Kiss
Mtv Unplugged

THE REVIEW

The Unplugged sessions. These events are among the best things MTV has ever produced. Yes, because the most famous music broadcaster in the world managed to offer the audience great acoustic concerts by artists like Bob Dylan, R.E.M., Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, and many others.

But one thing that few expected was the reunion of the Kiss. In fact, MTV managed to bring the band back together in full lineup: Gene Simmons on bass (and vocals), Paul Stanley and Ace Frehley on guitars, and Peter Criss on drums, all without makeup and masks. I'll admit that I didn't know them well and was a bit biased due to their, let's say, circus-like presentation, but the day to prove me wrong had come: one evening MTV decided to air a replay of the concert, and so I decided to watch it. The four proved to be in great shape, showcasing excellent technique and a strong explosive charge, with leader Simmons in great form.
They kicked off with the energy of "Comin' Home" and "Plaster Caster"; continued with the class of "Goin' Blind" and the fun "Do You Love Me". The live concert goes on with more intense tracks ("Domino" and "Rock Bottom", which has a fantastic intro, stand out among them) and sweet ballads (including "A World Without Heroes" and "Beth", a notch above its original sappy version) until the concluding and choral "Rock & Roll All Night" which really involves everyone.
After years of decline, the Kiss proved they still had it, and this concert, in its own way, was a rebirth since in the following years they managed to fill stadiums around the world like in the '70s when they were one of the most appreciated bands by the global audience.

A piece of advice: get the album or, even better, watch MTV when they air the concert replay for an hour packed with fun, energy, enjoyment, the whole with a certain quality. Yes, because the Kiss demonstrated this in this live show, do you want more?