Sold Date: October 16, 2017
Start Date: June 9, 2017
Final Price: £14.95 (GBP)
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KISS

'Unmasked'

(6302 032) Mercury records

Originally released 1980

1. Is That You?

2. Shandi

3. Talk to Me

4. Naked City

 5. What Makes the World Go 'Round

 6. Tomorrow

7. Two Sides of the Coin

 8. She's So European

9. Easy as It Seems

10. Torpedo Girl

11. You're All That I Want

Released in 1980, UNMASKED is the first album by Kiss not featuring the four original members. Although featured on the album cover, drummer Peter Criss was replaced by session man and David Letterman band member Anton Fig. With disco all but dead and new wave setting in, the group took a pop approach with producer Vini Poncia at the helm. While the record may have alienated hard core fans that were used to the band's heavier sound, the record did manage to appeal to Kiss' ever growing kiddie base.The band's lyrical content remained consistent though, as "Is That You?" describes a vixen-like character close to the group. "Shandi", the only single off the record, is a catchy pop ballad featuring Paul Stanley on lead vocals. Lead guitarist Ace Frehley contributes vocally to 2 tracks: "Talk To Me" and "Torpedo Girl", increasing his input in the group compared to previous years. While UNMASKED may not be Kiss's hardest rocking offering, it's certainly a tight, well crafted rock album that is thoroughly enjoyable and showcases the band's talents.

The record has extrmely minimal light surface marks/paper scuffs(hairline & superficial marks).There is a more visual very light scuff on side 1 but this does not affect play. Both labels are clean and have very minimal light spindle marks.The record grades a strong very good to a near excellent condition.

The sleeve has very minimal light edge wear with slightly more near the bottom right corner.Minimal light corner wear with slightly more being on the bottom right corner.Some minimal light ring wear/rubbing marks. Minimal light small creases down the spine. No splits. No tears. The cover grades excellent condition.

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