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PAUL STANLEY - READER COMMENTS
PEOPLE,
LET ME GET THIS OFF MY CHEST: THE VERY BEST OF PAUL STANLEY'S ONSTAGE BANTER (2006)
Lugnut - "I'm packing a gun tonight. I'm packing my
pistol. Talkin' 'bout my six shooter of sex. Talkin' about my Uzi of OOZE!"
Bwah, he actually said this? Jesus Christ that's great.
If I'd have been drinking milk, I think it would have shot out of my nose.
Ian's Music Reviews - It is a hilarious CD.
Check it out.
Anonymous - Paul's speech about how great America is,
is dynamite. It's great to actually see a musician who isn't afraid to fucking
admit that the USA is the greatest country in the world, and yes, the country
everyone wants to come to. People all over the planet want to come here, and
some want to come here so badly, they'll leave their families, leave their homes
and risk their lives to get here. They'll sail in shark-infested waters, they'll
convert 1958 Chevys into boats, and in a few rare cases they even hide in the wheelwells of jets. But this is the country they all want to come to. Not
France. Not Italy. Not England. Not China. Not Japan. HERE. The United States.
That isn't to say there aren't other good countries as well.
I happen to love travelling and visiting other countries when I can (and can
afford to). One day I'd really love to see Australia especially, and Ireland,
two beautiful countries I have never been to. I also would love to visit Japan
some day. But there is NO WHERE ELSE I'd rather live that THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA.
No where else I'd rather stay, rockin' in the USA, baby.
About the other comments, some are just typical KISS stuff,
but soke of the stuff Paul said in nthe 80's from onstage, particularly from
'84-87, was VERY lame and embarrassing. But that stuff is minute on the whole.
Ian's Music Reviews - OK, then.....glad you cleared
that up for me.
LIVE
TO WIN (2006)
Mr. Blackwell
- A++++!!!!! Very
well written, and very entertaining to read. Some people may find it confusing,
as it pretty much puts down the album throughout the review, but at the very end
you say you don't dislike it. But I feel the exact same way. I think that Paul should
stop being so obsessed with trying to look and sound like he's 25. Some agreed,
some didn't. Good work!!
Ian's Music Reviews -
Thanks! Yeah, I had a feeling some people might be confused by the apparent
contradiction, but if people read the review carefully they will see that I'm
not criticizing the music. The songs are fine. I'm just criticizing Paul Stanley
for thinking that he can still compete with the pop idol crowd. As you have
pointed out, the man is obsessed with trying to look/sound youthful. He has been
fortunate in that he has been able to pull it off into his 40's, but time has
finally caught up to Paul and he needs to accept this fact.
Mr. Blackwell
- I'm with you COMPLETELY!!!
I should also mention I also loved your review of Paul's onstage banter!
And you have too many great lines to mention in your Live to Win review -
I just read it again - GREAT stuff!!!
Ian's Music Reviews -
Thanks!
Tyemaster -
Sad and pathetic. I also tire
of hearing people say "it's modern." That is complete and utter BS. The people
calling Paul's album modern rock have never, ever tuned into a Modern Rock
station. Paul's album is adult contemporary if anything. I'm glad it spawned a
tour, and I hope he tours some more. But the album is embarrassing. I played it
at a late summer party with a good cross reference crowd, and they were begging
me to put the new Sammy Hagar album back on!! And they didn't really like it!
Ian's Music Reviews -
Thanks for the feedback!
R.
Liver
- Your review is poorly
written and you sound like you are about 14 years old. Your personal slags on
Paul and his private life are a sign of a true literary genius (sarcasm mode
turned WAY up). The comments about his appearance and his hip shouldn't be a
part of a credible review. You clearly lack the intelligence or ability to
articulate your thoughts in an adult manner.
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You're absolutely right! Thanks for the feedback!
Crazy Crazy Mike
- Terrible and inaccurate
review. There's no song on the album called "'Everywhere I See You Around,"
unless this clown is lucky enough to have obtained a special pressing somehow.
Ian's Music Reviews -
Sorry, but I don't think I can take anyone with a Crazy Nights-tribute
nickname seriously. I don't know if you're aware of this, but there are about 15
other KISS albums that are better than Crazy Nights. You should listen to
some of them - especially the 1970's ones.
Apart from the "every time" typo (the song is actually called
"Everytime I See You Around"), how exactly is my review "inaccurate," Crazy
Crazy Mike?
If life is a radio, turn it up to ten, indeed.
Anonymous
- Nothing very original
about your review.
Ian's Music Reviews -
Originality isn't the point. Besides, how can a generic album like Live To
Win inspire anyone to do anything even remotely creative?
Clifford - And just how does
one "manufacture" a song?
Ian's Music Reviews -
How does one manufacture a song? Well, when you're Paul Stanley, it is
really quite simple. Here's the recipe Paul used for several of the best tracks
on the Live To Win album:
Ingredients:
1 black curly wig (deluxe)
1 rebuilt hip
1 nosejobs
2 facelifts
1 liposuction (abdominal)
1 package of black chest hair dye
1 hooker (optional)
30 minutes in a room with Desmond Child
2 generic verses
1 big, shiny generic chorus
1 generic bridge
2 electric guitars
1 bass guitar
1 session guitarist
1 session drummer
misc. drum loops
1 casio keyboard
Instructions:
Combine wig, rebuilt hip, nosejobs, facelifts, liposuction, and chest hair chest
hair dye to create illusion of "Dorian Gray"-like, ageless rock star. Hire good
looking hooker to pose as wife if needed (optional). When satisfied with
results, rent a room with Tin Pan alley tunesmith (i.e. Desmond Child) for the
purposes of writing a song. Spend half an hour gently blending generic pop metal
chord progressions & melodies (note: be sure not to go over time limit).
When finished, lay down rhythm tracks (session drummer, bass, and drum loops).
Overdub guitars (but not too loud in the mix, please!), and add a few dramatic
synth flourishes at the end. Record vocals. Enjoy!
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