Reviews (page 5 of 10)
Well, there are some real bangers on this album, aren't there? Good to hear the original version of Walk This Way, and some nicely overwrought Alice Cooper-esque strings on You See Me Crying. Quality rock all around.
I mean, the middle three songs on this album are out of this world. And arguably the least popular (Big Ten Inch Record) is the best. The rest...just there. So one of those beautiful 3.5s probably? Sort of Aerosmith, when they're at their best they're SO good, if not they.....I dunno, just average.
Wanted to give this five stars based on the rock and roll perfection of Walk This Way, Sweet Emotion, and Toys in the Attic, but damn there is some filler crap on this album and Big Ten Inch Record subtracts a star on its own. Aerosmith rules, but I can't abide the cheesiness.
2 absolutely iconic tracks in between a lot of standard 70's rock that I won't take off if it was on, but I might not reach for if it wasn't.
3.5
Hoary old rock rubbish.
If only the band were locked in the attic.
Which toys made them into a soft rock band?
I am usually pretty indifferent about Aerosmith, but man this album is kinda bad. I thought people used to swear this album was great. The 2 hits are good, but they've become so overplayed that I don't really care about them anymore and they can't hold up the album by themselves. Every song here that isn't a single is incredibly lame and some of the worst songs by Aerosmith I've ever heard. Atleast this album is short. High 2.
Haven’t heard this one in a while.
its definitely an aerosmith album
Pretty unremarkable music if you ask me.
I was impressed with this album. Several bluesy tunes, a few rock-n-roll classics and the rest was very solid fare. Pleasantly surprised and much better than their latest offerings.
01) Toys in the Attic - 8,0 02) Uncle Salty - 7,5 03) Adam's Apple - 7,0 04) Walk This Way - 10,0 05) Big Ten Inch Record - 6,5 06) Sweet Emotion - 9,0 07) No More No More - 7,5 08) Round and Round - 6,5 09) You See Me Crying - 7,5 TOTAL: 7,72 (77/100) Current ranking: 209/525
Honestly pretty fire. The dads get it. Best tracks are Uncle Salty, Walk This Way and Round & Round. The cringiest is Big 10 Inch Record. Overall heaps of fun and goes hard.
guy thinks we should listen to THREE Aerosmith albums? get real buddy.
Yesterday when I reviewed Q-Tip’s album my mind was kind of wandering. Not only did I just throw out a one-sentence vaguely positive review, for an album that certainly deserved more, but I also I meant to click 4 stars and I accidentally clicked 3. Two mistakes. That’s life. Anyway Aerosmith sucks.
yeah i like aerosmith (thank you rock n roller coaster). “walk this way” is always a classic! “big ten inch record” is clearly ahead of its time. “you see me crying” was MAJESTIC. fun album. engaging listen. brought back good memories (thank you rock n roller coaster). 5/5.
A classic.
I pretty much despise Aerosmith, America's non-answer to the Rolling Stones, with their brand of generic blues poser-rock fronted by the off-putting, sleazy, slumbaggy, American Idol "judge", Steven Tyler. They produced several albums that sold way too many copies than they deserved and have managed to maintain a big fan base and popularity even after over 50 years in the biz. My first exposure was probably hearing that "Dream On" song on the radio, but the first time I heard Toys In The Attic (in it's entirety) was on a cassette I found in the backlane by someone's garbage cans covered in dirt, but playable. I still have the tape and I would consider, Toys the only Aerosmith album I can listen to start to finish without cringing. It's the only Aerosmith recording I have in my collection (hey, it was "free"!) and I actually like it. This album has several songs that are worth the price of admission alone and overall it's solid. It's hard to admit that, I just wish the band quit while they were ahead, but you need to tour and make shitty records=money, to support drug habits. Too bad for us.
good album, lots of variety
★★★½
Beh beh Non ha bisogno di spiegazioni, basta leggere la track list.
This album kinda feels like it only lasts for around 10 minutes. Playing it on loop, it’s difficult to determine when it stopped and restarted. This one is on the borderline of 3-4 for me. It’s certainly got more great songs than bad songs, but nothing really blows me away either. At the same time, there’s some stuff I want to skip right off the bat. “Big Ten Inch Record” in particular got old pretty quickly. It’s got all the subtlety of a hand grenade, and none of the explosive fun. Everyone knows “Walk This Way” and “Sweet Emotion”, and those are great, but I was pleasantly surprised by “Round and Round” and “You See Me Crying” the most. For the accomplishment of getting me to listen to this album on loop for the entire duration of my work day, I bestow a 4 upon this album.
I wonder if the toys in the attic are for Steven Tyler’s girlfriends… 2/5
Before they became the stadium rock staples, they were a fun blues-rock band from Boston trying to beat the stone clone accusations. Lots of wonderful little ideas on this album and some brilliant guitar playing by Joe Perry. It's nice to hear the rest of the band with a little more freedom before the band grew into the Stephen and Joe show. Toys in the Attic is a killer opening track, much faster paced than the typical Aerosmith fare. Not every song is brilliant lyrically but the tongue in cheek attitude is a hallmark of their peak.
Walk this way and get the toys in the attic while I get out my 10 inch record and spin it round and round while you share my sweet emotion!
В принципе, альбом неплох. Но чем-то мне неприятен вокал Тайлера (сам не знаю почему). В общем, поставлю 6,5 из 10.
There were aspects of songs I liked, but overall, not a fan.
Walk This Way and Sweet Emotion alone make up 7 epic minutes of this 37 minute album...the rest was very very solid bluesy rock.
Old school rock and roll and some nice riffs. 7/10
Bland and boring. The only thing of interest is how many times better Run DMC make Walk this Way
Naaaah I don't dig this, no Run DMC, Steven Tyler voice a bit sedate... its like a different band...on snooze
Once again Steven Tyler brings down a stellar album.
2 great songs on this album. The rest was pretty forgettable.
10 inch what now, who sucks on vinyl? Oh Oreosmith do. 2 half decent tracks maybe? The rest is pretty poor. Boring stuff for me.
The only good thing to come from Aerosmith is Liv Tyler
Rock and roll is awesome.
It was okay
This was a very good album - went in with low expectations but could see myself buying this.
Great album, but Steven Tyler is a wrong ‘un
Как будто и не слушал. Грустно, когда самое приятное в альбоме - то, что он закончился. Лучшая песня - Sweet Emotion.
