Picture this... Paul Stanley has put out a solo album in 2006 and it's .... not all bad news. Playing in a pretty much to  be expected AOR style this disc is blessed by a number of factors. Firstly you sort of know what you are getting and Stanleys' smooth and familiar vox are preaching to the converted here. With little surprise factor to trouble them listeners are free to just let these appropriately simple rock numbers wash over them. Tune after tune here politely does its job, as unambitious as that job may be. And it's hard to argue with the toe tapping results of Wake Up Screaming, Where Angels Dare or nice songcraft such as the bridge of Bulletproof (with non-spectacular solo courtesy of John 5).

Production by the man himself is warm, non abrasive and in character with the tunes and allows things to breath. The booklet comes with a couple of photos and fully lyrics and each track has individual credits. Of course there are no huge surprises in the lyrics but they are infused with Stanleys irrepressible joy at life and are quite life affirming in a simple and honest manner.

For all it's easy smile and simple intentions this is not a poor album, but it is in many ways the equivalent of fairly floss. Fun and diverting for a time but ultimately lacking in the `meat on the bone' department required to satisfy any long term hunger.

Approach it for what it is and you'll enjoy it but keep your perspective working.
Picture this... Paul Stanley has put out a solo album in 2006 and it's.... not all bad news. Playing in a pretty much to  be expected AOR style this disc is blessed by a number of factors. Firstly you sort of know what you are getting and Stanleys' smooth and familiar vox are preaching to the converted here. With little surprise factor to trouble them listeners are free to just let these appropriately simple rock numbers wash over them. Tune after tune here politely does its job, as unambitious as that job may be. And it's hard to argue with the toe tapping results of Wake Up Screaming, Where Angels Dare or nice songcraft such as the bridge of Bulletproof (with non-spectacular solo courtesy of John 5). Production by the man himself is warm, non abrasive and in character with the tunes and allows things to breath. The booklet comes with a couple of photos and fully lyrics and each track has individual credits. Of course there are no huge surprises in the lyrics but they are infused with Stanleys irrepressible joy at life and are quite life affirming in a simple and honest manner. For all it's easy smile and simple intentions this is not a poor album, but it is in many ways the equivalent of fairly floss. Fun and diverting for a time but ultimately lacking in the `meat on the bone' department required to satisfy any long term hunger. Approach it for what it is and you'll enjoy it but keep your perspective working.