EZO--EZO (1987) Rating--7.2

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Sounding a lot like the heaviest material from Kiss, and probably a good deal because the album is produced by Gene Simmons, as he supposedly "discovered" them as well. Incidentally, the "heaviest" of the Kiss material is usually Gene's stuff. The playing here is extremely tight, and there are chops packed into every song. Pretty good stuff....
Riffs dominate songs such as "Kiss of Fire" and "House of 1,000 Pleasures," and "Destroyer" is dark and features some excellent six-string stutter work.
"Mr. Midnight" is a slower groove and mover, and "Here It Comes" is sleek in its approach, seeming to lurk in the shadows as it winds through each verse and chorus. "Big Changes" stands out as well, showing variety with a pickup chorus over slower verses.
In all, a very tasty little treat. Again, similar to Kiss, only heavier. The followup is even a bit better...

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TRACK LIST: House of 1,000 Pleasures/Flashback Heart Attack/Mr. Midnight/Here It Comes/I Walk Alone/Destroyer/Big Changes/Kiss of Fire/Desiree

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