12 Picks
57 min · 12 tracks · hard rock
A hard-hitting blend of classic rock riffs and passionate vocals that showcases Frehley's signature guitar work.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hide Your Heart — This track is a standout due to its catchy chorus and lyrical themes of love and longing, showcasing Frehley's ability to write memorable rock anthems.
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Rock Soldiers — This song stands out for its autobiographical lyrics reflecting Frehley’s journey and struggles post-KISS, making it deeply personal and relatable.
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Cold Gin (live) — The live rendition of this classic KISS song captures the raw energy of Frehley's performance style, highlighting his guitar prowess and charismatic stage presence.
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
- prefer quiet, subdued atmospheres
- dislike live performance recordings
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1988, '12 Picks' was Ace Frehley's first album after his departure from KISS and marked a significant moment in his solo career. This compilation featured both studio tracks and live recordings, highlighting his evolution as a musician while appealing to fans of his earlier work with KISS.
- 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
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