The Soundcheck

MERRY KISSMAS from The Soundcheck! Join Garrett, Tyler and Beau for another episode of KLASSIC KISS, this time breaking down 'Creatures of the Night' released in 1982. They also cover the often forgotten 'Killers' compilation album!  Segments include: History and Production Album Artwork Breakdown Tracklist Breakdown The 3-and-1 Certified Ratings Be sure to follow us on these p...

The boys are back to pay their respects to the late Paul "Ace Frehley" in this special tribute episode. Together, they talk about Ace's influence in their own lives as well as the lives of many others, and the legacy he left with us. They also provide their Top 10 guitar solos from Ace, as well as their Top 10 Songs that involved Ace as either a songwriter or singer. Rest in Peace t...

You wanted a mess, you got a mess! The most controversial album from KISS: Music from "The Elder!" That's right, the boys are back to break down one of the most infamous concept albums in rock and roll history. Join Garrett, Tyler, and Beau on their journey through Music from "The Elder." Segments include General History/Production, Album Artwork Breakdown, Tracklist Break...

The boys are back in town to discuss KISS' continued journey into the pop-music realm on their 1980 release Unmasked. Garrett, Tyler, and Beau go behind the scenes of the album, giving their honest praises and criticisms in regards to the artwork, tracklist, and more. Don't forget to stick around until the end of the episode for their 3-and-1 segment, as well as their Certified Ratings,...

Garrett, Tyler, and Beau are back to break down one of KISS' most iconic albums: Dynasty . Join them for a fun conversation as they give their honest takes and criticisms of the album. They also give a breakdown of the album artwork, tracklist, and cap it all off with their famous 3-and-1 segment and a Certified Rating! Be sure to follow us on these platforms and give us your opinion on the e...

FINALLY. The boys are back to break down the last remaining solo album, Paul Stanley (1978). Paul Stanley is one of the most legendary figures in Rock & Roll history, and his imprint/influence on music cannot be overstated. Garrett, Beau, and Tyler jump into Paul's solo album to break down the lore, the album artwork, and the tracklist. Make sure to check out the full episode for their ho...

The boys are back in town to break down the 1978 solo album from one of the most iconic figures in rock and roll history. Gene Simmons is a solo album released in 1978, from KISS bassist Gene Simmons. The band decided to release 4 self-titled solo albums from each member of the band as a way to try and relieve some of the immense pressure the band was dealing with at this time. Garrett, Tyler, and...

Garrett, Tyler, and Beau are back and ready to break down another KISS solo album: Peter Criss (1978). Together, they go behind the scenes to recap the drama, rumors, and the stories that helped build Peter's solo album. As always, they give a track-by-track breakdown, their 3-and-1 segment, and their Certified Ratings to cap off an intriguing and some-what depressing episode. You like contro...

After a 4 month hiatus, the crew is back in the Soundcheck groove to breakdown the next set of albums from legendary rock icons, KISS. Garrett, Tyler and Beau break down the best selling solo album amongst the four original members of KISS, titled "Ace Frehley." Ace's album is noted as the best selling album and is arguably the best overall album from the four. Strap in for this epi...

A very special episode in which Garrett, Tyler, and Beau are joined by special guest, Garrett Carter, to breakdown one of the most infamous movies in KISS history. Garrett Carter loves to talk movies, especially horror (go check out his podcast Night Fright on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.) This weeks episode includes talk about KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park, horror movies, Fast and Furious 9...

Garrett, Tyler, and Beau are back with another breakdown of one KISS' live albums that most recently dropped at the beginning of June 2021. Approximately 20 years after their Farewell Tour performance in Tokyo, Japan, KISS decided to release the archived concert recording on a new series called "Off the Soundboard." Of course the crew were excited to listen to and breakdown this con...

The gang is back in the studio with another breakdown of another ICONIC live album from KISS. In this episode the band breaks down 'Alive II' which was released right off the heels of their latest commercially successful album. KISS was on top of the world at this point with album and merchandise sales shooting through the stratosphere. But the success and fame didn't come without i...

This week on KLASSIC KISS, the boys breakdown the iconic Love Gun album and some of its undeniable and unforgiving hard rock anthems. They also talk about the new "Off the Soundboard" series that KISS is planning for this summer with the first release being from their Farewell Tour show in Tokyo of 2001. As always, you can expect an artwork breakdown, track-by-track analysis, the 3-and-1...

The crew breaks down KISS' return to their roots in 'Rock and Roll Over' this week on the show. After KISS' monumental 'Destroyer' album, the band was left to decide wether they wanted to continue down the mainstream/pop-music rabbit-hole or return to their edgier sound heard on their first three albums. Enlisting the help of producer Eddie Kramer, who earlier had hel...

The crew is back after a short hiatus to talk about the most iconic KISS album of all time: Destroyer. In this episode, Garrett, Tyler, and Beau break down the history behind one of the most iconic albums in pop culture and music history. Destroyer took KISS to heights they had never seen with help from famed-producer Bob Ezrin. Listen to the crazy stories, long days and nights of recording, studi...

You wanted the best... You got the best... This week on KLASSIC KISS, the crew talks the iconic live (or maybe not so live after all) album 'Alive!' from KISS. Hear about how a band so down on their luck with studio releases decided to record a live album in hopes to capture the true feel of one of their shows. Garrett, Tyler, and Beau breakdown the album cover art, the tracklist, famed...

Garrett, Tyler, and Beau breakdown the third studio album, 'Dressed to Kill', on the third episode of KLASSIC KISS. Listen in on their conversation about how much they detest a few songs on this album, but absolutely cherish some others. So far this is  the most polarizing album the crew has reviewed. Don't miss out on the most fun episode yet! Be sure to follow us on these platform...

On the second episode of KLASSIC KISS, the crew talk about various dangerous live gimmicks, fire breathing, man-made rising drumsets and another classic album, 'Hotter Than Hell' from KISS. Garrett, Tyler, and Beau also breakdown the album artwork, tracks, and recording of the record as well! Grab a cold one because its about to get Hotter Than Hell! Be sure to follow us on these platfor...

Join Garrett, Tyler and Beau on their new show "KLASSIC KISS" as they adventure through the debut, self-titled album ' KISS ' from one of the giants of hard rock music. They break down a little bit of the history behind KISS and share what got them into their music. Then they take you on a track-by-track analysis, sharing some honest opinions on one of their collective favorite...

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