Origins Vol. 2
| Ace Frehley
Origins Vol. 2
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Wall of Sound
Ace takes on 12 certified rock classics, adds a fistful of rock stars, a little bit of space magic and delivers a solid follow up to Origins Vol 1.
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The Rockpit
Very enjoyable indeed. But even better news is that a new studio album is planned for 2021 with two additional releases to follow.
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Maximum Volume Music
here we are and here it is. And it is, in truth, pretty good fun.
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Sonic Perspectives
One of “Origins‘” crowning achievements is “Space Truckin” with its rhythmic groove, snarling guitars, and soaring vocals. The CD ends on a high note with Ace delivering a power version of KISS’ “She” as a bonus track.
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Blabbermouth
Ultimately, what really matters is that he plays his road-ravaged ass off throughout "Origins Vol.2", and the end result is, at the very least, a lot of fun.
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Spill Magazine
The production is crisp, the instrumentation fresh, and the vocals pure Frehley. If you like classic rock from the ‘60s and ‘70s then this is a solid listen.
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Roppongi Rocks
Ace Frehley returns with a new album of covers of classic rock songs that inspired him. Plus a smoking version of early KISS tune “She”.
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Grater Magazine
On this record, he proves he’s still got it.
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Rock Music Star
Overall, there’s definitely more pluses than minuses on “Origins Volume 2.”
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Cryptic Rock
With his own distinct sound, Frehley has put together a well versed collection of Rock covers with Origins Vol. 2. Taking on stand out tracks like Led Zeppelin’s “Good Times Bad Times,” The Rolling Stones’ “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” and Deep Purple’s “Space Truckin’,” Frehley did a great job putting his own spin on these Rock classics.
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Get Ready to Rock
Ace has left Kiss the band long behind, but not forgotten the legacy, and this is as fine an album to rock out as any. Enjoy.
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Metal Temple
There is no way I can’t love it. If you’re a fan of Ace Frehley, KISS, the ‘70s, or Hard Rock, I’m thinking you’ll love it too.
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Antichrist Magazine
Nevertheless, the album per se is quite good, greatly played and qualitatively recorded and mixed.
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V13
Ace Frehley’s latest offering, Origins Vol. 2, is a jewel of an album chock-full of cover songs that gracefully landed in my den of iniquity after I miraculously missed out on Frehley’s Origins Vol. 1.
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All Music
Frehley and company bring considerable swagger to a host of classic rock standards.
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Metal Rules
If you like classic rock songs then this album is great for you, I truly think that you should check this out. A lot of stacked wall of Marshall sound that is really classic.
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The Razors Edge
Underneath the makeup, smoking guitars and controversy, everyone knows he can play and find his way around a rock 'n' roll classic. He has, afterall, played on his fair share.
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Vintage Rock
After just one listen, you can sense how much fun Ace Frehley is having on Origins, Vol. 2, routing round these songs he so obviously loves. Do we dare dream for a Vol. 3?
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Rewind It Magazine
These later tracks alone do enough to cancel out nearly any of the filler tracks on Vol. 2. Overall, not a completely bad way to spend 45 minutes or so.
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Legendary Rock Interviews
This album ranks right behind of his classic 1978 solo album and “Anomaly” as Ace’s best work and gives me a good feeling about his next album of original tunes. I hope Ace will write and record with Matt, Jeremy, Philip and Ryan for his next album!!!
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Markus' Heavy Music Blog
‘Origins Vol.2’ is an album that showcases the musical roots of one of the most important guitarists in Rock/Metal and at the same time honors bands and artists that paved with their timeless music the road for next generations of bands and musicians. This album connects history and contemporary, a delight for young and rock fans being not so young anymore.
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Glacially Musical
Considering that Ace Frehley is the last member of Kiss to be actively working on new music, I couldn't be happier that he has come out with a damned fine album.
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Voltage Music Magazine
Origins Vol 2. is exactly the iso-tonic I’ve been waiting for. It’s like putting on an old reliable pair of runners (one red, one orange of course). It’s a very easy album to crank up, sit back and enjoy with your favorite bev.
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