Strutter has always been one of my most favorite KISS songs!!

Guys, as a KISS fan since the late '70s, it warms my heart to see you giving them props here-- and in doing so, you are swimming against a tide of rock critics who have put them down for decades, *and* a lot of music fans who either never liked them, or who *once* liked them, but then "outgrew" them, apparently (?). I still think their early albums are classics. The first "KISS Alive" album is incredible!

You MUST listen to the "Kiss Alive" album. Live bangers all the way. Ace Frehley jams on "Parasite" This is the album that made them stars!

The version of this from the album "KISS: Alive" is superior to the studio version by far. The whole album just kills!! Check out "Watchin' You" (killer riff!) & "Let Me Go, Rock & Roll" and then continue by listening to the entire album. You will seriously dig it...and Andy might come unglued! THAT is how good that album is!!

Detroit Rock City seems like the obvious choice to me. I know it’s probably a bit played out for real KISS fans who want to introduce you to some of the better deep cuts but for someone just starting out, it’s got everything you need out of a KISS song.

Ahhhh yes FINALLY!!! This whole album is practically a banger. Check out Black Diamond next.

Play more from the phenomenal first album by Kiss, namely 100,000 Years, Let Me Know, Cold Gin or Black Diamond. Any Kiss fan will tell you that the first album is one of their greatest!!

Hit PARASITE!! written by Ace....original guitarist.....THAT RIGHT THERE....THATS A BANGER!!!🎸🎸🎸🎸

In 1975, two weeks after listening to KISS Alive, which had just been released, I dressed as Gene Simmons for school Halloween (grade 8), complete with full makeup, bass guitar and platform shoes. I wore my older sister's black neoprene ski pants and cut up an old leather jacket that I glued metal studs onto. My hair was already that long, so I could do Gene's bun. My teachers thought I was insane, having not really seen the band. My friends thought it was cool, but they were happy they didn't have to lug a bass around from class to class and take it to the dance--so, big KISS fan in the day. That said, Strutter is a B dressed up as an A: pedestrian progression and uninspired solo with lyrics that work for a kid in grade 8 but don't work for anyone over 18. KISS Alive is where you want to go, and Rock and Roll All Nite is the song you need to put in heavy rotation.

Andy's smile says it all. Some music is just plain fun and should be appreciated as such. KISS is always fun to listen to but especially in concert. Seeing KISS rock out live definitely influences a person's opinion of them. I saw them four times in the 70's, and they knew exactly how leave the throngs happy with songs to sing along to like Shout it Out Loud and Rock and Roll All Nite, not to mention the harder bangers others have noted. I share your childhood nostalgia, Andy. I appreciate you both for not being music snobs but bringing to life the sheer joy that was 70's rock. Don't let the classic rock purists bring you down. There's room for everyone here. Peace.

Hey guys. For real, you have to watch Detroit Rock City. Hilarious movie of a group of friends trying to make their way to a Kiss concert. Awesome movie with a killer soundtrack.

Not Kiss - but "title related". Circle back to Bob Seger - "Her Strut". Another banger for sure!

Saw Kiss live in '78 and still one of my fav live concerts-although I was so stoned I don't remember much! I do remember Peter Criss' drum kit elevating on a hydraulic lift then rotating 360 degrees upside down while he was still drumming on 100,000 years! Totally amazing! Kiss Alive is one of the greatest live albums ever!

They were my 2nd show I ever saw back in ‘74 when they opened for Golden Earring. Kiss blew them, and us, away!

I've seen Kiss twice. Great show. "God Of Thunder" has always been my favorite, but they have so many good tunes. Nice job, boys. That guitar riff is insane 🎸🔥

One incredible thing about KISS is that each member took turns singing lead. From this same album, check out Gene Simmons singing “Deuce.” From the album “Rock and Roll Over,” check out Peter Criss singing “Hard Luck Woman” (a song originally written with Rod Stewart in mind). From the album “Dynasty” check out Ace Frehley singing lead on their killer cover of The Rolling Stones’ “2,000 Man.” Alex was correct in saying they are the quintessential rock band.

Love Gun or Calling Dr. Love are GREAT song's from KISS 💋

Welcome to The KISS Army, my friend.

50 years old. Your parents/grandparents had the best life

Andy, I understand your 'blown-away'-ness at attending your first KISS concert...but what if KISS was your very first concert experience, EVER!? It was for me, at the tender age of 9, in June of 1979! Awesome!

Hell yeah! Kiss is one of the hardest working bands ever! Glad you two are still keeping the music of the gods alive and well!

C'mon and love me is in the same vein as strutter. Love gun is another banger.

Whether or not you like the simplicity of the lyrics, dig the makeup, or care for the drama that follows the band, you cannot deny that KISS has some great riffs and killer solos. Dimebag wasn't wrong...