I never liked the even back in the 70 s, too much screaming
I love the Round n Round song, among others :)
This is killing me! I knew I didn't like Aerosmith, but I hadn't realized how painful it would be to hear more than one song in a row.
Rather liked this one. The original version of Walk This Way sounds SOOOO different.
I enjoyed this far more than I expected. I was expecting bland 70's rock, but it was a lot more fun than that. More depth, too... for the most part. The "Big 10 Inch" song notwithstanding.
Overall: 3.7/5 Favorite Song: Big Ten Inch Record Notes: The more blues, the better. I love their take on rock blues and this album is chalk full of songs that scratch that itch. The chart topper on this album, ... Walk This Way, was far from my chart's top. I found the guitar riff in Walk this way, however iconic it may be, tiring and repetitive. Round and Round threw in a major vibe switch which made me think they accidentally placed the song in this album, and I was not a fan. A lot of hits, but the songs that missed, missed big for me.
A decent 70s rock album I suppose
Really really mid. Did nothing for me, some fun riffs prevent it from being a 1.
Classic rock maindtay
FUCK! I've been dreading this day. The day I have to listen to a band I absolutely detest. Why am I putting myself through this? I listened to the whole album. My opinion hasn't changed one iota. Nor, could I find a single redeeming quality about this record. Maybe 'Walk This Way' makes me think of RUN DMC, and I like them. But it's not enough. FUCKING ZERO STARS!
a nice listen overall. a little bit cooler than i expected too which was fun
Pump and Get a Grip are my favourite Aerosmith albums. And they were amazing to see live. However, this album is just a little lacklustre. But not a bad listen.
'Walk This Way' is the only good thing here, cool guitars and drums. The version with Run DMC is so much better though. I'll never listen to this again, not my thing!
“Walk This Way” acts as a microcosm for how this whole album plays out: It’s alright, but could really do with some Run DMC. 🤣 This was a weird one, I thought Aerosmith were big and powerful and dramatic but this didn’t really feel that way. Insteresting side note: Toys In The Attic riff is super similar to Bombtrack’s intro.
From my limited view of Aerosmith, I was expecting this album to be a lot more glam rock / hair metal than it was. I was pleasantly surprised - it’s sophisticated, grounded, well produced. Guitars sound great, as do the lead vocals. Adam’s Apple was my favourite song - immediately followed by Walk This Way which I was less keen on, but probably because I’ve heard it a thousand times before (both this and the Run-DMC version). Quite a varied album too.
Favorite track: walk this way other picks: sweet emotion, uncle salty, round and round
Two of Aerosmiths biggest songs were on this album. It was overall fun and the sound that we know and expect.
Fun, enjoyed this one
Ugh
Aside from a couple of tracks including “Walk This Way”, it’s rather generic and mostly forgettable. Not their best album at all. Midway house for me.
Well that didn't leave *any* impression. General unattractive. Dull music, I should say...Rock 'n 'roll according to the industrial mold. There once was a time that people love this type of music but it's long gone, and I'm happy that phase is nowhere near repeating. A general 2~2.5/5
Durchschnittlicher Hardrock ohne Genialität. Etwas rauh, etwas grob und ordentlich wild. Leider ohne echten Hit.
Solid rock/blues rock album, there are a couple of the bands big hits on here. Wasn't aware that this album was so old, always thought of Aerosmith as a more of a pop/glam rock band. But when I listened to the album now, it does fit into the mid 70s style, which I like. The songs are solid, there are a lot of interesting riffs, melodies are solid and the vocals are strong, high and fit into the arrangements very well. Aerosmith for me always had sort of a Rolling Stones vibe of intertwined instruments which blend in together and you are never quite sure who is playing what and what exactly is played. I was between a 3 and a 4, giving it a 3 in the end because there wasn't enough to wow me.
This sounds like music for boomers to commit date rape to. Gets an extra star for Walk This Way and Sweet Emotion.
Mostly don't like this, but Sweet Emotion is truly great song
Dreading this wholeheartedly. Genuinely unlistenable garbage. If you like Aerosmith, send me your address and I will come beat the shit out of you until you are dead free of charge.
Wow this was not good. Sweet emotion is a great tune but the rest of this is boring. I can see why the rerecorded Walk this Way ..
not arsed by this. Didn't Kurt Cobain list this as one of his favourite albums? Maybe i'm missing something
Sweet Emotion, Walk this Way, and some other songs. Sweet Emotion was done better by the Mighty Mighty Bosstones in the mid-90s Walk this Way was far superior with Run DMC.
I am not an Aerosmith fan. I have heard them all my life, and there was a time when I may have liked "Dream On," but that was even overplayed. However, especially once Tyler's voice changed in to that shrill scream, and they became an 80's radio rock version of themselves, I can no longer really appreciate them, based on my tastes. The lyrics are also mostly questionable... "Big Ten Inch Record" There are some good, classic rock songs on this album like "Round and Round," but songs like "Sweet Emotion" and "Walk This Way" were radio hits but feel trivial and goofy at this point in time. I just think there are greater rock bands and records out there if you're not into what became hair metal and radio rock.
7/10
Yeah, like it's solid. Nothing that really breaks new ground for me, but there's some strong hits on here. Steven Tyler's voice is pretty awesome will not lie. Walk this way... classic. Makes me want to own leather pants. Does lose steam for me in the latter half of the album, the effect wears off and becomes grating rather than exhilarating for me. Album finisher was especially exhausting for me, I was mentally begging for it to end. 2.5/5
I'm sure this slapped in 1975. It's pretty hard for pop rock with plenty of singable and memorable hooks and Joe Perry goes kind of wild several times. Walk this Way in particular has an awesome bass line and I really enjoy the guitar riff during the choruses. And even if the lyrics are juvenile and horny, Tyler's voice really is energetic, memorable, and has a fun cadence. I liked the album more than I want to admit.
A bit backgroundy - some good guitars, and an alternative (orginal) versio of Walk This Way
Is this an essential Aerosmith album? Absolutely. Do we really need more than one Aerosmith album on this list? I don't know. It is interesting to see how they evolved as a band. It's subtle but it's there. They seem to be trying to immitate a good mid era Beatles album, and that's a pretty ambitious feat even if they don't reach it. I'll give it a 3 for effort.
