Black bubblegum. What KISS lack in musical chops (the lyrics are unironically stoopid and the riffs are lousy), they more than make up for in terms of chutzpah. Fans of white blooze, they invented themselves out of parts they love. They love their fans, too: Even on record, these guys play to the nosebleeds, and they never lose the gimmick. Simple is as simple does -- and therein lies the brilliance of this band.

Of course, the Ramones do it much, much better.

2012-04-21 - Jack Cormack

track list I Stole Your Love Christine Sixteen Got Love For Sale Shock Me Tomorrow And Tonight Love Gun Hooligan Almost Human Plaster Caster Then She Kissed Me