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"All systems Go" - thanks to Mark and Dana

Matthew Phillips | SA, Australia | 06/02/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"VVI's 2nd album is definitely the pinnacle of the ex-Kiss er's career... Why? Because he had the pleasure of working with 2 of the greatest rock and roll musicians of the 90's - Mark Slaughter and Dana Strum. Mark Slaughter's helium high vocals bring to life the rock standard `I love females' lyrics written by Vincent himself, whilst Dana's Bass lines give the songs unique rhythmic character making them a lot more definitive - opposed to the `Bass line that plays the guitar bit' which according to interviews of the day Vinnie wanted. It's no wonder that Mark and Dana bailed Vincent to work on their own band `Slaughter' and their 1st album went on to platinum sales with hit after hit. Even to this day Slaughter is an active band, still gigging and recording. Funny how after VVI Vincent disappeared... you do the math."

WHY DID THEY EDIT "LOVE KILLS"?!?

N. Jaubert | Chauvin, LA USA | 01/28/2009

(3 out of 5 stars)

"First off, I am a huge KISS and Vinnie Vincent fan. His work with KISS was outstanding and the first Invasion release, while WAY over the top with glam metal cheese, was amazing. With "All Systems Go" though, he seemed to jump on the late 80's extremely polished hair metal train and came up with a CD that lacks any punch. It fits in perfectly with the likes of Winger and Warrant. It's not bad, just nothing special. Still has great nostalgia value for me.



One question though. WHY did they edit "Love Kills"? The part at the end of the guitar solo where Mark Slaughter sings " Love's Dying ...etc." is cut out completely and the part toward the beginnig of the song where he sings "You're a lifetime ago and...etc." is also cut out. WTF?"

Rare gem

Christopher L. Brunner | fort bragg, NC United States | 03/12/2009

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Vinnie Vincent was a rare gem within the 80's rock genre. His songwriting ablility and razor-edge guitar work ran circles around KISS, who'd made a big mistake in not making him a full-time member (considering how much he contributed to the band during his tenure there).

I'm a huge KISS fan, and would never take anything from any of the members that have existed throughout the band's career. However, the way Vincent was treated while a member represented the chink in the armor of the legendary band.

All Systems Go is not much different from the previous album. Well-written rock lyrics, Blazing fuitar work, and a catchy rythm are all present. It was a winning formula, and it's sad that he did't get the acolades he deserved in his solo career."