Sonic Boom rocks, and is definitely in my top ten KISS records. There's not a whole lot to say about it, it's just KISS doing what they do best: play loud and heavy rock 'n' roll!

I'm not near the fan-boy level of some of the other members of the board, but I'd agree that this is the best KISS album since Revenge. The songs are catchy as hell and capture that 70's vibe. The only song I don't care for much is 'Danger Us' but even that one rattles around in my head. I've got no problem with the album artwork. It stands out, looks good enough for me. At least it looks like they put some effort into the artwork & packaging of the whole thing. That in of itself is becoming a rareity in the age of digital downloads.

As mentioned before, the bonus disc is a cool addition, but not something I woud've otherwise purchased. I have yet to watch the DVD and probably won't.

Holy crap, we're already on Sonic Boom?

It's a great album. When they promised a record that sounded like "Something between R&RO and Love Gun", they weren't kidding. It definitely sounds like classic KISS, and everything feels natural; not forced at all like certain parts of Psycho Circus sound. Tommy and Eric, although certainly no Ace and Peter, are adequate replacements (but the makeup thing irks me a little, too) and both sing surprisingly well. Just a good ol' cheesy as hell hard rock record.

til today i'm not ''fall in love'' with new album. dunno, maybe i need more time.

I like Sonic Boom well enough, there's not a stinker in the whole bunch. One thing that's missing (since they said it was Classic Kiss) is the doubling of hard riffs with an acoustic guitar counter-part a la C'mon And Love Me & Makin' Love. I like how Kiss implemented it on their records and even on Ace's '78 solo album. Eric & Tommy donning the Cat Man and Space Ace respectively is utter blasphemy though.

it is enjoyable album. it is good. but imo it is very steril. i dont feel that old energy from old albums. it is like made for markets and make $ not for fans. yes i could be possibly wrong but i feel it that way.

I couldn't believe I actually won. There was actually one other bidder. The auction started at $9.99. I put in a max of only $15 figuring I'd be outbid for sure.
In the words of Dokken "I Just Got Lucky".

For Christmas I got 'Sonic Boom' and love it. Definitley better than 'Psycho Circus' and the retro feel to the songs makes this album a fun listen.

Not a filler in the set and I even enjoyed the re-recordings of the second disc, while I see this disc as pointless, it was still enjoy able disc.

Guys, stop buying those compilations!!!

Alive IV: Symphony - Excellent release. The band was on fire, the crowd was hot and unlike some of those symphony-meets-rock band releases, the orchestra actually complimented the songs. Great DVD too. Although I wouldn't say she's a "fan", this was the album that finally made my girl understand what makes KISS so cool!

Sonic Boom - Made #1 on my best of '09 list. I'd love for KISS to keep making new music, but even if this really is the final studio release -- at least it took that distinction away from the disappointing Psycho Circus. "Say Yeah", "I'm An Animal" and "Modern Day Delilah" are instant classics.

My oldest son got me "Sonic Boom" for Christmas and I think KISS has hit this one out of the park! Catchy, hook-filled songs with typical, but enjoyable lyrics. It has been in my car stereo since I got it. Great stuff!

I have been reacquainting myself with the back catalog as well. I scored a used copy of the remaster of ALIVE! last week as well. I had forgotten what a great listen that album is. Overdubs or not, the energy from that performance just blasts out of the speakers. I can't believe that I waited so long to upgrade this!