Ace Frehley (album)
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Ace Frehley is the first solo album by American guitarist and former Kiss member Ace Frehley, released on September 18, 1978, by Casablanca Records. It was one of four albums released by each separate Kiss member as a solo act, but yet still under the Kiss label, coming out alongside Peter Criss, Paul Stanley, and Gene Simmons. Ace Frehley contains the cover hit single "New York Groove", which was written by Russ Ballard and recorded by Hello in 1975. The song would prove to be a major hit for Frehley and boosted sales for its parent album. The album would also prove to be the most successful of the four Kiss solo albums.
Infobox
Released
September 18, 1978 (1978-09-18)
Recorded
June–July 1978
Studio
The Mansion, Sharon, ConnecticutPlaza Sound Studios, New York City
Genre
Hard rock
Length
36:44
Label
Casablanca
Producer
Eddie Kramer Ace Frehley
Tables
Professional ratings · Critical reception
Source
Source
Review scores
Source
Review scores
Rating
AllMusic
AllMusic
Review scores
AllMusic
Review scores
Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal
Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal
Review scores
Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal
Review scores
8/10
Pitchfork
Pitchfork
Review scores
Pitchfork
Review scores
(8.5/10)
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Review scores
Rolling Stone
Review scores
Spin Alternative Record Guide
Spin Alternative Record Guide
Review scores
Spin Alternative Record Guide
Review scores
3/10
Uncut
Uncut
Review scores
Uncut
Review scores
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal | 8/10 |
| Pitchfork | (8.5/10) |
| Rolling Stone | |
| Spin Alternative Record Guide | 3/10 |
| Uncut | |
· Charts
Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)
Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)
Chart (1978–1979)
Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)
Peakposition
48
Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)
Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)
Chart (1978–1979)
Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)
Peakposition
34
Japanese Albums (Oricon)
Japanese Albums (Oricon)
Chart (1978–1979)
Japanese Albums (Oricon)
Peakposition
30
US Billboard 200
US Billboard 200
Chart (1978–1979)
US Billboard 200
Peakposition
26
| Chart (1978–1979) | Peakposition |
| Australian Albums (Kent Music Report) | 48 |
| Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM) | 34 |
| Japanese Albums (Oricon) | 30 |
| US Billboard 200 | 26 |
· Certification
Canada (Music Canada)
Canada (Music Canada)
Region
Canada (Music Canada)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
50,000^
United States (RIAA)
United States (RIAA)
Region
United States (RIAA)
Certification
Platinum
Certified units/sales
1,000,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
Region
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
| Canada (Music Canada) | Gold | 50,000^ |
| United States (RIAA) | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
| ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- Ace Frehley, Kiss – Ace Frehley Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusichttps://www.allmusic.com/album/ace-frehley-mw0000198579
- "Ace Frehley Recalls a 'Dig' from Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley That Inspired his '78 Solo Album"https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/ace_frehley_recalls_a_dig_from_gene_simmons_and_paul_stanley_that_inspired_his_78_solo_album.html#comments
- "Ace Frehley / Kiss – Ace Frehley review"https://www.allmusic.com/album/r312867
- The Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal: Volume 1: The Seventies
- Ace Frehleyhttps://web.archive.org/web/20030626064958/http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/record-reviews/k/kiss/ace-frehley.shtml
- "Kiss: Album Guide"https://web.archive.org/web/20110627000037/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/artists/kiss/albumguide
- Spin Alternative Record Guide
- Uncut
- "Ace Frehley Chart History"https://www.billboard.com/artist/ace-frehley/
- "RIAA Gold & Palatinum Database: Ace Frehley"https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=ace+frehley#search_section
- "The Kiss sales report"https://web.archive.org/web/20070212054640/http://blogs.usatoday.com/listenup/2007/02/sales_questions.html
- Ace Frehley
- Australian Chart Book 1970–1992
- "Top RPM Albums: Issue 0097a". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved October 17, 2023.https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/films-videos-sound-recordings/rpm/Pages/image.aspx?Image=nlc008388.0097a&URLjpg=http%3a%2f%2fwww.collectionscanada.gc.ca%2fobj%2f028020%2ff4%2fnlc008388.0097a.gif&Ecopy=nlc008388.0097a
- Oricon Album Chart Book: Complete Edition 1970–2005
- "Ace Frehley Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2023.https://www.billboard.com/artist/Ace-Frehley/chart-history/TLP
- "Canadian album certifications – Ace Frehley – Kiss"https://musiccanada.com/gold-platinum/?_gp_search=Kiss%20Ace+Frehley
- "American album certifications – Ace Frehley – Kiss – Ace Frehley"https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=Ace+Frehley&ti=Kiss%26nbsp%3B%E2%80%93+Ace+Frehley&format=Album&type=#search_section