It’s fine. Doesn’t stand out to me much.
not that good but it’s not to the point where it’s unbearable
Steven Tylers story and the lyrics on some of these leave a bad taste in my mouth, musically not that great either especially with everything else that was being released in the mid 70s i really dont see why you would listen to them x
Good variety in songs
I have such a low opinion of them so I was surprised that this isn't completely dreadful but... I'm not fussed by it at all so it still gets a 1
Great
I went into this expecting some run-of-the-mill dad rock—let’s see what I actually got. To my surprise, this album leans heavily into a glam rock vibe rather than the heavier sound I anticipated. And honestly? I loved the campy, over-the-top energy it brought. Favorite Song: Walk This Way is an absolute classic—such a fun, infectious pop-rock anthem! Sweet Emotion stood out too, bringing a different kind of vibe that I really enjoyed. Least Favorite: A lot of the tracks felt pretty forgettable—nothing terrible, just a bit meh. Album Artwork: The cover? Absolutely awesome.
Fun album, felt tight and polished. Even the lesser known songs were solid. Favorite songs were: Adams Apple Walk This Way 7/10
I guess I just know too much now, but Aerosmith just makes me feel a bit sleazy. Walk This Way is probably the best song on the album, but the lyrics feel real creepy now. There's some real solid rock on this album, especially the guitar was pretty fun. Round and Round was the standout to me, but again they gotta sing about underage girls. Album cover: (C) I don't like the name Toys in the Attic or the toy motif visually. With all the underage girl stuff, I just don't trust it.
Aerosmith being Aerosmith. I like it
Tough in where it ranks in their 70s output. Always have a soft spot for them. Also never noticed Big Al on the album cover Rating: 4.4
Walk this Way & Sweet Emotion are pretty good. The rest is very much forgettable.
Aerosmith has no soul. This hits all the elements of a great rock n roll record but somehow still feels empty and devoid of personality and swagger. An empty silk scarf of a record.
Cool record and objectively great, but just not my cup of tea. Legacy band and frontman so I tip my hat but just really not in love with this kind of rock. Favorites: Toys In The Attic, Sweet Emotion, You See Me Crying
Really fun uplifting music. I knew I'd enjoy it from the get go 3.5-4
Solid kjøtt og poteite råkkenråll, til tross for pedofilien.
L’écriture des chansons est vraiment pas folle, très répétitive, ça ne sonne pas très bien, rien de bien emballant. C’est souvent du sous Led Zeppelin. Je connaissais “Toys in the attic” par la reprise de REM, évidemment “Walk this way” même si ça n’a jamais été ma came, et ça finit avec “You See Me Crying”, proto “Cryin’” cheesy à souhait.
Amazing, went in skeptically and was instantly rocking out
Classic 1970s rock in the style of Led Zeppelin, etc. It was fine!
I want to burn big ten inch record from my memory
This hard rock album still holds up and there isn't a bad song in the whole lot.
I had this album when I was younger! Aerosmith was the first band I saw in concert and they were excellent. Steven Tyler is a vocal hero and Joe Perry is a phenomenal guitarist. "Sweet Emotion" alone is enough to give this album 4 stars, even though the rest of the tracks are a lower caliber than some of their other work.
I enjoyed this album as much as I thought I would, which is almost not at all. Save this one for a bowling alley somewhere in northern Minnesota and I could MAYBE get into it. Sweet Emotion is a nice song, but Big Ten Inch Record right before absolutely ruins it lol. SO many clunkers on this album. Favorite tracks: - Sweet Emotion
Nope
Some of this is gross 70s style macho shit. Some is album filter trash. But then there are the gems. I'm not sure the gems save it.
Hard arena rock Care free, loose lipped energy Has a zestful flair
Classic!
surprisingly better than i thought itd be
Clearly talented musicians and have earned a place in music culture and history, but outside of the singles nothing really grabbed my attention on this album. I'm not a huge Aerosmith fan and this album didn't change that.
shite.
3.5/5 in general an okay feeling album for me. it’s not amazing, it’s not bad, it’s just “there”. i enjoy a few songs a lot tho, uncle salty is really nice. i love aerosmith when the songs aren’t speedy or fast singing. so the chorus in uncle salty is really, really good. sweet emotion i love as well. fave song: sweet emotion
Ehhh, never really got the appeal.
I mean, as 80s rock goes it's fine (Edit - it's fucking 1975??!?!)
As is mostly the pattern so far, couple of good tunes, but not a great album.
Wanted to enjoy this as they have some seriously good tunes but sadly 'Walk This Way' and 'Sweet Emotion' were the only highlights for me
Found the second half of the album better than the first but it’s still not a great album. Don’t think I’ll listen to this ever again.
Sweet emotion is a classic, walk this way needs run dmc (I'm sick of that song anyway), big 10 inch record was kinda fun. All it does is add substance to my point that Aerosmith are a greatest hits band. Bland
Not particularly cohesive as a record for me. Some big tunes but otherwise a slog.
Couldn’t do it.
The best Aerosmith record
The three songs I already knew are enjoyable, the rest are generic and cheeks. 2.5
Classic aerosmith, no complaints
Love this album, classic. And super cool the original version of walk this way is on it. Love both versions of that song.
Pretty standard, generic dad rock band, can't go wrong with it Ended nicely on my favorite track on this, You See Me Crying
One of the best hard rock albums and the best by Aerosmith. What Steven Tyler sings on this album is not written.
Walk This Way and Sweet Emotion are classics, and I like them because of fond memories with a friend, plus they are good songs. Big Ten Inch Record was like the song version of an unsolicited dick pic. The rest of the album was...okay. I'm not a fan.
The toddler in the back of the car said “I like this music” and I’m surprised to agree. (He also said “woo!”; I’ll withhold my opinion here.) The big willy song is the only turd, the rest keeps the finger away from the skip button - some great, interesting guitar work and structures here, and the singing pre-dates Tyler’s sink into parody. When I last checked, “Rocks” was the cognoscenti’s “good Aerosmith album”, but I think this is better.
Worse even than I expected. REM have (what I assumed to be) a dismal B-side cover of "Toys In The Attic" that turns out to be at least on par with the original. Can't polish a turd, it seems. The rest is dull and borderline offensive, featuring the awful screech of that degenerate Carly Simon look-alike supported by pedestrian backing, with songwriting so poor all you need to hear is 30 seconds of each "song". As another reviewer points out, so much better was on offer fresh in 1975, even at the Lynyrd Skynyrd/Bob Seger level let alone Zep/Dylan/Neil Young - why the fuck did people buy this in such quantities?!
