Soul Station Album vs Monster

Post by **Spoonful** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 1:29 pm

I'm voting Soul Station this time.

Paul's new album is not good, but Monster is still one of the most embarrassing albums I have ever heard from any band or artist I know. I still can't get over stuff like "I pledge allegiance to the state of independence" and "I was just another child going wild in the city, just getting by on a dream".

Soul Station is 5% good, whereas Monster is just 100% dogshit.

tazchris · Post by **tazchris** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 1:40 pm

Still went with Monster. There is nothing about Soul Station I like.

Post by **Grand Classic** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 1:41 pm

Soul Station blows and Monster sucks.

My standards will not allow me to vote for either. They both shouldn't exist.

Glasgow Kiss · Post by **Glasgow Kiss** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 2:30 pm

Next poll: choose between a shit and a slightly bigger, smellier shit.

rwgriffith · Post by **rwgriffith** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 2:32 pm

MONSTER

GACatmandu · Post by **GACatmandu** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 2:39 pm

I can say that Now And Then is better than Monster, but then that's not saying much.

kenn.ace · Post by **kenn.ace** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 2:43 pm

Monster is in my bottom 5 KISS albums, but is light years better than Soul Station.

Ace of Bass · Post by **Ace of Bass** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 3:27 pm

If Monster wasn’t mixed in a manner that causes ear fatigue, it would be a passable KISS album. That being said, KISS is much more my speed than Soul Station, so I have to give the edge to Monster. No slight to Soul Station, just my preference.

weboes · Post by **weboes** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 3:33 pm

I am kind of shocked at how much hate Monster gets. For me it was such an improvement over Sonic Boom. I thought a majority of the songs are good and most of the bad ones could have been fixed with a real producer. This is coming from someone who isnt much of a fan of the current lineup.

Post by **BigJohnsFirehouse** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 3:35 pm

Long Way Down is ok. Right Here Right Now on the import is ok. Wall of Sound is ok. The rest ranges from forgettable to dogshit. Gene is really awful on Monster where on Sonic Bomb he was dare I say it good in places. Russian Roulette, Hot and Cold.

Sthoul Sthation sounds like a computer singing Motown karaoke.

Monster wins.

rwgriffith · Post by **rwgriffith** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 3:41 pm

MONSTER has aged decently. I still prefer SONIC

BOOM...

Strutterer · Post by **Strutterer** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 3:47 pm

It's Monster, all day every day over Soul Station. You can't beat a Kiss release, in any form, over a solo album/project (except, maybe Carnival of Souls

).

I actually don't mind most of Monster. The mix is worse than the material. It's a brickwall that sounds dated today and hurts the ears after a while.

Surprisingly, Outta this World is the song I play the most from Monster. Not a bad tune!

Den Dennis · Post by **Den Dennis** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 3:51 pm

Monsturd or Stool Station... decisions decisions.

BarkBlue · Post by **BarkBlue** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 4:05 pm

I ain't voting for Soul Station over any KISS album. Simple as that.

spacekace · Post by **spacekace** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 4:26 pm

Monster. Gene’s scream in Back To The Stone Age is better than all of $tool $tation.

Greasepaint74 · Post by **Greasepaint74** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 4:29 pm

Monster + Sonic Boom = good single album. I like Soul Station but anytime you can get new Kiss, hands down. Well, I guess unless it’s the Ascot tune

score2112 · Post by **score2112** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 4:37 pm

Monster not even close

Andy Capp · Post by **Andy Capp** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 4:41 pm

Andy voted monster‘ but he doesn't really like it either....

Put the sex in my ex · Sun Apr 04, 2021 4:59 pm

Soul station at least has two new good songs that makes me happy. . .

Monster. . Well Long way Down is ok. .

I voted SS. . Monster is so bad I cant really understand why they released that shit. .

pepperkitty · Post by **pepperkitty** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 7:06 pm

Monster.

That 70s Guy · Post by **That 70s Guy** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 7:35 pm

Monster

Post by **BigJohnsFirehouse** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 7:38 pm

spacekace wrote: ↑Sun Apr 04, 2021 4:26 pm Monster. Gene’s scream in Back To The Stone Age is better than all of $tool $tation.

Scream is good. Pity about the rest of it.

joma5477 · Post by **joma5477** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 7:48 pm

BigJohnsFirehouse wrote: ↑Sun Apr 04, 2021 7:38 pm
spacekace wrote: ↑Sun Apr 04, 2021 4:26 pm Monster. Gene’s scream in Back To The Stone Age is better than all of $tool $tation.
Scream is good. Pity about the rest of it.

If we're doing Soul Station vs Back to the Stone Age, I think Soul Station might win...that song is shit. Lucky for Monsturd it has a few other redeeming qualities...at least when comparing it to SS...or Sonic Boom.

A good poll to me would be Soul Station against Sonic Boom. Modern Day Delilah owns everything on SS by miles, but everything else on SB pretty much blows donkey load.

