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12 Picks

Ace Frehley

57 min · 12 tracks · hard rock

A hard rock celebration, blending classic anthems with Frehley's unmistakable guitar flair and vibrant live energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • live energy that ignites passion
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • celebratory anthems for gatherings
  • guitar-driven excitement for road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quiet, subdued atmospheres
  • dislike live performance recordings

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1990, '12 Picks' marked Ace Frehley's return to the music scene after a lengthy hiatus following his departure from KISS. This album served as a compilation of fan-favorite tracks alongside new renditions, showcasing Frehley’s signature style while bridging his past with contemporary hard rock sensibilities.
Stylistic neighbors
Peter Criss· Alice Cooper· Ted Nugent

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Into the Night 4:11
  • 2 Words Are Not Enough 3:24
  • 3 Insane 3:47
  • 4 Hide Your Heart 4:35
  • 5 Trouble Walkin’ 3:08
  • 6 Rock Soldiers 5:02
  • 7 Rip It Out (live) 3:41
  • 8 Breakout (live) 3:29
  • 9 Cold Gin (live) 6:48
  • 10 Shock Me (live) 9:44
  • 11 Rocket Ride (live) 4:54
  • 12 Deuce (live) 4:51

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata