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Rock · 2012 · 12 tracks

Monster

KISS

KISS's 2012 album, Monster, delivers a powerful dose of analog-recorded hard rock, intentionally recapturing the band's classic sound with anthemic choruses and heavy riffs.

October 5, 2012 · UMe

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Monster is a full-throttle, no-holds-barred hard rock album that feels like a direct transmission from KISS's glory days. It's built on a foundation of chunky guitar riffs, thunderous drums, and those signature shout-along choruses that demand participation. The analog recording gives it a warm, muscular punch, avoiding any modern digital sheen in favor of raw, unadulterated rock power. This album is for anyone who loves their rock loud, proud, and unapologetically classic, perfect for pumping you up or just celebrating the enduring spirit of rock and roll.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks
01
Hell or Hallelujah
4:07
02
Wall of Sound
2:56
03
Freak
3:35
04
Back to the Stone Age
3:01
05
Shout Mercy
4:04
06
Long Way Down
3:51
07
Eat Your Heart Out
4:06
08
The Devil Is Me
3:41
09
Outta This World
4:29
10
All for the Love of Rock & Roll
3:22
11
Take Me Down Below
3:25
12
Last Chance
3:06
Moments Worth Listening For
The sheer wall of sound created by the layered guitars and driving rhythm section on tracks like 'Hell or Hallelujah,' showcasing the album's heavier intent.
The call-and-response gang vocals and singalong choruses that define the album's anthemic quality, particularly on tracks featuring Paul Stanley's lead.
Gene Simmons' signature growling bass lines and vocal contributions, providing a darker, more menacing counterpoint to Stanley's rock and roll bravado.
The crisp, powerful drum production, highlighting Eric Singer's impactful fills and solid rhythmic foundation, especially evident during instrumental breaks.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Monster sound next to the rest of KISS's catalogue?

Hand Played+4.0σ

The production is built around hand played than this artist usually allows.

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