Devil's Got a New Disguise: The Very Best of Aerosmith cover

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Devil's Got a New Disguise: The Very Best of Aerosmith

Aerosmith · 2006

79 min · 18 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · rock & roll

Aerosmith's greatest hits surge with a blend of bluesy grit and hard rock anthems that defined a generation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with energetic peaks
  • sing-along anthems for gatherings
  • nostalgic vibes for classic rockers
  • background soundtrack for road trips
  • cathartic release through powerful choruses

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek minimalistic, quiet compositions

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Starting Point — It serves as a comprehensive introduction to Aerosmith's hits for new listeners.
Themes
70s rock scene· crossover hip-hop influence· romantic cinema anthems
Career context
Released in 2006, 'Devil's Got a New Disguise' serves as a retrospective collection during Aerosmith's enduring career, highlighting key tracks from their early days in the 1970s through their commercial resurgence in the 1990s. This compilation arrived after their previous studio album, 'Honkin' on Bobo,' showcasing their legacy while also introducing new material like the title track.
Stylistic neighbors
Led Zeppelin· Van Halen· Guns N' Roses
If this clicks, go next to
Pump — Continues the hard rock energy with catchy hooks and a polished sound.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin — Shares the same bluesy rock roots and grandiose anthems with a mix of hard rock dynamics.
Appetite for Destruction by Guns N' Roses — Combines gritty blues rock energy with anthemic choruses, echoing Aerosmith's hard rock legacy.
Hysteria by Def Leppard — Blends polished hard rock and glam elements, resonating with Aerosmith's anthemic sound.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Dream On".

  • 1 Dream On Start here 4:26
  • 2 Mama Kin 4:26
  • 3 Sweet Emotion 4:36
  • 4 Back in the Saddle 4:40
  • 5 Last Child 3:26
  • 6 Walk This Way 3:41
  • 7 Dude (Looks Like a Lady) 4:22
  • 8 Rag Doll 4:25
  • 9 Love in an Elevator 5:22
  • 10 Janie’s Got a Gun 5:31
  • 11 What It Takes 4:08
  • 12 Crazy 4:04
  • 13 Livin’ on the Edge 4:21
  • 14 Cryin’ 5:09
  • 15 I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing 4:28
  • 16 Jaded 3:35
  • 17 Sedona Sunrise 4:18
  • 18 Devil’s Got a New Disguise 4:27

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