this is not a fugazi t-shirt" yeah, they are nothing to do with them. That 'this is not....' shirt is pretty funny though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melx Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 Well, I was a kid in the 70's, but not a teenager and was a fan just because they had cool outfits and album covers (double platinum live) and some cool songs. Even had the pleasure of having my KISS trading cards swiped from me by a church elder when I took them to Wednesday night service. Damn, I wonder how much they would be worth now? mmm...nice avatar waveman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jon Hiller Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 Dressed To Kill is my favorite per-Alive album. Room Service rocks! There you go. Have you heard the live version of Room Service that's on "You Wanted The Best, You Got The Best"? It's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members citizens_X Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 They lost me after Dynasty, but I once worshipped them. I was a fan of the early stuff, Destroyer, Dresed to Kill, Hotter than Hell, Love Gun, Rock and Roll Over... they lost Me after Dynasty as well. I was born in 1976 and didn't start listening to them until the late 90's and even though they were still making music and touring, I still liked liked the older stuff so much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members only_shallow Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 Kiss can be cool. Some songs are really great (like black diamond). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members citizens_X Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 Kiss can be cool. Some songs are really great (like black diamond). Oh... Yes, Black Diamond Kicks Ass!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blackjack davey Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 I was a kid in the 70s but I do remember buying my very first casette tape at a neighbor's garage sale. It was Kiss Alive II and I play'd the hell out of that thing. You know, I never really got into them or really lik'd them per se but I'll remember that first tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shmoo Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 I discovered KISS before I really discovered music...they were fun and now I look back and think hey, Bob Ezrin did some great production along with Pink Floyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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