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Muy diferente a lo que esperaba. Realmente algo falla en mi porque fuera de que sonaba bien, no le encontré cualidades que destaquen. Nota: 2.1
Coming off the back of Toys In The Attic, it suffers a lot. There’s no hook song - no instant classic. It’s one of the Aerosmith albums you forget easily.
Fun hard rock album....influential to someone maybe? Was good.
Phenomenally meh. Makes sense why I really know only a handful of popular Aerosmith tunes.
I'm surprised how heavy this album was. I mostly know the later "softer" Aerosmith, so this was unexpected but interesting.
just another hard rock album borrringngggggg
Solid album
certainly sounds like aerosmith. not doing much for me 2.5
There's something brilliant about this album, and it's most likely due to it's rawness and simplicity. Good guitar riffs, good jams, not overly complicated. This was a breath of fresh air.
Solid 70s rock album. There is little to complain about here, so I won't.
Hard rock súper influyente en el hair metal y el rock ochentero en general. Kurt Cobain o Metallica lo nombran entre sus discos preferidos, lo que da cuenta de la importancia de este álbum en las dos décadas venideras. Aparte de su influencia, musicalmente rebosa energía y es muy divertido de escuchar, aunque flojea un poco hacia el final. Pero me ha gustado mucho escucharlo, un álbum perfecto para road trips. Aunque visto hoy no parezca que tenga algo especial, hay que tener en cuenta que es un álbum de 1976. Así que tres estrellas por mi opinión personal y una por relevancia histórica.
Steven’s voice is crazy, sounds like it must constantly hurt, I don’t know how he hasn’t completely lost it by now. Some catchy beats and guitar riffs.
This band fucking rocks.
Idk
I liked one of the songs!
hey, as far as worst bands of all time go, these guys are pretty good!
Raw
This is Slash's favorite Aerosmith album, and one of his favorite albums of all time. That makes it the best Aerosmith album by default.
Kick ass album. 6 out of 9 tracks can be heard regularly on classic rock radio. I didn't need to listen to this banger again, but I did it anyway. 70's Aerosmith is tough to beat.
It's a fine record. It's just middling at best. I have listened to way worse on this list, but that being said it doesn't really rise to a must listen. Definitely wouldn't search it out for my collection.
Aerosmith are great and this is really fun. Back In The Saddle is an all time banger
I don’t mind Aerosmith but I wasn’t in the right frame of mind for it unfortunately
My favorite Aerosmith album. Every track drips rock n roll swagger. 1001 album worthy: Yes - 62/115
Less annoying than I expected. 3.5 rounded down. Stand-out: Back in the Saddle
One of my favourite bands growing up. Still love them!
Decent 70s rock.
Ah, my final Aerosmith album to review. I used to listen to a fair amount of Aerosmith when I was in high school and college, but I’ve really soured on them since then (it doesn’t help that Steven Tyler is a creep). However, I really enjoyed Pump and Toys in The Attic. I actually own a copy of Rocks on vinyl, but I’ve never listened to it. Back when I listened to more classic rock, I really wanted Toys in The Attic on vinyl, but I could never find it, and Rocks was begrudgingly the consolation prize for my collection. I know the first two songs on here, but I believe the rest of the album will be new for me. Let’s fire this up! Man, I was not expecting to love this as much as I did, but I thought Rocks was fantastic. This is just a solidly fun 70’s rock album from start to finish. The star of the show here is the guitar playing. The guitar riffs are bluesy and raw, but each song is incredibly unique, and nothing on the album feels stale or repetitive. The drums and bass might not feel like anything special, but I think they do a great job of staying in their lane so that the guitar playing can shine. As far as the individual songs go, I think “Back In the Saddle” is the best of the bunch. I love how this song feels like a country rock song in terms of lyrics and vocals, but the sound is purely a blues driven hard rock sound. I don’t think I’d ever heard the full album version of this song before, because I’d never heard those added ‘cowboy sounds’ at the end. “Back In the Saddle” is what Bon Jovi wishes “Dead or Alive” had been, and I have a new appreciation for it as one of Aerosmith’s best songs. “Last Child” is great too; I love how the guitar riff changes between the verse and the chorus. “Last Child” keeps that same country rock feeling as “Back In the Saddle,” but with a bit more of a blues based sound. The segue between “Sick As A Dog” and “Nobody’s Fault” is fantastic. I know that’s a small detail, but man, I love a good segue. I love the unique hard rock sound of “Nobody’s Fault.” It feels like a cousin to Led Zeppelin, but its raw sound makes it feel like it’s not even on the same family tree. “Lick And A Promise” is great too, and I really love the vocals and guitar riff on the chorus. I hate that I never listened to this album before today, because it’s great. This is some solidly unique guitar rock, and a really fun album. I wondered why the hell this was on the list, but now I get it.
classic aerosmith but id rather listen to toys in the attic.
2.5
Aerosmith does not rock. There are a few harmless, radio friendly tracks here, but nothing that keeps us wanting more.
I'll take "False Advertising in Album Titles" for $200, Alex.
Similar to the other Aerosmith album, it doesn't excite me that much, technically very good musicians and the vocals are good but lyrically not great and I just find the songs blend together, nothing stood out. Middle of the road rock album for me.
Halfway through this list and my goal is to be less of a hater but holy fuck this sucks
Not my thing but this rocks along very nicely; way more palatable than most of its peers. 3 stars if Tyler wasn't a seriously unsettling creep.
We get it man, you can screech. Couldn't you think of anything else to do with your life?
I've always had a soft spot for Aerosmith's 80s/90s stuff and was looking forward to this, but it was quite forgettable. No real great memorable riffs or lyrics. The only thing of interest was that some parts had a slightly funkadelic edge to them which was unusual. Disappointing.
Zwar nicht das beste Album von Aeroschmidt aber trotzdem gut!
Toys in the Attic was better. Still a good album in its own right.
2.9
## In-Depth Review of *Rocks* by Aerosmith Released on May 3, 1976, *Rocks* is Aerosmith's fourth studio album and a defining moment in their career. Often cited as one of the greatest hard rock albums of all time, it captures Aerosmith at their rawest and most energetic. Below is a detailed analysis of its lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, along with its pros and cons. --- ### **Lyrics** The lyrics on *Rocks* reflect Aerosmith's gritty, rebellious ethos. Steven Tyler's songwriting often combines street-smart bravado with introspective moments: - **"Back in the Saddle"**: A swaggering anthem about resilience and confidence, laced with sexual innuendo. - **"Last Child"**: A semi-autobiographical tale of Tyler's youth, blending nostalgia with a punk-like sneer. - **"Nobody’s Fault"**: A darker track addressing fears of natural disasters (inspired by earthquakes), showcasing Tyler's ability to channel paranoia into compelling imagery. - **"Combination"**: Joe Perry’s contribution to the album features raw, confessional lyrics about drug use and personal struggles. While the lyrics are not deeply philosophical or poetic, they perfectly suit the album’s hard-edged rock style. They are visceral, direct, and infused with the rebellious spirit of the 1970s. --- ### **Music** Musically, *Rocks* is a tour de force of hard rock energy combined with bluesy undertones: - **Guitar Work**: Joe Perry and Brad Whitford deliver blistering riffs and solos throughout. Tracks like "Rats in the Cellar" feature frenetic guitar work reminiscent of Led Zeppelin but with a grittier edge. - **Rhythm Section**: Tom Hamilton’s basslines on "Last Child" add a funky groove, while Joey Kramer’s drumming on "Back in the Saddle" is thunderous and precise. - **Vocals**: Steven Tyler’s dynamic range is on full display. His raspy screams and melodic crooning add layers of intensity to each track. The album blends heavy metal aggression with blues-rock grooves, creating an electrifying sound that influenced countless bands in the decades to come. --- ### **Production** Jack Douglas' production emphasizes a raw, live feel. The album avoids over-polished studio techniques in favor of a gritty sound that mirrors the band’s chaotic lifestyle at the time. Key production highlights include: - The layered guitars on tracks like "Back in the Saddle," which create a wall of sound. - The crisp yet powerful drum mix that drives songs like "Nobody’s Fault." - A subtle use of studio effects to enhance Tyler's vocals without overshadowing their natural energy. The production captures Aerosmith at their peak while maintaining an unrefined edge that suits their identity as America’s ultimate garage band. --- ### **Themes** Thematically, *Rocks* explores rebellion, hedonism, and survival: 1. **Rebellion**: Songs like "Lick and a Promise" celebrate Aerosmith's commitment to delivering electrifying live performances despite their chaotic lives. 2. **Hedonism**: Tracks such as "Combination" and "Rats in the Cellar" reflect the band’s indulgence in drugs and excess. 3. **Resilience**: The opening track, "Back in the Saddle," sets the tone for an album that exudes confidence and determination. These themes resonate strongly with the disaffected youth of the 1970s while also foreshadowing the darker consequences of rock-and-roll excess. --- ### **Influence** *Rocks* has had an enduring impact on hard rock and heavy metal: - Bands like Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, and Nirvana have cited it as a major influence[1][3]. - It helped define a new style of suburban heavy metal that diverged from blues-based rock pioneers like Led Zeppelin[3]. - The album's raw energy inspired numerous glam metal bands in the 1980s. Its legacy is cemented by its inclusion on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time[1]. --- ### **Pros** 1. **Raw Energy**: The album captures Aerosmith at their most visceral and unfiltered. 2. **Iconic Tracks**: Songs like "Back in the Saddle" and "Last Child" remain staples in rock playlists. 3. **Musical Excellence**: Stellar performances by all band members make this one of their most cohesive works. 4. **Influence**: Its impact on subsequent generations of musicians cannot be overstated. --- ### **Cons** 1. **Lack of Originality**: Some critics argue that parts of *Rocks* feel like rehashes of earlier material from *Toys in the Attic*[1][4]. 2. **Inconsistent Quality**: While there are no outright bad tracks, songs like "Get the Lead Out" and "Lick and a Promise" are less memorable compared to standout hits[4]. 3. **Lyrics**: While effective for hard rock, they lack depth or sophistication compared to some contemporaries. --- ### **Conclusion** *Rocks* is a landmark album that showcases Aerosmith at their creative peak. Its combination of raw power, excellent musicianship, and timeless themes makes it one of the definitive hard rock albums of all time. Despite minor criticisms about originality and lyrical depth, its influence on rock music is undeniable. From its unforgettable riffs to its rebellious spirit, *Rocks* remains an essential listen for any fan of classic rock or heavy metal.
Man boomers were really one-shotted by this stuff. It's fine but really nothing special to me
I've always enjoyed Steven Tyler, but this album didn't stand out to me that much.
Pretty typical Aerosmith. I didn't mind most of this. Nothing standout though.
After strong first two cuts – let's give them one point for each – but zero for the rest of the album being an undistinguished and derivative slog. Plus, one can't ever forgive these cats the shameful dreck of their later years, even if "Walk This Way" might have been the first rock song one ever loved in real time.
Aerosmith always has some banger hits, but is usually mediocre outside of those. The "hits" on this one were not all that great so it didn't have much to fall back on
Aerosmith is the boring, white version of classic rock bands. They’re generic, the vocals and lyrics are bad and the songs go on too long. This one doesn’t even have hits.
Well, I liked this album, but didn’t love it…it just didn’t grab me. I definitely prefer Toys in the Attic to this one. Maybe over time it would grow on me, but for now it’s a three.
Listen, I’m already a big fan. Seen them 13 times and it would have been 15 if they hadn’t cancelled their last tour. But putting that aside, this is a slab of 70s rock goodness that is fueled by drunkenness, drugs and debauchery. It’s dark and raw and I’ve always felt like it had a polished messiness to it. Amazing riffs supporting sleazy and sexy lyrics. It’s the type of stuff that inspires air guitar playing and teens to pick up an actual instrument and start a band, which this album certainly did. It’s a perfect example of that mid 70s hard rock sound that led to Van Halen and built off of Led Zep, and the Stones.
Like ordering a lone slab of meat for dinner, no seasoning safe a modest pinch of salt. It does the job and it sure knows to fill an empty stomach, but everyone else at the restaurant will be glad to notice that at least they're not the dullest person in the room.
60 jarige kale man core
The Good: No question about what kind of music this album is about The Bad: Rock turns to funky pop almost… The Ugly: ST screamin’ “Bahhkkk” I gave Toys in the Attic 4*… this is not a good follow up album… in my opinion. As a matter of fact, I decided to see which albums were released in 1976, and holy moly, that was one serious year in music! I did enjoy the listening experience for this album, it is rock, and has some funk to it, and thankfully the album progresses well after the opening track, which was annoying me due to the Bahhhhkkkk screachin’ constantly. So, 3 1/2* downgraded, as this album does not come near to Toys...
I expected this would land similar to the GnR and AC/DC albums I’ve heard so far, but it was worse. Every single song feel my long and dull, I just wanted it to end.
dacht bijna dat het guns and roses was. Best hard wel, maar niet echt bijzonder of iets dat ik per se nog een keer zou luisteren. Voelde gewoon als een mindere versie van. Objectief wel vet maar ewaja, mijn voorkeur
this shit... ...is so ass
Alright rock, didn't do much for me. Some parts felt like they wanted to be zeppelin. Back in the saddle is a fun hit but this isn't monumental for me
6,77
Pretty run-of-the-mill classic rock but when it bangs and goes hard, it's still very enjoyable to hear!
Good album but not every song was great. But all are good.
