Kiss - Kissology - Volume 1 (1974-1977) (2006) Review

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(More customer reviews)If you are a big KISS fan like myself, then you probably have seen 95% of what this DVD has to offer. I've researched the DVD tracks on this disc and this is what I found:
Disc One Track Listing
Long Beach, CA
2/17/74
"Acrobat"
(previously unreleased track)
ABC "In Concert"
3/29/74
"Nothing to Love"
"Firehouse"
"Black Diamond"
The Mike Douglas Show
4/29/74
Interview
"Firehouse"
Winterland - San Francisco, CA
1/31/75
"Deuce"
"Strutter"
"Got to Choose"
"Hotter than Hell"
"Firehouse"
"Watchin' You"
"Nothin' to Lose"
"Parasite"
"100,000 Years"
"Black Diamond"
"Cold Gin"
"Let Me Go, Rock 'n' Roll"
"The Midnight Special"
4/1/75
"She"
"Black Diamond"
Kiss Alive Promo Clips 1975
"Come On and Love Me"
"Rock and Roll All Night"
Documentary: Cadillace, Michigan October 1975
Cobo Hall Detroit, MI
1/26/76
"Deuce"
"Strutter"
"C'mon and Love Me"
"Hotter than Hell"
"Firehouse"
"She"
"Parasite"
"Nothin' To Lose"
"100,000 Years"
"Black Diamond"
"Cold Gin"
"Rock $ Roll All Nite"
"Let Me Go, Rock 'n' Roll"
Disc Two Track Listing
"So It Goes"
Interview
"Black Diamond"
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
10/29/76
Interview
"King of the Night Time World"
Budokan Hall - Tokyo, Japan
4/2/77
"Detroit Rock City"
"Take Me"
"Let Me Go, Rock 'n' Roll"
"Ladies Room"
"Firehouse"
"Makin' Love"
"I Want You"
"Cold Gin"
"Do You Love Me?"
"Nothin' to Lose"
"God of Thunder"
"Rock & Roll All Nite"
"Shout it Out Loud"
"Beth"
"Black Diamond"
Don Kirshner's "Rock Concert"
5/28/77
"Hard Luck Woman"
"Love Em & Leave Em"
"I Want You"
The Summit - Houston, TX
9/2/77
"I Stole Your Love"
"Take Me"
"Ladies Room"
"Firehouse"
"Love Gun"
"Hooligan"
"Makin' Love"
"Christine Sixteen"
"Shock Me"
"I Want You"
"Calling Dr. Love"
"Shout It Out Loud"
"God of Thunder"
"Rock & Roll All Nite"
"Detroit Rock City"
"Beth"
"Black Diamond"
I have and seen most of this footage before. Supposedly there will be lots of extras thrown in as well.
If you haven't seen any of this footage you will be blown away. The Midnight Special footage of "She" is the best. The Houston concert is great too. Love Peter on "Hooligan". The Don Kirshner's is ok. "Love em' Leave em'" rocks although lip synced. I just hope these are all full versions and not cut like previous videos.
A MUST BUY!

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Kiss - Rock the Nation Live (2005) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have just seen the "Kiss: Rock the Nation" DVD, and all I can say is, "Wow." Great performance; good 5.1 sound mix, great-looking filming and HD transfer, and good bonus features (although why they couldn't fit what is essentially a two-hour show onto one DVD is beyond me). But still, overall impressive. I must admit I was skeptical of the "Rock the Nation" tour for a number of reasons. Mainly, one: I had seen Kiss on the previous "Psycho-Circus" tour and was disappointed (especially after seeing the great reunion tour just a few years earlier), and two: I thought, "If Ace and Peter can't sound any better than that, what makes anyone think that a couple of scrubs could do any better?" So, I sat that tour out, saved my money, and stayed at home. When I heard reports of an "incredible" show, I thought to myself, "What a bunch of deluded fanboys. These must be those same people who go to all of those conventions and defend 'The Elder' as high art. These people are worse than deadheads."
But then, Aerosmith came to town with Kiss opening, and the opportunity to see my two favorite rock bands from the '70's touring together was too good to pass up. I have to say, I was impressed. Peter Criss was back behind the drum kit, but what surprised me the most was that I didn't miss Ace. I mean, when I saw close-ups of Tommy Thayer on the monitor screens, I could obviously tell it wasn't Ace, but that didn't bug me. It was a really good show. Still for the time between the show and the release of this DVD, I doubted my memories of the concert. Was it really that good, or was I just so pumped-up over the experience of seeing Kiss and Aerosmith together that I was overrating it? Now that I have this DVD, I know I was right. Not only that, but now I don't miss Peter, either. I have been a Kiss fan for 30 years, but I agree with the reviewer who compared a Kiss live show to a theater production, a la London or Broadway. The cast may change, but that just keeps the show fresh, if anything.
One additional comment, though; and this really bugs me: Stop treating Amazon.com as a forum / blog thread. This is a product review site. If you haven't seen the product, don't post. If you want to rant about the "new, fake Kiss," go to a genuine metal news / blog site like blabbermouth.com. Those guys would love you. They have turned Kiss-bashing into an art-form / pastime. But when you post a one-star review of a DVD you haven't seen because you disagree with it on general principal, it brings the overall rating of the DVD down artificially, which could turn-off potential Amazon customers / Kiss fans like myself, who might genuinely like the DVD on its own merits. (And I think it's interesting to note that the reviews posted by the people who have actually seen the DVD are overwhelmingly positive). As for me, this is going up on my shelf, right next to my "import" copy of Kiss - Love Gun: Houston, 1977.

