The 7 best Ace Frehley songs

Whether you’re a die-hard who grew up air-guitaring to KISS or just someone who loves a killer riff, you know Ace Frehley is way more than “the guy in the silver suit.”  He’s the heart and soul of rock ‘n’ roll, the Spaceman, a guitar hero with style and attitude.  From stomping on stage in platform boots to melting faces during his solo years, Ace created riffs that still hit you right in the gut.

Here are the 7 best Ace Frehley songs that prove he’s the real deal, covering both his KISS classics and solo stuff.  Turn up the volume and enjoy the ride!

 
1. Shock Me (KISS – Love Gun, 1977)
The ultimate Ace anthem.  Written after he got electrocuted on stage (seriously), this was his FIRST vocal for KISS and it’s pure magic.  Sleazy and filled with cosmic swagger.

2. Rip It Out (Ace Frehley – 1978 Solo Album)
Kickstarting his solo debut with a vengeance, this is a break-up anthem that punches you in the face and steals your beer.  Raw, loud, and full of classic Ace firepower.

3. Snow Blind (Ace Frehley – 1978 Solo Album)
Dark, heavy, and trippy, the perfect soundtrack for a late-night cruise in a muscle car.  Proof that Ace knew how to get weird and heavy.

4. Rocket Ride (KISS – Alive II, 1977)
Ace flies solo on this one, literally.  He handles vocals and guitar on this outer-space groove fest.  One of the sleaziest riffs in the KISS catalog.

5. New York Groove (Ace Frehley – 1978 Solo Album)
His biggest solo hit and a total vibe.  Anthemic, stompy, and timeless.  Still makes you want to strut down the street like a rock god.

6. Fractured Mirror (Ace Frehley – 1978 Solo Album)
Instrumental brilliance.  Moody, melodic, and miles away from the party rock image.  This one hits the soul.

7. Into the Night (Ace Frehley – Frehley’s Comet, 1987)
’80s Ace still had it!  Big hooks, big hair and a chorus that sticks like gum on your boot.