KISS 40 Years [Only @ Best Buy] [CD]

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• Rated 4 out of 5 stars

  This a great CD for all level of fans

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  Being a fan of the band for many years, I am glad this CD embodies selected work from the first album to their current line-up. Throughout the 70’s, the 80's and the 90's, to DRC soundtrack, and even to the import Killers, the box set, to the recent stuff with Tommy & Eric, KISS has gone through “phases” that is cool to hear with both CD’s in a few hours. If you are new to KISS this CD is a great place to start. Just being able to hear a “sample” of how each album sounded, you can draw your own conclusions if you want to pursue listening to any of those albums in their entirety. That is what I dig about this particular collection. On the other side of the coin, if you are a fan that is tired of hearing the same songs being used on complications, you might want to shy away from this CD. Unless you really want to hear the demo from Love Gun, called “Reputation” that Simmons sings or the three live tracks w/ the current line-up from the 2000’s (which aren’t too bad), I would suggest finding an alternative method of listen to these tracks to decide how you want spend your money. Again, If you are bummed or upset about the song selections for this particular CD’s collection, I would advise not getting it to avoid having any regret about buying the “same songs” and it end up being a coaster or just ends up collecting dust on a shelf. The one cool thing with the Best Buy exclusive is…. that it does come with nice “retro” KISS 70’s logo design Tee shirt (think the old school logo Rock and Roll Over insert or was it Love Gun??!! Anyways…). This retro shirt looks great for doing yard work or fixing any “Carr” (Lame KISS pun intended) in the near future.. If you are thinking of going to the St. John’s mall with some guys named Bruce or Vinnie to eat a bunch of popcorn and pretzels, this shirt would be a great conversation piece. Long story short, you get a retro shirt for an extra amount of cash.

  Posted 11 years ago by Unlockthetruth34

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Great songs/sound!!!

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  I bought the version with a t-shirt. The cd comes unwrapped while the t-shirt is wrapped. Cover art is so so. Booklet is good, very glossy, but there are mistakes that long time KISS fans will pick up on. This happens alot with official releases for KISS so it's par for the course. What really stands out is the sound!!! I don't know if they remastered these again or if they just tinkered with volume but they sound very clear and loud. The track from Hotter Than Hell sounds amazing. Whole album should be done this way. I say if you are a curious or you are a true fan, pick this up.

  Posted 11 years ago by tanishalfeleven

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Love Kiss!

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  My husband loves KISS and this CD set is a wonderful addition to our ever growing collection. As long as they release it I will buy it! Love the fact there is a song on here my husband has been wanting a copy of since it was only released over seas!

  Posted 11 years ago by Bsanchez74