Ah, yes, the concept. Music from The Elder is one of the more enigmatic rock albums ever produced. This is an original copy of Kiss' controversial concept album "Music From The Elder.". It was an attempt on the part of the group to establish Kiss as credible artists, and also to reverse the trend of declining album sales and commercial popularity that had begun in 1979. Music from "The Elder" was the 1981 concept album that was released by Kiss in attempt to regain lost popularity. Yet their new songs are catchy, the performances respectable, and, despite its concept, Music from “The Elder” is better than anything that the group has recorded in years. It seems a mix of bad timing and preconceptions doomed this work. Time, almost 34 years now, has healed some of the wounds. Most critics and fans pretty much hated it, but when experienced with objectivity, this album is one of Kiss' best albums and also one of the best concept albums ever produced. The band’s late manager and its label hated it. Everyone hates Music from The Elder. It seems a mix of bad timing and preconceptions doomed this work. Music from "The Elder" is a 1981 concept album released by the American hard rock band Kiss. It includes the original inner sleeve which I always thought looked really cool. Music from "The Elder" was the first album with drummer Eric Carr and the last album to feature Ace Frehley until their 1996 reunion Alive/Worldwide Tour apart from appearing on the cover of the compilation album Killers and the next album Creatures of the Night and a handful of promotional appearances with the band until late 1982. Music from "The Elder" is the 9th studio album released by the American band Kiss. You can find a loyal geeky contingent online and in the darker regions of KISS-dom that sing its praises. Music from The Elder is one of the more enigmatic rock albums ever produced. The fans hate it. KISS hates it. MUSIC FROM THE ELDER: Explaining the KISS Album Everyone Hates. Most critics and fans pretty much hated it, but when experienced with objectivity, this album is one of Kiss' best albums and also one of the best concept albums ever produced. referencing (Music From) The Elder, CD, Album, RE, RM, RP, 314 532 390-2 My copy of this has the SAME Matrix number there are a few differences: 1) the rim text runs along the top half of the cd from level with the catalogue number to level with 'A PolyGram Company' (as item r13803250) It was an attempt on the part of the group to establish Kiss as credible artists, and also to reverse the trend of declining album sales and commercial popularity that had begun in 1979. The gatefold jacket is VG, with light wear around the corners and edges but no creases, tears or writing.