Mike V’s been a die hard KISS fan since 1977. Below are his top 5 favorite KISS records with his thoughts on each. Make sure you check these out and look for more editions of Favorites right here on mikevallely.com.
1. KISS: Alive! (1975)
“My babysitter smuggled this record into my house when I was seven years old and that was it, I was a KISS fan for life. Is it a live album or all studio magic? Who cares? This is KISS at their very best. Favorite cuts: Deuce and Gold Gin.”
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2. KISS: Ace Frehley (1978)
“Even though it’s a solo record, it’s an official KISS release and it stands out not only as one of the very best KISS records but as one of the best rock and roll records of all-time. Favorite cuts: Speedin’ Back To My Baby, Wiped-Out.”
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3. KISS: Destroyer (1976)
“Probably the most focused KISS studio album from the seventies. Favorite cuts: Detroit Rock City, God Of Thunder.”
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4. KISS: Carnival Of Souls (1997)
“Some of my favorite KISS records are the ones the critics have panned and that even the band has tried to separate themselves from. I happen to love the disco album Dynasty (1979), the rock opera The Elder (1981) and the pop record Unmasked (1980). But this one, their “grunge” record is my favorite of all their experimental projects. Favorite cuts: Hate, I Walk Alone.”
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5. KISS: Creatures Of The Night (1982)
“KISS at their heaviest. Gene really delivers on his songs on this record. Favorite cuts: Rock And Roll Hell, I Love It Loud.”
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– Mike V
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I agree with the first 3, but I personally would’ve put Lovegun and Dynasty as the last 2. But a good list nonetheless.
I’ve always been a great fan of KISS too, even though I was born in 1990,I met Kiss in 2002 and then loved it. Always loved their songs, great band that’s been there since ever.
Favorite Intro : Love Gun.
Favorite Song : Black Diamond.
Favorite Album : Dynasty.
The intro to “Love Gun” is amazing. “Black Diamond” — great song. I’m a huge Dynasty fan too… Ace has a lot of songs on that record… “2000 Man” is one of my favorites.
Thanks Ryan… Yea, those are both great albums…