Not really a fan of aerosmith 2.5
Has some hits. Only heard "Dream On" before this & it did not disappoint. Great album.
This is more interesting than I thought it would be going in but still not great.
Realizing how much respect I have for Led Zeppelin being precious about their licensing while listening to this 😂 Sweet Emotion is the only bright spot
Fine but forgettable. Sweet Emotion still rips tho
“No More No More” is right
Solid good time old timey skeezy seventies rock and roll. Certainly a landmark album. However knowing now that he's an actual skeezeball makes it less fun. :(
Was curious if we were going to see any Aerosmith on this list. Wouldn't exactly call them "groundbreaking" per se, but they've had some chart-topping tock hits throughout the years and figured they were a popular enough group to at least be featured once on this list. Nothing really stacks up to their sixth track "Sweet Emotion" here. In fact, it almost feels out of place here given the rest of the content. "Walk This Way" appears to have been the bigger hit at the time, but I personally always preferred the collab they did with Run-DMC in 1986 (maybe it's the hip-hop fan in me). Per usual, it was interesting reading up on the writing/production process as Steven Tyler was apparently writing lyrics as music was being completed. Not sure how unusual that is in the music industry, but struck me as unique. Regardless, pretty middling album outside of the big singles. Aerosmith always struck me as more of a "greatest hits" band.
Solid!
Toys in the Attic is Aerosmith at their most alive and dangerous, the point where swagger, songwriting, and sheer momentum all click into place. It has that loose, reckless energy that makes rock records feel physical, like they might tip over at any moment but never quite do. From the start, it sounds confident without being bloated, sharp without being polished to death. What I enjoy most is how direct it feels. The riffs hit hard, the grooves swing, and nothing hangs around longer than it needs to. Steven Tyler’s voice is raw and elastic, full of attitude but not yet buried under self parody, and the band sounds genuinely hungry. Even the sleazier moments feel driven by energy rather than ego, giving the album a sense of movement that keeps it engaging all the way through. It stops just short of being perfect because there are a few moments where the band leans into familiar rock tropes a bit too comfortably. Still, that familiarity is part of the appeal. Toys in the Attic captures a band in full flight, before excess and mythology started to outweigh the music
meh
It's reminding me of car rides with my Poppop
Okay. Just okay. Wanted to dislike it more because Steven Tyler is a creep-o but my simpleton brain likes some tracks, ugh. Aerosmith were like the third choice for the rock-n-roller coaster at disney world. I always wondered why they were chosen. Like who thinks back on music history and were like "Aerosmith... now that was a band." Like there's no way. I imagine they were really popular among the people who didn't really dive into the better music of the decade. What do I know tho this shit was okay ig. Unrelated: I remember riding the aforementioned rock-n-rollercoaster as a kid and hearing "Dude Looks Like a Lady" for the first time and I thought that's a bit strange chat is this offensive? It was stuck in my head the rest of vacation, haunting me. I'm gonna go listen to it now god damn it me and my pea pleb brain. 3/5 grudgingly
4/5
I've listened to a lot of Aerosmith, my mum had a bit of a phase... never quite got it. I'd never actually sat and listened to a full album (although I've definitely heard full albums, but not paid attention). This one is quite a bit earlier than the stuff I'm more familiar with, except the hits of course. It was bluesier than I expected.
Never been the biggest Aerosmith fan but I thoroughly enjoyed this album
Aerosmith, to me, is the very definition of a middle of the road band. They have some pretty memorable songs but just a lot that that is either bad or just pretty forgettable. Aside from Walk this Way and Sweet Emotion and maybe the title track Toys in the Attic, the rest of this just felt like filler.
A little restraint, both in his singing and in his dick, is good for Steven Tyler. Allowing the rest of the band to be as powerful as the lead singer makes for a MUCH stronger Aerosmith album.
Generic hard Rock.
Again, I'm positively surpsied by Aerosmith. This is a nice blusey record.
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Another band I should like more than I do. I enjoy listening to some of their songs but as a whole I never love Aerosmith.
A solid American rock'n'roll album with classic Aerosmith songs "Sweet Emotion" and "Walk This Way". Pretty good guitar work on this recording!
Nice 70s rock album
To be frank, I didn't start appreciating this band until later on in years. Never looked back and still enjoy their tunes.
I'm not a fan of Aerosmith. I always felt they were trying to hard to be Led Zeppelin, but with less grandiose lyrics. I can confidently say that: 70s Aerosmith > 80s & 90s Aerosmith. Watching them perform on tv when I was a teen and in my 20s, I just found it embarrassing to watch Steven Tyler jumping around like that. Maybe with Liv Tyler being in one of his videos put me off, I don't know. But you can't deny their hits of the 70s: "Walk This Way," "Toys In The Attic," "Sweet Emotion" ... they're all on this album. I have always liked "Big Ten Inch Record," but my wife always contends that she married a 12-year old. So those kind of things are always funny to me. The album tapers off for me near the end, with the songs after "Sweet Emotion" being kinda unmemorable. But I think that's because "Sweet Emotion" is such a well-known song. It happened for me for "1984" as well: you get to "Hot For Teacher," and that has such a grand finish I forget there are other songs after that. And that last song, Tyler is screaming WAY too much. Anyway, on the strength of the songs there that we all know, I would be fine giving it a 3.4. It's not up to a 4, particularly since so many of the album tracks I would skip. Top tracks: title track, "Walk This Way," "Uncle Salty," "Big Ten Inch Record," "Sweet Emotion"
It's a pretty rocking album. Maybe the time these guys turned a corner and showed they can really play? The big singles Walk this Way and Sweet Emotion are indeed big - the latter one of my all time faves of theirs. Great guitar work by Perry, really all the instruments, and Tyler is prowling on it. But they also bring a big sound and attitude on the title track (good opener), Uncle Salty (though a bit more of their early sound...bluesy), Adam's Apple (Tyler's vocals make this one), and No More No More (also a little bluesy...nice piano work). Round and Round is a bit different - heavier and grungier than the rest, almost like a Deep Purple song - but I liked it. And then it wouldn't be Aerosmith without a power ballad would it? You See Me Crying is a little cheesy but still good. Overall, a solid album.
