But a lot of comfort food has added garnish, and Kiss at this point is pretty much rock's mac and cheese: Not really healthy for you, but it tastes good and takes you to a happy place. And you only regret it a little bit the next day.

Personal Bias: Destroyer was the first album I bought with my own money, though my Kiss Army credentials weren't enough to get us back backstage, alas.

The Crowd: The usual crowd of aging heshers, plus offspring. Far be it from me to tell you how to raise your kids, but before bringing them to rock shows, consider two things: First, they may be exposed to more profanity and lewd behavior than you might expect (and that's just in the audience); second, you may hear things like, "Daddy, maybe if that blond gnome lost some weight he wouldn't need his heart kick-started."

Overheard In the Crowd: "Crüe's opening for Kiss? It should totally be the other way around." -- My apparently brain-damaged guest for the show.

Random Notebook Dump: "Mick shreds while half-naked chicks dangle overhead. In America."

MÖTLEY CRÜE SET LIST

Saints of Los Angeles Wild Side Shout at the Devil Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.) Sex Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away) Home Sweet Home Live Wire Primal Scream Dr. Feelgood Kickstart My Heart

KISS SET LIST

Detroit Rock City Shout it Out Loud I Love It Loud Firehouse Love Gun War Machine Shock Me Hell or Hallelujah God of Thunder Lick it Up Black Diamond

ENCORE

Cold Gin Rock and Roll All Nite