034 - KISS - Music From "The Elder" (1981) (with Christopher G. Brown)
Sep 9, 2019 ·
1h 59m 52s
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70s cock-rockers KISS were best known for three things during their peak success during the mid-to-late 1970s: songs about partying and hard rocking in varying degrees, the massive spectacle that...
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70s cock-rockers KISS were best known for three things during their peak success during the mid-to-late 1970s: songs about partying and hard rocking in varying degrees, the massive spectacle that was their live concerts, and the relentless way in which they licensed their image across a bewildering variety of merchandise. As the band transitioned into the 1980s however, they engaged in a series of album missteps, for which they were accused of selling out to a pop sound, instead of sticking to their hard rock roots.
Rather than give the fans what they wanted and return to their familiar sound, the quartet instead focused their efforts on Music From "The Elder", a baffling concept record which dove into realms of art and progressive rock and songs about secret societies and prophecies that were completely alien to KISS' typical style. Critics were confused, and fans were displeased.
We can think of no better way to kick off Season Three of Jukebox Zeroes than by tackling this ridiculous album from an already ridiculous band. Joined by return guest and fellow Zero Science alum Christopher G. Brown (Old Men Yell At Cloud / Nickelbackin' / Discography Deep Dive), Lilz and Patrick try their hardest to understand the maddening mess that is Music From "The Elder".
Local Music Feature: "Distant Things" by Killers Make The Best
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Rather than give the fans what they wanted and return to their familiar sound, the quartet instead focused their efforts on Music From "The Elder", a baffling concept record which dove into realms of art and progressive rock and songs about secret societies and prophecies that were completely alien to KISS' typical style. Critics were confused, and fans were displeased.
We can think of no better way to kick off Season Three of Jukebox Zeroes than by tackling this ridiculous album from an already ridiculous band. Joined by return guest and fellow Zero Science alum Christopher G. Brown (Old Men Yell At Cloud / Nickelbackin' / Discography Deep Dive), Lilz and Patrick try their hardest to understand the maddening mess that is Music From "The Elder".
Local Music Feature: "Distant Things" by Killers Make The Best
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