Recently, I have had the pleasure of getting my hands on the album Dynasty by KISS tribute band Kiss This. I am not a fan of tribute bands but their rendition of Dynasty is a pleasant surprise. I personally have nothing against tribute bands but my focus has been more on supporting original artists.
So consequently I was taken aback by the legitimacy and weight of the project. Spotlighting heavyweight guests artists like: Ryan Spencer Cook of Ace Frehley Band, and Gene Simmons Band, Philip Shouse of Ace Frehley Band, Gene Simmons Band, and Accept, and Tommy Henriksen of Alice Cooper and Crossbone Skully.
Beyond the flash and dash of whose guest staring on the album the music itself is really good. I like that they decided to cover an entire album over cherry picking overplayed popular radio hits. The music itself sounds just like a KISS recording so it’s easy to forget that it’s a cover and not the original.
Regardless, I find it more important that the album itself is enjoyable to listen to. If you have an opportunity to see Kiss This live I would highly recommend going to a show, support the local venue by getting a drink and pick up your own copy of the CD.
Kiss This is: The Starchild – Kevin Blakita – lead guitar/vocals, The Space Ace – John Jeffrey – lead guitar/vocals, The Catman – Billy Eberts – drums/vocals, and the Demon – Taylor Stursa – bass/vocals.
Buffalo Rock City is the name of the Kiss tribute album series that started in 2020. Featuring Kiss This and various guest musicians from the local and national market.
BuffaloRockCity Dynasty Tracklisting
1. “I Was Made for Loving You” featuring Kiss This with Janelle Lawless (Battle Chapel of Great Whitesnake tribute).
2. “2,000 Man is Kiss This” featuring Tommy Denander (Alice Cooper studio guitarist/producer)
3. “Sure know Something” Dave Comer (Killset) on lead vocals with the Kiss Room House Band
4. “Dirty Livin” features Ryan Spencer Cook (vocals) and Philip Shouse (guitars) from the Ace Frehley band with Taylor Stursa from Kiss This on bass
5. “Charisma” features Taylor Stursa of Kiss This on lead vocals.
6. “Magic Touch” featuring Dave Comer on vocals.
7. “Hard Times” featuring Philip Shouse from the Ace Frehley band on bass and John Jeffrey from Kiss This on lead vocals and guitar.
8. “X-ray Eyes” featuring Dave Comer on lead vocals.
9. “Save Your Love” featuring Tommy Henriksen (Alice Cooper/Crossbone Skully) on lead vocals and Philip Shouse (Ace Frehley band) on bass and John Jeffrey from Kiss This on guitar.
10. “Just Begun to Fight” features Daniel Iasback.
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