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KISS Odyssey: The Definitive Examination of "Music From The Elder," KISS's Cult-classic Concept Album

By Tim McPhate (Author), Julian Gill (Author)
Paperback: 536 pages
Publisher: KISSFAQ.COM Publishing (September 16, 2016)
Artwork by: Nils Brekke Svensson
Language: English
Paperback ISBN-10: 0-9822537-8-8
Paperback ISBN-13: 978-0-9822537-8-6
Hardcover ISBN-10: 0-9822537-9-6
Hardcover ISBN-13: 978-0-9822537-9-3
Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds

Shock people and throw them for a loop, "Music From The Elder" did. Upon its release in November 1981, the album was confusingly received by both KISS fans and the general public. By the time the calendar turned to 1982, the album was essentially a commercial failure. And KISS were already ready to move on. More than 30 years later, "Music From The Elder" has attained a cult-classic status among a segment of diehard KISS fans. A great part of the album's appeal lies in the mysterious conditions under which it was created. While "Music From The Elder" has been discussed in various music publications and KISS-related books, there has never been a concentrated effort to put this album under a historical microscope. Until now. Through a series of brand-new interviews, original features and related special content, KissFAQ will shine a spotlight on "Music From The Elder" like never before. More than 30 interviews were conducted with various individuals who either worked on the project or have a connection of sorts, including professionals who have never told their "Elder story." These interviews will provide interesting insights and unique perspectives regarding the album's creative process and this fascinating period in KISStory, in addition to fun anecdotes and personal recollections. A series of topical features will shed more light on KISS' activity in 1981 and early 1982 and dissect the album further with in-depth musical analysis, biographical information on the album's participants, a revised KissFAQ Album Focus, and much more...

Reissued in July 2017 as a 582 page 6.14x9.21" cloth covered hardback with dust jacket.

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As with anything KISSFAQ Publishing related, there are a few alternate proof copies in circulation including the three physical galleys above (dated 1/2013, 1/2015 and 10/2015 respectively)