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From their formative years in the early '70s to the present day, KISS is regarded as one of the most influential rock and roll bands of all time. Now their legacy continues to grow, as KISS is stronger and more vital than ever, commanding huge audiences in stadiums and arenas around the globe. KISS Rock the Nation Live! is an unprecedented look at KISS onstage and off, including fiery live performances of rarely-performed KISS classics, previously unseen footage of the group at soundchecks, in their dressing room, traveling, photo sessions and much more! But most importantly, you'll see a band not content to rest on their lofty laurels but committed to forgin head-on into an exciting future.CUTTING-EDGE BONUS FEATURES: Seven Select-A-KISS Songs - Choose the band member you want to watch! Six Behind-the-Scenes Documentary Segments Intimate and In-Your-Face KISS Footage shot at the band's Palais Theater performance in Melbourne, Australia Never-Before-Seen KISS Backstage Rehearsal Footage FEATURED SONGS: Love Gun, Deuce, Makin' Love, Lick It Up, Christine Sixteen, She, Tears Are Falling, Got to Choose, I Love It Loud, Love Her All I Can, I Want You, Parasite, War Machine, 100,000 Years, Unholy, Shout It Out Loud, I Was Made for Lovin' You, Detroit Rock City, God Gave Rock & Roll To You II, Rock & Roll All Nite

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Gene Simmons Family Jewels - Complete Season Two (2007) Review

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(More customer reviews)I do not know how much of the episodes are staged, but they make for compelling viewing. I had tears in my eyes watching the plastic surgery episodes, and felt for poor Sophie when she got a little overwhelmed. It is also a real kick seeing how Gene works his mojo in all the different situations. This is good stuff!

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Demon rocker Gene Simmons and his family hide nothing from the cameras in Season Two of this hit reality series. Whether he s showing a young friend the ropes in Vegas or planning to buy himself an island, the legendary KISS frontman still wants to rock and roll all nite. But Gene is forced to balance his hedonistic lifestyle with new domestic concerns: Shannon Tweed, the former Playmate of the Year to whom he s been happily UNmarried for 23 years, wants a new baby; their son Nick is planning to go away to college; and their little girl Sophie is growing up fast, attracting the attention of fashion photographers.From family vacations gone awry to problems with a rent-a-bachelor auction, the Simmons face one crisis after another in their uniquely raw and honest syle. Gene and Shannon even allow cameras into the operating room to follow every step of their simultaneous plastic surgeries and their heartbreaking, hilarious recoveries at home.DVD Features: Bonus Episode It Was a Very Good Year ; Never-Before-Seen Clips

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Gene Simmons Family Jewels: The Best of Seasons 1 and 2 (2007) Review

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Forget all the paint, glitter and howling. This family is so mentally healthy. I would recommend any parent and teen to spend some time with the Simmons family for an example of how happy people work together. They have fun, good times and bad, and still demonstrate respect and love each for the other. Unusual to see these days. I'd love to be their neighbor.