Not part of the Army either Alex, and I've been around members all of my life. I hold them all and KISS in high regard and huge respect for all of the great times the band has created. True artists.

I was a teenager when KISS was happening. I thought "What horse shit! If they were any good they wouldn't have to dress up and act that way." And then over years I'd hear a song and think... well... that's pretty good. Over and over until finally I thought "Fuck! These guys are great!". That's earning a fan the hard way and they did it. It turns out all the stage craft was because they wanted to give audiences the best fucking show they could. And that's awesome. KISS Army? I guess I'm a General by now.

Meat and potatoes Rock n Roll....simple and gritty. Song never gets old. Kiss: a talented rock band who wrote great songs and knew what they were about.

Their concert from Winterland in 1975 is definitely worth checking out.

I saw KISS in 1976 and 1977. Listen to their entire first live album. It's called KISS Alive and recorded in 1975. Every song is a banger!!

Most Kiss fans were converted when they put out KISS Alive! after their first three studio albums. So yes, you need to do the live version of any of these early songs afterward...

Dudes, search out Kiss 1975 on the Midnight Special...live performances of Deuce, She (with Ace's solo), and Black Diamond. For a real treat, check ANYTHING from Kiss: Alive! Amazing live album (Let Me Go, Rock and Roll has always been my favorite live jam)

Every song on Kiss Alive is a banger 🤘 even if you boys don't react to it, you just need to put on a set of headphones start at the beginning and finish through the end all four sides you won't be disappointed I promise you 🤘🎸💯

“Do you love me” is another great Kiss song worth checking out

You need to hit Duece and Black Diamond from this same album. The "Kiss Alive" album set is great all the way through. Banger after Banger. It has songs from their first three records . "You wanted the best, you got it! KISS!"

Ah yes, My high school years this was playing everywhere, I saw Kiss & Rush on the same bill in an old movie theater in 1975.

Oh, boy! Oh, boy! Another video is up! 😻

You guys need to see the video on KZfaq titled “Kiss Black Diamond live 1975” to see them when they were at their peak from 1974-78. And you both NEED to listen to the entire “Kiss Alive” album, one of the best live albums ever.

Cold Gin is another great Kiss tune.

One of the first rock bands I ever listened to. Their live show always kicked serious butt!

I've been to over 80 concerts in my lifetime and the 2 best concerts I've seen is kiss and rod stewart......seen them both 4 times ✌️

"Nothin' To Lose" "Firehouse" "Let Me Know" "Rock And Roll All Nite"

Ace Frehley's guitar work, really all the way through but especially in the 70s is easily the greatest pentatonic soloing of all time. Crazy to say maybe, but not a single note is wasted, he made every note count. I've honestly not heard anyone else get so much style and feeling out of those 5 notes like Ace. One of rock's most influential guitarists for a reason, and it ain't cause of his boots.

You are still super, super young Andy. Like many of your regular subscribers, I have minor ailments that are older than you.

"Plaster Caster" is a Kiss banger that doesn't get enough love

The lyrics are life changing and so deep. These guys were driving social change in the 70s and making an impact on society.

This was my girlfriend in high school's self-proclaimed 'theme song'. She was DEFINITELY like the woman described in the song!!! (Not a good thing, in the end believe me.) :D

GOOOOOOOD MORNING A&A FAMILY! ☮️❤️♾️

Without a doubt, "KISS Alive" is a must listen. They are a LIVE band; fans would buy and listen to studio albums, sure, but the buzz would always be how this or that tune would sound live. Nearly 50 years later, tracks from "Alive" make up the meat and potatoes of a KISS concert.

When KISS first came on the scene I became a fan, loved the stage shows the outfits and most of all the ROCK, saw them Live in Sydney on one of their tours here to Australia and then I managed to get a bootleg album called "Kiss Destroys Arnhem LIVE" and still have it to this day. Glad you got to experience them Live , and now getting into their music. They were one of the first bands to get into promotional material at their shows and made a MINT from it, definitely a Kiss Army Member and will proudly remain that way. Keep the Rock coming guys, Keep Safe Keep Strong Keep ROCKING🦘🦘🦘🦘

Of course you have to do their prime anthem, Rock and Roll All Nite. Yes, that is how they spell.

I was 5 years old when Kiss Alive came out. My aunt bought it for me. This song and "Deuce" blew me away. Kiss Army Forever!

You can buy a KISS toilet or coffin. Saw them live in ‘74 at the Capitol Theater in Passaic NJ. A friend and I had tickets for the first show that night. We walked out of the theater, bought two more tickets and went back in for the second show.

