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I have bought everything KISS since becoming a fan at age 15. When I saw the album cover with them larger than life, I thought cool more fantastic KISS. I am not a fan of Disco then or now, and I listened to this and was broken hearted. It was some of the worst crap I have ever heard. Charisma is the only decent song on it. I had not listened to this in a long time so I did the MP3 download to see if time changed anything. I still hate Disco and I still do not like this one, but being a loyal KISS fan I own it. The best version of I Was Made For Loving You is on Alive 3. Paul Stanley growls it up so it is not so disco like. I would not recommend this one if you want a taste of KISS. Instead, go back to the beginning, up through Love Gun, and you will not be disappointed. Pick them up again with Creatures of the Night and beyond.
Kissco
WHYY???????????This album sent Kiss into the gutters for years. It was made for the wrong reasons. Kiss was always the anti-disco and they did this. I wouldn't recomend this album if your looking for rightous rock.The only reason it deserves 1 star is because of Ace and his kick ass playing.
I would rather burn my money instead
This is a sad album,songs like X ray eyes,Save your love,Magic touch are the type of songs any no brainer could write.Iv"e been a kiss fan for 7 years and as a true fan the truth must be told.Most kiss albums are CRAP the only good ones i recommend are1, Alive2, Destroyer3, Rock n roll over4, Creatures of the night5, AnimalizeThese are top kiss albums the rest YOU will be wasting your money GUARANTEED trust me i paid the price.If it wasn"t for "Sure know something" this album wouldn"t exist.
Despite the disco single, a very good album
I know it's not popular to say this, but this is actually one of my favorite KISS albums. I wasn't a KISS fan during the 70's -- I was still a bit young -- so I didn't hear this album until the late 80's. At that point, KISS were a different band, and it was easier to look back on their older material with a more detached perspective -- I wasn't expecting anything in particular from each album. That being said, this is a very good, consistent album. Sure, "I Was Made For Lovin You" is goofy, but the rest of the album is great. "Dirty Living" is the only song Peter plays on (and sings lead vocals on), and it is my all-time favorite Peter Criss song. Some of my favorite Ace songs are here as well. Plus "Sure Know Something" and "Charisma", two other favorites of mine.Give this one a chance -- it may not be popular, but it's still some fine work.
A New Approach
This album is not the start of the "supposed" Kiss decline that many seem to harp on about.True, this album is not as good as those that came before it.However,I refuse to accept that Kiss ever went out of their way to make a "disco" album.Using Vinnie Ponica as producer gave DYNASTY a pop sheen and yeilded a worldwide hit with "I Was Made For Lovin'You".Ace's songs are the strongest of the bunch;"2000 Man" being the highlight.Paul's songs are on target once again.Gene,unfortunately,gets only two chances to show his scales.Peter plays on only one track;his "Dirty Livin'".Anton Fig plays on the rest of the album.If you are a true Kiss fan you'll understand what this album really is . . .a new approach to a classic formula.
Not all KISSco
There are three songs from Ace on this album 2000 Man, Hard Times, and Save Your Love. That makes it worth the price. This was also Peter's last classic album. He only had one song though, Dirty Livin'.