Top tracks — play these first
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Let the Music Do the Talking Start here — This track opens the album with a potent mix of hard rock riffs and catchy hooks, showcasing Steven Tyler's dynamic vocals and establishing the album's energetic tone.
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My Fist Your Face — A raw and aggressive anthem, this track captures the band's gritty essence while reflecting their hard rock roots, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Gypsy Boots — With its groovy rhythm and playful lyrics, this song exemplifies Aerosmith's signature blend of blues rock and glam aesthetics, demonstrating their versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and energetic performances but lacks standout moments that elevate it further.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a punchy guitar riff that sets a high-energy tone, which is maintained through the first half of the album.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns between Steven Tyler and the backing vocals, enhancing the dynamic feel.
- The final track ends abruptly, leaving a sense of unresolved tension rather than a satisfying conclusion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo flow
- consistent listening experience
- infectious energy throughout
- engaging for social settings
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Re-established Aerosmith's presence after a hiatus, marking their return to the rock scene.
- Themes
- substance abuse recovery· glam rock revival· hard rock swagger
- Career context
- Released in 1985, Done with Mirrors marked Aerosmith's comeback after a three-year hiatus and a struggle with substance abuse. This album was pivotal as it was their first collaboration with producer Bruce Fairbairn, setting the stage for their later commercial success during the late '80s and early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Led Zeppelin· Van Halen· Guns N' Roses
Tracklist
- 1 Let the Music Do the Talking Start here 3:49
- 2 My Fist Your Face 4:23
- 3 Shame on You 3:22
- 4 The Reason a Dog 4:13
- 5 Shela 4:25
- 6 Gypsy Boots 4:16
- 7 She’s on Fire 3:47
- 8 The Hop 3:45
- 9 Darkness 3:44
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Theatre of Pain
Mötley Crüe
Shares glam rock revival energy and themes of hedonism and recovery from darker times.
Appetite for Destruction
Guns N' Roses
Combines bluesy swagger with hard rock intensity, echoing themes of struggle and resilience.
Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi
Captures a similar blend of glam rock flair and anthemic hooks, reflecting a comeback spirit in the '80s.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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