Kiss Kiss Kiss, one of the words I most prefer in the history of rock, the word refers to the historic USA musical group that achieved much success worldwide both for their music and their look, which at the time was no small feat. They stood out not only for their style but also for the trend defined at the time as Glam Rock alongside other pillars of the genre like Alice Cooper and others... but going back to them in the '70s, they unleashed several masterpieces that are still appreciated globally today and have earned them a lot of money, which is not insignificant. Their story is divided into phases regarding musical genres and line-up changes, but not immediately; in fact, throughout the '70s, their lineup remained the iconic one while in the '80s came the first changes and it continued like this, except for the two leaders, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, who always worked to succeed the band. Throughout their career, the Kiss traversed many genres from Hard Rock to Glam Rock, Heavy Metal, Hair Metal in the '80s until they took the Disco Music route for an album at the end of the '70s, which was both hated and loved by a certain fan base. However, for better or worse, they remain the great Kiss, as talented and wild as ever, especially Gene. 

Now let's move to the description of the album "Lick It Up", a milestone in their discography and the history of Hard Rock, with its great tracks from start to finish, beginning with the first track titled Exciter, beautiful and damn rock with a hint of sensuality in the chorus. Then comes Not For The Innocent sung by Gene, also quite charming, followed by the Title Track Lick It Up, always very upbeat and very Glam for the time. Next up is the fourth gem of the album, Young And Wasted, again sung by Gene, a great song, powerful, extremely fast, and raw in the vocals as expected anddddd on the fifth march we meet Gimme More, with Paul as the vocalist, another very captivating piece with a catchy and boldly Heavy chorus.

The second part, a bit less thrilling than the first but still okay, begins with All Hell's Breakin' Loose, very street-savvy and enticing, all seasoned with Paul’s always exquisite voice. Then it moves on to a relatively nice, but not quite up to par with others, yet pleasant song titled A Million To One. The party obviously isn't over because Gene, truly inspired, brings Fits Like A Glove, wickedly rogue and oozing sex appeal from every pore but well-structured in musical context, ending with the last two tracks Dance All Over Your Face and And On The 8th Day, the former much more compelling than the latter but overall both are beautiful. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

The album is absolutely a must-have for fans of the Hair Metal genre, it surely won't disappoint; a bit less for others, but just listen to it and eeeh! The year is 1983; masks no longer exist, but a typical Glam Metal makeup style of the era does, along with great music that never changes and has always characterized the great Kiss style that will never die, a band you either love or hate. I've always loved them, and for those who love Kiss, they can't but have the same opinion, so happy listening and enjoy this masterpiece that you will never get tired of hearing.

Good Evening and ROCK FOREVER!!!!!! 

Tracklist Lyrics and Videos

01   Exciter (04:11)

Oh, deep in the night I am waiting, sent from above, power of love in my hand
And I know what you want, I know what you need and I know what you feel
Lose all your fears and live out your dreams
I'm the one who's gonna make it real
Passion and fire, lust and desire, exciter
Pleasure and pain, this is my name, exciter

Oh, heaven is yours for the taking, power of love, sent from above in your hand
And I'll give you more than ever before, so take all you need
When you open your arms, open your eyes, I'm the one who's gonna make you see

Passion and fire, lust and desire, exciter
Pleasure and pain, whisper my name, exciter
Surrender to me and I'll guarantee, you'll pray that the night never ends
Come play the game, this is my name, exciter

And I'll show you a world where you've never been, it's time that you knew
There's no time for waiting, it's time to begin, I'm the one's gonna take you

02   Not for the Innocent (04:23)

03   Lick It Up (03:56)

Don't wanna wait 'til you know me better
Let's just be glad for the time together
Life's such a treat and it's time you taste it
There ain't a reason on earth to waste it
It ain't a crime to be good to yourself

Lick it up, lick it up, it's only right now
Lick it up, lick it up, ooh yeah
Lick it up, lick it up, come on, come on
Lick it up, lick it up

Don't need to wait for an invitation
You gotta live like you're on vacation
There's something sweet you can't buy with money - lick it up, lick it up
It's all you need, so believe me honey
It ain't a crime to be good to yourelf

Lick it up, lick it up, it's only right now
Lick it up, lick it up, ooh yeah
Lick it up, lick it up, come on, come on
Lick it up, lick it up

Come on - it's only right now (it's only right now)
Ooh yeah (ooh yeah) ooh yeah (ooh yeah), yeah yeah

Lick it up, lick it up, it's only right now
Lick it up, lick it up, yeah yeah yeah
Lick it up, lick it up, come on, come on
Lick it up, lick it up

04   Young and Wasted (04:05)

Like a fly to a spider, you're under the spell
It's the game and the liar, for those who toll the bell
You're more than just a name, you fight for the right
Like a moth to a flame, you see the bait you bite