Rocking album. Even though some of it comes close to formulaic hard rock, they were ahead of the curve and also have a very unique sound - you hear a song and you know it's Aerosmith (and not just because of Steven Tyler's voice). So, gotta give them their due. Also, the guitar playing is outstanding, so kudos to Joe Perry (and Brad Whitford where applicable). "You See Me Crying" is a little cheesy - never really been a fan of Aerosmith's over the top ballads - but the instrumental outro is pretty good so I can say it's pretty much a great album start to finish. And, yeah, the word "sleazy" does come to mind for a lot of the lyrics, but it just rocks. If I could give Ice Cube a 5 despite the misogyny, surely I can do the same here despite the sleaze. Favorite tracks: Uncle Salty (especially the "it's a sunny day" part - cool sound), Walk This Way (which I first became familiar with through the Run-DMC version!), Sweet Emotion (classic, with those unique Aerosmith stylings), Round and Round.
An good album still with good songs but did not enjoy it so much
Not an easy album to rate. On one hand it is the most simple and straightforward rock album from 70s, very much in the same vein as The Rolling Stones, one catchy riff per song, melodic vocals and clear-cut style of the track. On the other song, this album has no bad songs, everything is at least average and pleasant to listen to, with couple songs standing against the test of time (especially Walk This Way, which may have one of the catchiest riff ever). I don't think I would like to listen to this album ever again, but I have to admit, it's just a very solid record, hard to find any big flaw in it. Good job Aerosmith.
I didn't hate this quite as much as I expected to, but I really don't like Tyler's voice, and he's a creep. Big Ten Inch Record was egregiously bad.
walk this way és top, però no sé.... no m'ho he passat gaire bé escoltant-lo
first listen pretty meh
3.8
Still not an Aerosmith fan. I just can't get into their music.
Aerosmith's next album after this one, Rocks, has come up for me here already and I gave that one 3 stars. I think having a second Aerosmith album from the same time period come up in close proximity here has given me some Aerosmith fatigue, or maybe I rated Rocks too highly to begin with. I'm dropping to a 2 for Toys in the Attic. Unlike Rocks, I do recognize a couple of these songs ("Walk This Way" and "Sweet Emotion," of course) and they are alright, but the rest was uninteresting and unmemorable 70s rock. Should also assign some blame to "Big Ten Inch Record" (which I'm surprised to learn is a cover).
This was a bit better than the other aerosmith album we had, wasn't as overproduced and felt like they were leaning on led Zeppelin a bit more than the other one which is preferred. Run DMC version of walk this way is a lot better than the one here, think the more dynamic production is required for that song. Otherwise yep it was okay but still had a lot of the hair metal problems, 2.5.
Still think Steven Tyler has a really good voice - surprisingly light and dynamic. Walk This Way is decent, I have no preference over this version versus the one with Run DMC - I wonder how different that would be from a theoretical version with Afrika Bambaata - however the rest of the album passed me by. Not as good as Pump.
Never really liked aerosmith, but not sure why. This did nothing to dissuade me. Never heard this version of walk this way without run DMC in. They massively improve it. Big ten inch record was awful Won't be back and hope there is no more on the list but I suspect there will be Think this was the worse of the 3 albums we've had so far 1.5
I mean, Toys in the Attic is classic Aerosmith. Some iconic songs. great listen
You can definitely see how influential this album was on hard rock and heavy metal in the 80s and even the 90s grunge, alt-rock and alt-metal genres.
Yeah - Classic "Hard" Rock
Have I mentioned I don't like Aerosmith? This album did not change my mind. Not for me. Rating: 2
Like many in my generation, I first encountered Aerosmith in the early ’90s through 'Get a Grip' and its inescapable MTV-dominating music videos—a resurgence that sometimes overshadowed their storied history. That summer, I stumbled upon 'Toys in the Attic' in a bargain bin and discovered the album that first broke Aerosmith into the mainstream. Released in 1975, Toys in the Attic is a rocker's dream. Its lyrical themes—love, lust, and rebellion—capture the youthful energy of mid-’70s rock, while the music itself blazes with energy. Joe Perry’s razor-sharp riffs lay the foundation for Steven Tyler’s charismatic vocals and playful delivery. Tyler and Perry, famously nicknamed the “Toxic Twins,” had an almost telepathic bond in their songwriting and performance, a chemistry that anchors the album’s raw and swaggering energy. Tracks like the universally loved “Walk This Way” blend hard rock and funk with effortless cool (something ripe for hip-hop sampling a few years later), while the title track barrels forward with relentless momentum. Even lighter moments, like the risqué blues cover “Big Ten Inch Record,” showcase the band’s humour and versatility. Culturally, Toys in the Attic arrived when rock was diversifying, and its blend of blues, funk, and glam offered something fresh in a landscape dominated by prog-rock experimentation and soft rock melodies. The album’s multi-platinum success made Aerosmith a household name, cementing their status as one of America’s greatest rock bands. However, for listeners without a strong affinity for this genre, the album might come across as somewhat same0y. While it may not be my personal favorite Aerosmith release, I appreciate the raw energy they brought to the table with Toys in the Attic. With Toys in the Attic, Aerosmith didn’t just break into the mainstream—they etched their name into the DNA of American rock. Did/Do I own this release? Yes, on CD Does this release belong on the list? Yes Would this release make my personal list? As mentioned I would likely pick a different album. Will I be listening to it again? For sure.
I've heard this 1001 times. No need for anymore.
Just good. Not much else to say it’s just an objectively pretty good album.
A nice slice of 70's hard rock. These guys were pretty great back in the day.
Cock rock shenanigans
classic rock album
Some stand-out songs. Some 70 s inspired noise
Consegui ver onde várias bandas se inspiraram. É uma música bem envolvente, mas além de Sweet Emotion e Round And Round, nenhuma outra música chamou minha atenção.
liked
Can't get into Aerosmith. It's a me issue.
Toys in the attic has a great starting guitar line. Enjoyed this one, and Tyler's voice isn't obnoxious. Also brass in big ten inch record. 4* Highlights: walk this way, sweet emotion, toys in the attic
Happy to stick to the singles, thanks. I do genuinely like Sweet Emotion. Not much more to say about it. 2.5
this is really boring but i can see it really blowing some minds in 1975
A lot of filler on here huh
Aerosmith are one of those eternal bands. They always sound good.
Classic
5/5 Classic Classic-Rock album. So many GREATS: Walk this Way, Sweet Emotion, Big Ten Inch, Toys in the Attic!
