KISS / My Ass Japan Tour 1995 Japan show final Budokan Hall (2CDR)

CD01:
00. Introduction
01. King of the Night Time World
02. Deuce
03. Shout It Out Loud
04. Parasite
05. Creatures of the Night
06. Calling Dr. Love
07. Makin' Love
08. Tears Are Falling
09. Domino
10. I Was Made for Lovin' You
11. Watching You
12. Firehouse
13. I Want You (Sukiyaki)
14. Love Gun
15. She
16. Lick It Up
17. Forever
18. I Love It Loud

CD02:
19. Black Diamond
20. Detroit Rock City
-(Encore)-
21. Heaven's on Fire
22. God Gave Rock 'n' Roll to You II
23. Rock and Roll All Nite

Paul Stanley - rhythm guitar, vocals
Gene Simmons - bass, vocals
Eric Singer - drums, percussion, vocals
Bruce Kulick - lead guitar

This release features a soundboard recording of the final night of KISS's 1995 Japan tour, held on January 31st at the Budokan Hall in Tokyo. This marked their fourth tour of Japan—their first in seven years—and took place as part of the "Kiss My Ass Tour" (which began in 1994). Notably, the band performed without their trademark makeup. While it is a straightforward, no-frills rock 'n' roll show, it is surprisingly easy to listen to; with a setlist packed with classic hits, the concert offers plenty of highlights from start to finish. Furthermore, the lead guitar is played by Bruce Kulick (currently of Grand Funk Railroad), providing an interesting opportunity to compare his style with that of the band's later guitarists. According to the manufacturer's information, the source is an SBD (soundboard) recording; however, there are moments that feel somewhat closer to an audience recording, so it is difficult to say for certain. Regardless, the sense of soundstage and instrument separation is on par with an SBD, and the recording offers high-quality sound throughout.