KISS Has Returned With Album “Sonic Boom”
After 11 long years of waiting KISS has finally returned with a new album “Sonic Boom”. Many will be quite impressed especially if they had been disappointed with the last few albums that came out in the 90’s. In “Sonic Boom” Kiss has truly gotten their act together. It is good to see them return in style. The 90’s were not the best for this band but they seem to have redeemed themselves in this new album.
Gene Simmons is absolutely amazing on bass and finally shows it. Many of us had forgotten how good he was. Tommy Thayer gets to strut his stuff which is great. Thayer is finally getting some of the attention he has deserved for a long time.
Gene Simmonds voice is as amazing as always and will have the women wishing they could be with him and the guys wishing they were him.
Many of the song lyrics are pretty incredible. “Modern Day Delilah” is a great song that appears to get even better every time you hear the words. Isn’t that the great thing about certain songs you just hit replay time after time in the car. It doesn’t hurt that Paul Stanley is the one singing the vocals.
“Russian Roulette” is probably the favorite because of Gene Simmonds. He can send shivers down any women’s spine with his soul inducing voice. His base action is beyond incredible. The talent he has just shines through. I think this one may have single written all over it.
Never Enough is a great song and may be one of their better ones in the last few years.
Eric Singer doesn’t disappoint with his drumming but what is really surprising is his vocals especially in the song “All for the Glory”. Who knew he was so talented at more than just drumming. Great surprise there!
Cowbells are not a favorite of mine but “Hot and Cold” had their share. Not really a favorite though Simmonds vocals were good the Cowbells need to go.
All in all Simmonds returns as one of the greats and Thayer needs to be watched. The talent he has is pretty good for the first time truly in the spotlight.
KISS has finally stepped back up to the plate and delivered an album reminiscent of their glory days in the 70’s. If you are a fan of KISS then you will not want to miss their new album. It is definitely a keeper.
Current band members are Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer, Eric Singer, Gene Simmons
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