Ace Frehley - Anomaly
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Artist: Ace FrehleyEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
CD Release Date: 2009-09-15
Music Label: Bronx Born Records
Soundtracks:
- Foxy & Free
- Outer Space
- Pain In The Neck
- Fox On The Run
- Genghis Khan
- Too Many Faces
- Change The World
- Space Bear
- A Little Below The Angels
- Sister
- It's A Great Life
- Fractured Quantum
Free Music Notes for Anomaly
Free Music Review: An incredible return to form! (Paul Stanley take note!!)
Hit: 5 Stars
How ironic. Today I heard the news that Anomoly debuted at #27 in the Billboard Top 200 and I go to Kissonline and what do I read??? Congratulations Ace??? No...these words from Paul Stanley in reference to the reunion period...
"I think we had people who were delusional about their songwriting abilities and musical abilities".
Now, I have a huge amount of respect for Paul, his talent and his character, but surely he's well off the mark with this comment. Paul's Live to Win album was an absolutely lame, paint-by-numbers, try to be cool effort that was the worst work he ever released. It was souless and drab. No song over 3 minutes, it was song-crafting without any artistry. No balls, no creativity - just very disapointing.
How utterly different and vastly superior this album is. Over the years, you sometimes forget what a talent Ace is. Since Trouble Walkin' I've almost pigeon-holed Ace as a great raucous guitar player who writes simple rock'n'roll songs. Sure he's good at that, but there is suprisingly so, so much more.
Now this album was never going to be as good as his 1978 classic, but having said that, it far, far surpasses my expectations. I was staggered at how good this is, how talented Ace is and how wonderful it is to have him back.
I admit to tears of joy welling on both Little Below The Angels and Fractured Quantum.
And, given that this is 31 years since his first solo album, it is remarkable how similar they are in places. This is certainly more like that album than any album released since then. I would also say that this is the most artistic KISS related album since 1978.
1. Foxy & Free. This is a standard rock opener, raucous, heavy and dripping with sleaze. What separates this from any other rock opener is the performance. Great production, great rock'n'roll sound, great dirty solo. Raw and heavy rock....not as good as Rip It Out, but probably better than "Shot Full of Rock".
2. Outer Space. Again great beefy rock sound. Intentionally catchy chorus, but I find this song slightly too simple without any real hook. Good but not great.
3. Pain In The Neck. Stoopid title, but somehow Ace pulls it off with ease. This is a stupendous heavy rocker, power, swagger, weird timing on the chorus, but somehow very commerical at the same time. Really like his vocal delivery....uniquely Ace Frehley. The solo is my favourite on the album a real barnstormer. Best rocker on the album. This song alone demolishes the entire Live To Win album in one fell swoop!
4. Fox On The Run. Not really fond of this song so hard to judge Ace's cover. Verses are really cool, chorus turns me off.
5. Genghis Khan. You have never heard Ace play anything like the introduction to this song before. I didn't know he had it in him! Very, very cool Indian flavoured acoustic blues! Zeplinny instrumental with nice long solo at the end. Classy.
6. Too Many Faces. Probably my least favourite song on the album, but kind of harks back to the '78 album somewhere in the vibe - which is good!
7. Change The World. Not typical Ace, but a nice positive artistic song that demonstrates his creativity on the album.
8. Space Bear. Need more time to appreciate this instrumental. It's good, but need more time before passing judgement.
9. A Little Below The Angels. Brilliant! I loved this song on first listen. His vocal style is wonderul. At first you think it's just a simple acoustic guitar strumming number, until it moves into a bridge and in come the drums and organ and then it moves into an instrumental section which is like Fractured Mirror, and then it goes into a take-it-down section complete with cheesy "Daddy, have you ever seen an angel" voice over by his daughter Monique. Totally cringeworthy, but I like it. When the kids come in singing slightly flat, it put a smile on my face, and when Anton comes pounding back in, that's when the tears of joy started to well. Cheesy, cornball, good time, madcap genius. Fabulous, catchy, artistic song.
10. Sister. Good old heavy rocker again. Has to be turned up really loud. I've known this for years from a bootleg DVD, and always wished it had been released. Now it has. Good stuff.
11. It's A Great Life. This is a good song. Not sure if this is like another song I know, but it sure sounds familiar. Simple good time rock'n'roll with a happy, positive vibe.
12. Fractured Quantum. Amazingly, this is almost certainly the best in the Fractured Series. Hard to beat the original, but this is stunningly beautiful music, vastly superior to parts Too and III (sic). This is something that needs to be played on quality speakers, really loud. The way the music builds subtly is really gorgeous. The melody line that repeats on the verses is melancholy, uplifting and reflective all in one. The "chorus", if it's fair to call it that, is excellent...very fun punchy little chord sequence that makes you wanna smile and shake your bootie. Love this song....love the album.
Ace, if you're out there on Jendell and can hear us earthings. Thank you sir. Waiting 20 years....absolutely delighted and proud to be your fan.
Hope you send a copy to Mr. Stanley!!
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2009 release from the former Kiss guitarist, his first 'solo' album in nearly 20 years! Flaunting fiery riffs, pristine production by Marty Fredrickson and jaw-dropping craftsmanship, Anomaly ties together the axeman's trailblazing past, present and future.Hard Rock & Metal Music CDs
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