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Eight top-rated episodes from seasons 1 & 2Studio: A&e Home VideoRelease Date: 04/01/2008Run time: 176 minutes

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The Osbournes - The First Season (Censored) (2002) Review

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(More customer reviews)The Osbournes is one of the best TV shows around, and I can't wait for the Complete First Season to come out on DVD. This version is uncensored, so you can see footage that they didn't show on TV (according to Amazon, on 6 episodes). This DVD, unlike most television shows that come on DVD has a lot of bonus material and special features, as well as all 10 great episodes from the first series:
1. There Goes The Neighborhood
We meet the family as they move into their new Beverly Hills home. After problems with the furniture, Ozzy displays his dismay with a tricky remote control. Later, Ozzy performs on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", despite his nervousness. Kelly and Jack have a love-hate relationship and physically fight throughout the episode. The show closes with Sharon trying to sort through her funny family issues.
2. Bark At The Moon
The Osbournes are settling into their new house as their pets settle too. Some rambunctious pets ruin the furniture and leave "presents" on the ground. Sharon enlists a pet therapist to help the situation. Also, Kelly is pulled over by cops due to poor driving.
3. For The Record
The Osbourne clan visits the "Big Apple" sans Jack. As Ozzy makes many guest appearances on shows such as NBC's "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and TRL, Jack goes to a "hippy" camp where he apparently breaks all the rules and has a miserable time. Then the family makes it home in time for Kelly's 17th birthday. Complete with cauldrons and contortionists, Kelly has a little too much fun and gets a tatoo. Meanwhile, a girl sleeps in Jack's room and the door is locked.
4. Won't You Be My Neighbor?
The epsiode begins with Kelly venting her anger to Ozzy because she has a ob/gyn appointment that she doesn't want to go to. Then Sharon and Jack get upset because their next door neighbors blast techno music at 2:00 in the morning. After Sharon sets them straight by yelling at them and, like an Osbourne, reveals all her opinions. A food fight begins when the neighbors perform a rendition of "My Girl" and ham, bagels, and the like enter the backyard next door. After the police pay a visit to the Osbourne home, and they are let off with a warning, Ozzy gets in on the action and breaks a window with a log.
5. Tour Of Duty
Ozzy is about to embark on a U.S. tour and realizes that he's out of shape. He enlists a personal trainer and tries to become healthy. Then, Kelly takes her mom on a shopping spree which leads to Kelly misplacing Ozzy's credit card. It's finally time to go on tour. Jack stays home so that he can start his own record label. Ozzy films a video that spoofs "Lady Marmalade" from Moulin Rouge. Ozzy gets upset with Sharon because she booked tour dates in close succession but then he takes to the stage.
6. Trouble In Paradise
Ozzy is still on tour but suffers a leg injury. Jack struggles to abide by the rules and worries the nanny a great deal. When the patriarch and matriarch return home, Jack is partying with his friends. This leads to a family meeting. Jack and Kelly tell their parents that their lives are different from anyone they know due to touring and fame. Sharon half-understands their dilemma but tells them that they have to stop taking advantage of their parents. Ozzy confronts Jack with his alcohol and drug use and tells Jack to look at how it has affected him. After the talk, Kelly has an epiphany and tells her mom that she will change her friends.
7. Get Stuffed
Ozzy still has a foot injury. As he takes too much medicine (with alcohol), he takes the dog out for a surreal walk. Kelly becomes upset because Jack has gotten a lot of recognition in his musical career while she has received none. Kelly seeks consolation from Ozzy, to which he provides little--but does confront Jack. Ozzy then tells the family that he wants to be alone for his birthday. Disregarding his request, the clan surprises him in Chicago and he is pleased.
8. No Vagrancy
Jack brings his friend, Dill, a professional skater that is no stranger to alcohol and drugs, into the house so that he can receive the hotel treatment that only the Osbournes could provide. He clashes with the mom and dad: 1) Ozzy never remembers meeting him 2) Sharon finds a bottle of Jack Daniels and attempts to pee in it 3) Dill messes up Sharon's Kitchen 4) Ozzy feels that he's overstayed his welcome. Eventually Dill agrees to leave (as if he had a choice) to Jack's chagrin. Also, Lola, the loveable bulldog, is given away without Jack's knowledge. Ozzy ultimately agrees to bring Lola back as long Jack provides the proper care to the dog.
9. A Very Ozzy Christmas
It's Christmas and the Osbournes celebrate as only they can. Sharon, Ozzy, and Jack are in New York on tour when they receive word that their security guard had been arrested for attempted burglary. They return home and Ozzy gets reacquainted with the dogs...Christmas morning approaches and Lulu (Ozzy's son from a previous marriage)visits. Ozzy helps make Christmas dinner and the meal is filled with feuding words and Kelly eventually leaves the table. Jack then receives a knife and Ozzy confiscates it.
10. Dinner With Ozzy
Ozzy reflects on his childhood, life, and family as he dines in front of a camera. He describes his problems and how he doesn't know what a 'normal' family would be. At the end of the episode Ozzy is presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Clips are shown of highlights of the family's first season.
I would reccomend this to any Osbournes fan, or if you want to know what the fuss is about, buy it and find out. The first season of 'The Osbournes' is great, packed with special features, never before seen footage and commentary.
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Collect the entire first season of "The Osbournes," the most outrageously fun reality television show ever, with THE OSBOURNES – THE FIRST SEASON, a 2-disc DVD.Starring legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne, his amazing wife Sharon and their kids Kelly and Jack, THE OSBOURNES – THE FIRST SEASON includes never-before-seen bonus footage, and many terrific DVD programs including set top features and DVD ROM features, with new cast interviews, commentary tracks, "Too Oz For TV" blooper reel, an Osbournes bingo game and lots more."The Osbournes" has become a top-rated "reality show" phenomenon.Last Fall Ozzy Osbourne, the original Madman of Rock, opened up his family life to the cameras, and the resulting television series has earned a huge fan following.Whether familiar with Ozzy’s musical career or not, audiences everywhere have grown to know and love each Osbourne family member.THE OSBOURNES – THE FIRST SEASON collects all the unforgettable personalities and day-to-day problems and pleasures that come from being a part of America’s most fun-to-watch first family.