Better than the Toys in the attic one that i also had to rate, still doesn’t go beyond stadium rock…. It’s not something where I would go “Oh i’m in the mood for some Aerosmith” you know?
A side is good and the B side is totally forgettable. Remind me whose album this is...Oh, yes, it by Aeros-meh-th.
A lot harder than I thought it would be. Definitely had more metal elements that I would've expected more from an album a few years later. Pretty good.
Aerosmith seit wenigstens, was ih ihrem album drin isch: Rocks. Also Stei. Viel Stei. Wo mer uf em musikalische pfad immer wider in wäg gleit werdet. Zum glück also hend Aerosmith ganz okee Stei mit dene mer au biz was ahfange chan. Und s potential für all Stei Fanatiker*inne da usse gsehni sehr wohl. Aber die 248. meist glosti Band uf Spotify?? Das überascht jetzt doch biz. 2 Tigeraug und min Lieblingsbackstei für d Aeroschmieds
Isch zimli rockig, so rockig dass mir fast d ärmel usm pully gschüttled hed, so rockig dass s album sogar rocks heisst, so rockig dass geolog*inne e phd thesis über das album chönted mache. Aso zu rockig. Gömmer mal 2 stei für diese album. Peace out
das rock album namens rocks isch so rockig, dass es mer fast de rock lüpft scho verrockt, wenn mer sich's überleid also s'hed mer sicher eis inegrockt aber wüki grockt heds nöd solidi rockigi rock hits, aber nöd so fescht dasi d'richtig vo mine musigvorliebe rockartig würd ändere rock rock rock
A tale as old as time. Spend $64m on drugs, rock as hard as fuck and record it on an album to cockblock Slash.
Kind of a jam.
4/10. Not good.
Is Aerosmith an “all their songs sound the same” band? I wish they actually would “Get the Lead Out”, as it were. This shouldn’t be this boring.
Hell yes! Bought this new in 8th grade, and eagerly made the transition to flashy hair rock. Within a few years, I’d moved on. But in that short time, life was good as gold! Concerts, dances, weed, and hot chicks… best time of my life! Now I spin it on rare occasions, and it’s good… on occasion.
Хорошо
A surprisingly groovy rock album from Aerosmith, songs are a lot of fun and well performed if you ignore the lyrics which are pretty bad. Not the showiest performances like those found on other Aerosmith albums but an enjoyable 35 minute listen. 3.5/5
A great sounding rock record.
It's better than, say, Metallica. But, notwithstanding Steve Tyler's good voice, it's just kind of boring.
booooooring. I swear I've heard every single one of these songs before
Eh. It's Aerosmith.
Classic 70s rock album packed with great tunes. This album is right up my street.
Aerosmith are such an okay band, I have no idea why they’re so well-known. Whenever I hear one of their songs, I’m not really invested in it, but I’m not going to ask for someone to turn it off, either.
I really liked this album. It does help that this album has my 2 favorite Aerosmith songs on it, but the rest of the album did not disappoint either. Great album. Liked Songs: Back In the Saddle, Last Child, Sick As A Dog Least Favorite: Nobody's Fault
Aerosmith in their prime. No mistakes here. 5 stars.
Ok 2/5
This is a classic 70's rock album; hard, fast and fun. What it lacks in substance, it makes up in vibes alone, it's just a great ride from start to finish. It features hard guitar, traditional thunderous drumming, glam rock vocals - what more do you want? It's undeniably Aerosmith; and album that sounds like big hair, tight leather trousers and cheap beer. It transports you back to somewhere on the road in 1976. There isn't much more to say, really. It's not perfect but nor does it have to be. Though I will say, as much as I remember having fun listening to it, I don't remember any of the songs so...
While not my favorite Aerosmith album, it's still pretty solid. It's a little plain compared to their other works. Includes the classic "back in the saddle."
Eh, didn't love
Nice bit of 80s rock.
Can't say I understood the hype for Aerosmith; a perfectly average rock band. I remember hearing "Last Child" on Guitar Hero II, but didn't really care for it then either. There are glimmers of greatness, but nothing truly stands out.
Groupe connu par quelques tubes, mais je ne suis pas fan. C'est la première fois que j'écoute un album complet. Pas de hit sur cet album, mais quelques riffs intéressants. Par contre j'ai toujours un peu de mal avec le chant. Rien de bien original par ailleurs. Je ne pense pas le ré-écouter. =>2/5
It’s ok
Sharp and definitely well-made, but kind of uninspiring with no great songs (but some good guitar riffs). I have always found Aerosmith overrated, so maybe I came in with a bias, but I’ve heard some hype for this album and was ready to have my opinion changed. Sadly, it wasn’t. Best song: Sick as a Dog
Brilliant album
I don't know this Aerosmith that well but I can see the appeal.
Solid rock album.
I finally get it! Aerosmith is a late Boomer/Gen X thing. Big riffs, bigger ego. Feels like early ZZ Top but rowdier. It’s got the swagger, but not much variety. Decent if you’re in the mood, but not super memorable.
Knew a few songs,not really an Aerosmith fan.
Nice rock sound. Not a super unique album but interesting
While I have heard Aerosmiths most famous songs I haven't listened to this album or any of these songs before. And after doing it I understand why I never listened to more than the greatest hits. The audio mix and scream-singing he does over and over makes me fell uncomfortable more than it makes me rock out. I like a lot of old-school rock but this doesn't hit that note with me at all. This is an album I wont be searching up again.
I don’t dive into a lot of Aerosmith beyond the greatest hits and whatever blasts while I’m strapped into the Rockin’ Rollercoaster, but Rocks was a pleasant surprise. Gritty, loud, and packed with swagger, it’s got more to offer than just the radio singles. Tracks like “Back in the Saddle” and “Last Child” still hit hard, and the whole album has that raw, bluesy edge that defined their early years. Bonus star just for being part of one of the best rides Disney ever put together. Fast, fun, and loud — just like this album. Favorite song: Rats in the Cellar Least Favorite song: Last Child
Ehhhhhh greatest hits band although I like back in the saddle and rats in the cellar.
I like this one. It's definitely Aerosmith, but more leaning into rock rather than ballads. Overall solid music.
⭐⭐ 4/10 Had to listen to van Halen and Led Zeppelin afterwards to rinse my ears. The vocals and funk feel awkward at best. I was looking forward to Aerosmith as I've never heard an album from them before, but this one does not hit the spot.
No me dice nada nuevo.
Never really cared for Aerosmith, but it's nothing I hate. Just totally fine.
I like the bands they're ripping off (Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin) and the biggest band to rip them off (Guns N Roses) but this in-between cohort of 70s hard rock (Aerosmith, Kiss, AC/DC) has always been the nadir of classic rock to me. Creatively bankrupt, unexciting, over hyped - it's just tedious blues chord progression with a bit of distortion, mid level guitar heroics, a wailing singer and some annoying visual gimmick - vacuous rock star stuff that is even worse when compared to the underground and alternative stuff (or even the pretty similar british metal) happening at the same time. The only saving grace of this album is that it wasn't as overplayed on the radio growing up and so I don't viscerally hate these sons as much as others of theirs.
