KISS monster UICY-75380
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Artist = KISS
Title = monster
Label = Ume
Catalog# = UICY-75380
Barcode = 4988005738806
Release = JAPAN
Year = 2012
RPM =
Disc Size = 5"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
13trk, shm-cd, 3d lenticular cover, the twentieth studio album by rock legends kiss. the band returned to their classic hard rock roots, avoiding external songwriters, orchestras, and keyboards. the japanese edition is an shm-cd with a bonus track.
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No Frills, All Power: Kiss’s Late-Career Triumph, “Monster”
Decades into their legendary career, the rock and roll institution known as Kiss proved they could still deliver a potent and unfiltered sonic assault with their 20th studio album, “Monster.” We are looking at the Japanese pressing of this 2012 release, on the Universal Music Japan label with the catalog number UICY-75380.
Following the back-to-basics approach of their previous album, “Sonic Boom,” “Monster” is an even more direct and unapologetic rock and roll record. The band made a conscious decision to strip away all the excess, meaning there are no ballads, no keyboards, and no outside songwriters. This is the pure, raw sound of the four members of Kiss playing together in a room, capturing the high-energy spirit of their classic 70s work.
The album is a full-band effort, showcasing the powerful lineup of Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer, and Eric Singer. In a nod to their early days, lead vocal duties are shared among all four members, giving the album a dynamic and varied feel. The opening track and lead single, “Hell or Hallelujah,” is a perfect statement of intent, a fiery, fast-paced anthem that sets the tone for the entire record. From start to finish, “Monster” is packed with crunchy guitar riffs, pounding rhythms, and the kind of larger-than-life, shout-along choruses that are a Kiss trademark.
“Monster” is the sound of a band reinvigorated, celebrating their legacy by simply plugging in and playing loud, straightforward, and honest rock music. It’s a powerful and worthy addition to their extensive discography.
For any fan of Kiss who loves their raw, guitar-driven 70s sound, “Monster” is an essential modern-era album. You can find this album on our website.