Introduction

One of the ‘80s Kiss bootleg audios that should be in most fans library simply based on audio quality. Too bad the performance isn’t the greatest.

Background

The 53^rd of the 90-date North American Animalize tour. This is from the 2 LP vinyl bootleg called Kiss My Ass. This has no relation to the tribute album of the same name released years later.

Audio Specifics

A soundboard recording. One of the best audio’s from the tour and for good reason. Rock and Roll All Nite is cut from the recording but it’s a safe bet that they played it.

The Show

Detroit Rock City- not the greatest version but played at a lightning fast pace.

Cold Gin- not the best or worst version I’ve heard so take that for what its worth.

Creatures of the Night- a frenzied little playing especially Carr’s drumming. Paul’s vocals sound weak and unconvincing.

Fits Like A Glove- Paul introduces this song with a story about a girl, a hotel and a long tongued child. Gene’s vocals are surprisingly good although the backing vocals are nearly absent. All in all, a solid effort.

Heaven’s on Fire- a long-winded intro by Paul that includes a Michael Jackson impression and mentions of Three’s Company; Duran, Duran; and the Thompson Twins. Oh, those 1980’s ! Call me crazy but versions of this song seemed to sound better on this tour then the tours that came after it.

Under the Gun- Paul’s solo segues into this song. Paul’s has a hard time vocally trying to keep up with the fast pace of the song.

War Machine- a beautiful version. Gene’s vocals are clean and Carr’s drumming is pulsating. Eric’s solo follows the song and is thunderous.

Young and Wasted- musically this song sounds fine but vocally this song is just ugly.

I Love It Loud- Gene’s solo prior to this song is longer then his normal token efforts.

I Still Love You- Paul’s vocals are restrained and Gene’s bass isn’t too high like in most versions.

Lick It Up- Paul says “ if he ever breaks your heart ’’ faintly (I’m not sure what this is in reference to). He then says “ alright, we’re gonna do Fulsom Prison Blues. How about La Bamba ? You wanna hear

Kiss, right ? ’’. For some reason, this song fades out halfway through. I’m not sure if this is like this on the vinyl or it’s just my copy of this show.

Love Gun- another long-winded intro about going to the doctor and getting examined. A pedestrian version although the drumming is good.

Black Diamond- in an odd moment, Gene says “ Paul’s son from about 4 years ago, that’s Paul Jr. ’’. Paul gets the crowd to sing the intro “ whoo, whoo, whoo ’’, Paul then says “ girls, I bet you do a lot of screamin’ when your on your backs ! ’’. A well-played version with a nice ending, Eric’s vocals are raspy.

Oh Susannah- played briefly then they play a slow country type of jam.

Overall

An excellent sounding recording with a few good moments (Carr’s drumming in particular) although the performance on the whole is rather tepid. Overall, an 8 out of 10.