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Nothin' but a Good Time Start here — This track epitomizes the carefree, party-centric ethos of glam metal, with its infectious chorus and celebratory lyrics that invite listeners to embrace life’s pleasures.
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Every Rose Has Its Thorn — As one of Poison's most recognizable ballads, this song showcases the band's ability to blend vulnerability with rock bravado, resonating deeply with audiences.
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Talk Dirty to Me — This track encapsulates the playful and provocative nature of Poison's sound, featuring catchy riffs and a memorable hook that defined their early career.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- party-friendly sing-along anthems
- nostalgic energy for road trips
- shifting dynamics for active listening
- upbeat tracks for social gatherings
- high-octane vibes for celebrations
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek experimental or avant-garde sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Highlights Poison's key hits and is well-loved by dedicated fans.
- Themes
- party-centric ethos· nostalgic rock revival· provocative glam aesthetics
- Career context
- Released in 2011, Double Dose: Ultimate Hits serves as a retrospective collection during Poison's revival period. The band had enjoyed significant commercial success in the late '80s and early '90s, but this release came after a hiatus and showcased their enduring appeal to both nostalgic fans and new listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mötley Crüe· Def Leppard· Cinderella
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Every Rose Has Its Thorn
The narrative shifts from a reflective tone to direct address captures a sense of longing and regret.
By directly addressing a lost love, the shift deepens emotional engagement, contrasting with earlier verses that maintain a more distant perspective.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Nothin' but a Good Time Start here 3:44
- 2 Talk Dirty to Me 3:44
- 3 Look What the Cat Dragged In 3:11
- 4 Be the One 5:39
- 5 We're an American Band 3:10
- 6 Life Goes On 4:48
- 7 Every Rose Has Its Thorn 4:19
- 8 Stand 5:14
- 9 Livin' for the Minute 2:41
- 10 Little Willy 3:18
- 11 (Flesh & Blood) Sacrifice 4:41
- 12 I Won't Forget You 3:35
- 13 Rock and Roll All Nite 3:35
- 14 Love on the Rocks 3:33
- 15 Suffragette City 2:56
- 16 Lay Your Body Down 5:27
- 17 Until You Suffer Some (Fire and Ice) 4:13
- 18 No More Lookin' Back 3:18
Disc 2
- 1 Unskinny Bop 3:49
- 2 Cry Tough 3:37
- 3 I Want Action 3:05
- 4 Your Mama Don't Dance 3:00
- 5 Something to Believe In 5:30
- 6 Fallen Angel 3:57
- 7 Ride the Wind 3:52
- 8 Bastard Son of a Thousand Blues 4:56
- 9 Sexual Thing 3:34
- 10 Can't You See 4:56
- 11 So Tell Me Why 3:22
- 12 What I Like About You 2:58
- 13 Face the Hangman 3:19
- 14 Cover of the Rolling Stone 3:08
- 15 Poor Boy Blues 4:52
- 16 Look but You Can't Touch 3:26
- 17 Theatre of the Soul 4:41
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Dr. Feelgood
Mötley Crüe
Shares the same party-centric ethos and anthemic choruses with a glam rock flair.
Hysteria
Def Leppard
Combines catchy hooks and vibrant production, echoing the nostalgic glam revival spirit.
Long Cold Winter
Cinderella
Features a blend of hard rock and glam aesthetics with an emotional depth in the themes.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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