SONIC BOOM
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SONIC BOOM
Sonic Boom is the 19th studio album, and the first in 11 years, by the rock band Kiss, released on October 6, 2009. The album was recorded at Conway Recording Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CAand produced by Paul Stanley and co-produced by Greg Collins. The album was the first studio album to be released under the current line-up, consisting of Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer, and Eric Singer. Stanley stated, "the purpose of this album isn't to let people know that we're still around it's to let people know we can still knock out anybody who's out there!".-Wikipedia
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Consequence of Sound
By refusing to be hip and letting their corny sincerity settle into their bones, Kiss has reclaimed their title as the hottest band in the land. Next time we hear “you wanted the best and you got it!”, we can all rest assured that this time, they actually mean it.
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The Quietus
we didn't expect them to knock one out of the park this early with this heaving, sweating lump of fabulous groove straight from 1975 ... it really is that good
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Rolling Stone
Will it provide decent accompaniment for a Gene Simmonsblood-belching performance in a packed arena? This big, dumb, catchy recordpasses that test.
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Blabber Mouth
KISS has always been about entertaining their fans and that's just what "Sonic Boom" does.
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Sleaze Roxx
Each song on the album is tight and sounds great with Paul Stanley‘s production. Sonic Boom is a strong, consistent album that ranks in the same league as the band’s 70s material. One of the most solid albums in the band’s history.
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Kissopolis
Its an OK album. I get the whole pitch as being "Classic Kiss" because they went for that sound, but what ended up was something more in line with 80's Kiss at times. The production is good and not over the top.
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All Music
Classic and maybe even a little awesome, Sonic Boom makes that "hottest band in the world" tag much easier to swallow.
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Mike Ladano
pretty much every song is good
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Metalholic
the most complete and fluid album KISS has made since 1977’s Love Gun. The songwriting, Paul’s production, and Tommy’s perfect guitar playing, bring the album together to bring KISS back their roots.
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Metal underground
you get nearly over two hours of material and, by and large, there's much more boom than bust on Kiss' "Sonic Boom."
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The Guardian
their classic 70s sound was little better than their rather iffy 80s sound, or their downright ropey 90s sound
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Spin
It’s a breath of fiery air, then, that their latest is as close to a return to classic form as anyone could reasonably expect.
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Los Angeles times
2009 - Will any of these tracks make the next greatest-hits set Kiss is sure to release in a couple of years? It seems unlikely; nothing here is as catchy as "Rock & Roll All Nite" or "Detroit Rock City," both of which still sound insanely great when Kiss plays live.
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Concert Shots
The best part is that Sonic Boom doesn't sound like a retread. In fact, it feels fresh and light.
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30 Days Out
Sonic Boom is a fairly strong addition to the KISS library
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The Rockpit
After a long time away, Sonic Boom is a great return to form - vibrant, exciting, focussed, sonically fantastic, chock full of instant classics, and as close to CLASSIC Kiss as we could have dreamed of hearing in 2009!
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Tickets there
it’s a grower and it’s still growing!
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Woody Tone
So Sonic Boom is good
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Poffy's Movie Mania
It’s big and booming, it’s rock and roll and heavy metal, an homage to classic KISS and a testament to modern KISS
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Guitar World
an explosive return to form by a group that never really went away
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Mark's Record Reviews
this fun-as-dirt album sounds like old-timey Kiss outtakes come home to roost
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Entertainment Weekly
This Walmart-only three-disc set — which includes a CD of rerecorded hits and a live DVD — should remind Hall of Fame voters that the recent nominees deserve consideration for far more than just Simmons’ ? fire-breathing abilities.
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Lunki and Sika
It’s addictive and I find myself pushing the repeat button on my player.
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Marugen Classic Rock
this album is pure KISS album with 100% awesome rock 'n' roll songs
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The San Diego Union-Tribune
one of the best hard rock albums of 2009
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Rough Edge
"Sonic Boom" is a welcome change from the tripe that has come out of the Kiss camp over the last few years
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Metal Excess
I’m still really pleased with it and I love the fact that it is 2009 and there’s new KISS to listen to. Undoubtedly, this is one of the year’s best releases.
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Kissin' UK
this is a fantastic album and has been every bit as good as the hype
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Kiss Fanzine
2012 - I still love this record to death. And even if the favourites have changed a little since It came out in 2009 think It’s at strong as It was when It came out.
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Gears of Rock
While Sonic Boom lacks the raw and rebellious feel of the original lineup’s classics, the polished riffs and choral hooks make for a good hard rock album.
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The Telegraph
Their no-nonsense, riff-based anthems and unreconstructed lyrics seem more contemporary than ever in today’s utilitarian, ethically unburdened age of rock.
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