KISS – The Solo Albums ; Peter Criss [Japan SHM-CD remastered Limited Numbered] Out Of Print

These have been requested several times; the 1978 KISS ‘solo albums’ from each band member in its Japan SHM-CD pressing. Many of you reported finding fake SHM-CD rips all over the net, so here’s the real deal, the numbered limited edition of each including full artwork.
Peter will readily admit that musically, he was the “odd man out” in KISS. He was born a few years earlier than his band mates, so while they were growing up on a steady hard rockin’ diet of Led Zeppelin, the Who, and the Beatles, Peter came of age in the late 50s/early ’60s listening to lots of swing music and the soul, doo-wop and girl groups of rock n’ roll’s formative years.
Therefore, it makes sense that his solo album “Peter Criss” is a smooth, retro flavored pop-rock record with a dance-able edge.

Even though Peter’s album is by far the less rocking of the four solos, it actually feels like the most honest. I have to give Peter credit for thinking he would be able to sell schmaltzy Dad-Rock like “You Matter To Me” or “That’s the Kind of Sugar Papa Likes” to KISS’ hard-rock audience.
The reverent cover of the oldie “Tossin’ and Turnin'” and the earnest ballad “Easy Thing” are the major highlights here, showcasing Criss’ smoky singing voice at its best.

01 – I’m Gonna Love You
02 – You Matter To Me
03 – Tossin’ And Turnin’
04 – Don’t You Let Me Down
05 – That’s The Kind Of Sugar Papa Likes
06 – Easy Thing
07 – Rock Me, Baby
08 – Kiss The Girl Goodbye
09 – Hooked On Rock ‘N’ Roll
10 – I Can’t Stop The Rain

Peter Criss – lead vocals, drums, percussion
Allan Schwartzberg – drums on tracks 6-7 and 10
Bill Bodine – bass guitar on tracks 1-5 and 9
Neil Jason – bass guitar on tracks 6-7 and 10
Art Munson – guitars on tracks 1-5 and 9
Stan Penridge – guitars on 1-5 and 8-9, backing vocals
Elliot Randall – guitars on 6, 10
John Tropea – guitars on tracks 6-7 and 10
Brendan Harkin – guitars on “Easy Thing”
Steve Lukather – guitar solo on 5, 9
Bill Cuomo – keyboards 1-5 and 9
Richard Gerstein – keyboards on tracks 6-7, and 10
Michael Carnahan – saxophone
Faragher Bros, Maxine Dixon, Maxine Willard, Julia Tillman, Vini Poncia, Annie Sutton, Gordon Grody – backing vocals

Out Of Print
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