Post by **BigJohnsFirehouse** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 8:40 pm

This is the best Modern Day Delilah.

KrazySwede · Post by **KrazySwede** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 10:07 pm

A poll Monster can actually win......

Mr Slow · Post by **Mr Slow** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 10:30 pm

MONSTER by a long way. Call me crazy but I think it’s a good album. Sure it’s fatiguing to listen to because of the mastering, however if you blast it loud it’s got some really good tunes on it. Back To The Stone Age could have been a single. It’s so powerful and energetic.

jannep17 · Post by **jannep17** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 10:53 pm

I am no fan of Monster, but it has a few decent tracks, so I'll vote for Monster...

Spaceace2000ric · Post by **Spaceace2000ric** » Mon Apr 05, 2021 2:20 am

They are both so bad...I can't decide.

Pete2174 · Post by **Pete2174** » Mon Apr 05, 2021 4:21 am

Enjoy them both. Voted for the Kiss album.

Under The Rose · Post by **Under The Rose** » Mon Apr 05, 2021 4:48 am

Now and Then. Comfortably.

TOMINO · Post by **TOMINO** » Mon Apr 05, 2021 5:23 am

Some of these replies... Yet these people trash the band for not going back into the studio.

richardsimmons · Post by **richardsimmons** » Mon Apr 05, 2021 6:03 am

I’m actually picking Soul Station over either of the two 2000s LPs. Will listen to the covers instead.

Post by **aceeg** » Mon Apr 05, 2021 6:05 am

SS is a Monster

FanbAce1978 · Post by **FanbAce1978** » Mon Apr 05, 2021 8:18 am

Without hearing a single note of the Soul album, I can say I would vote for it. I only choose Monsturd over albums by acts like Pearl Jam or Pink Floyd...

vinniestkulick · Post by **vinniestkulick** » Mon Apr 05, 2021 9:15 am

I voted Soul Station... in all seriousness. I've probably already listened to it as often as Monster (top to bottom); and that is not a slag on the current line up, because I liked Sonic Boom considerably (as much as Asylum, for example). Monster is harsh on the ears, and weak on the songs (I only LOVE "Shout Mercy" and like "Outta This World" actually) ~ as it was "Shout Mercy" was forward leaning without being too far awash in its retro (Humble Pie) references... should've been the single!)

ypke · Post by **ypke** » Wed Apr 07, 2021 1:04 am

joma5477 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 04, 2021 7:48 pm
BigJohnsFirehouse wrote: ↑Sun Apr 04, 2021 7:38 pm
spacekace wrote: ↑Sun Apr 04, 2021 4:26 pm Monster. Gene’s scream in Back To The Stone Age is better than all of $tool $tation.
Scream is good. Pity about the rest of it.
If we're doing Soul Station vs Back to the Stone Age, I think Soul Station might win...that song is shit. Lucky for Monsturd it has a few other redeeming qualities...at least when comparing it to SS...or Sonic Boom.

A good poll to me would be Soul Station against Sonic Boom. Modern Day Delilah owns everything on SS by miles, but everything else on SB pretty much blows donkey load.

Back to the Stone age is one my fave tracks off Monster!

Monster wins. I really enjoy the album, could've been betterproduced and mastered, but far from the worst.

d4nugster · Post by **d4nugster** » Wed Apr 07, 2021 1:10 am

i can't really vote as i did not get soul station, but i got to say this. i played monster again a few days ago after a few years hoping to get a good vibe just like when i first played it. i have to say, it hasn't aged that well.

KISSTRONAUT · Post by **KISSTRONAUT** » Wed Apr 07, 2021 9:12 pm

I’ve only heard a few tunes off Soul Station but I always have to give Monster some love.

KLP68 · Post by **KLP68** » Wed Apr 07, 2021 9:35 pm

I like Monster not a great album but it’s run of the mill KISS. didn’t vote because I’ve heard none of Soul Station.

Pollux · Post by **Pollux** » Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:57 am

If its about sound & mix then SS wins. This time Stanley/Collins production is just about there. Nothing fancy nor spectacular but much better that previous Kiss albums.

BlackDiamond67 · Post by **BlackDiamond67** » Sat Apr 10, 2021 3:12 am

Pete2174 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 05, 2021 4:21 am Enjoy them both. Voted for the Kiss album.

Same here.

kwf484 · Post by **kwf484** » Sat Apr 10, 2021 5:22 am

Paul Stanley, lipsyncer of songs...neither are worth your time or money

drgbootz · Post by **drgbootz** » Sat Apr 10, 2021 8:41 pm

Now and Then has already established itself as having more listens than the clattering mess that is Monster for me!

Hotter Than Heck · Post by **Hotter Than Heck** » Sun Apr 11, 2021 6:19 am

A pretty decent late era Gene & Paul rock & roll album vs Paul doing late era non-Kiss Paul?

Monster. Easily. It's not even a contest for me