How many here actually still like KISS?

[monkafunk]

Love 'em up to reunion era. That was the EOTR for me.

[jannep17]

I like them. But I gotta admit, things are not what they used to be.

[lespaul]

I love 1973-1983
1996-1997

[The doctor]

Hmm, a 70's fan here but after dealing with my butt-hurt with the new recruits (Tommy and Eric dressed as Ace and Peter) I gave the current line-up a chance. I mean realistically it wasn't like Ace and Peter were dead or anything. So with some reservation, I let the new lineup in, as they were now "part of the KISS family."

So I purchased Sonic Boom (Digi-Pak deluxe edition), my initial thought was ok, not bad. May I add that KISS moving forward with new songs was something I had great respect for.

Monster, cool a new KISS album! I was excited as kissonline.com said they used analog equipment to record. Unfortunately, this is where a tire began to deflate for me. Paul's voice was not great, especially for a studio recording. Paul should have passed the baton to Gene, Tommy, and Eric for a couple of extra songs. After all, if it's the best KISS lineup ever then why not give the new guys a go, yes?

The horrible production for Monster makes it extremely hard to listen to. It makes me think it was brick-walled to hell just to cover Paul's vocal shortcomings. Like an idiot, I bought a vinyl copy hoping the mastering would sound better.

Now the lip-syncing. I had tickets to see KISS 2019 Melbourne Australia but as we all know it was cancelled for some reason.

So do I still like KISS? That's an empathetic yes! However, it's a no to lip-syncing.

[savage_dreams]

On here?

About 3 of us

whats this "us' crap. youre the one creating topics "solos that suck"

[FiveCardStud]

On here?

About 3 of us

whats this "us' crap. youre the one creating topics "solos that suck"

Sorry, I have no idea who you are

[lespaul]

Hmm, a 70's fan here but after dealing with my butt-hurt with the new recruits (Tommy and Eric dressed as Ace and Peter) I gave the current line-up a chance. I mean realistically it wasn't like Ace and Peter were dead or anything. So with some reservation, I let the new lineup in, as they were now "part of the KISS family."

So I purchased Sonic Boom (Digi-Pak deluxe edition), my initial thought was ok, not bad. May I add that KISS moving forward with new songs was something I had great respect for.

Monster, cool a new KISS album! I was excited as kissonline.com said they used analog equipment to record. Unfortunately, this is where a tire began to deflate for me. Paul's voice was not great, especially for a studio recording. Paul should have passed the baton to Gene, Tommy, and Eric for a couple of extra songs. After all, if it's the best KISS lineup ever then why not give the new guys a go, yes?

The horrible production for Monster makes it extremely hard to listen to. It makes me think it was brick-walled to hell just to cover Paul's vocal shortcomings. Like an idiot, I brought a vinyl copy hoping the mastering would sound better.

Now the lip-syncing. I had tickets to see KISS 2019 Melbourne Australia but as we all know it was cancelled for some reason.

So do I still like KISS? That's an empathetic yes! However, it's a no to lip-syncing.

I don`t get the notion that Paul should`ve passed the baton to the other guys in the band .

when you no longer can do the things you once were the best at , it`s really time to quit , stop with the excuses , especially when you talked shit about former members not cutting it , and all that rubbish you said about other bands , your own band , and you end up doing all that shit yourself...like, really ??

[joma5477]

Like many others have stated, I still like the band from the beginning through the Farewell tour... I don't like the current tribute band they call KISS. Not sure which way I'm supposed to vote to capture that...

[Rangers]

It's a little complicated. I love KISS for the personal memories they created for me from 1978-2000, but from 2001 to the present I definitely don't love them nor do I even actually really like them as a band or people. Over the last twenty years as an adult I've become about as opposite of Gene and Paul as possible, and thank goodness for that. However, throw on Destroyer and I feel like that little kid again when I first got it.

Bit like going to a Kiss show and feeling 12 years old again.

I can see that working for a lot of people, but for me seeing them age just makes me feel older. I mean even in 1996 one had to work a little to imagine it being 1977 again but it was very easy with the vibe/energy when the reunion was new. Now the current live band can't even remind me of 2006 let alone 1996 or the 70's (or even the 80s which I also loved). I wish it did because I would love to get the same happiness I used to from the band. The last thing they have released that I truly enjoyed and made me feel like I was 12 years old was the KISSology series.

