ACE FREHLEY – Space Invader

Though “scorned” by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley and relatively “silent” for a handful of years, legendary axeman Ace Frehley has finally released a solo record entitled Space Invader, which cleverly stays with his character portrayal as “Spaceman” while in Kiss. Frehley handles the vocals, guitars, and bass on this album, while Matt Starr (Beautiful Creatures) works the drum kit. Space Invader, like all works Ace has been involved in, contains “simple” Hard Rock — the lyrics are often odd, almost Lou Reed-ish at times, but nonetheless all tracks (sans “The Joker” cover) are charmingly enjoyable in their own way.