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Music From The Elder (Remastered) Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered

Kiss Format: Audio CD
3.8 out of 5 stars 230 customer reviews
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  • Audio CD (October 7, 1997)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
  • Label: Mercury
  • ASIN: B000001ELP
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (230 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsKISS album with worst reputation deserves way better
By Daniel J. Hamlow HALL OF FAME on January 28, 2004
Format: Audio CD
Following the departure of Peter Criss and the watered down but still rhythmic Unmasked album, the quartet came out with this concept album about a boy on a quest to defeat some evil power from taking over the universe. It worked for Pink Floyd and twice for the Who, so why not KISS? True, their use of the American Symphony Orchestra may have angered fans, but Ace's guitarwork, Gene's demonic voice, and new drummer Eric Carr's drums really support the album.
After a horns and symphonic fanfare heralding the beginning of the tale, we get the first ballad, of the uncertain chosen one: "if hope are lost than so are we/well, some are searching for one to guide us/some are staring at me/But I'm no hero, though I wish I could be." Paul's falsetto works well here, as does Ace's guitarwork.
That segues into one of my favourites, a romantic piano and strings ballad "Odyssey" detailing the voyage the boy goes through, across the galaxy, through the realms of time and space.
I can imagine some wags thinking "we're notes in the music searching for a remembered rhyme" as equating KISS's career at this point.
The mid-paced number "Only You" reaffirms the boy as the chosen saviour, the one with the answers, and with connotations of a Messiah being: "you are the light and you are the way." Blonde Teutonic metal goddess Doro Pesch later covered this on her self-titled album.
In "Under The Rose", the boy seems to be going under some testing or initiation. The chorus's basso operatic voices in unison add to the hallowed atmosphere of this number.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsKISS' progressive rock masterpiece.
By C. Boros on April 26, 2000
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"Music from the Elder" is KISS' only album that never reached gold status. Not because this is a bad album--far from it--but in 1981, KISS had just finished releasing two "pop" records in the previous years: "Dynasty" and "Unmasked." KISS fans wanted the band to deliver a true rocker and while that's what the foursome had in mind--they ended up teaming with Bob Ezrin as producer (who had produced KISS' most famous work, "Destroyer") and he decided to take the band into a direction they never dreamed they would enter--the world of the "concept record."
The album centers around a story of a young boy, the champion, who must conquer the evil "Mr. Blackwell" in order to save the world with the help of a group of warriors and sages known as The Elder. With thoughtful lyrics, melody, a couple rockin' tunes, a great story, along with orchestration and a choir, "The Elder" is simply brilliant. KISS fans were used to lyrics like, "Put your hand in my pocket and grab onto my rocket," or "So you lift your dress--You wanna impress--there's something I've got to confess." Now they were getting a deep story where each song structures the saga of "The Elder." The fans simply didn't buy it--neither did the record company as they were shocked by the "lack of guitars" on the album's first few songs. They decided to change the line-up of tunes so the album opened with "The Oath" but now, in it's re-mastered form, "The Elder" is now in it's correct order starting with three slow and "guitarless" tracks.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsDiversity is a Good Thing
By Perry Grandjean on March 27, 2000
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There is no question that 'Music From the Elder,' is a very different style of KISS than the usual hard/heavy sounds of 'Destroyer,' or 'Creatures of the Night.' Perhaps it was the slander surrounding the album that piqued my curiosity towards it. This is a concept album, the only KISS ever did. The idea is to focus on a boy that has been chosen by a mysterious group, the Order of the Rose, to fight evil in the world. It is the story of his training to become this warrior. KISS demonstrates a good deal of creativity and lyrical talent with the songs for this album. The songs both tell a story and most are enjoyable by themselves; though some knowledge of the basic premise is needed. The divergence from previous albums is clear from the start. The American Symphony provides both opening and closing fanfares, and can be heard throughout the album. There are elements of KISS' classic hard-rock sounds as well. 'Dark Light,' written by Ace Frehley contains a particularly powerful guitar solo. 'The Oath,' 'Mr. Blackwell,' and the instrumental piece, 'Escape From the Island,' are all additional examples of the band's need to Rock. The final song 'I,' is one of the best KISS ever wrote. It speaks of believing in one's self without being arrogant. Cautioning against drug use, saying 'it only holds me down,' this song is a wonderful way to tie album together, the boy has found his confidence; it also is enjoyable as a single. The songs that differed from KISS' heavy approach are well arranged, and most are powerful piecs of music. From the uncertainty that we all have felt being embodied in 'Just a Boy,' to the haunting nature of 'A World without Heroes,' and 'Only You.' Throughout the album KISS makes use of a wide range of instruments and I found the result impressive.Read more ›
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1.0 out of 5 starsOne star is one star too many

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i could never find this album and finally decided to buy it. BIG MISTAKE!! should have left this as a mystery. Read more

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Published 3 months ago by lee baltimore
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat!

Not your traditional KISS music but still great stuff. I like the original song line up (this remasteres edition) better than what was originally released.

Published 6 months ago by DeVe
3.0 out of 5 starsDifferent

Some good songs and great guitar solos, the music stays in your head after listening and it deserves more credit..

Published 6 months ago by David Smith
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