[DaveinSpain]

Depends on what you mean by "still". I listen to Kiss pretty regularly & I mix them in my playlist all the time,but I do not listen to anything past The Elder. I'm just not a fan of 80's hair bands. Not a fan of Revenge or COS. I've never even bothered to listen to Monster or Sonic Boom. So do I still like them as do I listen still? Yup all the time. Do I still like the new music they've made or want to see whatever they are doing now? No I'm embarrassed for them. I wish they stopped years ago.

[savage_dreams]

On here?

About 3 of us

whats this "us' crap. youre the one creating topics "solos that suck"

Sorry, I have no idea who you are

and that has what to do with anything? sorry if my initial response was too complicated for you.

[So Cruel]

Love the originals and still listen to those albums
80’s/90’s wasn’t great but still like some songs
Don’t care at at all for this tribute lineup

[gothunder]

Yes. But only up to 2000. Current Kiss? Nope. So yes and no.

This

Im with this, but still enjoy them beyond that as well.

[Chaim Wigz]

LOVE the originals and I always will, the REAL Kiss is the only line up that truly matters. Anything after that was simply the $immons $tanley Corporation.

Love the short lived Vinnie era too, but really, that was the beginning of a new band and they should’ve named it so.

Later albums are hit and miss, Tears Are Falling is a gem, but Carnival of Souls is the most shameless, fake, contrived piece of vomit inducing musical shit I’ve ever had the misfortune of hearing in my entire life.

The reunion was magical while it lasted and it should have ended there, while they were on top of the world.

I have nothing good to say about the scab/tribute era.

[FiveCardStud]

On here?

About 3 of us

whats this "us' crap. youre the one creating topics "solos that suck"

Sorry, I have no idea who you are

and that has what to do with anything? sorry if my initial response was too complicated for you.

You know me it seems but I don’t know you, fanboy behaviour

[Hi I'm Witz]

I love 1974-1979.
I love 1982-1986.
I love 1992-2001.

I like Sonic Boom.

I'm almost the same. I'd say 1973 (you don't like the Kramer demo?) to 1980 (Unmasked tour was awesome) for the first one. Second one sounds about right. I'd also change the third one to 1990 (so it includes the Hot In The Shade tour - not the album) to 2001. Then add the Rock The Nation tour, and yeah Sonic Boom album. That pretty much covers the good stuff.

I was just going by the release of the first album. I like the Kramer demo's too but I had no knowledge of that at the time.

I COULD have counted 1980 based solely on the Unmasked Australian Tour shows. However again, I had no consciousness of that happening at the time. I just hate Unmasked the album SO SO much, I just couldn't pull 1980 into my date range. KISS wasn't quite "dead" to me by then but they sure as hell smelled bad.

[BC Witch]

I still love and listen to KISS but as others have mentioned, only certain periods of the band. It's just down to my personal taste and the fact that I don't like the fact they put other people in Ace and Peter's make up. To me that was at odds with the original idea of the band that I got into when I was a kid. Just my personal opinion as a long time fan.

I also don't like the way they present themselves on social media. For me it's not entertaining or enjoyable and they often come across as petty and unlikable people. Still, I regularly listen to the music, watch the live videos, enjoy coming on the Faq and learning new things about the band and I certainly count them as in my top 3 bands of all time and the first band I ever really got into.

Does that make me a 'yes'?

[kwf484]

Paul Stanley has dragged the band into the ground. I'm ready for KISS2.0

[Spaceace2000ric]

Not really a fan of current KISS, will always be my favourite band and I love everything upto Lick it Up, I just feel sad watching current KISS...it's embarrassing what they have become, it really needs to end.

[banks]

If we didn't like the band, we wouldn't be here, would we? So I assume we're talking about the current Kiss. I haven't enjoyed the live stuff in years, but I've enjoyed the new music the lineup has put out. So if they had concentrated more on new music than playing old stuff, I'd like the current lineup a lot more.

I'd like Tommy and Eric in the band a lot more if their jobs didn't include being the spaceman and the catman

[Eddie Van Hazel]

I'll always love the band, but I agree that they should have stopped after 2000.

