Monster
by Kiss
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Kerrang!
    Nov 7, 2012
    80
    It's not quite Destroyer good, but then again, it's not quite Animalize bad either. [13 Oct 2012, p.53]
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  2. The A.V. Club
    Oct 16, 2012
    67
    That Simmons and Stanley put this much passion and knuckle-dragging fun into Monster makes the disc's sporadic warts just part of the appeal.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    Oct 16, 2012
    75
    KISS' new album, Monster, is a fantastic dog: Protective, loyal, fun to be around but ferocious when it needs to be.

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#91 Most Discussed Album of 2012
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#67 Most Shared Album of 2012

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 4 out of 24
  1. chillgreg1
    Jan 26, 2013
    1
    Really awful. I love KISS, but this is just plain terrible, sorry to say. When did they forget how to write songs? No melodies, justReally awful. I love KISS, but this is just plain terrible, sorry to say. When did they forget how to write songs? No melodies, just headache-inducing noise. They should take a listen to their old stuff, try to find some fresh inspiration.… Full Review »
  2. JoeEftpos
    Aug 5, 2021
    9
    A very good album with a fresh sound, great effort for a half century old band, made my playlist for sure
  3. clinteastwoo
    May 11, 2016
    8
    ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................GREAT Heavy Metal Album, of Kiss, But Gene Simmons Always impedes Kiss to have a note 10 Album,

    The Devil Is Me is Trash Inaudible for appreciators of Good Songs and Good Melodies, at Least Gene Simmons write and sing the Song "Eat Your Heart Out" That is one of best songs on album    … Full Review »
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