Ep. 70 - Peter Criss 1978 KISS Solo Album - A Look Back

[@martywhite2988]

The coolest thing I've seen from any Kiss member in a long time was Peter's living room performance of one of the songs. He was so happy. The whole thing lacked any pretentious b.s. that often accompanies Kiss stuff.

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

Agreed! That was awesome!

[@jamesaiello8127]

I love this album !!

[@ALF.Argentina]

I can’t stop the rain You matter to me Hooked on rock and roll

[@graemeknowles1431]

Love Peter Criss's 1978 KISS solo albums. It's a mix of Jazz soul rock n roll. I'm Gonna Love You, That's The Kind Of Suger Papa Likes.,Easy Thing, Rock Me Baby Hooked On Rock and Roll. Great Songs. But i love all 4 solo albums. 👍

[@ronnieparker4311]

For me! I never disliked peters 78 lp. I've had a taste for easy listening music just as hard rock n heavy metal! Peters lp captures totally that classic 70's easy listening style n vibe! Spot on!!!!! My 3. You matter to me 2 easy thing 3. Don't you let me down 4. Honorable mention rock me baby! Can't wait to spin these lps on the sept. Ann. Date! It's a kiss solo lp marathon day !!!!

[@mariocirillo7910]

Didn’t know some of the songs came from his first band, always learning something new! Good sound effects Mike! Great job.

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

Lol.....glad you enjoyed those sound effects! Thanks for watching!

[@FNAFEDITS171]

I’ve always enjoyed the album....great video!

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it (and the album!)

[@carlwanglof6034]

I love this album! 😍💕

[@MarcBridie]

I enjoyed it alot, played it many many times! Probably haven't heard it in 40 years. :-(

[@richdrums6886]

I got this as a kid in 1978. It needed to grow on me, but I did like it then, still do.. I was really happy to find Peter's last show here on YT that has many songs from this record. Still can sing!! I enjoy the 2 of you discussing all these records

[@juhabeck]

Great video. I didn't like this album when I was a kid but after many years I have learned to like it. And by the way my middle name actually IS Peter! 🤘😊🐱

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

Nice!! Thanks for watching!!

[@glenhewey8795]

The two of you have done an excellent job of reviewing this album of Peter Criss. It is my favorite album of the 4 solos. I loved every song, and unlike you Mike, I just love That's the Kind of Sugar Papa Likes. I feel like so many of the songs, they just make me move. As for the soft songs, I enjoy their more peacefulness too as I feel they mix in nicely. Ace's album has some kick butt tunes, including my favorite KISS song- NY Groove, but song to song, I feel Peter's gets more of my votes.

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

Thanks for watching and the kind words. Glad to see others also enjoying Peters album!

[@Gia_Cosmic_Soul]

I had picked up "Best of Solo Albums" from Kmart when I was a Kid, it was a foreign cassette release that I just couldn't believe I found at Kmart, but in any case, I played the heck out of that thing ... and I never took any notice, as I really love all kinds of music if it's done well. I thought all the songs & all the styles ran very well together and I really loved & enjoyed all of the members songs. Its like they have a solo record for every mood ... Just Like I Enjoy the Diversity of the Elder, Dynasty & Unmasked. It's Like ... What Better Than Having All These Styles of Music From Your Favorite Band, All Depends on My Mood ... But I Really Enjoy Peter's Album as Well as the Rest, Ect. And I Agree with Alot of the Previous Comments ... You Just Gotta Do What U Luv, if U Believe In It ... Rock It !!! :) ( And Peter's Last Performances Were Amazing & Great, Just Awesome !!! ) *** I Can't Stop the Rain !!! *** - Luv ... "Thats the Kinda Sugar Papa Likes" !!! ~ Amazing Tune, Just Dig It !!!

[@kenni123064]

Great review Mike & Vinnie! Peter Criss’s solo Record is such an underrated record for me it’s right up there with Paul’s if you understand peters record properly he definitely has the best voice and Kiss and actually Peter saved KISS on Destroyer to throw a little more frosting on the cake he deserves way more credit than he gets also for playing drums he was a madman back in the day and nobody was better than Peter through 75 to 77 I stand with both Mike & Vin Peter was one of my heroes as well! Also out of all the KISS Solo’s my Dad and Mom really enjoyed Peter’s record and took a liking to it! God Bless my Parents and Peter Criss

[@MD-wk3gj]

Back in ‘78 I was at the peak of my KISS obsession and while this album was very different and not something I’d consider a standard KISS album it was by Peter and gave a bit of insight into his music. I appreciated that difference. I know my obsession gave me a bias to the album as today I rarely listen to it but as you guys mentioned a few of the songs still hold up really well at taking me back to that connection to Peter.

