Top tracks — play these first
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Every Rose Has Its Thorn Start here — This iconic power ballad encapsulates the essence of heartbreak and longing, making it a defining moment in the band's legacy.
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Something to Believe In — The song's exploration of faith and hope amidst despair resonates deeply, showcasing the band's lyrical depth beyond typical glam rock themes.
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Life Goes On — With its message of resilience, this track highlights the band's ability to convey personal growth and acceptance through their music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional depth and richness
- heartfelt moments for deep reflection
- for late-night introspection
- acoustic versions for intimate settings
- cathartic release through ballads
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation showcasing softer sides, appealing to dedicated fans but not a primary entry point.
- Themes
- nostalgic reflections· resilience in despair
- Career context
- Released in 2003, this compilation album arrived at a time when Poison was revisiting their roots and softer side after a string of commercially successful yet more aggressive albums. It serves as a retrospective of their career up to that point, showcasing their evolution from glam metal icons into mature artists capable of deep emotional expression.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mötley Crüe· Def Leppard· Cinderella
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Something to Believe In
A pivotal moment occurs when the lyrics directly confront feelings of disillusionment and the search for meaning in life’s struggles.
This shift from abstract musings to a direct plea for hope transforms the song into a personal anthem rather than just another rock ballad.
Tracklist
- 1 Every Rose Has Its Thorn Start here 4:19
- 2 Something to Believe In 5:28
- 3 Life Goes On 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Slave to the Grind
Skid Row
Shares a blend of hard rock intensity with emotional ballads and themes of resilience.
Keep the Faith
Bon Jovi
Marries arena rock anthems with heartfelt lyrics reflecting nostalgia and personal struggle.
Use Your Illusion I
Guns N' Roses
Combines powerful rock instrumentation with introspective ballads exploring love and despair.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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