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Lick It Up de Kiss

Álbum de Kiss

1983
★★★★★
Basado en 20 votos
  • Fecha de lanzamiento: 18 de Septiembre de 1983
  • Sello Discográfico: Mercury
  • Compositores: Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Vinnie Vincent, Vini Poncia
  • Productores: Michael James Jackson, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons

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Lick It Up es un álbum de Kiss, publicado en 1983 por Mercury. El disco incluye 10 canciones, entre ellas «Exciter», «Not For The Innocent», «Lick It Up» y «Young And Wasted».

Lanzado en 1983, Lick It Up es el undécimo álbum de estudio de Kiss y es, sin duda, uno de los más importantes de su carrera, no tanto por su contenido musical como por el evento histórico que lo acompañó: el desenmascaramiento de la banda. Tras una década ocultos tras sus icónicos maquillajes, Kiss decidió revelar sus rostros al mundo en la MTV el día del lanzamiento del álbum, en una de las maniobras de marketing más audaces de la historia del rock. Musicalmente, el álbum consolida el sonido de heavy metal y hard rock de su predecesor, pero con un enfoque más comercial y accesible, en sintonía con el emergente glam metal de los 80. Con la canción titular convertida en un himno de la década, "Lick It Up" fue un éxito que revitalizó la carrera de Kiss y los redefinió para una nueva generación.

Contexto: el desenmascaramiento

A principios de los 80, la popularidad de Kiss en Estados Unidos había caído en picado. La banda se dio cuenta de que su icónico maquillaje, que una vez fue su mayor activo, se había convertido en un lastre que les impedía ser tomados en serio y que los alejaba de la nueva audiencia de la MTV. La decisión de quitarse el maquillaje fue un riesgo enorme, pero necesario para su supervivencia. El evento, retransmitido en directo por la MTV, fue un momento histórico que generó una publicidad masiva y un renovado interés en la banda.

Este fue el único álbum en el que el guitarrista Vinnie Vincent apareció en la portada como miembro oficial, aunque su relación con la banda ya era muy conflictiva. Vincent coescribió ocho de las diez canciones del disco, pero sus desacuerdos contractuales y de personalidad llevarían a su salida poco después de la gira.

Estilo y propuesta sonora

El sonido de "Lick It Up" es una mezcla de heavy metal tradicional con el sonido más melódico y comercial del glam metal de los 80. La producción de Michael James Jackson es potente y pulida, con un gran énfasis en los estribillos coreables y los solos de guitarra virtuosos de Vinnie Vincent. Es un sonido perfectamente adaptado a la era de la MTV, con canciones directas, enérgicas y llenas de actitud.

Recorrido por las canciones

La canción que da título al álbum, "Lick It Up", es un himno de hard rock con un riff inolvidable y un estribillo sexualmente sugerente. Su videoclip, el primero con la banda sin maquillaje, fue un éxito masivo en la MTV. "All Hell's Breakin' Loose" es un tema de rock con una sección rapeada por Paul Stanley, una de las primeras incursiones del género en el hard rock. "Exciter" es un tema de speed metal, mientras que "A Million to One" es una poderosa balada de Stanley. La contribución de Vinnie Vincent es fundamental en todo el álbum, con su estilo de guitarra rápido y técnico definiendo el sonido del disco.

Debut y resultados en listas

"Lick It Up" fue un éxito comercial que revitalizó la carrera de Kiss en Estados Unidos, alcanzando el estatus de platino.

Recepción crítica

La crítica recibió el álbum de forma muy positiva. Fue visto como un regreso enérgico y relevante, y la decisión de quitarse el maquillaje fue aplaudida como un movimiento inteligente. "Lick It Up" es un álbum fundamental que no solo salvó la carrera de Kiss, sino que también la redefinió para la década de los 80, demostrando su increíble capacidad de adaptación y supervivencia.

Listado de Canciones

  1. Exciter4:12

    Letra

    Oh, deep in the night I am waiting, sent from above, power oflove in my hand And I know what you want, I know what you need and I know whatyou feel Lose all your fears and live out your dreams I'm the one who's gonna make it real Passion and fire, lust and desire, exciter Pleasure and pain, this is my name, exciter Oh, heaven is yours for the taking, power of love, sent fromabove in your hand And I'll give you more than ever before, so take all you need When you open your arms, open your eyes, I'm the one who's gonnamake you see Passion and fire, lust and desire, exciter Pleasure and pain, whisper my name, exciter Surrender to me and I'll guarantee, you'll pray that the nightnever ends Come play the game, this is my name, exciter And I'll show you a world where you've never been, it's time thatyou knew There's no time for waiting, it's time to begin, I'm the one'sgonna take you Passion and fire, lust and desire, exciter Pleasure and pain, whisper my name, exciter Surrender to me and I'll guarantee, you'll pray that the nightnever ends Come play the game, this is my name, exciter
  2. Not For The Innocent4:23