I’m surprised it doesn’t wear as well over the years. It seemed kind of weak to me compared to some of their earlier stuff, even though I know it was a big success.
Nope.
I love Aerosmith (well, the 70's Aerosmith) but this album doesn't hold a candle to Toys in the Attic. Didn't hate it but won't listen again.
Classic rock is classic. Some rocks harder than others. DID YA SEE WHAT I DID THERE?
It was alright
Aerosmith and (solo) Morrissey are the two acts that feel most over represented on this list As ever, this is perfectly serviceable rock but not something that feels at all essential
This is a very fitting title.
Great album, one of their better ones. I prefer the Dirty Honey cover of Last Child though.
Who doesn't love a power ballad? Who doesn't love a little sleaze? A slick riff? Okay that could be the formula for a boring '70s hits radio station. But these guys invented that formula, so they get a bit of cred. A ton of cred. So all those kids in the 70s (me) turned their cassettes in the car or record player in the bedroom up to ear-splitting levels and just fucking rocked out. You can blame us or get on board.
For about half of this, Steven Tyler‘s voice didn’t annoy me as much as usual. And then it did. And did every song last about an hour? Or was that just me? Really not my thing. I’d like to just throw these Rocks in a gulch.
After releasing their most eccentric record (Toys In The Attic), the follow-up, Rocks, is as much an album title as it is a mission statement. And while Toys is my favorite Aerosmith album, this is easily second. Where the former was experimental, in its way, this flat-out slams on every track. And while you can hear — particularly in Tyler's vocals — the early effects of the band's legendary drug use, his was always a singular voice, his creativity is in full bloom, and he hits notes that astound ("riding high!" at the end of the opener is ridiculous). And the gritty, seems like it might fall apart at any second musical combo of Perry, Whitford, Hamilton, and Kramer sounds like a runaway train. And more than once, it feels like a tune has run its course when the band slips into another riff and hits a higher gear. I also love the use of harmonies and additional vocals on many of these tracks — "Combination" is up there among my favorite Aerosmith tunes. This is the fourth album by the band, and is the high-water mark in terms of their rock and swagger. I really enjoyed this listen. Toys In The Attic and Rocks are back-to-back albums that earned this band a seat among the all-time greats.
I definitely went into this listen with a bad attitude, and sure enough, the music met my expectations. I don't give a crap about this band, what they have to say, or how they say it. I can understand why Toys in the Attic was included in this list, but the fact that there are 3 Aerosmith albums on here is a hate crime
Right after this album finished, psychic shuffle on Spotify played Sweet Emotion. Honestly I think that’s the only Aerosmith song I like. Clearly there’s a lot to be said for this album because it’s such a staple in the rock genre but I don’t have any words for it. I didn’t hate this. It’s a cool album cover and I always liked the band name.
Better than Toys in the Attic by far. Very serviceable classic rock. Favorites were Rats in the Cellar, Combination, and Home Tonight.
I will admit I enjoyed this one more than Toys In The Attic. I think the vocals on Back In The Saddle are entertaining and Last Child is pretty funky. Nobody’s Fault is pretty decent too. I could forget the rest of it though. Having three songs I like boosts it slightly into the range of a three, but this is basically a 2.5.
Idk, I like elements of this but as a whole it becomes quite underwhelming after a while. Despite Tyler et al’s posturing this lacks a certain swagger for me
It's fine. I'm sure stevens vocals were quite genre pushing at the time but for me at this stage, I found it entirely forgettable. 2/5
Starts strong but not that great. I prefer Toys in the Attic
Decent
Aerosmith. They rock indeed. One album as good as the others.
I read on Wiki that this album inspired Slash to learn to play guitar and was one of Kurt Cobain's favourites. It really sounds ahead of its time and must have been a big factor in influencing a lot of 80s and 90s hard rock as hair metal and grunge became big trends in guitar music I loved it, at times I just zoned into listening to one of the elements at a time and they all sound so tight and deliberate. The guitar licks are great and there are some great basslines. Steven Tyler's vocals are classic and less tangible things like the attitude and intensity are on point as well - there's not a wasted second in this album
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I’m not a huge fan of 80s Hair Metal (shhh, don’t tell my metalhead pals!) but I was pleasantly surprised by this 1976 album from Aerosmith. As with Toys in the Attic it’s a solid slice of 70s hard rock with some enjoyably funky bass lines, especially on the opening track Back in the Saddle. The lyrics haven’t aged all that well - Sick as a Dog is about throwing up in the loo and you don’t have to think too hard about what Lick and a Promise is referring to
I could probably copy/paste my latest Def Leppard review and that would work well too here. Maybe better than Def Leppard though, with less of the 80s nonesense.
Just a bland rock album
Κλαασικη ροκ. Ωραια riffs, οκ vocals τιποτα σπουδαιο αλλα κακη μουσικη που ειμαι εξοικειωμενος.
Need to give it another try.
I like Aerosmith. I don’t LOVE Aerosmith. I would like to give it 3.5 stars. Because I think it deserves more than 3 stars. But 4 stars seems to be pushing it.
4.5/5
Not their best work eh
Eh, not great not bad.
One of the single hardest album openings of all time. A long-time karaoke standard for me.
3.5 - I was expecting a bit more tbh and it just creeps into the 4's as I started to get into it a bit more towards the end
Boring. 2/5
Wholly unremarkable - no real stand out tunes or moments. Sounded pretty shonky. Thought it was debut so was surprised this was 5th album and so far from the polished behemoth that's the later day Aerosmith.
Pretty chill classic rock, I didn’t know any of these tracks but I’m familiar with Aerosmith’s sound. No songs really stood out to me as amazing but none were bad, 4/5
Generally, I'm not a fan of Aerosmith, especially everything they've released in the last 40 years which I find almost unlistenable and wish they had hung it up a long time ago. I have to admit, some of their 70's stuff is alright and though I considered them a "poor-man's Stones", they had the capability to rock out pretty good at times. Toys In The Attic is my favourite Aerosmith album and the follow-up, Rocks might be my next fav, definitely their least uneven records. It does "rocks" pretty heavy at times and didn't realize it has a decent track list with some above par songs. Again, I'm not a fan, but if I was forced to listen to Steven Tyler screech and wail, Rocks is a good option. More proof that once and a while, drugs can be effective.
Favorites: Last Child, Nobodys Fault, Home Tonight I actually really liked this, I never got into Aerosmith before Rock and Funky
Terrible stuff. Imagine this being the last album you heard before you died! Some decent guitar riffs, but apart from that it was just so unimaginative and dull. I do like some Aerosmith songs, but they are in no way deserving of multiple entries in this book.
