The guitars are excellent on this song but the choruses are cheesy and Gene is offkey at points in the song which really hurt it...it sounds more like a song from it's era than a timeless one that holds up today, definitely could have been done better -
@DiabloArcade I have The Elder! LOVE IT! HATED IT when I first got the ALBUM back in '81. Chunked it like a frisbee!!! Now I appreciate it so much! Was listening to it this morning. The Oath is FANTASTIC! The writing is just phenomenal! If ever there was a time to film the movie, it would be now-a-days. Call up Peter Jackson!
Could never imagine this happening, plus, with that being said, don't you think that it would be better if KISS played in the movie... okay now that is a fan's sweet dream.
For some reason, I picture this song as the background of a film of people doing free falling. I believe this song has that wild, adventure quality to it.
Why is this album so under-rated? For me, I'd regard this album as the second best KISS album without makeup. This album, and Revenge, are both statements of what KISS is capable to do in terms of music, when they aren't trying to be their own Wal Mart (Mr. Simmons) because Hot in the Shade and Revenge are two ass-kicking albums! If they could find a way to blend the two, (they did in the 70s and with Sonic Boom) they'd be THE greatest band in the world.
@SonicThunderBYG the album was more of a demo record, it had like 7 songs that were good, other was just a filler
I'd give it a three, and would say that it isn't their second best off-make-up album, in my opinion the list goes: Lick It Up, Revenge, Carnival of Souls, Animalize, Crazy Nights, Hot in the Shade, Asylum
Eric's drumming is amazing! I loved Eric Carr so much. I must admit though this is not one of Kiss' best albums nor one of my favorites. But I still find myself listening to it whenever I'm bored. But I like this song!
so underated musicianship
36hcupsizeandgrowing 4 days ago
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juuhroses59 2 weeks ago
BRUCE KULICK !!! amazing riff
TheSmashTeddy 2 months ago in playlist Metal
Gene's voice actually has surprising range.
AJB3 3 months ago
kiss my favorite band ever i don't care what people say kiss will live
MrSpinaltap123Produc 5 months ago
The guitars are excellent on this song but the choruses are cheesy and Gene is offkey at points in the song which really hurt it...it sounds more like a song from it's era than a timeless one that holds up today, definitely could have been done better -
montecarloman75 5 months ago
The Elder,
Cult Classic since 1981
DiabloArcade 9 months ago
@DiabloArcade I have The Elder! LOVE IT! HATED IT when I first got the ALBUM back in '81. Chunked it like a frisbee!!! Now I appreciate it so much! Was listening to it this morning. The Oath is FANTASTIC! The writing is just phenomenal! If ever there was a time to film the movie, it would be now-a-days. Call up Peter Jackson!
stansell1 5 days ago
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DiabloArcade 5 days ago
@stansell1
Yes, wow.
Could never imagine this happening, plus, with that being said, don't you think that it would be better if KISS played in the movie... okay now that is a fan's sweet dream.
DiabloArcade 5 days ago
You all bashing on The Elder are not real KISS fans! >=(
vikingdemon666 11 months ago 6
@vikingdemon666 THE ELDER SUCKS THE ELDER SUCKS THE ELDER SUCKS just ask Paul, Gene or Ace!
boardskins 10 months ago
For some reason, I picture this song as the background of a film of people doing free falling. I believe this song has that wild, adventure quality to it.
Patriceorange 1 year ago
fuck love ....
luludarkheaven 1 year ago
Esta fue la epoca Metalera de Kiss
yeaah !!
Rikarrdo3 1 year ago 2
Why is this album so under-rated? For me, I'd regard this album as the second best KISS album without makeup. This album, and Revenge, are both statements of what KISS is capable to do in terms of music, when they aren't trying to be their own Wal Mart (Mr. Simmons) because Hot in the Shade and Revenge are two ass-kicking albums! If they could find a way to blend the two, (they did in the 70s and with Sonic Boom) they'd be THE greatest band in the world.
SonicThunderBYG 1 year ago
@SonicThunderBYG the album was more of a demo record, it had like 7 songs that were good, other was just a filler
I'd give it a three, and would say that it isn't their second best off-make-up album, in my opinion the list goes: Lick It Up, Revenge, Carnival of Souls, Animalize, Crazy Nights, Hot in the Shade, Asylum
Zrinschchuck 2 months ago
@Zrinschchuck Demo record? You're kidding right?
Godthunder15 1 month ago
@Godthunder15 unfortunately no, there are songs that weren't completed and they could be turned into some great songs
Zrinschchuck 1 month ago
No I can't break these fucking chains
vfgjhj 1 year ago
KISS FOREVER...
fdele 2 years ago
why does everyone rip on Hot in the Shade, ur saying its worst than Elder, just listen to Just a Boy
JonPilat111 2 years ago
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very bad album......this song isnt too bad... but other than forever.....its god-awful....
MsHosehead 2 years ago
Eric's drumming is amazing! I loved Eric Carr so much. I must admit though this is not one of Kiss' best albums nor one of my favorites. But I still find myself listening to it whenever I'm bored. But I like this song!
LoveThatPhantom 2 years ago 3
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which album this song off of?
kissfan46 2 years ago
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Hot in the Shade, the absolute WORST KISS album. 15 tracks and 12 are crap.
Flyelectricblue 2 years ago
which 3 songs are the best from this album?
char675 2 years ago
Hide Your Heart, Rise To It, and Forever are my favorites.
LoveThatPhantom 2 years ago 5
@LoveThatPhantom
I think Rise to It kind of sucks. It's only popular because they made a video for it. Songs that are better:
You Love Me to Hate You
The Street Giveth and the Street Taketh Away
Little Caesar
Just to name 3. Songs I dislike are Rise To It, Read My Body. King of Hearts is kind of cheesy, too.
brownjenkn 1 month ago
Id have to disagree. The Elder is worse than HITS.
kiss2211 2 years ago
Gene strikes again !
seagullsummer 2 years ago
This song is awesome!!!! Thanks for the video!!!! Kullick is amazing in this!!!!
demonconqueror08 3 years ago 17
kulick's leads always give me goosebumps... the guy CAN play!
NikkieRoxxx 2 years ago 20