Everything (when Paul still had his voice) from 2004 to 2009 was a cool bonus.

[SpaceaceRyan]

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[Tommyr]

I still love the ORIGINAL Kiss. I'm no fan of the current half a tribute act.

[firekiss]

Soundtrack of my life. Still enjoy them.

The stuff I don't like, I ignore.

[Grand Classic]

Soundtrack of my life. Still enjoy them.

The stuff I don't like, I ignore.

What don't you like?

[KISS#1]

I love KISS.

[I_Gotta_Getaway]

Fan since '76. After losing touch in the late '70's, rediscovered them with LIU in '83. Followed them ever since with my fandom having some highs and lows. Have seen three EOTR shows and enjoyed them as much as ever before. KISS will always be my favourite band of all time! From time to time, they can do wrong, but I will always be back. There is nothing like KISS and never will be.

[Ara78]

KISS is my favorite band since 1978, and will always be. They were most important to me pre-1988.

[Mikel Black]

Now that I'm 57 and not 14, the thing I admire most about Kiss (Well, Gene & Paul actually) is their work ethic and perseverance.

I try to imitate that in everything I do.

Some of the music has stood the test of time too, which is a bonus

[That 70s Guy]

I still like them but there are 7 or 8 bands I like more.

[Coventry1973]

I've been a fan since 1975. Loyal to the end but not as over the top about them now as I have been

[70skid]

Still here because the original KISS is my all-time favorite band.

Ace, Gene, Paul, Peter

[criss75]

Loud and proud since 1983

[peopleselbow]

I don't like KISS - I LOVE THEM !

[JJ Smalling II]

They've been a big part of my life for 45 years. I love KISS.

Edit: That said, for me it's 1973-2000.

[Bruce]

These polling results are making music for me!

[Planet of the Ace]

1973-2000.

[Hey Stan!]

Yes. But only up to 2000. Current Kiss? Nope. So yes and no.

Since 1998 I've grown to almost despise them.

[Marty Scurll]

Yes. But only up to 2000. Current Kiss? Nope. So yes and no.

Since 1998 I've grown to almost despise them.

It should have ended with the reunion tour no doubt.

[Hey Stan!]

Yes. But only up to 2000. Current Kiss? Nope. So yes and no.

Since 1998 I've grown to almost despise them.

It should have ended with the reunion tour no doubt.

Paul and Gene choosing to make many, many millions of additional dollars is certainly understandable.

But as a diehard, and a passionate fan of music, and a musician, I would have been very happy to see them retire after the reunion.

[Hi I'm Witz]

Yes. But only up to 2000. Current Kiss? Nope. So yes and no.

Since 1998 I've grown to almost despise them.

It should have ended with the reunion tour no doubt.

Nah it should've ended right here with this show!

[Marty Scurll]

Yes. But only up to 2000. Current Kiss? Nope. So yes and no.

Since 1998 I've grown to almost despise them.

It should have ended with the reunion tour no doubt.

Nah it should've ended right here with this show!

I can't disagree with that either. If not the reunion then definitely here.

[J-Lefty]

I do not "love" KISS anymore. I like KISS's music. Though I do not listen to it very often. KISS was my favorite band for 20 years. They have not been since the reunion era and the exposure of all Gene and Paul's BS via the internet.

[Miss Kitty]

I wouldn't be on a fan site if I didn't like the group.

[KF73]

Yes. I have loved all versions of Kiss since I became a fan '77. Make-up/non-make-up. All of it until the very end! Have they disappointed me occasionally and have I questioned some of there decisions? Absolutely, but the good far outweighs the bad.

[Easy Catman]

Still a fan of all the line ups and solo work, prefer the 70's and any period since where they were a creative entity.

Hate the stale set lists and lack of new music.

[Tail of a hurricane]

I love them, always will, regardless of some bad decisions they’ve made.

[Kisscandinavia]

Yes! I love Kiss from 1973-1998.

[metalfuel]

I still love the band, and I hope to get one last chance to see them on the EOTR.

Same here, got tickets for 3 more shows.

[whitesnake7575]

What’s the point when they’re all identical?