Pretty good. Haven't listened to Aerosmith much since the mid-90s, and this is way before that!
Much more bearable than the other 2 Aerosmith albums that have been forced onto me, but partly because this one was very short. Still not a fan of them at all, but at least this one had a bit of a bluesy feel to it which helped.
I don't know any of these songs. Album was alright, but in keeping with the spirit of the age, I feel it should be removed from the 1,001 list and replaced with The Electric Mayhem by Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem.
More cock rock
Classic sleazy 70's FM Rock. It's Aerosmith. They're not changing the world with this album but it is exactly as you would want it. It would be better to have this or Pump on the list (ditch 'Toys in the Attic' - there's no need for 3 Aerosmith albums on this list. Best Tracks: Back in the Saddle; Last Child; Sick as a Dog
have enjoyed every song on the album so far, it just feels like pure rock and i love it. second half wasn’t as good except for the last song which rlly hit.
I liked this, solid rock album. No song stood out a lot though so I'm not sure if I'd listen again.
Guitar heavy jams With classic vocal wailing Feels so effortless
Durschnitt.
Probably not the best Aerosmith album, but there's some definite gems on here.
Another Aerosmith album. For fuck's sake. The idea of using 2 slots for this wank when you're limited to 1001 is ridiculous. As to the music itself. The album is better than Pump. But then again, a solid turd is better than a runny one. They're both still shit at the end of the day. I think this album just about scrapes a 2. It's bad, but my real anger is at the fact it's on this list, not in the music.
I just know the two big hits from this album, I've never been a huge Aerosmith fan... Forgot how sick Last Child is though. I do like that's just kinda down n' dirty rock and roll, good guitar tones, good riffs, straightforward rockin tunes. Although the rest of the album is largely forgettable compared to the hits.
Love
3.5 stars. It’s fun for parties but I wouldn’t give it more of a serious listen over other music that I enjoy more.
gave it a fair try, found it quite tedious. 2
Pretty generic rock album. No big standouts, and overall the songs all seemed to blend together. Fine, but nothing special
Aerosmith definitely has its lane: straight-forward chugging rock 'n roll. Can get a bit messy and ramshackle at times and the somewhat muddy production doesn't help. Highlights: "Last Child" (catchy dirty riff running through the song), "Sick as a Dog" (Stonesy vibe) Notable: "Combination" (needs a new vocal take because the harmonized or double-tracked vocals just sound meh), "Home Tonight" (the big power ballad)
The more I revisit this band, the more I think they are a glorified bar band. The parts of this album that I enjoyed were instrumentals like the end of Rats in the Cellar. I find Steven Tyler to be an insufferable vocalist and I find most of these songs to be pretty inconsequential.
Good album however very short in length. Steven Tyler’s voice always kills it.
Aerosmith has some jams
Holy hell this rips!!!
Best Song: Back In the Saddle. Stephen Tyler at least lets loose here and stretches his voice in a compelling way. Worst Song: Home Tonight. This feels like the kind of song that would be sung by a cartoon cat in a direct-to-streaming children's movie. Which is to say I don't like it. Overall: After a moderately interesting opening track, it was fully downhill from there. A short, uninspired album of mildly bluesy rock. Weird inclusion on the list, as I feel like Aerosmith has (at least marginally) better albums.
It's a rock n roll album...not bad not great.
Some of my personal favorites in this collection! Great songwriting and performances, timeless riffs and melodies. Certainly not over produced but still very clean recordings.
So I have listened to this album before and damn do I love it. Some songs here I NEVER get tired of and could listen to them on repeat all day. Steven Tyler is one of my favorite singers in all of rock and Joe Perry is a great guitarist. This is prob more like a 4.5 star album Favorite Songs: I love this whole album but "Sick As A Dog" , "Lick And A Promise" , "Rats In The Cellar" , and "Back In The Saddle" are highlights
liked songs: Last Child, Combination, Nobody's Fault Solid. 3.5
Aerosmith sucks
I think I was in the perfect mood for this - I loved it. Great rock songs, the production sounds brilliant and all the songs are pleasant. No particular standouts but not a bad thing when all the songs are solid 8s. I think a hit would bring this to a five but I'll call it a 4 overall
Steven Tyler is a mega creep, which makes it hard to listen to Aerosmith, but that's ok, because this album is ok at best. Back In the Saddle has always been my favorite Aerosmith song, but besides that there isn't much going on in this album. They really did just write the same riff 9 times. Low 3.
I was expecting to not love thid and that it might be like the AC/DC album that I didn't like, but then Back in the Saddle kicks you in the teeth and this album flies. These guys know how to make a catchy as hell hook and the instrument work is much closer to Guns N Roses than AC/DC. This was fun, though not amazing, and I really enjoyed it.
does not rock.
Absolutely does not rock
This is the best output Iv heard from Aerosmith, a really good hard rock album. One that deserves to be on this list. Not quite sure it makes my frequent rotation for now.
Can’t say I enjoyed any of it… 3/10
I’m calling this a generous 3.
If this is the funkiest group of white boys you've ever heard, you need a new supply of white boys.
It’s Aerosmith. Painfully average. Better than Pump though. Pretty low bar I know.
Its just ok 3/5
5/5
I genuinely didn't notice I was listening to this until it autoplayed a song by a different band. Not sure what that says but it's not bad I guess
No es la gran cosa. Un rock básico, que cumple su cometido.
2.5 rounded down not bad or anything but also not necessarily a great album experience.. in fact i don’t think i ever would’ve listened to a full aerosmith album if it weren’t for this list highlights: last child, combination, lick and a promise (mar 17 2026)
OK, a little dated. Probably ground breaking at the time and still a solid rock album but sadly not really standing the test of time
No. Just no. Just like on "Toys in the Attic", I can find fleeting moments here, in the harmonies and vocal lines, which elevate this over standard bluesy hard rock fare, but I really don't feel like looking for those.
Rock. Some good stuff here but overall it felt too noisy for me. Difficult to parse out individual instruments.
Solid early rock!
This shit went harder than I could ever have predicted. Blurred the lines of classic rock that is too technical and too dumb beautifully.
Not bad.
Good not great. Never listened to the entire album. And now I have.
rock, but too much roll
Many people see Aerosmith as having different phases, and this album represents the “before they got clean” stage. Fans often prefer this era because the band had a rawer, grittier rock sound, while the later years saw them become more polished and commercialized, especially with their MTV hits in the ’80s. I also think MTV had a big part in this, bringing more glamour and glitz to rock music, which changed how bands presented themselves. Rocks offers a glimpse into a different time before all of that, when the music had a more unrefined and genuine quality, showing a time before rock became more commercialized and polished.
Come sempre, non spiacevole ma anche non interessante
un solido album rock, senza infamia senza lode ma piacevolmente scorrevole
Solid hard rock album. Last Child is a banger.
nice but a little loud
Classic Aerosmith
Great rock album
Okay.
