Cover of Kiss Lick It Up
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For fans of kiss, lovers of 80s glam metal and hair metal, classic rock enthusiasts, and new listeners exploring iconic rock albums.
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THE REVIEW

Back again with a great record that accompanies us on those somewhat boring days, let's say. The work in question is "Lick It Up" by KISS, one of the bands that has marked the history of rock and continues to do so today with their raw yet melodic and pleasantly catchy sound.

This was the most commercial period for the gentlemen in question, who followed, starting from 1983, the style so popular in the '80s, namely Hair Metal or better defined by many as Glam Metal.

The first part of the album is really fast-paced and fun, enriched by many terribly flashy tracks like LICK IT UP, EXCITER, and GIMME MORE. The train, however, doesn't stop because the fun is also guaranteed with YOUNG AND WASTED, FIRST LIKE A GLOVE, and ALL HELL'S BREAKIN' LOOSE. In short, an album not to be missed for fans of this great band, which, while trying every possible genre within the rock environment, has always succeeded in its projects and has always entertained many people with their spectacular tracks and their electrifying concerts. So, listen to this album, and if you have never listened to the band in question, do it, it's really worth it.

VOCAL: PAUL STANLEY

BASS: GENE SIMMONS

GUITAR: VINNIE VINCENT

DRUMS: ERIC CARR

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KISS's 'Lick It Up' is a quintessential 80s glam metal album featuring fast-paced, catchy tracks. The album marks a commercial high point for the band with standout songs like "Lick It Up" and "Exciter." With strong performances by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, the album delivers energetic rock that fans and newcomers alike will appreciate. It's a recommended listen for anyone exploring the era or the band’s diverse catalog.

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02   Not for the Innocent (04:23)

04   Young and Wasted (04:05)

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

07   A Million to One (04:10)

08   Fits Like a Glove (04:04)

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09   Dance All Over Your Face (04:16)

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10   And on the 8th Day (04:02)

KISS

Formed in New York in 1973 by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, KISS became known for theatrical makeup, pyrotechnic stage shows and arena-filling hard rock. Classic early lineup included Ace Frehley and Peter Criss.
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By il giustiziere

 "Lick It Up is the album of rebirth, at least from a purely commercial point of view."

 "Ultimately an unsuccessful album, which leaves a bitter taste as it fails to reach the quality peaks of previous releases."


By the alexander

 The album is absolutely a must-have for fans of the Hair Metal genre, it surely won’t disappoint.

 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.