Best of Ballads & Blues
Poison · 2003
75 min · 16 tracks · hard rock · glam metal
A heartfelt collection of power ballads and blues-infused rock showcasing emotional depth and melodic richness.
Why this album works
This album serves as a testament to Poison's enduring appeal, particularly among fans of glam metal and hard rock. It features some of their most commercially successful tracks, such as 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn,' which has remained a staple on classic rock radio and underscores their influence on the power ballad genre.
- Best for
- steady emotional depth and richness heartfelt moments for deep reflection for late-night introspection
- Context
- Released in 2003, 'Best of Ballads & Blues' came during Poison's resurgence after a period of declining popularity in the late 1990s. This compilation highlighted their softer side, building on the legacy of hits from their earlier albums like 'Open Up and Say... Ahh!' (1988) while reintroducing them to a new generation of listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Holograf· Crush 40
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Every Rose Has Its Thorn Standout 4:19
- 2 Something to Believe In Standout 5:28
- 3 Life Goes On Standout 4:47
- 4 I Won't Forget You 3:34
- 5 Good Love 2:51
- 6 Lay Your Body Down 5:27
- 7 Until You Suffer Some (Fire and Ice) 4:13
- 8 Be the One 5:39
- 9 Life Loves a Tragedy 5:14
- 10 Only Time Will Tell 4:01
- 11 Poor Boy Blues 5:19
- 12 Theatre of the Soul 4:41
- 13 Bastard Son of a Thousand Blues 4:57
- 14 The Last Song 4:21
- 15 Something to Believe In (acoustic version + new lyrics) 6:01
- 16 Stand (acoustic version) 4:14
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