Riding around the country, playing guitars loud, rocking out every night, young girls in my bed, fifth of vodka in my hand, scarf tied to my microphone stand, oops the Sheriff’s 16-year old daughter might be pregnant, gotta roll, guitar solo, boogie woogie, two girls at a time, one might have been a man and the other too young even for me, drum solo, scarves hanging in the bus now, makes for more quiet spots to take the girls, the Sheriff lost his election because of the scandal related to his daughter’s pregnancy but somehow his very pregnant 16-year old daughter was elected Sheriff is that legal, too tired and drunk to understand, that girl was definitely a man but also wearing a Sheriff’s badge, these guitars are so loud, I can’t see anything through all these scarves, I’m surrounded by 16-year old pregnant law enforcement officers and scarves and guitars, I can’t get sober but every bottle I try to drink from is just full of scarves, I’ve been on the road for years rocking out every night but these pregnant Sheriffs never seem to give birth, they’re just always pregnant, I would skip town but they’re on the bus and also the entire audience at the next concert venue, I think, but it’s hard to see them clearly because I’m so drunk and the guitars are so loud and there are too many scarves in the way, my entire closet is just scarves and I’m scared to change out of my clothes because I’m worried they’ll have turned to scarves when I try to put them back on and the 16-year old Sheriffs are too pregnant to want to fool around but we do stuff anyway and it’s getting odd with all my clothes on and I was just dry-humping scarves last night and there wasn’t even a 16-year old Sheriff around I don’t think, why am I so drunk, I can’t hear anything but boogie woogie rock and roll and maybe it’s the bus fumes that are making me high all the time but I can’t think straight and I can’t see anyone because of all the fucking scarves and I can’t hear anything over the guitars and I just want to talk to someone and ask how long this tour is supposed to go on or where we’re going or realistically how many Sheriffs - especially 16-year old pregnant Sheriffs - there could be serving in office at the same time in one country or whether this is an international tour but we are only ever on buses and in clubs I think but I can’t really tell because scarves and the 16-year old Sheriffs just want to have sex but also don’t and it’s hard to tell if that is actually really happening because I can’t see them or hear them but I know they’re there. Rock & Roll!
Aerosmith is so good at cranking out bangers. I don't think Rocks was as strong as the other two Aerosmith albums on this list (Toys and Pump), not to mention plenty of other Aerosmith albums that I know. Are the songs still great? Yes! They go hard, and Steven Tyler's signature vocals are perfect. The guitar, drums, bass, harmonica are all working flawlessly. You've got great lyrics in songs like "Last Child" and "Nobody's Fault". I couldn't ask for a better, more energized opener than "Back in the Saddle." I hate to complain, but I just don't know why Rocks was included over other Aerosmith albums.
Another Aerosmith inclusion from their 70s golden years, and it just feels correct; they cranked out several albums throughout that decade which make up the majority of their greatest hits, and this album contains a fair few of those. What to say? This album utilizes that quintessential Aerosmith formula that made them so formidable and so unique among a sea of 70s rockers. And again as has been the case with their other albums featured on this project: if I was being scrutinous, I'd draw attention to the fact that Aerosmith may not have really been much of an "album band"; every song is baseline enjoyable, but there are definite standout tracks that have survived the tests of time whereas others are a bit forgettable. But despite it all, Aerosmith is iconic (and a long lasting icon at that) and deserves representation on this project.
60-luku ja sen iloisempi rock kuuluu tässä ilmestymisvuoteen nähden yllättävän paljon. Tuntuu kuin he haluaisivat vähän nostalgisoida? Toimivia napakoita rock-kappaleita. Ei suurta tunnelmannostatusta kuitenkaan; ks. 60-luvun henki, vähemmän tukkarockia kuin oletin. Tykkään, mutta vaikutu. Hilkulla 3.
Eräs mahdollinen maailma: musiikki koostuu pelkistä riffeistä. Kiinnostava ratkaisu, mutta ei kovinkaan kestävä. 2,5
Back in the saddle isn't the best aerosmith song, but it's the best one here. I like them, but I expected more
Such a cool album. I love his amazing and unique voice and music simply makes you happy, lifts you up and makes you head bang. I love it
A wholly uninteresting record on it's own, but I have to give credit where it's due. The blueprint laid here for 80's rock bands is hard to ignore.
This rock album has a lot to go for it. Tyler's vocals are instantly recogniseable, the musicians are good and the songs are catchy. For me personally it is an 'almost' on most scores and therefore it sits in the... what do you call the opposite of a 'sweet spot'? Despite the (well cultivated?) rowdy looks and behaviour of the band, I find the songs quite soft, a bit cliché, and commercial sounding. I can see the appeal and many songs are quite fun, I'm sure it's good on parties. Apparently, this album (and Aerosmith in general) has had a great influence on other musicians, some of which I do like, and I agree that this album deserves to be in the list of 1001. In terms of musical creativity and emotional appeal it's a bit lacking for me.
Great guitar riffs underneath it all. Not quite my bag, but I can see why it’s rated - good quality Rock
We remember Rocks, starts out strong - then fades. Back In The Saddle was huge, Last Child is the best cut on the album. The album is good, not great. Not sure it’s 1001 list worthy (2.3*s)
This album is tight and short but I'm not really sure if it deserves to be on the 1001 list. The two best songs are right at the beginning. Back in the Saddle is a classic and I dig the bass line on Last Child but it's on a downward slope from there. The rest is pretty mid.
Like all Aerosmith albums this one is another 2fer. Came out swinging with first 2 tracks and then it was meh from them on out. I can see how this album had some influence because they do venture into hair band, grunge, and hard rock. I think the band has done a great job at staying relevant throughout the decades but you really can fit all their good songs on 1 greatest hits album (prob why openmindz owned it). Aerosmith Rocks (sometimes)...2.15.
For some reason Aerosmith is one of the classic rock bands that I've never paid attention to. I know a couple hits but otherwise I have basically slept on them. Glad I was given a chance to listen to delve into their discography. Rocks is a solid album. A tight 35 minutes with a couple songs that will remain in rotation. It doesn't pull any punches and stays true to its namesake. Pretty satisfying listen, might have to give Aerosmith another chance. 3.48 stars
i don’t think aerosmith and i really get along
to be honest, I thought I would give it a 1. I never liked Aerosmith, I thought it was some kind of crap, honestly, I didn't like this album, but I can't call it bad either, I would have given it a 2.5, but that's not possible here (that's why it's a 3
Favourite song - last child
Inte särskilt imponerande.
Not a huge Aerosmith fan. Probably won’t go back to this one.
I pretty much liked all the songs on the album.
Not my favorite Aerosmith album.
