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.
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 want
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career 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
- Mötley Crüe· Def Leppard· Cinderella
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Every Rose Has Its Thorn 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
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