Summary: Kiss released their twelfth studio album Unmasked in 1980. The album featured a mix of hard rock, pop, and new wave elements. Unmasked was the band’s first album not to reach the Top 10 in the US, but it peaked at #35 on the Billboard 200.

About the Artist: Kiss is an American rock band formed in 1973. The original lineup consisted of Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss. The band has released 24 studio albums, with Unmasked being their twelfth. Their music is often described as hard rock and glam metal, with elements of pop, heavy metal, and new wave. Kiss has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and is one of the best-selling bands of all time, with over 100 million records sold worldwide.

About the Record: Unmasked is an eclectic mix of hard rock, pop, and new wave elements. It was the last to feature the original lineup. The album features the hit singles “Shandi” and “Talk to Me”. Unmasked was the band’s first album not to reach the Top 10 in the US, but it peaked at #35 on the Billboard 200. This is a stereo album with no folded poster insert.

About the Cover: The cover art for Unmasked features a cartoon-like image of the band members with their faces hidden. The artwork was designed by artist Ken Kelly, who had previously done artwork for the band’s Love Gun and Dynasty albums. The cover art is a reflection of the album’s title, as it features the band members without their makeup and costumes.

About the Lyrics and Music: The lyrics on Unmasked are mostly about love and relationships. The album features the hit singles “Shandi” and “Talk to Me”, as well as the rockers “Naked City” and “Easy as It Seems”. The album also features the ballad “Two Sides of the Coin” and the upbeat “Torpedo Girl”.

Conclusion: Kiss’s Unmasked is an eclectic mix of hard rock, pop, and new wave elements, and features the hit singles “Shandi” and “Talk to Me”. It was the last to feature the original lineup. The album’s cover art is a reflection of the album’s title, as it features the band members without their makeup and costumes. Unmasked is an enjoyable record that is sure to please fans of Kiss and classic rock alike.

Other Recommendations: If you enjoyed Kiss’s Unmasked, you may also enjoy other albums from the band such as Destroyer, Love Gun, and Dynasty. You may also enjoy similar records from other classic rock artists such as Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, and Aerosmith.

About the tracklist. Side one: 1. Is that you? 2. Shandi, 3. Talk to me, 4. Naked City, 5. What makes the world go round
Side two: 1. Tomorrow, 2. Two sides of the coin, 3. She’s so European, 4. Easy as it seems, 5. Torpedo girl, 6. You’re all that I want.