[@paulhackett6757]

This is the one that grew on me.... I accept it for what it is. That's where Peter was personally in his life at the time. If you're looking for the Cat Man persona you won't find it on here. This is more of a rhythm and blues album almost honky tonk at times. It's a good album .

[@KISSFAN1970]

Didn't care for this album when I got it Christmas 1978 but like a lot of older fans it grew on me as I got older and I love it now.

[@JohnBGood-ry9wj]

Joey Travolta’s version of “You matter to me” wasn’t released until November 1978, it was the 3rd single off the album. I’m not sure what date Peter’s was released as a single but I would imagine it would have been right around the same time……Casablanca were definitely looking for a radio hit with that one and struck out twice.

[@cecilmusick8629]

Speaking of the Donnie Most record, Donnie was in an episode of Chip's, episode "Red Devil Rock" where he is basically in the Gene Simmons makeup just done in red.

[@georgedoughly8682]

I really like Peter’s first 2 solo albums: 78 solo album & Out of Control. Great songs on them.

[@FNAFEDITS171]

“Easy Thing” is an amazing track

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

I agree!!

[@georgedoughly8682]

Yes, I love “Easy Thing”!

[@cecilmusick8629]

Wow Mike! Did not know Joey Travolta did you matter to me!

[@FNAFEDITS171]

1. I Cant Stop The Rain 2. Easy Thing 3. Don’t You Let Me Down

[@ldogin]

Yeah. Let’s get staaaahted.

[@JohnBGood-ry9wj]

“I can’t stop the rain” not only is my favorite song on Peter’s album but I will go as far as saying it’s a better song then “Beth” and if it had been released as a single I think it would have done really well.

[@tonyeckman4822]

My top 3 favorites. In my estimation, and I'm not pussyfooting around, because these three are purrfect. 1.Kiss The Girl Goodbye 2.I Can't Stop The Rain 3.Easy Thing

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

Great choices!

[@fredescher9860]

Peter's record is probably the best record of the four. If it was pushed at its time and was not from a "Kiss" member it would and could have been huge. It is not a "Kiss" record in some ways and is in others. The problem as with Gene's and perhaps Paul's in a few songs is that it was not what some expected or wanted. It is a personal opinion clouded in expectations. I think all four are good records in their own right. I don't see them as Kiss records and I think that helps with enjoying them for what they are. Kiss never released a record that sounded like another one. That is what I love about Kiss.

[@FNAFEDITS171]

Great take....agreed, especially about how every record is different

[@Strutter72]

As a 13 yr old in the Mid 80’s I purchased all The Kiss Solo Albums & Peter Criss’s Album was my least Fave ........ fast forward to today there are a few good Tracks I appreciate his Vision & Focus at that Time he was the Oldest of the original 4 at that time in 78 gr8 Episode Mike .....Don’t You Let Me Down & Easy Thing are my Faves

[@EDDIETRUJILLO-q8p]

As I got older, Peter's became number 2. Paul number 1. Ace number 3, Gene number 4. I liked the mellow tunes on the Criss solo album,

[@Footjones]

Love your deep dive into a most polarizing Kiss-related album. Sounds like we are roughly the same age, and hearing other opinions and experiences is always a good thing. I got the Ace album that same Christmas and having already heard New York Groove, I loved everything else on that record. That being said, the Peter Criss album just never connected with me. I will always appreciate his contribution to early Kiss. He was a pretty good drummer with a great voice. Ultimately, good music is good music, and this album is sadly lacking. I am judging on the songs alone and not giving him a pass for being part of this band or "trying something new." I always ask myself, if you were to put a particular album by a particular artist on my turntable, with me having no idea who it was, would I like it? Just not good at all. Again, just my opinion. We all like what we like. Cheers!

[@drummer78]

I always felt Peter Criss’s record had sort of mid 70’s John Lennon/Ringo Starr solo record feel. It’s that horn based 50’s/early 60’s rock n roll done in the 70’s vibe. Also, like those mid 70’s Lennon albums (Rock n Roll, Walls and Bridges), Criss’ record utilized those LA session musicians.

[@ALF.Argentina]

Peter only have 6 credits (all with Penridge), basically from earlier projects. Nothing to do in a KISS record, but I like the album (not for KISS).

[@marcburger8458]

Strange here's no comment about the fantastic cover of 'tossin'... '...

[@drummer78]

Sure they do…43 minute mark.

[@ozzfest72]

Huh? 🤔

[@teledan105]

50 minutes of talking about this record? Wow. A lousy record

[@Palace-of-Madness]

It was horrible then and it's horrible now