For a band that only made it back out of obscurity because Run DMC covered one of their tracks and subsiquently got it into a film (the Lost Boys) - you soon realise that they have done a lot of good music and have been around for a very long time.
They have since gone on to other successes, doing the music for a couple of other films (eg Armageddon - which included a band interview and introduction to their song) and have realeased a couple more albums that have done reasonably well.
The album is actually a ‘best of’ compilation, that covers the three albums released over the previous twelve years from 1991, Permanent Vacation (telling my age here, but I bought it on honeymoon 11 years ago! and still play it!), Pump (my personal favourite) and Get a Grip (definately the rockier album of the 3).
As such the album lines up as follows: 1. Walk On Water 2. Love In An Elevator 3. Rag Doll 4. What It Takes 5. Dude (Looks Like A Lady) 6. Jamie’s Got A Gun 7. Cryin’ 8. Amazing 9. Blind Man 10. Deuces Are Wild 11. The Other Side 12. Crazy 13. Eat The Rich 14. Angel 15. Livin’ On The Edge 16. Dude (Looks Like A Lady) - live
Aerosmith’s music, especially in the early days, was based on the talented guitar skills of Joe Perry and the powerful and versatile vocals of front man Steve Tyler.
Big Ones is a collection of songs that show a band that has adjusted from it’s edgier 70’s music to a new age in rock n’roll with a more commercial touch. Aerosmith was still at the height of its creative powers (undoubtedly refreshed by several years apart) and in ability at the very peak of their skills. It contains tunes with fantastic guitar riffs, lyrics that touch a range of emotions at will and songs that are both original and good to listen to.
The album contains a wide range of their music, from the commercially successful rock ballads to more raw and powerful offerings akin to their earlier music. There is enough toe tapping and air guitar playing on the album to keep you entertained for more than just a couple of listenings. I still enjoy it over 5 years on from when I bought it.
I have only two minor complaints: Why do they insist on putting wo versions of the same song on the album (the studio and the live version) - couldn't they have found something a bit more entertaining to fill the remaining space up?
and ... Why didn't they include more music from the second album 'Pump' as this is clearly the better musical album.
Overall, a good listen on a long car journey and very much recommended
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