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This unfortunately titled album is easily the worst music that Gene has ever put his name on, and that's saying something. Sprinkled within are some good ideas hither and yon, but by and large this is...well...it's pretty much garbage.

Am I the only one who thinks that Gene bears an unsightly resemblance to Danny DeVito's character in Big Fish in the "Firestarter" video?

If it wasn't choked down in production, "Sweet & Dirty Love" would be a killer opener. I believe this one is a Kiss reject. It sounds like it probably was, being one of the few rock songs on the album. "Firestarter" is a horrible, horrible cover, and the unfortunate first single. I have no idea why Gene thought it was a good idea to cover a Prodigy song, but this is also the same guy who covered "When You Wish Upon A Star". Dave Navarro -- lead guitar. (Who cares?)

"Weapons Of Mass Destruction" and "Waiting For The Morning Light" are both Kiss rejects. "Morning Light" as a ballad rejected from the Revenge album, co-written by Bob Dylan. (Not the lyrics though.) It's nothing special, and that's why it didn't make the Revenge album.

"Beautiful" is non-descript and not memorable in any way. The title track is a catchy song, albeit a total novelty that only makes my road CDs today because it is unintentionally funny. It's a cover too, by the way.

Bob Kulick co-write "Now That You're Gone", another song that fails to stick in the memory. Better is "Whatever Turns You On", with its catchy sing-along chorus. Unfortunately, this pop song sounds like...God, like Sugar Ray or somebody from the 90's that we'd rather forget.

"Dog", co-written by somebody named Bag (a Simmons Records protege I think) is another unremarkable track. "Black Tongue" however is remarkable. It is remarkable only because it is, somehow, a lost Frank Zappa tape that Gene resurrected and wrote a song around. That's Frank on guitar. The Zappa family sang on it. Now, I have no idea what the heck Gene has to do with Frank Zappa. They are diametrically opposed musically. I love Frank. It's great that Gene found a way to get some Frank music out there, but weird that it's in such a contrived manner. Frank's guitar is, of course, like butter.

"Carnival Of Souls" is another Kiss reject. It was written I believe for Revenge, considered as a bonus track for Alive III, rejected for the Carnival Of Souls album (though it lent its name to it) and rejected again for Psycho Circus. Gene, take the hint! It's because the song just isn't that good. Its chorus jars awkwardly against the rest of the song, sounding like a different animal completely.

"If I Had A Gun" is another novelty song, but probably the best song on the whole album. It's catchy, it's fun, but again it sounds like some 90's band that we'd all rather forget. Name a band, fill in the blank, I'm sure you can figure out a band that this sounds like. "1,000 Dreams" is this album's "When You Wish Upon A Star", just pure drivel, garbage, not worth playing.

And that's the album. There's also a clean version with no swearing, but what's the point?

2 stars.

No, it doesn't sound like a KISS album. WOW! It isn't a KISS album, it's Gene Simmons' SOLO album!!! (MORONS!) Some of these reviewers need to figure this out. The only two songs on it I don't care for are Wepons of Mass Destruction and Carnival of Souls. Sorry but the "Round and round it goes" sung off key by the background singers is terrible. "If I had a gun" might be the best song on this album. "A**hole" is great and so is Firestarter. So, this is not a KISS album (DUH!) but it's pretty good. And why would you say Peter Criss is better? Play "That's the kind of sugar that papa likes" off his 1978 solo album. Pure CR*P!!! Eric Carr was ten times the drummer, also!

Gene Simmons new solo album rocks! I love his cover of Prodigy's firestarter. Don't listen to the haters, Gene deserves our hard earned cash. I'm still trying to save up for a KISS coffin...

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1.0 out of 5 stars garbage
Gene is brilliant. He's a great businessman. He knows how to package Rock and Roll. He's a mediocre singer and weak bass player. But he co-founded Kiss. Read more

Published on July 11 2004 by Jason

1.0 out of 5 stars I got screwed....
All I can say is I'm truly shocked and dumbfounded by this record. I got screwed out of 16 bucks - plain and simple. Read more

Published on July 11 2004 by A Man from Seattle

4.0 out of 5 stars A**hole
The more I listen to this CD the more I like it. No two songs sound the same....Tracks 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 10 are solid. Track 3 is probably the only song I didn't like... Read more

Published on July 8 2004 by John

5.0 out of 5 stars I'M A READY TEDDY. GO, MAN, GO.
"Bebopalula, she's my baby...." Oh wait, that's Gene Vincent. Gene Simmons!?! What an a**hole. Although, he is my favorite Octogenarian Rock Star. Read more

Published on July 8 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Decadence Himself
Take a look at the cover and you'll know what you'll get buying this cd. It's pure decadence. And I say that as a compliment. Read more

Published on July 7 2004 by TBN59

4.0 out of 5 stars GENE DOES IT AGAIN....CALL HIM A GENIUS
YOU KNOW WHAT THE PEOPLE ARE ALL SAYING ABOUT THIS CD RIGHT??? S-U-C-K-S. BUT I CALL IT GENIUS, HOW ELSE WOULD YOU GET THE MOST MARKETING AND PROMOTION FOR A NEW WORLD TOUR THAN... Read more

Published on July 7 2004 by Bon Scott Jovi

5.0 out of 5 stars A great SOLO album
Get this straight, this is not a KISS album this is a Gene Simmons solo album. I really enjoy this record, all songs are different, you go from hard rock tunes like Weapons Of... Read more

Published on July 6 2004 by Louis Lapointe

3.0 out of 5 stars He gave it his all.
Gene Simmons is an outstanding showman. He truly is a great rock and roll bass man. Gene has a major entourage surrounding him and he is provided valuable information regarding... Read more

Published on Jun 30 2004 by IALMOSTMADEIT

1.0 out of 5 stars Gene is NO solo artist...
This release is further proof that after 30 years in the music industry, Gene Simmons does NOT have more solo material. Read more

Published on Jun 30 2004 by R. Gorham

1.0 out of 5 stars HELP
Gene isn't a songwriter... no kidding! You can tell that just by listening to his interviews. He can't even talk!!! Read more

Published on Jun 28 2004

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