Crack a Smile… and More!
Poison · 2000
75 min · 20 tracks · hard rock · glam metal
Catchy glam rock anthems collide with polished production and playful lyrics, embodying the late-'90s hard rock revival.
Why this album works
The album includes several fan-favorite tracks that reflect Poison's signature sound and humor, contributing to its chart performance, where it peaked at number 27 on the Billboard 200. Additionally, the inclusion of MTV Unplugged versions of their classics rejuvenated interest in the band among both old fans and a new audience.
- Best for
- catchy sing-along moments lighthearted party atmosphere nostalgic late-night vibes
- Context
- Released in 2000, 'Crack a Smile… and More!' marked Poison's return after a lengthy hiatus following the commercial failure of their 1996 album 'Native Tongue'. This album, featuring both new material and live tracks, came at a time when the band's popularity had waned but they remained influential within the glam metal genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Holograf· Crush 40
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Best Thing You Ever Had Standout 4:18
- 2 Shut Up, Make Love 3:52
- 3 Baby Gets Around a Bit 3:37
- 4 Cover of the Rolling Stone Standout 3:09
- 5 Be the One 5:39
- 6 Mr. Smiley 2:42
- 7 Sexual Thing 3:37
- 8 Lay Your Body Down Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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