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Never Enough

Kiss · 2010

3 min · 1 track · hard rock

A high-energy blend of hard rock riffs and anthemic choruses captures Kiss's signature flamboyant style.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Never Enough — The title track embodies the essence of the album with its catchy hooks and powerful guitar work, showcasing the band's trademark sound.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

42 /100
Lowland
Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The single showcases solid hard rock elements but lacks depth and variety for lasting appeal.

What we noticed

  • The track features a consistent hard rock tempo with driving guitar riffs and a prominent vocal melody throughout.
  • The song structure follows a traditional verse-chorus format, with a guitar solo positioned after the second chorus.
  • The production emphasizes a polished sound, with layered vocals and harmonies that enhance the chorus.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Released during a resurgence, it showcases Kiss's adaptability in later years.
Themes
hard rock revival· flamboyant performances
Career context
Released in 2010, Never Enough marks a period of resurgence for Kiss, coming after their 2009 album Sonic Boom. This single was part of their attempt to reconnect with both old fans and new audiences amidst a changing musical landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Aerosmith· Motörhead· Def Leppard

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Never Enough

    The chorus emphasizes an insatiable desire for love and validation, repeating its central theme with increasing intensity.

    This repetition builds urgency within the song, highlighting the theme of longing that runs throughout the album.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Never Enough 3:25

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