Better than i was expecting
Great American hard rock album. I think I had heard maybe 4 songs off this before, Back in the Saddle of course being the most popular. Last Child is also a good one, very distinctive. Some cool bass lines throughout too. The whole album kicks ass and is a refreshing change from much mediocrity on this list, which honestly might bump it from a high 4 to a 5. Will listen again.
Decent enjoyed it more than I expected to. First 3 songs were bangers. Kind of dipped after that but some strong moments. 7/10
This was OK. Perfectly listenable, but no track stood out, and none was memorable.
Like a 2.5. It's rocky, I guess.
If rock-and-roll is ice cream, then this is nonfat, sugar free froyo. As bland and as unremarkable as it gets.
Last child: great so g
Had the Aerosmith album Pump the other day. That one is way better.
There are some bands that, despite the lyrics, aren't really about anything at all, other than the music itself. Just a celebration of sex, drugs and rock n roll, in all of its excessiveness. Aerosmith fits the bill for me. I'm not knocking it, although I don't exactly condone it either. Particularly in the case of the ever creepy Steven Tyler. But separate the art from the artist and just listen to the music and you can see the appeal. It's a good hard rock album (not heavy enough for metal though) and it influenced a generation of 90s band. Axl Rose is not surprising. Kurt Cobain is though. But again, it's just the power of music, isn't it? Personally, it's not a favorite and it lacks any standout singles present in other albums. But it's a good document of rock n roll of the era.
oh! i just figured it out! its called rocks because there are multiple rock music by the way it owns
Swaggering
I didn´t like this album at all.
Who knew Aerosmith approached heavy metal in their catalogue. None of it really hooked me but I did drive a little faster while listening.
Yep just another can of slop from Aerosmith. If you haven't gotten over it from the last 18 billion servings, here is another.
80% Fav: Last Child, Rats in the Cellar Least: N/A Must-Hear? Sure
I guess this would be the one essential "album" album from Aerosmith. 'Get Your Wings,' 'Toys in the Attic,' and 'Permanent Vacation' are all inconsistent affairs. 'Rocks' is a strong distillation of their sound and notable for showcasing Aerosmith's sort-of innovation, which is the crossbreed of American funk and soul music with British-based blues rock. "Back in the Saddle" does indeed whip ass. If somebody asked me for an example of a guitar line that sounded outright mean, I would offer this. "Last Child" is noteworthy for upholding Aerosmith's cheeky approach to funk music. "Nobody's Fault" has a doomy quality to it. Maybe the album is not as consistent as I thought. B-
4/5 A remarkably consistent hard rock album. Consistently great, that is. Not much on here to blow your mind but an enjoyable listen for sure. Back In the Saddle 4/5 Last Child 5/5 Rats In The Cellar 4/5 Combination 4.5/5 Sick As A Dog 4.5/5 Nobody's Fault 4/5 Get The Lead Out 3.5/5 Lick And A Promise 3/5 (LEAST FAV) Home Tonight 5/5 (FAV)
Middle of the road rock
langet mit aerosmith
joaaaaaaaa rock
Solid. 3.4.
Personal enjoyment: 3/5 Relevance to this list: 4/5
Not the best Aerosmith album!
Ik ben niet de grootste Aerosmith fan. Doet me gewoon niet veel. Degelijk rock album, maar dat is het dan ook wel. 2.6*
Wow, je pensais pas qu’il y avait autant de GROOVE caché dans Aerosmith! Ça sort d’où tout ça?
1. zaddle - 1 2. child - 1 3. ratz - 1 4. combination - 0 5. dog - 1 6. fault - 1 7. lead out - 1 8. promize - 0 9. tonight - 0
The sound of drug fueled rock 'n roll. The Rolling Stones had to work their way up to acting this debaucherously, it just came natural to Aerosmith. The first two songs on this album set the tone for the rest of it by really coming out swinging for the fences. I love '70s rock and they really got it right on this album.
Sorry - No…maybe at the end of the 70‘s it was famous but I can‘t hear any creativity above the other 1000‘s of hard rock albums…3/10
The best Aerosmith so far, but that's not saying loads and loads. It's very silly and enjoyable rock, isn't it, but imagine if this was your thing? If you really, really liked Aerosmith? Certifiable.
What the Stones would have sounded like if they'd produced anything decent after 1973 (don't come at me with "Start Me Up" either). It's gritty white boy rock and it either floats your boat or it doesn't. Mine is floating, but with concerns about a small leak just below the waterline.
I think with this album I realised that I'm not really a fan of Aerosmith. Yes, they have some nice songs, but this album was not my thing
Back in the Saddle 3 Last Child 2.8 Rats in the Cellar 3.1 Combination 2.7 Sick as a Dog 2.8 Nobody's Fault 3.2 Get the Lead Out 2.7 Lick and a Promise 2.8 Home Tonight 3 Score: 2.9
I've heard some of these tracks off this album. Never heard of this album before. Just straight classic rock.
Had to decide about this one - when you're in the mood, there's all sorts of links here to 70s & 80s metal 3/5
Really cool
Rocks is the fourth studio album by Aerosmith, originally released in 1976. For their fourth studio venture, Aerosmith does exactly what the title suggests: rock. This record is heavy and hits hard - setting the stage for the popular music scene through the late 70s and into the 80s. The roots of hair metal are very evident on here, so it's no surprise that bands like GnR refer to this as one of their inspirations. The record is not particularly interesting. In hindsight this falls directly into the "generic dad rock" category. However, this proved to be pretty influential and was an enjoyable listen overall. It really transports you to 1976 and recalls scene from the likes of Dazed and Confused.
Ég kynntist Aerosmith fyrst í gegnum Run DMC og svo í gegnum myndina Armageddon. Það var svo ekki fyrr en ég heyrði Dream on mörgum árum síðar og í rauninni uppgötvaði og fílaði hljómsveitina þá. Þetta er plata með lögum sem ég fíla. Hún er nægilega stutt til að keimlík lögin verði ekki of mikil endurtekning. Ég hefði samt viljað fá Dream on.
Nice album
Pretty average album. “Last Child” is a great song, but the rest of the album is pretty uninspired. 2.5/5 Probably won’t listen again
Iconic band. Was expecting more.
Huh. Kinda disappointed! This is considered one of Aerosmith’s best albums from their “classic” period but I was left a little underwhelmed. It started off with a classic banger but I don’t know… I ended up thinking the rest of the album was like a talented bar band but not iconic or anything.
