Memories of REVENGE from an Italian KISS fanatic

[Roland Rockover]

Ah, let me take you back to the hazy days of 1992, a time when cassette tapes were precious jems and rock reigned supreme. As a hardcore Italian KISS fan, the mere mention of a new album from my favorite band sent shivers down my spine and set my heart ablaze with anticipation. And so it was with bated breath and trembling hands that I first laid eyes on "Revenge," the latest offering from the masked marvels of rock.

As the opening chords of "Unholy" reverberated through my speakers, I felt a surge of adrenaline course through my veins. This was no ordinary album; this was a sonic assault, a declaration of defiance from a band that had weathered every storm and emerged stronger than ever. With each blistering riff and thunderous drumbeat, KISS unleashed a fury unlike anything I had ever heard before.

But it wasn't just the raw power of the music that captivated me—it was the sense of reinvention, the feeling that KISS was shedding its skin and embracing a darker, more sinister persona. Gone were the campy theatrics and tongue-in-cheek antics; in their place stood a band unafraid to explore the depths of human emotion, to confront the demons that lurked within us all.

Tracks like "Take It Off" and "Domino" pulsed with a primal energy, while the ballad "Every Time I Look at You" tugged at the heartstrings with an almost painful sincerity. It was as if KISS had tapped into some hidden reservoir of emotion, channeling it into a whirlwind of sound and fury that left me breathless and exhilarated.

But perhaps the most striking aspect of "Revenge" was its sheer audacity, its willingness to defy expectations and challenge the status quo. From the blistering guitar solos to the guttural growls of Gene Simmons, every note felt like a declaration of war—a rallying cry for all those who dared to dream and dared to defy.

As the final strains of "Carr Jam 1981" faded into the ether, I found myself awash in a whirlwind of emotions. "Revenge" wasn't just an album; it was a revelation, a testament to the enduring power of rock 'n' roll and the indomitable spirit of KISS. And as I sat there, bathed in the afterglow of that musical maelstrom, I knew that I had borne witness to something truly special. For in that moment, KISS had transcended mere mortals and become something more—a force of nature, an unstoppable juggernaut of sound and fury.




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[daveg]

Not sure about any of what that was about. But Revenge is their most overrated album.

It is fine, but just because it's heavier, doesn't make it good. Lick it up is a "heavy" album done right.

[DemonFilth2001]

It had a couple of good tracks. Not a great album. Not a great KISS album.

[maninblack]

Am I living in another world? I feel strange after reading that.

[Spongie]

Am I living in another world? I feel strange after reading that.

[pieceofme]

Not sure about any of what that was about. But Revenge is their most overrated album.

It is fine, but just because it's heavier, doesn't make it good. Lick it up is a "heavy" album done right.

Correct.

[ijwthstd]

Big drop off after Unholy. The singles are the only good songs.

Except for while the ballad "Every Time I Look at You" tugged at the heartstrings with an almost painful sincerity in how blatantly it ripped off More Than Words.

I rank this one even below Asylum.

[BernieTaupson]

Except for while the ballad "Every Time I Look at You" tugged at the heartstrings with an almost painful sincerity in how blatantly it ripped off More Than Words.

The First Cut Is The Deepest

And Paul was so miffed the original single totally stiffed they brought in the ensemble to redo it on Unplugged for a potential live single and big finish to Unplugged.

But the two weird uncles finally signed the contracts which gave them a better ending and that idea was abandoned.

[Rocker4Real]

I just wanna....forget most of this album. Unholy is great.

[BernieTaupson]

For all you guys saying you like Unholy :

What do you think of Hate and the Gene songs on COS?

[Mister Freeze]

What do you think of Hate and the Gene songs on COS?

"Hate" and a few other Gene songs ("I Confess," "Seduction of the Innocent") would've sounded GREAT with that Bob Ezrin Revenge production.

[Mister Freeze]

Except for while the ballad "Every Time I Look at You" tugged at the heartstrings with an almost painful sincerity in how blatantly it ripped off More Than Words.

The First Cut Is The Deepest

And Paul was so miffed the original single totally stiffed they brought in the ensemble to redo it on Unplugged for a potential live single and big finish to Unplugged.

But the two weird uncles finally signed the contracts which gave them a better ending and that idea was abandoned.

Every time I look at a clip from Unplugged, I'm distracted by Paul's ridiculous wig.

[BernieTaupson]