Posts tagged music from the elder

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As Gene returns to assume a more active role in the band, KISS look to the ’90s with optimism and self-respect.

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Escape From The Island

In which KISS predict their shipwreck, imprisonment, and daring escape via a homemade raft.1

1This prophecy did not come to pass.

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Mr. Blackwell

With an unsubtle nod to fashion critic Richard Blackwell and his ‘Worst Dressed’ lists, this funk workout foretells the looming horror of the Asylum-era stage outfits.

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Through a dream I have come to an ancient door, lost in the mist.

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The Oath

In the mid-80s, bolstered by the success of anthems “Lick It Up” and “Heaven’s On Fire,” Paul will pledge to rock even harder.

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A World Without Heroes

This somber ballad anticipates KISS’s 9/18/83 unmasking on MTV.

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Dark Light

In which Ace warns of the coming Metal Wars, where KISS will see their traditional fan base begin to splinter among the hard rock, glam metal and thrash metal factions.

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“And the story is…about a boy.  A very special boy.”

Note how quickly Gene jumps in to cut Ace off.  Also, Casey Kasem just can’t be bothered to get the name of the album right.