A little bland. Few gems are the singles, none hidden. No surprises.
Not bad at all! Two classics (Walk This Way and Sweet Emotion) and the rest is solid 3.6
nuh uh toys in the attic- 4 uncle salty- 3 adams apple- 3 walk this way- 3 big ten inch record- 4 or 5 sweet emotion- oh. 4 no more no more- how i feel about this album. 3 round and round- 2 you see me crying- 2
Aerosmith finding their voice. Decent enough but really runs out of steam towards the end
Some very good rock songs and some forgettable ones, solid singing and playing, will come back to some songs probably not the album as a whole
I really enjoyed Toys In The Attic. I honestly never made the connection of Aerosmith having blues elements in their music but i find that they mesh so well with the traditional hard rock they are known for. I also thought every song here was at least good if not great and they also managed to be very different from each other despite being relatively the same genre. I honestly don't know if i can think of any flaws that this album has since this album did everything it tried to do right. This is one great album in my opinion and is well deserving of a spot on this list. Best Song: Sweet Emotion Worst Song: Uncle Salty
I have another Aerosmith album in the queue that I couldn't be arsed to listen to and review yet and let out a groan when this popped up. Justified. It's not entirely terrible, they have a hand for... whatever that is, musically, sonically in the beginning of Sweet Emotion and I sometimes seem to hear what will eventually become "Appetite for Destruction" 12 years later but I see no reason to ever put this on again. And, skipping back into some of these songs now, just to make sure, I begin to question my previous assessment.
Not their biggest one for me
I would never listen to this
A short, ok hard rock album from the mid 1970s, there are some hit songs but the rest are fillers, but it flows together quite well. Pretty enjoyable but overall it is probably not something I would revisit again.
Hef aldrei skilið af hverju Aerosmith voru stórt númer, og ferill Tylers fyrir 40-50 árum er ekki til að hvetja mig til hlustunar. Hvað þessa plötu varðar þá er hér ansi mikið rokkabillý, ekki hrós. Falsettan hans finnst mér hvorki flott né falleg. Round and round er Black Sabbath-legt leiðindalag og Big ten inch record er beinlínis vandræðalegt. Uncle Salty byrjar töff en verður basic, Sweet emotion byrjar mjög flott (minnir á Stones '67) en heldur ekki sama flugi, þótt það sé í lagi heilt yfir. En restin kemur næstum óþægilega á óvart. You see my crying er gott, dittó Walk this way, og restin er ágætis áttundarokk. Schizo þristur.
Na
I thought it was interesting and enjoyable rock. The riffs are great and the singers exited. Walk This Way is quite fun and I thought it was a solid album.
Not necessarily the most cerebral rock n roll ever, but it’s an enjoyable groove. Solid good times, pretty much every second.
a rockin record filled with solid songs
Listened Before? N Yep. Best hard rock group of the 1970s IMO. At the top of their game here too. Rockers all the way through and a great pompous attitude to go along with good musicianship. These boys could throw it down. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Toys In The Attic, Sweet Emotion, Big Ten Inch Record
Much better than expected. But they are nowhere nearStones or Led Zeppelin.
I wasn't expecting to listen to walk this way, I may prefer this version. Other than that the album didn't really blow me out of the water
Unremarkable aside from "Sweet Emotion"
This might be the most emblematic Aerosmith record. A song like “Big Ten Inch Record” shows off the band’s musical talent while making you cringe at the extremely thinly-veiled double entendres. Points for “Sweet Emotion,” but I’m reminded why I really haven’t listened to this band since I was 13.
не очень 4/10
Previously rated: Rocks (5/5) ******************** I don't like this one quite as much as Rocks, but still quite solid. Sweet Emotion is overplayed on classic rock stations, so I'm pretty bored of it, and to a lesser extent Walk This Way. I hadn't heard Big Ten Inch Record in a while, so that was nice. Round and Round was a cool, heavy track.
LP
There's nothing inherently wrong with this, but it's not great either. There's a few bangers on here, but the rest is average.
Never been a big fan of Aerosmith, but this wasn't terrible.
I think I like this Aerosmith better than their later work. Less hair-rocky, Tyler's voice is less dominating and some songs have a rough edge. Still, there is something about it that doesn't click with me, it's probably too much influenced by traditional (Jerry Lee Lewis, Bill Haley) rock and roll for me. Those typical rhythm guitars. There are several instances where I thought they were going to squeeze in "great balls of fire". It's not a bad album, but in the mid 70's you also had Led Zeppelin, Queen, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd and the like... compared to those bands this album is rather conventional and well-behaved.
Some of this was not as bad as I expected, but it's still incredibly derivative and bad. The innuendo is not clever or cute.
‘70s-‘80s hard rock is hit or miss for me, but adding a blues twist always ends up giving the album more character. In this case, I enjoyed this record more than I thought, considering I’m not particularly fond of Aerosmith
It was alright
More like 3.5
Not the biggest Aerosmith fan, but this has most of my favorite tracks from them and the innovation and lead work here is very impressive. Was actually leaning 3 until the last song blew me away.
huge meh
Very dated sounding album
classic rock, fun at points, lotta hits, inda bland.
Pretty disappointed by this one. Not a lot stood out and it felt kinda lazy. I liked Uncle Salty, Walk This Way, and Round and Round.
I found this one to be bland. And I’m not usually one to complain about lyrics, but some of these are just gross. Glad this one was pretty short. I mean, Walk This Way is a good song, but the Run DMC version is better.
Divorcing it from what I know of Aerosmith, it’s satisfyingly bluesy and more interesting than their later stuff to be sure.
Moment of silence please for all the bros that sprained their wrists air guitaring to this over the years.
Aerosmith sucks and Steven Tyler is a pedophile, enough said.
Some classic riff! 3 stars
Sweet Emotion always reminds me of one of my favourite films, Dazed and Confused, so I was looking forward to this album based on that. Unfortunately the rest of the album didn’t really live up to my hopes with most of the songs nothing particularly special.
Not special, but it has some fantastic classics. I love 'Dream On' most of Aerosmith, but that isn't on here.
