For the first time in our podcast's history, we were a duo. Kousin Marvin had a family issue and Roadie Ray had a work thing. So, Kousins Tim and Gary went on with the show. Barstools and caffeine drinks and all. That part isn't true.

But, the conversation was the top riffs from KISS. Specifically, the top from Paul, Gene, and Ace. We know that Peter didn't write anything musical. Heck, he barely even wrote lyrics.

We had a discussion last week about the difference between a riff and a lick. KT had it all wrong, exactly the opposite, really. Here's the definition of each.

Essentially a riff is a full musical phrase with a structure and repetition to ensure the ear catches and understands its wholeness. That is why it is an entity of its own. On the other hand, a lick is an incomplete musical idea that, if put together with other licks, can amount to a riff. (Rock Guitar Universe)

These were all from the early makeup era. KT and KG went through a collective Top 15 with some honorable mentions and a "bonus."

KT/G gave their riff-influence "Now Listenings."

What are your favorite KISS riffs?

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The Kousins have done album showdowns before. But, in some instances, that just doesn't seem fair to some of the songs on the two albums.

Kousin Gary and Roadie Ray battle with two albums chosen by our Twitter fans. The self-titled debut and Rock and Roll Over. KG took the s/t and RR held down the fort with RNRO.

How is this different from most album battles the Kousins have done? After a coin flip, the winner can either go first or defer their pick. The first picker chooses their "gladiator" or song for battle. After a short listen, the opposing picker chooses the song (or gladiator) to battle the round's opening song. The other two Kousins then vote for the winner. The two pickers can change their vote if they choose to, as well. Whichever song has the most votes... wins. If there's a tie, it goes to Twitter for tiebreaker votes. If that doesn't make sense, just give a listen and it will become as clear as mud.

The Kousins gave their now listenings.

How would your vote go on the songs on the self-titled or RNRO?

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The Kousins plus Euge

Eugene B. Sims from Wheeler's Dog Podcast joins the Kousins to discuss the first Van Halen album, Van Halen (1978).

Euge tells the story of the first time he heard the album, and the Kousins tell their stories, too.

More Van Halen albums were discussed. Why is this a relevant topic for a KISS podcast? The album was in direct correlation to the demo that Gene Simmons produced.

The Kousins and Euge give their now listenings.

Do you remember your first experience with Van Halen, first album or otherwise?

The Kousins continue the celebration of Paul Stanley's birthday from last week and do a "listening party" of the 2006 release Live to Win.

All the Kousins could pretty much agree they didn't really want to listen to the album, but some turned out to more than just like it. You'll have to guess which one.

Now listenings from each Kousin.

What are your thoughts on Live to Win?

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The Kousins wish the Starchild, Paul Stanley a happy 71st birthday on January 20.

They each compiled 5-10 songs that they'd rank among their favorites of Paul's lead vocal moments.

Some Now Listenings but no mailbag this week.

What would be your top 5-10 Paul vocals?

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The Kousins have done album showdowns before. But, in some instances, that just doesn't seem fair to some of the songs on the two albums.

This week, Kousin Marvin put his #1 (on his ranking list), Hotter Than Hell, against Roadie Ray's #1, Love Gun. What makes this cool is that these two albums are powerhouses in the KISS Katalog.

How is this different from most album battles the Kousins have done? After a coin flip, the winner can either go first or defer their pick. The first picker chooses their "gladiator" or song for battle. After a short listen, the opposing picker chooses the song (or gladiator) to battle the round's opening song. The other two Kousins then vote for the winner. The two pickers can change their vote if they choose to, as well. Whichever song has the most votes... wins. If there's a tie, it goes to Twitter for tiebreaker votes. If that doesn't make sense, just give a listen and it will become as clear as mud.

The Kousins gave their now listenings. A response to The Huge to The Euge feud with a third competitor entering the ring.

How would your vote go on the songs on Hotter Than Hell or Love Gun?

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The first podcast of 2023!!

With the new year comes a new name. We had to close down the Devereaux Diaries asylum due to budget cuts, and the inmates kept peeing on the walls and stuff. So now, we are Asylum: The KISS Podcast.

Also, it was time for a new feature. The Kousins have done album showdowns before. But, in some instances, that just doesn't seem fair to some of the songs on the two albums.

So, Kousin Gary put his #1 (on his ranking list), Carnival of Souls, against Kousin Tim's #1, Music from 'The Elder.' What makes this cool is that these two albums are the biggest outliers in the whole KISS Katalog. They both come with asterisks (*) as they have no companions. And for the newbies, as Roadie Ray said, yes, Kousins Gary and Tim are serious; these are really their #1s.

The difference here is: after a coin flip, the winner gets to either go first or defer their pick. The first picker chooses their "gladiator" or song for battle. After a short listen, the opposing picker chooses the song (or gladiator) to battle the round's opening song. The other two Kousins then vote for the winner. The two pickers can change their vote if they choose to, as well. Whichever song has the most votes wins. If there's a tie, it goes to Twitter for tiebreaker votes. If that doesn't make sense, just give a listen, and it will become as clear as mud.

The Kousins gave their now listenings. A response from The Huge to The Euge in their own battle arena. Mailbag from Rob from Right Between the Eyes Podcast.

How would your vote go on these songs?

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The ultimate Asylum - Tales from the Devereaux Diaries Podcast of 2022.

The Kousins came up with a little surprise for you. You have to listen to know what it is. But, Happy KISSmas just the same.

The Euge lays down a challenge to Roadie Ray. Will he accept?

The Kousins talk about what they're listening to this week.

And, while it's not a listening party, per se, The Kousins go through some of the awesome demos on the 40th Anniversary Box Set of Creatures of the Night.

Have you heard the demos or any of the remastered tracks? What did you think?

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The Internet held up for the Kousins this week. Yay tech!

There was a return recap of the two WASP concerts the Kousins paired off to see last month.

Kousin Marvin and Roadie Ray saw them in a town called Glenside, PA, whilst Kousin Tim and Kousin Gary saw them in Charlotte, NC.

There was then a "Listening Party" of the 1992 concept album Crimson Idol.

Each Kousin gave their "now listening" and, of course, the "Let Me Know" section.

How do you feel about WASP or Crimson Idol?

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The Kousins were in and ready to talk a lot about WASP for this episode.

The "Let Me Know" section, the entertaining calls from Uncle Stevie and "Dave," and "Now Listening" were all there.

But, as we started talking about WASP, the internet at the Such-N-Such Media Studios at Liberty Plaza had a hiccup, and the show couldn't go on.

However, next week's show will be "Part 2." That will include a special The Crimson Idol listening party and the conclusion of our WASP live discussion.

What are your thoughts on The Crimson Idol or WASP in general?

Let us know by calling the TLDNetwork (KUZZ Army) hotline and leaving a message for the Kousins at 336-422-NUMB (6862).

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