This is the space Ace’s fourth studio album, released originally in ’89. This is the RSD reissue from 2020. The record company tried to recreate the success Ace had with New York Groove by releasing Do Ya – a cover of The Move track – as a single hoping for a similar reaction, but it bombed. I don’t know why they bothered, as the rockier tracks are way better. Shot Full Of Rock would have been a better choice, or Five Card Stud, as this to me, this is what Ace is all about.
Hide Your Heart, which was part written by Paul Stanley, is a typical Kiss-style track. The title track has a trademark sleazy Ace riff and sing-a-long chorus. Back To School is a track that any late 80’s LA glam band would have been proud of.
I like Ace a lot, and I sure would like to see him in Kiss one last time, but honestly – I think he is better away from all the bullshit. A really good album.
8.5/10 from The Grooveman.
