71. Anita Lee Elliott Discusses Ace Frehley, self-titled

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Days before the release of Slang’s debut album, Cockroach in a Ghost Town, guitarist Anita Lee Elliott dropped by to talk about Ace Frehley’s self-titled solo album. Anita discussed how she first learned about this album, why she loves it and how she imagines it was received by Ace’s Kiss bandmates. She also talked about how she joined Slang and what some of her favorite tracks are from the band’s new album.

Slang's Cockroach in a Ghost Town is out! Stream/buy it here: https://theeslang.bandcamp.com/releases

Al highly recommends the video for Viva Voce's "Alive with Pleasure," as he and Anita discussed on this episode. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_X7m7xFVJw

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1:07 Anita joins the show

1:44 Anita explains how she wound up getting Ace Frehley’s debut album

4:38 Anita discusses the extent of her Kiss fandom

6:47 This album fit right in with other popular rock music of its time

9:48 Anita is a music-first, lyrics-second type of music listener

11:48 Anita’s parents helped her forge a strong connection with albums

15:20 Growing up near Muscle Shoals influenced Anita’s love of electric guitar

Discussion of specific tracks

17:35 Speedin’ Back to My Baby

20:10 I’m in Need of Love/Ozone

24:55 New York Groove

29:29 Anita likes how Ace proved his doubters wrong

32:24 Rip It Out

35:01 Wiped-Out

37:16 Fractured Mirror

39:11 What’s on Your Mind?

39:57 This album has been a part of Anita’s life since childhood

40:49 Al asks Anita about a video she made when she was in Viva Voce

44:42 Anita talks about joining Slang

46:46 Anita discussed the recording process for Cockroach in a Ghost Town

48:44 Anita reveals Slang’s tour plans

51:11 Anita identifies some of her favorite moments from Cockroach in a Ghost Town

55:28 Anita talks about her other band, Anita Lee and The Handsome Three

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