    Letra

    I'm mean and I'm dirty, like none you've ever seen Bad habits drip like honey, no tongue can lick me clean I'm not of royal blood, I've never been discreet Better lock up your daughters, we're comin' to your town We're here for the slaughter, kick you when you're down Kick you when you're down We're not for the innocent, we're not for the innocent We're not for the innocent, let the beast run wild I've been damned, I've been cursed, I've been guilty and abused I spit the hangman in his face and hung him on his noose Habitual threat, I got you in my claws Gonna tan your hide, rip the flesh off your bones Look me in the eye, and you're gonna turn to stone You're gonna turn to stone We're not for the innocent, we're not for the innocent We're not for the innocent, let the beast run wild Better lock up your daughters, we're comin' to your town Better pray we're not around Let the beast run wild We're not for the innocent, we're not for the innocent We're not for the innocent, let the beast run wild We're not for the innocent, we're not for the innocent We're not for the innocent, let the beast run wild We're not for the innocent, we're not for the innocent We're not for the innocent, let the beast run wild
  3. Lick It Up3:56
    vídeo del tema Lick It Up
    Don't wanna wait 'til you know me better Let's just be glad for the time together Life's such a treat and it's time you taste it There ain't a reason on earth to waste it It ain't a crime to be good to yourself Lick it up, lick it up, it's only right now Lick it up, lick it up, oh yeah Lick it up, lick it up, come on, come on Lick it up, lick it up Don't need to wait for an invitation You gotta live like you're on vacation There's something sweet you can't buy with money, lick it up, lick it up It's all you need, so believe me honey It ain't a crime to be good to yourself Lick it up, lick it up, it's only right now Lick it up, lick it up, oh yeah Lick it up, lick it up, come on, come on Lick it up, lick it up Come on, it's only right now, it's only right now Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, yeah, yeah Lick it up, lick it up, it's only right now Lick it up, lick it up, oh yeah Lick it up, lick it up, come on, come on Lick it up, lick it up Lick it up, lick it up, oh yeah Lick it up, lick it up, come on, come on
  4. Young And Wasted4:05

    Letra

    Like a fly to a spider, you're under the spell It's the game and the liar, for those who toll the bell You're more than just a name, you fight for the right Like a moth to a flame, you see the bait you bite You're restless and wild and walkin' the line You're not just another pretty face Need an answer fast and you're runnin' out of time And the night goes on for days Young and wasted - ooh yeah, ooh yeah - young and wasted You been branded by the iron, you been cut by the knife There's a monkey on your back runnin' up and down your spine Up and down your spine You hunger for the fire and run with the pack But you know damn well there ain't no turnin' back Ain't no turnin' back, no no You're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't You laugh in the face of the fates Fallen angels spread their wings, so you cross the gates ofhate Young and wasted - I can almost taste it, I can almost taste it Young and wasted - ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah You're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't You laugh in the face of the fates Fallen angels spread their wings, so let the heaven say Young and wasted, young and wasted Young and wasted - I can almost taste it, I can almost taste it Young and wasted Young and wasted Young and wasted Young and wasted Young and wasted Young and wasted Young and wasted
  5. Gimme More3:44

    Letra

    Live wire on the loose, white fire gotta move Hot blood, need your love, hard as rock, can't get enough Wanna feel you deep inside, pumpin' through my veins, fill you tothe core Let me take you thru the night, heaven knows no pain, open up thedoor Gimme more, ooh gimme more, baby gimme more, ooh Like a dog to a bone, make you sweat, make you moan Love is sweet, so insane, come on lick my candy cane Passion in the third degree, burning in my brain, slave to love'sdesire Livin', lovin', feel the heat, never to be tamed, born to playwith fire Gimme more, ooh gimme more, baby gimme more, ooh, yeah yeah Ah, listen - touch my body, take it slow, c'mon make my juicesflow Feelin' good, any price, ooh nothin' I won't sacrifice Got a thirst for playin' rough, I can't get my fill, neverkeepin' score C'mon baby, let me in, gonna break your will, open up the door Gimme more, ooh gimme more, baby gimme more, ooh, I want you C'mon and gimme, gimme more, gimme, gimme more, gimme, gimme,ooh
  6. All Hell's Breakin' Loose4:34
  7. A Million To One4:11

