Episode 142 – KISS – Music from the “Elder” – Part 1

Episode 148 is here! The wheel has spoken—and this time it’s spinning back to 1984 with the self-titled debut album from Black 'N Blue! Big hooks, big hair, and that classic Sunset Strip sound—tune in as we break down this glam metal kickoff from one of the most underrated bands of the era.

Rock Roulette Episode 147 is here, and we’re wrapping up our review of No Doubt’s Tragic Kingdom! From ska-punk bangers to heart-wrenching ballads, we’ve broken down every track—and now it’s time to give our final thoughts on this 90s classic. Is it still royalty?

Episode 146 is Here! The wheel has made its choice, and this week on Rock Roulette, we're diving into Tragic Kingdom by No Doubt! Released in 1995, this genre-blending juggernaut launched Gwen Stefani into superstardom and delivered hit after hit — Just a Girl, Spiderwebs, Sunday Morning, and the unforgettable Don’t Speak. With its mix of ska, punk, pop, and heartbreak, Tragic Kingdom captured the voice of a generation and still hits hard today.

Episode 145 is live! This week on the Rock Roulette Podcast, we’re wrapping up our review of The Firm’s self-titled debut album. Does the second half of this 1985 supergroup release hold strong, or fade out? Tune in for our final thoughts!

Episode 144 is live, and the wheel has spoken! This week we’re diving into the self-titled debut from The Firm. Featuring members of Led Zeppelin and Bad Company, does this 1985 supergroup deliver? Tune in to find out!

Episode143 is here! This week on Rock Roulette, we close the book on one of the most fascinating—and divisive—chapters in KISS history: Music from “The Elder.” From concept-album ambitions to orchestral arrangements and that lone Gene Simmons tear in “A World Without Heroes,” we break down Side 2 and ask the big question: Was it a misunderstood masterpiece or a glorious misfire? Tune in as we give “The Elder” the dramatic finale it deserves.

Episode 142 is here, and we’re heading into one of KISS’s most mysterious albums—Music From “The Elder”! We’re diving into Side 1 of this ambitious, theatrical project. From soaring ballads to dramatic storytelling, how does KISS’s bold experiment hold up? We’re breaking it all down! Soddam And Gomorrahhh!!!

Episode 141 is here, and we’re wrapping up our review of XYZ’s killer debut album! Side 2 brings even more hooks, heavy riffs, and soaring vocals—does the album stick the landing? We’re breaking it all down and giving our final thoughts on this underrated hard rock classic. Catch the episode and rock out with us!

Episode 140 is live, and we’re kicking off our review of Side 1 of XYZ’s self-titled debut album! From melodic hooks to hard rock attitude, this underrated gem from 1989 is packed with killer riffs and arena-ready vocals. We’re breaking it all down—track by track. Tune in and rediscover this late '80s hard rock treasure!

Episode 139 is here! This week on the Rock Roulette Podcast, we’re wrapping up our review of Sonic Youth’s debut album Confusion Is Sex. Does the second half of this chaotic 1983 release leave a lasting impression? Tune in for our final thoughts!