After Eric's death, a replacement was found in Eric Singer (ex Gary Moore, of other things). This album was one of the heaviest that Kiss have created ever.
The opening track 'Unholy' is very reminiscent of War Machine in places. They even had time ot write a song for the second Billand ... Read review
A review by pgarbutt on Revenge - Kiss August 10th, 2000
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Heavy goings - on
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none
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yes
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After Eric's death, a replacement was found in Eric Singer (ex Gary Moore, of other things). This album was one of the heaviest that Kiss have created ever.
The opening track 'Unholy' is very reminiscent of War Machine in places. They even had time ot write a song for the second Billand Ted film, which even though it was a cover was quite catchy.
This album also was the last official album Kiss made without the make up - Unplugged and Carnival of Souls do not count as they were firstly a demo album and secondly a reunion album.
The final track was a dedication to Eric, with a clip of him doing his great drum solos from a track that was destined to be on 'The Elder'.
A fitting epitaph to a great guy - we'll miss you.
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KISS REvenge was originally going to be called Destroyer II
1. UNHOLY Gene finally coming abck and grabbing us by the balls and showing he is the true demon of rock.
GOD GAVE ROCK 'N ROLL TO YOU II the last song Eric Carr played and sang on the video he was ill he played his heart out (RIP)
1. UNHOLY
2. TAKE IT OFF
3. TOUGH LOVE
4. SPIT
5. GOD GAVE ROCK 'N ROLL TO YOU II
6. DOMINO
7. HEART OF CHROME
8. THOU SHALT NOT
9. EVERY TIME I LOOK AT YOU
10. PARALYZED
11. I JUST WANNA -
12. CARR JAM 1981 - Eric Carr (in tribute to Eric Carr)
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Advantages: 57 songs 3 great cds Disadvantages: a couple of songs are not to my taste
...aloud
5-All my life - N-force
6-True believer - E-Type
7-Ella elle LA - Kate ryan
8-When i grow up - The pussycat dolls
9-The man who can't be moved - Booty callers
10-Girls like you - Darren styles
11-Disturbia - Rihanna
12-Before he cheats - Friday night posse feat Caroline
13-Where love lives - Buzz junkies feat Alison limerick
14-Stay around - Milk and sugar
15-Everywhere - Masterblaster
16-Up - The saturdays
17-Forever Verde feat siobhan
18-Can't stop moving -Sonny j
19-Paddy's revenge - Steve mac
CD2
1-Never ever - Ultrabeat
2-I kissed a girl - The real booty babes
3-Ouch - n dubz
4-Break my stride - Blue lagoon
5-When it was me - Sweet xx
6-Girls - Sugababes
7-Summer love - Beatplayers
8-Take it to the dancefloor...
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Advantages: A couple of high points Disadvantages: Generally disappointing
...Head" and "It Never Goes Away" all sound remarkably similar to the opening pair. There is a bit of variation with "Seduction of the Innocent", which has a bit of an Eastern feel. Very un-Kiss-like though.
"I Confess" is along more familiar lines, and "In The Mirror" is probably the pick of the bunch, as it has more of the old passion about it. Closer "I Walk Alone" is a novelty in that Bruce Kulick takes vocal duties for the first (and last) time. However, this definitely does not have the feel of a Kiss song, it's more like an offering from some struggling indie outfit.
Although "Carnival of Souls" has the style of "Revenge", it doesn't have the content in terms of quality. Nothing really stands out at all, and the most interesting thing I can find to say is that this is probably the only album where half the songs start...
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Label / Distributor: Universal IMS / Universal Music
Producer: Bob Ezrin
Pieces in Set: 1
Studio / Live: Studio
Stereo: Stereo
Format: Performer
EAN: 42284803724
SPAR code: AAD
Additional notes
Album Notes: REVENGE, released a year after the death of drummer Eric Carr from cancer, includes "Carr Jam 1981," a Carr drum solo from 1981. Kiss: Paul Stanley (vocals, guitar); Gene Simmons (vocals, bass); Eric Singer (vocals, drums); Bruce Kulick (guitar). Additional personnel: Eric Carr (drums). Engineers include: Chris Steinmetz, Niko Bolas, George Tutko. This is definitely the heaviest Kiss album since 1984's ANIMALIZE. Realizing his film appearances and outside projects were detrimental to the band, Gene Simmons was focused and full of conviction on this record. Kiss picked producer Bob Ezrin, who helmed their best selling (DESTROYER) and worst selling (THE ELDER) albums. It was a wise choice, as REVENGE is sweet for a band that teetered off course for a few years. "Unholy" is vintage Gene Simmons and was the first single. "Take It Off" is Paul Stanley's tribute to strip clubs, while "Spit" is an ode to voluptuous women around the globe. "God Gave Rock 'N' Roll To You II" is an excellent cover of the Argent tune that makes for a great concert anthem. "Every Time I Look At You" is a wonderfully melodic acoustic ballad complete with violins. The album's closer is "Carr Jam 1981," an instrumental written by drummer Eric Carr. Bob Ezrin discovered the track in the vaults after Carr's death, and the piece was shortened in length so the drum solo became the featured section. Bruce Kulick's lead guitar was dubbed over Ace Frehley's, and the rest was left intact. It's a blazing track and a fitting homage to a talented musician.
Album Reviews: Musician (7/92, p.98) - "...the best Kiss album in over a decade....what sets this album apart is its spirit, a gut-level commitment that brings out the best in every song..." Q (6/92, p.95) - 3 Stars - Good - "...spikier and weightier than accepted Kiss style..."
Titles on disc 1
1.: Unholy
2.: Take It Off
3.: Tough Love
4.: Spit
5.: God Gave Rock 'n' Roll To You
6.: Domino
7.: Heart Of Chrome
8.: Thou Shall Not
9.: Every Time I Look At You
10.: Paralysed
11.: I Just Wanna
12.: Carr Jam 1981
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