Unmasked by Kiss - Uhune

ALBUM

Kiss’ conscious decision to cross over from their hard rock roots to a radio-friendly pop sound didn’t sit well with their hardcore loyalists, who enjoyed the fire-breathing, blood-spurting theater of their live show but not the glossy harmonies and slick vocal effects that producer Vini Poncia brought to the group for their 1980 LP Unmasked. In retrospect, the smoothness here wasn't much of a stretch. Kiss always had one ear cocked to the memorable guitar riff and indestructible chorus. The addition of a few backup singers may tilt the balances ever so gently, but—the smooth glitzy groove of “Shandi” aside—much of Unmasked holds up as well as anything from the group’s prime 1973-77 period. “Tomorrow” is pure Paul Stanley firepower. “Is That You?” commands a thunderous rhythm. Ace Frehley’s “Talk to Me” and “Two Sides of the Coin” could’ve easily fit on his commendable solo album. The band may have been grappling for a public identity in a changing marketplace and a new decade, but their songs and performances here were up to their usual standards.

1. Is That You?

Primary Artist: Kiss; Main Performer
Composer: Gerard Mcmahon; Composer
Lyricist: Gerard Mcmahon; Composer
Mixing: Jay Messina; Production
Producer: Vincent Poncia; Production
Studio Personnel: Jay Messina; Production

2. Shandi

Bass Guitar: Gene Simmons; Performer
Primary Artist: Kiss; Main Performer
Drums: Peter Criss; Performer
Guitar: Ace Frehley
Paul Stanley; Performer
Performer: Peter Criss
Ace Frehley
Gene Simmons
Paul Stanley; Performer
Composer: Paul Stanley
Vincent Poncia; Composer
Lyricist: Vincent Poncia
Paul Stanley; Composer
Mixing: Jay Messina; Production
Producer: Vincent Poncia; Production
Recording: Jay Messina; Production
Studio Personnel: Jay Messina; Production

3. Talk To Me

Composer: Ace Frehley; Composer
Primary Artist: Kiss; Main Performer
Lyricist: Ace Frehley; Composer
Mixing: Jay Messina; Production
Producer: Vincent Poncia; Production
Recording: Jay Messina; Production
Studio Personnel: Jay Messina; Production

4. Naked City

Primary Artist: Kiss; Main Performer
Composer: Vincent Poncia
Gene Simmons
Peppy Castro
Robert Kulick; Composer
Lyricist: Peppy Castro
Gene Simmons
Robert Kulick
Vincent Poncia; Composer
Mixing: Jay Messina; Production
Producer: Vincent Poncia; Production
Studio Personnel: Jay Messina; Production

5. What Makes The World Go Round

Primary Artist: Kiss; Main Performer
Composer: Vincent Poncia
Paul Stanley; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Stanley
Vincent Poncia; Composer
Mixing: Jay Messina; Production
Producer: Vincent Poncia; Production
Studio Personnel: Jay Messina; Production

6. Tomorrow

Primary Artist: Kiss; Main Performer
Composer: Vincent Poncia
Paul Stanley; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Stanley
Vincent Poncia; Composer
Mixing: Jay Messina; Production
Producer: Vincent Poncia; Production
Studio Personnel: Jay Messina; Production

7. Two Sides Of The Coin

Primary Artist: Kiss; Main Performer
Composer: Ace Frehley; Composer
Lyricist: Ace Frehley; Composer
Mixing: Jay Messina; Production
Producer: Vincent Poncia; Production
Studio Personnel: Jay Messina; Production

8. She's So European

Primary Artist: Kiss; Main Performer
Composer: Vincent Poncia
Gene Simmons; Composer
Lyricist: Gene Simmons
Vincent Poncia; Composer
Mixing: Jay Messina; Production
Producer: Vincent Poncia; Production
Studio Personnel: Jay Messina; Production

9. Easy As It Seems

Primary Artist: Kiss; Main Performer
Composer: Vincent Poncia
Paul Stanley; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Stanley
Vincent Poncia; Composer
Mixing: Jay Messina; Production
Producer: Vincent Poncia; Production
Studio Personnel: Jay Messina; Production

10. Torpedo Girl

Primary Artist: Kiss; Main Performer
Composer: Vincent Poncia
Ace Frehley; Composer
Lyricist: Ace Frehley
Vincent Poncia; Composer
Mixing: Jay Messina; Production
Producer: Vincent Poncia; Production
Studio Personnel: Jay Messina; Production

11. You're All That I Want

Primary Artist: Kiss; Main Performer
Composer: Vincent Poncia
Gene Simmons; Composer
Lyricist: Gene Simmons
Vincent Poncia; Composer
Mixing: Jay Messina; Production
Producer: Vincent Poncia; Production
Studio Personnel: Jay Messina; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

39 minutes and 39 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

10/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Hard Rock, Rock, Hair Metal, Arena Rock, Metal

Label

UMe Direct 2

Music Distribution Service

Universal Music Hi-Res

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

May 31, 1980

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602547064660