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The Vinyl Frontier: A KISS Album That Divides Fans – Meltdown

I bought this album for $30 at a record show about a year ago. I didn’t know much about it other than some fans dig it, and some despise it….

Vinyl Frontier

I bought this album for $30 at a record show about a year ago. I didn't know much about it other than some fans dig it, and some despise it. Music From "The Elder" came out in November of 1981. KISS were coming off their massive late 70s albums and tried something different with this one....much different.

Personally, I like it for the most part, but can also see where KISS fans would have mixed reactions. If you're looking for Detroit Rock City, or King Of The Nightime World, you won't find any of that on here. Some critics panned it, some were, umm, nicer.

This is the last album with Ace Frehley, until he rejoined the band in 1996. It's also the first album with drummer Eric Carr.

Check out the video with my copy below...

-Meltdown-

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Meltdown started on the mighty WRIF on the evening of Halloween, 1995. Technically, his first on-air shift was the morning of November 1st. Moving to the Motor City from Buffalo, N.Y., he has built a career and family. Over his almost three-decade stint at RIFF, he's had the privilege to work with some of the biggest personalities in Detroit radio history. He boasts of being just the second-afternoon drive jock in the station's illustrious 53-year history. Along with his love for rock music and attending concerts, he's also an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast and hockey player. He plays year-round and manages to squeeze in a few charity games throughout the year. Meltdown writes about the Detroit Red Wings, rock music, and Detroit concert venues.