This is easily KISS's best studio album, ever.  It is obvious who they are showcasing here.........ERIC CARR! Precise, intricate, thunderous drumming.  From the "Immigrant Song" influenced "Creatures of the Night", to the simultaneously played bass drums on "I Love It Loud".  There are no fillers.  And yes, Ace is not on the album.  But the session players

captured Ace's groove.  Even Vinnie is holding back.  Ever listen to his (Vinnie's) soloing on his Invasion albums?  He sounds like a madman hyped up on caffiene.  Not on this album however. All the solo's are tastefully executed. It just might be Ace. Just stare at that great album cover and think of the glory days.  It is Ace.

The production is second to none. Thick, heavy, ambient drums. Like your playing in an empty gymnasium. THUNDER GOD! Who wouldn't want that!  That is, if your into heavy, hard rock. Peter Criss could have never pulled this off.

I consider myself a Kiss fan through thick n' thin (at least up to Crazy Nights).  Whether it's the poppy melodies of Unmasked,or the concept album, Music From The Elder, Creatures is by far their most sonically sound endeavor.
This is easily KISS's best studio album, ever. It is obvious who they are showcasing here.... .... . ERIC CARR! Precise, intricate, thunderous drumming. From the "Immigrant Song" influenced "Creatures of the Night", to the simultaneously played bass drums on "I Love It Loud". There are no fillers. And yes, Ace is not on the album. But the session players

captured Ace's groove. Even Vinnie is holding back. Ever listen to his (Vinnie's) soloing on his Invasion albums? He sounds like a madman hyped up on caffiene. Not on this album however. All the solo's are tastefully executed. It just might be Ace. Just stare at that great album cover and think of the glory days. It is Ace. The production is second to none. Thick, heavy, ambient drums. Like your playing in an empty gymnasium. THUNDER GOD! Who wouldn't want that! That is, if your into heavy, hard rock. Peter Criss could have never pulled this off. I consider myself a Kiss fan through thick n' thin (at least up to Crazy Nights). Whether it's the poppy melodies of Unmasked,or the concept album, Music From The Elder, Creatures is by far their most sonically sound endeavor.