So Much Catchy Rock

So Much Catchy Rock

KISS have always hid their danceable hooks in heavy-metal fire and face paint. Thankfully, the band’s first album in 11 years is no different. Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, drummer Eric Singer and new guitarist Tommy Thayer induce more rump shakin’ than head bangin’ on pop anthems “Stand,” “Never Enough” and the tambourine-and-cowbell-flavored “Yes I Know (Nobody’s Perfect).” “I’m an Animal” manages one sludgy, heavy riff, but it’s tucked between so much catchy rock, it barely distracts from the fun.