KISS Trading Cards
KISS trading cards from Aucion, 1978. Some of the backs are a puzzle, and some are info for the KISS Army.
In 1978 I was in 6th grade and KISS was all the rage, but I never cared much for their music. Listening to it now, I realize why they had the make-up. Without it they’d be about on par with Black Oak Arkansas or Slade. They had a few good songs, but most of them are pretty mediocre. I had a roommate in college who had Smashes, Thrashes & Hits
(or something like it) and it was unbearable. Admit it, if not for the nostalgia, the songs just don’t stand up. Even a song that should be great, like “Rock And Roll All Nite
” isn’t as good as most Bachman-Turner Overdrive. KISS Albums
(or something like it) and it was unbearable. Admit it, if not for the nostalgia, the songs just don’t stand up. Even a song that should be great, like “Rock And Roll All Nite” isn’t as good as most Bachman-Turner Overdrive. KISS Albums
3 Responses “KISS Trading Cards”
The image certainly contributed to their success; but, there are hints of talent if you’re willing to look. Some tracks on Unmasked, their solo albums, “Hard Luck Woman”,… and the verdict is still out on the colossal failure, The Elder.
But I have to agree – if they’d have never gone with the make up, their name would blend with the likes of Thin Lizzy and Nazareth.
I actually liked KISS. But to each his own. Thanks for posting these. I had never seen any of them before. Good luck at the conference.
Didn’t like them or their stuff except for Beth. My only regret is that I didn’t buy all the Mego figures when they came out for, like, $7 each. A complete set now sells for like, over $1,000.