Rocknroll
What a different Aerosmith this is than Pump. 13 years earlier, crustier, and they sound hungrier. Back In the Saddle is a great way to start an album. Ominous riff before the bottom drops out into a ripper. Production sounds sort of like shit by modern standards -- very flat -- but it works in a sense that you could imagine jamming this while joy riding in a Chevelle, a la Dazed and Confused. One two punch out of the gate with Last Child. Where Back In the Saddle is in your face and propulsive, Last Child is a confident funky strut. Tyler's vocals are a bit rough, but hey that's Aerosmith. The riff on Nobody's Fault sounds suspiciously similar to Walk This Way. A bit proggy in the arrangement on this one -- kind of reminds me vaguely of some Umph. I'm admittedly not a huge Aerosmith fan, but this album was pretty inoffensive, straightforward classic rock. It had several moment of greatness (Back In the Saddle, moments on Nobody's Fault) and what wasn't "great" was fine. Soft 4 / 5.
Standard aerosmith album. 3 stars
This is rock.
Now that was one standard sounding hard rock album. Not sure if it is because we just got an Aerosmith album last week or what, but this one did nothing special for me.
This was definitely a better album than the previous one, but still didn't too much for me. Something about Aerosmith and Tyler's voice idk.
Un album avec une certaine retenue pour Aerosmith. Je l'ai trouvé tranquille, mais solide.
I’m having a blast, I swear, but ANOTHER Aerosmith album? You gotta be shitting me. They’ll end up with 5 on this list if I’m counting right
I like a fair amount of Aerosmith across the years, but they're not my favorite by any stretch, and I was not into "Toys in the Attic" as an album, so I was surprised how much I liked "Rocks." A few of the tracks, like "Last Child," I already knew and liked but didn't know the name of until now. Aerosmith's sound here is a unique crossroads of influence; at various times you can hear their big influences like Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones (not to mention their contemporaries ZZ Top), but also those they influenced like Red Hot Chili Peppers and Guns 'n Roses. Rocks isn't the best rock album of the 70s, or even 1976, but it's full of tasty funk and blues tinged riffage. It's mostly what I like about Aerosmith and little of what I don't.
Just okay overall, after the opening hits. Really on the fence for me b/w 2 and 3 stars.
3/5 not my cup of tea
Pretty good rock album. Some memorable ones, some forgettable ones.
Actually found this utterly forgettable… this feels like it doesn’t really deserve to be on here
Love the bassline for Back In the Saddle. This is a completely unmemorable album. Every song sounds like the 70s. I didn't really think of Aerosmith as Zeppelin rip offs but this album definitely has that vibe. Like more generic Greta Van Fleet...and I just read an article where the GVF guys said they were influenced by Aerosmith not Zeppelin. Some of this sounds like Van Halen, some sounds like ZZ Top. Lick and A Promise showcases how bad Steven Tyler can sound sometimes. His voice is grating. One song at a time is fine, song after song is not good. Joe Perry plays "GENERIC ROCK GUITAR", he sounds like he did the playing for Bill and Ted when they play air guitar.
Me and my loser friends, we gotta get Aerosmith tickets. Top priority of the summer.
perkele sentään, kyllä nämä pokot ovat poppisynnistä yhden tason korkeammalla.. ei tätä voi pelkästään radiosoopaksi tuomita. sopii salille myös hyvin... vaikka on kompleksiota niin voi paskoilla stereoilla blästäillä monotonista äänimuuria jos halajaa... ja siihen loppuu kuorrutus... kiillotus... lasitus... steven tyler ehkä maailman yliarvostetuin vokalisti idgaf bro... i dont hive a heck... koko albumin ajan vaikka vähän huonompia biisejä tulee niin pysyy kokoajan hyvät VAIBIT VIBAT VIBES yllä last child
Generic rock album for me. Nothing really stands out, none of their better songs here or anything. Really like their tone though. Maybe I should listen to it again, not sure. Weak 3 for me for now.
The most generic rock album in a long time. Their sound is good but man was it uninteresting. Thought "Toys in the attic" was a far better album. Strong 2.
Sure they do. If I were in charge, I would only put one Aerosmith album on the list, and it would the Toys in the Attic. But I'm not in charge of the list, so I had to listen to three Aerosmith albums, each of which sound about as good as the others.
Closer than a 2 than a 3 but a few really solid tracks raise it up
Nothing is bad about this album, but still it sounds like a poor man's Led Zeppelin. Favorite song: Last child
Not familiar with any of the songs, but a really great sound.
I'm negatively biased against aerosmith because of all the toothless schlock they churned out for MTV in the 90s. But they were a decent band in the 70s.
Another boring-ass Aerosmith record.
4th album, coming off the incredible Permanent Vacation. Early Aerosmith was a force 1) banger 2) banger. Nice solo, Joe 3) don’t know this one. Verses are too frenetic for me, chorus is nice and heavy 4) fine, nothing exceptional. Again really nice guitar work. I like where they took things 1976. 5) another song where the speed and rhythm of the verses grates, but the breakdown section grooves hard. Some really creative and talented musical folks, especially Joe. 6) heavy. Get it. 7) bluesy heavy. It’s alright. Again this would have gone hard in 1976 8) could just be because they’ve been around forever, but they have a decent amount of ‘generic Aerosmith’ songs. This is one. Again the breakdown section is the highlight 9) wrap it up boys. Or just whine across the finish line. Solid 4 star. Really strong guitar work, good job Joe
My previous album was Butthole Surfers' Locust Abortion Technician, and this album is the opposite in many ways. Safe, conventional dad-rock, a baseline for American rock music of the 70s, just not very exciting to me, and not classic enough either. Still, I understand why it is part of this list.
I feel like Aerosmith went from overrated to underrated. This album wasn't bad, had a few rockin hits, just feel like we all got tired of them in the early 2000s.
Listened to this after a few Led Zeppelin albums which makes this look not as good in comparison. Id rather listen to them but this one is solid too
Grew up with Aerosmith and reckon this is one of their best albums. Band rocks hard here!
A spectacularly rock-solid rock album
Not a huge Aerosmith fan per se. But this album is very good and dare I say it does rock. It's the only album I will ever own by Aerosmith. It's just a masterpiece of 70's hard rock music and even some hints of early metal on tracks like the stellar Nobody's Fault.
Kind of the definition of 70’s rock and this is where the Tyler/Perry duo was kind of perfect for the time.
Fine. At it's best it sounds like bad Led Zeppelin
I like Aerosmith, what can I say? It's just straight up 70s rock. And I think I might like this one a little bit more (but not a lot) than Toys in the Attic.
Very enjoyable listen. Genre is right down my alley and I really like the transitions between some of the songs.
Första låten var trist. Last Child har något. Lite funkigare och coolare. Rats In The Cellar är också bra. Skönt tempo. Gillar Combination. Helt okej album.
Det är rätt ok. Men inte mer. Synd.
Tycker Toys in the attic är bättre än denna, som saknar riktigt fullträffar (Last child är bästa låten) men fortfarande är ett riktigt stabilt rock & roll-album. En heroinstinn Steven Tylor blir ju liksom aldrig fel. Stark trea.
5/28/24. Always been familiar with Aerosmith and their sound, would definitely consider this one of their classics. Not many albums start off as strong, especially with the first two tracks.