The early stuff you gotta listen to the KISS Alive! versions. Much better sonically. Especially "Black Diamond"

So simple

Check out "New York Groove," a solo song by Ace Frehley. I guarantee you can't resist tapping your foot to this one.

Growing up in the 1970's, Kiss was the coolest thing to the kids in my neighborhood. I saw Kiss for the 2nd time a few years ago and had a great time. I brought my 22 year old stepson who had only heard a few of their songs and he loved the show. It's not just music, but a whole experience. I'd like to see you react to She. It's a banger.

"Rock Bottom", "Cold Gin," "Black Diamond," "I Want You," and "Making Love" all have memorable guitar solos and riffs. "Making Love" has a Zeppelin feel at the beginning. If you listen to "Black Diamond," watch the Midnight Special live version. My favorite of all is "Rock Bottom" with a 1:55 classical guitar intro then it really bangs into a killer riff: their best in my opinion.

Absolutely loving Andy's kiss reaction one of the best live show's ever

Strutter, great choice guys!!

I’m 57 and you are now going back to my first interest in music. I was obsessed with this band to the point that They were my everything, so I said goodbye to my loved ones and I joined the Kiss Army…and am STILL a member!😎😜

Here are some of my favorite Kiss tracks: I Love It Loud, Calling Dr. Love, Cold Gin, Beth, & Shout It Out Loud. There are so many more great Kiss songs, but these will get you started.

I'll just say it. Ace Frehley Solo album should definitely be reacted to.

Was excited to see this! I also saw KISS in concert- great stuff!! And I swear Gene looked me dead in the eyes- 🤷🏻‍♀️😝 I really think you guys should react to their song “Love Gun.” 💙💙✌️👍

Hands down my all time fave KISS song. Still has that glitter/glam rock feel to it. The all girl group The Donnas do a great cover of this.

Nothin to loose, Black Diamond, 100,000 years, Dirty Living, Love Gun, God of Thunder. All good options that show different sides to KISS

They just arent that good. Mediocre at times, but i think they are cheesy.

Guitar God Ace Frehley provides that special FIRE in his guitar solos and Paul Stanley's super charismatic vocals is the definition of cool in Rock n Roll. it's so cool to see you Andy discovering Kiss and the joy and wild fun of this great band. it makes me smile because i know what youre experiencing. can you imagine being a kid during their peak in the 70's well that was me starting in 1977 and it was a time like no other. Kiss were Magic and though its a different line up, with 2 members gone, im glad theyre still doing it so you had the chance to expereince a little bit of that magic. keep rockin

KIss Was The Best Concert I Saw In1977 Never Did A See A Great Stage Show In My Life Until Pink Floyd Animals Tour In 1977 I Seen Kiss 7 Times In My Life Time Never Ever Saw A Bad Concert From Them I Still Have A Full Complete Ticket From That 1977 Concert

As much as I LOVE all the first 3 studio albums, the versions on KISS Alive just take them to another level….

Kiss is a band you're into when you're a 13 yr old kid like I was when Kiss Alive came out. Then you grow up a little and quickly realize Kiss isn't a rock band, they're a gimmick with the outrageous costumes, makeup and spitting blood and fire etc... You realize they are not in the same atmosphere as the Led Zeppelin's, Aerosmith's, Stones. They are nothing more than a kiddie band.

Don't know what kind of scale you're grading on, but I can't think of a universe where a Kiss song ever exists on the same tier as even the worst Rolling Stones or Tom Petty or Talking Heads song (just to name three of countless other actually talented and compelling bands you've reacted to.) Unless perhaps you two are living in Bizarro World? Or Florida? Same thing?

While KISS are not the most musically diverse, they bring so much fun and energy that they are hard to dislike.

KISS was my gateway band from Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley to AC/DC and Black Sabbath back in grade school. I remember my highly religious Aunt giving my parents a bunch of crap over them allowing me to listen to satanic music. My Mom didn't know what to say and my dad laughed right in her face lol. He told her the music industry is full of gimmicks just to get eyes on them ... then he played her Beth. She was stunned. We never heard her speak on the subject again. One day my cousin outed her to us while at the family table (either XMAS or Thanksgiving) when he mentioned finding her single of Beth hidden in her closet lol. Guys, some true bangers I think you may like would be War Machine, Cold Gin, All Hell's Breakin' Loose, Unholy, Domino or God of Thunder.

The song to convince Alex has to be the song that put Kiss on the map: Rock and Roll All Night.

I love KISS, lot's on bangers, can't stand Gene, but a lot of Kiss songs hold nostalgic value, kinda like old Motley Crue songs. Not every band has to aspire to be a Floyd, Zep, Rush type, some are just great at melodic bangers.

My favorite childhood band in the 70's. Had the records, 8 tracks, trading cards...loved it all. Saw them live on the Sonic Boom and also farewell tour (one of many...). Arguably the best live shows.

