Kiss – Revenge – 1992

Revenge is the sixteenth studio album by Kiss. I have so far reviewed a significant portion of their album production and I have truly found varying qualities. Some albums are truly dismal to the point that I can hardly understand how they were released, while others are actually as good as one can expect from Kiss. I don’t mean this because they are musical geniuses, certainly not! But rather because Kiss is such a legendary band that, for some unfathomable reason, has managed to stay in the spotlight since the 70s.

Now, having listened to this one, I’ve concluded that it clearly belongs among my favorites so far. It may not be the best to come from Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley’s pens; they are the primary songwriters and also sing on all tracks. However, there’s a closeness in the album, and it’s rock or hard rock again! During the 80s, it was a bit too ethereal at times. If I were to put some description on Revenge, it might be glam rock-influenced hard rock. Several really good songs are present, and it’s a joy to listen to.

As Revenge is the first album after Eric Carr’s passing, Eric Singer is on drums. On guitar, aside from Paul Stanley, we find Bruce Kulick and the producer is Bob Ezrin! Perhaps that’s partly why I like the album so much. Most of what he has produced appeals to me, or at least most of what I’ve heard. He did wonders with Alice Cooper, among other things.