Well it's been almost two weeks since my last update. This was caused by a combination of two things. The first is that I bought about 10 CDs when I was back in Cleveland to see my Dad. I've been spending my time explore the new discs instead of focusing on the ones I already have. The second is that I started carpooling with my girlfriend almost everyday. While I enjoy having someone to talk to while driving in, my music listening has taken a huge hit. I still listen to music in the car, I don't necessarily pay attention to it when someone else is in the car. Due to this I am going to start making this a bi-weekly update instead of a daily blog. This album was KISS's reunion album with all original band members reuniting for the first time in almost 20 years. Unfortunately it doesn't capture the band at its peak. I was never a huge KISS fan over the years. I enjoy the hits and the group live albums, but I never wanted to dig into their album cuts. This was bought about the same time I saw Detroit Rock City for the first time. The movie helped build the image of KISS as being the ultimate band and I was feeling it for a short time. I was very disappointed and listened to it a few times and then it started sitting on the shelf.
The best thing about this CD is the cover. The motion 3D cover, gives the feeling of a true event. I popped the CD in the player and was hit with the title track. This was the closest the album comes to presenting KISS how they sound in my mind. The anthem rocker make me want to pump my fists. This made me believe that the songs would work so much better in concert than on the album.
Ultimately I was left feeling unfulfilled with this album. Someday I may pickup an early KISS album to explore their catalog more deeply, but this album is non-essential.
Songs I didn't hate: Psycho Circus, You Wanted The Best
Songs I wouldn't wish upon my worst enemy: I Finally Found My Way, Journey of 10,000 Miles
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