Cava rock album, sowieso het beste van Aerosmith. Typische dad-rock. Maar Aerosmith is voor mij toch wel een beke te veel van het goeie. Een beetje zoals Bon Jovi en KISS ofzo. Sweet Emotion, Walk This Way (al is de versie met Run DMC beter) en Toys in the Attic zijn allemaal wel wijze rocknummers, maar zelf zou ik het niet opzetten. Daarnaast is Steven Tyler ook wel een beetje (of misschien wel helemaal) een fout figuur, maar ik houdt graag kunst en kunstenaar gescheiden. Daarom een middelmatige 3.0
mid
A good listen. It starts off slow but Walk This Way, Sweet Emotion and No More, No More are classic tracks.
Classic early Aerosmith, before the pop hooks took over. I think when it comes to Aerosmith, anyone could sing one of their songs and not knowing it, you would say “wow, that sounds like Aerosmith”. They have this sound and it’s a love or hate sound. This album rocks, that’s for sure. Rocks as in it’s just pure blusey, dirty rock. I can just imagine hearing Sweet Emotion for the first time. It has a very distinct opening and hearing that for the first time would have caught your attention instantly. That song does not fail. Walk this Way needed Run DMC in my opinion . This isn’t a bad album. It has a steady pace with a few well known bangers. Choice cut: Adams Apple
Like actual toys you find in an attic, there’s some value, but not remarkable enough to keep.
'Adam's apple' a blatant rip of Beatles' 'Get back'. Steve Tyler a vile piece of excrement. To quote the late, great, Stan Lee "'nuff said'.
I'm tired.
Shiny strut
Some fun songs and some ruined by being overplayed by the radio.
Damn, okay, I don't know what I was expecting from Aerosmith but I actually throuroughly enjoyed this. A lot more country/classic rock influenced than I would have expected for some reason.
Guitar was nice. Toys was decent. The other new to me songs were just ok
Round and Round sounds like they're trying to be Led Zeppelin or Black Sabbath, though less successfully. This album is so hokey at parts during its first half that "Walk This Way" is actually worse in context. "Sweet Emotion" is still cool and I think I liked the closing track.
6,88
Good
Ehhh I was borderline on whether this was as good as people say. My conclusion: this is average. Sweet Emotion is obviously a classic, but what else does this offer? Some sleazy shtick that easily grows weary. You See Me Crying was the solid ballad I didn’t see coming, something Aerosmith devolved towards as their career progressed, but on this album it sounds incredibly earnest. Walk This Way is more memorable for the remix that came later rather than the original. Wouldn’t recommend it.
brilliant dirty rock
I’ve never really cared for Aerosmith’s brand of raunchy blues/hard rock. Everything they’ve done has been done better by the Stones and Zeppelin. I don’t really care for Steven Tyler as a front man and vocalist. But the Bass and Guitar are excellent here, and their riffs and fills drive this to be a listenable record. But overall, this is mostly forgettable for me other than the hit songs and an extra decent track or two.
Good mix of kick-ass rock and somewhat-alternative (for the 70's) songs.
Back when they wanted to be the Beatles and the drugs hadn’t taken complete hold. Good album. Shane about the last track.
Makes me sad to think about where this band ended up later in their musical career. This album has some great rock songs.
Oof this was good. A bit of everything going on here. Loved the upbeat vibe of Big Ten Inch Record and particularly enjoyed the way the album ended with You See Me Crying, it felt like a really solid outro. The whole album just flowed really well but I'm hesitant to give it a 5/5 because something was missing so it's just shy of a 5 star
Wow, lots of hits packed into 37 minutes! I enjoy Aerosmith although I don't generally seek them out.
The Good: Rock 'n Roll The Bad: only 37 odd minutes The Ugly: album cover... I remember buying this album in the early '90s, because I owned the album Pump and wanted to listen to some more Aerosmith, and recalled how, in the '80s Run DMC had introduced a whole new crowd to this band thanks to Walk This Way. I remember listening to the album, well, technically speaking it was a cassette as back then most cars did not have CD players yet and nobody ever had a record player in their car.... I digress... listening to this album and it was NOT what I had hoped for, as this is more raw, and Pump is polished, and modern Rock, and this is old man rock.... Yet, I fist pumped the air today when I saw that I had this album to listen to as just the other day I watched Dazed and Confused and still had Sweet Emotions running through my head. So do I like the album today? Hell yes. 4* As for the haters who can't stop calling Tyler a pedophile... and therefore not appreciate this album: your loss.
Love the singles... album cuts are kinda skippable
Solid album.
Really great stuff!
I think I’d decided that Aerosmith were some kind of “hidden gem” that I was yet to discover, after having one of their later albums on the list and making an edit for work using Dream On. Like “between this beautiful bit of classic rock and this monster hip/hop/rock crossover they must have made some great music”. But no, this is pretty generic dad rock and nothing at all to get excited about. Shame.
🎧7/9ths of this album kinda stinks, but then it’s got Walk This Way (good) and Sweet Emotion, one of the best rock songs of the 1970s.
Not my thing
Out of pure nostalgia, I'll give this 2 stars. Sweet Emotion became a favorite of mine at 14 after watching Dazed and Confused for the first time. Most other tracks here are essentially drunk dad garage night tunes that neither he, nor I will remember in the morning. I'd give 3 stars if Steven Tyler hadn't adopted a 16 year old groupie so he could sleep with her.
These toys aren't as embarrassing to play with as later models but they're best kept in the attic either way.
Yuuus
Tracks 1-3: ok, but why is this on the list? Tracks 4-6: oh, that’s why this is on the list. Tracks 7-8: this isn’t so bad Track 9: ah, there’s the Aerosmith I can’t stand.
Sweet emotion alone gets a 3.
It's fine, just generic and unmemorable
I actually already own this record on vinyl. It is hands down their best albums. Toys in the Attic, Uncle Salty, Sweet Emotion, Walk This Way, Big Ten Inch Record...phenomenal record. Favourite songs: Big Ten Inch Record, Sweet Emotion, Toys in the Attic, Walk This Way, Uncle Salty, Round and Round Least favourite songs: none. This album is flawless 5/5
i was neutral at first and then i lost patience. why he gotta holler like that. the only good part was the first 50 seconds of sweet emotion
Very middle-of-the-road rock for me. But hey, at least it pulls off that generic (and good) 70s rock sound that so many other bands tried and failed. Guitar riffs that are simple, brash, and somewhat memorable, propped up by a bass that often mirrors the riff but never really strays out of its comfort zone. Some good vocals, but ultimately they just aren't distinct enough from other bands at the time. And after having heard Led Zeppelin's music from 1969-75, I'm finding this a steep comparison to make. I'd like to take a moment to comment on the top-voted review here: "back in the 70s, steven tyler fucked an underaged groupie, and proceeded to literally adopt her as his legal daughter so he could keep fucking this child. he can stuff his big ten inch up his own ass for all i care" Now, I'm no Aerosmith fan, especially after the unremarkably passable rockfest of Toys in the Attic – but you can't seriously hold this belief unless you extend it to just about any white male 70s rock artist. Lennon, Bowie, most of Led Zep, Kiss... et cetera. This kind of review is just farming likes for something you could easily put on another artist. I was hovering between a 2 and a 3, but this review made me choose 3 to counterbalance the 1 (which is unreasonably low, even if you (rightfully) despise members of the band). 3/5 Key tracks: Toys In The Attic, Adam's Apple, Sweet Emotion
What a creepy album cover! This is the Aerosmith album with Walk This Way and Sweet Emotion. It's about what I expected.