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Gene Simmons - Family Jewels - Season One (2006) Review

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(More customer reviews)It's tough to discuss this show without mentioning the more popular Osbournes. The Osbournes came first, the Osbournes was a big hit...heck, even my dad (who knows nothing about rock n' roll) watched that show. He thought Ozzy was funny. But this is the better show. And this is why.
First of all, there's hardly any cussing. Very rarely do you hear the "beeps" (and yes, it's all beeps, no actual cussing). Second, this family is much more likable. Nick Simmons is a bright, funny young guy, and Shannon Tweed is absolutely hilarious. Third, you can understand what Gene is saying, unlike the Ozzman. And last, you can tell right away how much this family loves each other. I got tired of the Osbournes always fighting. These guys joke around and play pranks, but there's very little fighting going on. And although Gene is well-known for his love of women, there's very little bare skin on this show.
I'm writing this and I haven't even finished the first disc yet. I just like this show. I think it's hilarious and I can't stop watching (except to get a Pepsi and write this)! I haven't even gotten to the "lost songs" yet...can't wait to hear them.
There was one episode in particular, the "unaired pilot" in which Gene is grilling the boy who is about to take young Sophie Simmons out to the dance. I saw visions of my own future as a father there. Just a priceless moment. I felt very sorry for that poor young man who had to sit across a very large desk from Mr. Simmons and be grilled about dating his young daughter.
This is an excellent show, and I highly recommend it, whether you like Kiss or not. Just give it a shot.

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GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS is your personal invitation to go home with rock 'n roll superstar Gene Simmons. Enter the extraordinary Simmons household where former KISS front man Gene Simmons and Playmate of the Year Shannon Tweed have raised two charming, well-behaved teenagers, Nick and Sophie. Or is it the other way around? From a surprise birthday party that turns into a surprise wedding, to driving lessons that take a wrong turn for father and son, to horseplay that puts a daughter in hot water, day-to-day family life has never been so outrageously unpredictable--and surprisingly touching. The story of a uniquely American family fully unveiled in the original thirteen episodes from the debut season on DVD. DVD Features: Exclusive interviews with the Simmons family; Cast Biographies; Photo Gallery; Interactive Menu; Scene Selection 8/7/06 Happily Unmarried (#1) 8/7/06 Next Generation Rock Star (#3) 8/14/06 The Demon Lives (#10) 8/14/06 Driving Me Crazy (#2) 8/21/06 Food or Sex? (#6) 8/28/06 Sexercise (#8) 9/11/06The Un-Anniversary (#12) 9/18/06 Loose Change (#9) 9/25/06 Fan... Tastic (#7) 10/2/06 Horsin’ Around (#5) 10/16/06 Gene’s Addiction (#4) 10/23/06 Shrinkwraped (#11) 10/30/06 Behind the Makeup (#13)

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