You're restless and wild and walkin' the line
You're not just another pretty face
Need an answer fast and you're runnin' out of time
And the night goes on for days

Young and wasted - ooh yeah, ooh yeah - young and wasted

You been branded by the iron, you been cut by the knife
There's a monkey on your back runnin' up and down your spine
Up and down your spine
You hunger for the fire and run with the pack
But you know damn well there ain't no turnin' back
Ain't no turnin' back, no no

You're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't
You laugh in the face of the fates
Fallen angels spread their wings, so you cross the gates of hate

Young and wasted - I can almost taste it, I can almost taste it
Young and wasted - ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah

You're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't
You laugh in the face of the fates
Fallen angels spread their wings, so let the heaven say

Young and wasted, young and wasted
Young and wasted - I can almost taste it, I can almost taste it

Young and wasted
Young and wasted
Young and wasted
Young and wasted
Young and wasted
Young and wasted
Young and wasted

05   Gimme More (03:44)

Live wire on the loose, white fire gotta move
Hot blood, need your love, hard as rock, can't get enough
Wanna feel you deep inside, pumpin' through my veins, fill you to the core
Let me take you thru the night, heaven knows no pain, open up the door
Gimme more, ooh gimme more, baby gimme more, ooh

Like a dog to a bone, make you sweat, make you moan
Love is sweet, so insane, come on lick my candy cane
Passion in the third degree, burning in my brain, slave to love's desire
Livin', lovin', feel the heat, never to be tamed, born to play with fire

Gimme more, ooh gimme more, baby gimme more, ooh, yeah yeah

Ah, listen - touch my body, take it slow, c'mon make my juices flow
Feelin' good, any price, ooh nothin' I won't sacrifice
Got a thirst for playin' rough, I can't get my fill, never keepin' score
C'mon baby, let me in, gonna break your will, open up the door

Gimme more, ooh gimme more, baby gimme more, ooh, I want you

C'mon and gimme, gimme more, gimme, gimme more, gimme, gimme, ooh

06   All Hell's Breakin' Loose (04:33)

07   A Million to One (04:10)

08   Fits Like a Glove (04:04)

Ain't a cardinal sin, baby lemme in, girl I'm gonna treat you right
Well goodness sakes, my snake's alive and it's ready to bite
Hornet's nest, lay me down to rest, ooh I wanna shed my skin
I got the urge to merge, you're cold as ice, baby won't you lemme in

Night scenes, wet dreams, enough to make you drool
And fire, fire, fire for the fuel

Don't like to dress, talk too good, but I found my queen
Not too clean, know what I like, if you know what I mean

Baby, baby, guess you win the prize
Maybe, baby, where the sun never shines

This must be love, fits like a glove
Well it must be love, it must be love - fits like a glove - fits like a glove

Feel the heat, driver's seat, my blessing is my curse
Think I'm gonna burst, a gonna burst, a gonna burst

Night scenes, wet dreams, enough to make you drool
And fire, fire, fire for the fuel

Ooh baby, babe - fits like a glove
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah - fits like a glove - fits like a glove

Cause when I go through her, it's just like a hot knife through butter, ooh yeah

Baby, baby, guess you win the prize
Maybe, baby, where the sun never shines

Fits like a glove - well it must be love, it must be love - fits like a glove
Fits like a glove - well it must be love, it must be love
Fits like a glove

09   Dance All Over Your Face (04:16)

Baby, I know it's a jungle out there
Well if you can play it cool, I can play it debonair
You were warm, but there was an inner ice
And baby, it was like a rollin' dice
Well I told you once, I told you twice
Hey listen babe, there's trouble in paradise

Well I found a lipstick stain of your kiss
Well you can sink your teeth into this, bitch, so

I'm gonna dance, dance all over your face, I'm gonna dance all over your face
I'm gonna dance, dance all over your face, I'm gonna dance all over your face

Hey baby, can you pass this quiz
Well, just put your money where your mouth is
You're as sharp as a slap from a lover's hand
Hey baby, baby, baby, this is all I can stand
You played your hand, and now you lose, well listen bitch, I've got news

Yes, I saw you with another man and you put me in disgrace, so

I'm gonna dance, dance all over your face, I'm gonna dance all over your face
I'm gonna dance, dance all over your face, I'm gonna dance all

Dance, dance all over your face, I'm gonna dance all over your face

No cheap perfume can change my mind, no satin and lace
Yes, I'm gonna dance all over your face

No thigh high boots, forbidden fruits, no satin and lace
Yes, I'm gonna dance, dance all over your face, I'm gonna dance

10   And on the 8th Day (04:02)

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