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Crack a Smile… and More!

Poison · 2000

75 min · 20 tracks · hard rock

A vibrant blend of glam rock bravado and hard-hitting riffs, laced with cheeky lyrical playfulness.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Best Thing You Ever Had Start here — Opening with infectious energy, this track encapsulates the band's ability to combine catchy hooks with a classic hard rock feel, reflecting their signature sound.
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    Cover of the Rolling Stone — A tongue-in-cheek homage to fame and media culture, this song showcases Poison's playful lyrical style while retaining their glam rock edge.
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    Every Rose Has Its Thorn (MTV Unplugged) — This stripped-down version highlights the emotional depth of the original while demonstrating the band's versatility in different musical settings.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • catchy sing-along moments
  • lighthearted party atmosphere
  • nostalgic late-night vibes
  • short, engaging tracks
  • playful lyrical themes

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Marks Poison's return with fresh content after a hiatus, showing continued vitality.
Themes
media culture satire· glam rock resilience· nostalgic heartbreak
Career context
Released on March 14, 2000, 'Crack a Smile… and More!' marked Poison's return after a hiatus following their less commercially successful album 'Native Tongue' in 1993. This album came at a time when the glam metal scene was waning, showcasing the band's resilience to adapt while still embracing their signature sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Mötley Crüe· Def Leppard· Cinderella
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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Best Thing You Ever Had

    The bridge where the singer reflects on past mistakes while shifting to a more hopeful tone about future possibilities.

Tracklist

  • 1 Best Thing You Ever Had Start here 4:18
  • 2 Shut Up, Make Love 3:52
  • 3 Baby Gets Around a Bit 3:37
  • 4 Cover of the Rolling Stone 3:09
  • 5 Be the One 5:39
  • 6 Mr. Smiley 2:42
  • 7 Sexual Thing 3:37
  • 8 Lay Your Body Down 5:27
  • 9 No Ring, No Gets 3:26
  • 10 That's the Way I Like It 3:39
  • 11 Tragically Unhip 2:54
  • 12 Doin' as I Seen on My TV 2:52
  • 13 One More for the Bone 3:18
  • 14 Set You Free 3:56
  • 15 Crack a Smile (demo) 3:46
  • 16 Face the Hangman 3:20
  • 17 Your Mama Don't Dance (MTV Unplugged) 3:13
  • 18 Every Rose Has Its Thorn (MTV Unplugged) 4:37
  • 19 Unskinny Bop (MTV Unplugged) 4:02
  • 20 Talk Dirty to Me (MTV Unplugged) 4:03

What to play next

Power to the People
Listen next

Power to the People

2000

Continues the upbeat glam rock vibe with fresh energy and catchy hooks.
Crack a Smile
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Crack a Smile

1996

Leads into a similar sound and style, setting the stage for 'Crack a Smile… and More!'
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