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Ass Hole
Gene Simmons
Ass Hole
Genres: Pop, Rock, Metal
 
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Japanese edition of the man's 2004 album features 2 bonus tracks 'Everybody Knows' & 'You're My Reason For Living'.

     
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All Artists: Gene Simmons
Title: Ass Hole
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Bmg Japan
Original Release Date: 1/1/2006
Re-Release Date: 5/31/2004
Album Type: Import
Genres: Pop, Rock, Metal
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 4988017621943

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Japanese edition of the man's 2004 album features 2 bonus tracks 'Everybody Knows' & 'You're My Reason For Living'.
 

CD Reviews

If I could, it would be NO stars.
Anthony Tyler | Nashville | 06/04/2004
(1 out of 5 stars)

"Gene Simmons and music have never really fit. He is not a songwriter in the sense that music and written words go together in a cohesive, intelligible manner. He HAS NEVER been a decent singer. I believe the best sounding voice he ever had was found on Crazy Nights. However, this isn't KISS. This is Gene working his new-found alter ego. The Jewish Pimp. I am not a fan of one song found on this mish-mash of demo quality rubbish. It's terrible. I strongly suggest, as many have, that you sample this heavily before buying. I also suggest waiting for Paul Stanley's solo effort. I am positive it will be musical and tasteful. I will not go track by track with this review. Let's just say that every song is God awful and actually this album does succeed at one thing. Being horrible. I truly wish that more money was directed at someone who had talent and not just a name. The title is fitting. The new look and new persona goes right along with his view of life in general. Selfish, self-serving, self-important prick. I do not like this album one iota. If Gene Simmons truly took anything seriously he would have hired voices to sing these tunes. Quite honestly, I've read many who state A**HOLE is a good song. I don't agree. It is by far the stupidest song I have EVER HEARD. EVER!!! If a good song is judged by moon, June, spoon lyric writing then yes, A**HOLE is a masterpiece. But in my book, this isn't remotely close to music. It is however, another way for the Money Man to make more. And after all, isn't that what he's here for? Just ask him."
Hit & Miss For The Demon
Joshua Day | Roanoke, VA United States | 06/18/2004
(3 out of 5 stars)

"This new solo album by Gene Simmons is hit & miss, just like most of what little new material KISS has released since the Revenge Era. It starts off great with " Sweet & Dirty Love " which is basically KISS without Paul Stanley. " Weapons of Mass Destruction " which features the same lineup is also great. I also like the songs which are ballads pretty well, which surprises me. I wish the vocals had been better; I know Gene can do better. Especially with the Dylan written " Waiting For The Morning Light. " I was looking forward to this and was hoping it would be better. A lot of the songs like " Beautiful " would be better if he redid the vocals or found somebody who would sing in key. " One Thousand Dreams " has a nice slide guitar going on. I also like the bonus tracks " You're My Reason For Living " and the rocker " Everybody Knows ". Everything else is either amusing, awful or both. It suffers from the same problem as the 78 solo, which is that styles jump around and it doesn't seem to have a real direction or blend well. Unfortunately I don't think this will attract new fans, but long time die hards like me will buy it. If you're an established fan you might want to give it a shot. If you're a new fan I'd recommend Alive ! I well before this."
This Album Is A Triumph!!!
Michael S. Mosser | 06/07/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"From the heavy metal crunch of "Carnival Of Souls" and "Weapons" to the whimsical "Whatever Turns You On" to the rebellious and ethereal "Black Tongue" to the humorous title track to the melancholy tones of "Now That You're Gone" and "Waiting For the Morning Light" and "I Dream A Thousand Dreams"....Gene Simmons' new solo album HAS IT ALL. Raised on The Beatles growing up, Gene Simmons has always displayed a true knack and appreciation for writing and performing music that literally knows no boundaries or classification.
Much like Simmons' classic '78 solo album - this new album is filled to the brim with a variety of styles, emotions, and messages. Gene has always been a courageous writer willing to push the limits of what people expect from him. This is anything but a straight heavy metal album; no, that would have been too easy.
Listen to this album with an open mind and be prepared to love it. It is an artistic triumph."