Ni fú ni fá.
For me this album is really measured by the songs not named "Walk This Way" and "Sweet Emotion". Those songs I've heard a million times and they've withstood the test of time enough to keep the album afloat at a 3 minimum. But what about the songs I've never heard? Any gems hidden in there? The answer unfortunately is a big fat no. Big Ten Inch Record is corny as hell. Toys in the Attic and Adams Apple are beyond forgettable.
It's funny how similar this album is to the rolling stones albums 10 years prior: so much blues and boogie present in influence and sound. A few big hits, but they don't skew the overall rating of the album
- "Rocks", which SHOULD be on this list, is the best Aerosmith album and rocks harder than so much you won't believe it ..... "Toys in the Attic" is pretty fuckin' solid but only gets 4 stars because "Rocks" is ... well, hopefully you'll listen to it. -
sweet emotion and a few other are great but walk this way sucks ass
Unfortunately not as good as I remember, but a very nostalgic album for me. My mother used to play it all the time and my parrot Dale would headbang to it. 4 for nostalgia, 3 for the music.
In my opinion, very middle of the road
Sweet Emotion is okay but this is a bland album from one of rock's most mid bands. Its a perfectly average rock album which somehow makes it worse than merely being a "bad" album.
A few months ago my dad gave me remnants of his record collection and I started listening in alphabetical order. And so it came to be that Aerosmith's Toys In The Attic was the first album I ever listened to on vinyl. It was a lot more bluesy than I expected. I usually don't like blues rock but it worked really well here blended in a hard rock context.
Yes everyone knows Aerosmith but I've never sat down to listen to a full album. Really enjoyed it, glad to have it on new rotation!
Good album overall, but I've never fully connected with it. These songs have been played to death on the radio and I could probably go the rest of my life without hearing them.
trash
# Playlist track - Walk This Way # Notes - Interesting. I've listened a lot to late 80's Aerosmith, but never this one. - Update: I'm so disappointed. - The best track is "Walk this Way", but it's not as good as the version with Run DMC. - It's a pretty uninspired Album. No horrible tracks, but zero great ones either. - Only recommend to folks who already like Aerosmith and are interested in learning more where they came from.
I used to think I hated Aerosmith. Now I definitely do
yritän parhaani muuta en perkele sentään pysty vihata näitä pedofiilejä... jotain näissä albumeissa on joka viehättää sen verran että rallakasti menee aika alusta loppuun asti.. suurin osa näitten musiikiista on niin pirun kuunneltavaa tavaraa niin pirun....'' wowoowaoro rock... rock it babby.... little baby...... young young baby..... ei mitään tsäänssiä että tuolla huume hörhöllä on kymmenen tuuman hevoskyrpä, ei mitään tsäänssiä että ei surkastunut kuin rusina konsanaan pili... iilimatoi pilissä 100%....... iilimatoi nii vitusti pilis......... toys in the attic
The latter half of this album is where their sounds shines through, with captivating guitar lines and great overall harmony. Steven Tyler (?)’s vocals are a little… uncompelling at times. The ten inch record song is atrocious and I can’t believe it’s in between Walk This Way and Sweet Emotion, the two most prominent songs. Regardless, decent sound and a short album.
Scratching my head as to why this is on the list of 1001? Middle-of-the-road rock. Nothing special ...Except for Walk This Way, which is very cool - but the version with Run DMC was more exciting - and some okay riffs here and there. As a whole album, this is a poor man's Rolling Stones.
Né infamia né lode, tende un pizzico in più verso la lode ma non deve montarsi la testa
Solid album with some jams! Was suprised by the variety but that took a little away from the cohesiveness.
Mest megnis overrated dót. Fylgir líka alltaf hár krípfaktor.
Got this one just shortly after Steven Tyler announced his retirement from touring, good timing.
Something must've happened in the late 1970's to Aerosmith to make them go from this really good early 70's stuff, a combination of Rolling Stones rock with a Led Zeppelin power to it - to whatever the hell they started doing during the 80's and 90's. And yeah, I know. It's drugs.
So good
Really tight set of tracks, the blueprint in terms of tone for a lot of the late 70s and 80s bands. Sweet Emotion is strong
Excellent 70s rock. As far as Aerosmith goes this is probably their best with some classic tunes that are radio staples for what is now considered classic rock. This record along with "Get Your Wings" are my favorites.
Quality 70s rock. We enjoyed this. Sweet Emotion is especially good.
The most classic of classic rock. They have a rollercoaster at Didney. I liked the song about big fat 10 inch cock. 5/10
What a damned solid rock and roll album this is. Just boogie and blues and sleaze and fun. Familiar with the hits of course, but the other tracks hold up alongside. You can hear the DNA emerging of some of their smashes in the 80's/90's. (Especially the album's closer.) Tom Hamilton's also one of the most underrated bass players in history. Like Duff McKagan was for GnR, Hamilton holds the whole mess together. Unexpected bangers: Big Ten Inch Record, Round and Round, You See Me Crying.
Some good tracks, some ok tracks, and all of them just what rock in 1975 was all about. And, reallly, who among us doesn't need a Big Ten Inch Record every once in a while?
Classic Aerosmith. A rock band gives birth to rap!
Rock 'n' Roll ❤️❤️❤️
It's tough to beat "Sweet Emotion" for cruising around and doing nothing with the radio up. It's perfect for "Dazed and Confused." I prefer the version of "Walk This Way" with Run DMC, but who cares?
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Re Aearosmith I go with consensus and rate Toys in The Attic and Rocks as their best albums.