Bout damn time!!!! I'm glad that you've got to see them live. My very first concert was in 1979 when Judas Priest opened up for Kiss. I have seen them many times since then and they have never put on a bad show, please check out these songs. "Makin' love", C'mon and love me", "King of the night time world", "Shout it out loud", "Heaven's on fire", "I love it loud", "Lick it up" and many, many more!!!

You need to review the movie "Detroit Rock City" on your Patreon channel. A comedy from 1999 about 4 rebellious teenagers trying to get to a Kiss Concert after one guy's Mom burns their tickets. Lots of good music from the late 70s by Kiss, Ozzy, Hot Chocolate, AC/DC, Patera, James Gang, and many more on the soundtrack. A guilty pleasure at its finest.

Just give us more Steely Dan, and all will be cool.

My favorite part of KISS... Paul's voice!!! One of the coolest, bad ass Rock voices ever! 😁🎸👍

KISS “Alive” (1). The one band/album where the live versions are THE definitive versions.

Personally, as a teenager, I was glad Aerosmith was around at the time. I liked Slow Gin but KISS didn't do it for me.

What a drop off from Pink Floyd, Le Zeppelin, RUSH, Rolling Stones, The Who, Steely Dan, etc ... Well - it's sub-par groups like Kiss that make you appreciate the really talented groups even more ...

Detroit Rock City is a must for any Kiss reaction.

KISS "CALLING DOCTOR LOVE" 💋.. NUFF SAID.

You have to accept Kiss for what they are, a have a good time rock band. Not the flavor of the musical elitists,.. but just putting on an entertaining show & giving you some ear candy to enjoy.

Do Detroit Rock City...the album version

Back in 76 when I got my first electric guitar this is the first song I learned ! 🤘😛🤘

Lordy, lol. I think by the time I was ten years old in 1978 I had at least six KISS albums. This brings back some awesome memories.

Just a good, straightforward hard rock/glam rock song, a la the Stones, the Faces, the New York Dolls and so so many other bands out there from the 70s and 80s. Nothing groundbreaking, but good nevertheless. I've never been a big fan of KISS because I don't really like Gene Simmons or Paul Stanley's public personas much (nor the attitudes of a lot of their fans), and their whole makeup schtick seemed gimmicky to me, but it's hard to argue against this tune as just a fun little banger. How they get lumped into the heavy metal scene, other than the makeup, is beyond me. I am hoping that you will check out the Replacements, a band that has a ripping cover of KISS' song Black Diamond. The 'Mats drew influence from a lot of 70s hard rock and punk rock, including KISS and the bands I mentioned up top plus the Sex Pistols, Big Star, Yes, Laura Nyro, Nick Drake, T.Rex, and on and on. You could check out Black Diamond, but other songs I'd recommend include Johnny's Gonna Die, I Will Dare, Takin' a Ride, Little Mascara, or Alex Chilton.

I have always felt this was just a filler song... I give it a "pocito" C+

You don't get into the Kiss Army by listening to "I Was Made For Loving You" or "Beth". They may have been commercial hits but not to the rank and file. "Cold Gin", "Black Diamond", "Parasite", "Deuce", "Love Gun", "Shock Me" and many more will get you there. I also like "Strutter '78" from the Double Platinum LP. KISS: Alive was huge when I was a kid.

The first song on their first album. Blew my mind.. Their first 4 albums are pure rock classics..

KISS? The shit version of the New York Dolls, the lame version of MC5. Godawful from day one.

Welcome to Kiss and their overinflated sense of ego and talent. My overall take on Kiss is a few good formulaic songs, mostly meh

KISS was my first concert. O. M. G. I was maybe 14 & the three of us’s parents wouldn’t let us go alone so they drew straws. I can’t remember who’s mother had to go but I still feel awful for her. LOL BANGER of a concert.

Black diamond live in Australia is a must watch. The Melbourne philharmonic orchestra plays with them.

The first four KISS albums are all rockers. KISS, Hotter Than Hell, Dressed To Kill and finally Destroyer, all bring it. With Destroyer you begin to see a more polished presentation, but still with some guts in the music. The real edgy stuff is all early, after Rock and Roll Over, they pretty much wrote to a formula, just to keep the ship sailing. Strutter is a great KISS song, so is Deuce, also from KISS and a hidden gem on the album Dressed To Kill is the song titled She.

As someone who has always hated on Kiss, this is the best Kiss song I've ever heard.

Where to go now: 1. Detroit Rock City 2. Firehouse 3. Cold gin The great thing about the first 3 LPs was getting to hear Ace's maturing as a lead guitarist. On each album, the solos became more thoughtful, more complex and well thought out.

BTW, Ace friggen rules!! He is THE man in the band.