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

Send us Fan MailDays 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/releasesAl 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_X7m7xFVJwAs discussed on the show, Anita Lee and The Handsome Three have a Facebook page. Check it out...https://www.facebook.com/anitaleeandhandsome3/You can follow Slang on Twitter at @realslang and on Instagram at @theeslang.Al is on Twitter at @almelchiorBB, and this show has accounts on Twitter and Instagram at @youmealbum. Be sure to follow @youmealbum to find out in advance about upcoming guests and featured albums for this podcast.Al has recently launched You, Me and An Album: The Newsletter. You can subscribe for free to get Al’s monthly posts, but paid subscriptions give you access to weekly posts and much more. Please consider trying a paid subscription as it also helps to support this podcast! https://youmealbum.substack.com/1:07 Anita joins the show1:44 Anita explains how she wound up getting Ace Frehley’s debut album4:38 Anita discusses the extent of her Kiss fandom6:47 This album fit right in with other popular rock music of its time9:48 Anita is a music-first, lyrics-second type of music listener11:48 Anita’s parents helped her forge a strong connection with albums15:20 Growing up near Muscle Shoals influenced Anita’s love of electric guitarDiscussion of specific tracks17:35 Speedin’ Back to My Baby20:10 I’m in Need of Love/Ozone24:55 New York Groove29:29 Anita likes how Ace proved his doubters wrong32:24 Rip It Out35:01 Wiped-Out37:16 Fractured Mirror39:11 What’s on Your Mind?39:57 This album has been a part of Anita’s life since childhood40:49 Al asks Anita about a video she made when she was in Viva Voce44:42 Anita talks about joining Slang46:46 Anita discussed the recording process for Cockroach in a Ghost Town48:44 Anita reveals Slang’s tour plans51:11 Anita identifies some of her favorite moments from Cockroach in a Ghost Town55:28 Anita talks about her other band, Anita Lee and The Handsome ThreeSupport the show