    Letra

    Baby, now that you've made up your mind I'm gonna let you go, if that's what it takes to show love isblind I gave you the best love you ever had, but it wasn't enough So if you think you're so smart, go and play with your heart When you walk out the door, you'll realize what you never didbefore A million to one - that's what it will be A million to one - there's someone better than me A million to one - no, you never will find A million to one - another love like mine Yeah, we chose our sides and I've been misunderstood But everytime I try to open your eyes, I'm damned and I'm nogood Day after day, you're further away, I can't take anymore So it's time that you go, but I want you to know, I won't standin your way Deep in my heart I know, girl you're runnin' away A million to one - that's what it will be A million to one - there's someone better than me A million to one - no, you never will find A million to one - another love like mine A million to one One of these days you'll come out of your haze, no matter whatyou do It'll be too late, something good won't wait, love is runnin' outon you A million to one, a million to one A million to one - that's what it will be A million to one - there's someone better than me A million to one - no, you never will find A million to one - another love like mine A million to one - listen to your heart girl - a million to one -oh A million to one - no, you never will find A million to one - another love like mine A million to one - no, you never will find A million to one - another love like mine A million to one A million to one A million to one A million to one A million to one A million to one
  8. Fits Like A Glove4:04

    Letra

    Ain't a cardinal sin baby lemme in Girl I'm gonna treat you right Well godness sakes, my snake's alive And it's ready to bite Hornet's nest, lay me down to rest Ooh I wanna shed my skin I got the urge to merge, you're cold as ice Baby won't you lemme in Night scenes, wet dreams Enough to make you drool And fire, fire fire Fire for the fuel Don't like to dress, talk too God But I found my queen Not too clean, know what I like If you know what I mean Baby, baby Guess you win the prize Maybe, baby Where the sun never shines This must be love Fits like a glove Well it must be love, it must be love, it must be love Fits like a glove Feel the heat, drive's seat My blessing is my curse Think I'm gonna burst, a gonna burst, a gonna burst Ooh ooh Cause when I go through her It's just like a Hot knife Through butter
  9. Dance All Over Your Face4:16

    Letra

    Baby, I know it's a jungle out there Well if you can play it cool, I can play it debonair You were warm, but there was an inner ice And baby, it was like a rollin' dice Well I told you once, I told you twice Hey listen babe, there's trouble in paradise Well I found a lipstick stain of your kiss Well you can sink your teeth into this, bitch, so I'm gonna dance, dance all over your face, I'm gonna dance allover your face I'm gonna dance, dance all over your face, I'm gonna dance allover your face Hey baby, can you pass this quiz Well, just put your money where your mouth is You're as sharp as a slap from a lover's hand Hey baby, baby, baby, this is all I can stand You played your hand, and now you lose, well listen bitch, I'vegot news Yes, I saw you with another man and you put me in disgrace, so I'm gonna dance, dance all over your face, I'm gonna dance allover your face I'm gonna dance, dance all over your face, I'm gonna dance all Dance, dance all over your face, I'm gonna dance all over yourface No cheap perfume can change my mind, no satin and lace Yes, I'm gonna dance all over your face No thigh high boots, forbidden fruits, no satin and lace Yes, I'm gonna dance, dance all over your face, I'm gonna dance
  10. And On The 8th Day4:02

    Letra

    The sky is fallin' and the wheels of life are grindin' out abrand new beat The streets are burnin' with the call of the wild, and I can feelthe heat They'll call you names and spit in your face, but legends neverdie Just pick up your guitar, on your knees and pray and hold yourhead up high And on the 8th day God created rock and roll On the 8th day God created rock and roll Out of the ashes came the dawn and the shape of things to come Never surrender, just carry on, straight to kingdom come You sold your soul and virginity, ya can't rape a heart of gold Yes you're born to rule, it's destiny, now it can be told And on the 8th day God created rock and roll (rock and roll) And on the 8th day God created rock and roll And on the 8th day God created rock and roll (rock and roll) And on the 8th day God created rock and roll Rock of ages carry the news to the heart of a brave new world Feel the noise in the name of rock, let the heavens roar And on the 8th day God created rock and roll (rock and roll) And on the 8th day God created rock and roll And on the 8th day God created rock and roll (rock and roll) And on the 8th day God created rock and roll And on the 8th day God created rock and roll (rock and roll) And on the 8th day God created rock and roll And on the 8th day God created rock and roll (rock and roll) And on the 8th day God created rock and roll