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Flesh & Blood

Poison · 1990

57 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · glam metal

A vibrant fusion of glam rock bravado and hard-hitting melodies, packed with anthemic choruses and playful lyrics.

Why this album works

The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing Poison's enduring popularity despite a decline in glam metal's mainstream appeal. It produced hit singles like 'Unskinny Bop,' which received heavy radio play and solidified the band's presence in rock music during the early '90s.
Best for
dynamic emotional journeys short, punchy listening sessions anthemic sing-along moments
Context
Released in January 1990, 'Flesh & Blood' was Poison's fourth studio album, following their commercial peak with 'Open Up and Say... Ahh!' in 1988. At this point, the band faced increasing competition in the glam metal scene while aiming to evolve their sound and maintain relevance among shifting musical trends.
Stylistic neighbors
Alice Cooper· Holograf· Crush 40

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Strange Days of Uncle Jack 1:40
  • 2 Valley of Lost Souls 3:58
  • 3 (Flesh & Blood) Sacrifice Standout 4:40
  • 4 Swampjuice (Soul‐O) 1:25
  • 5 Unskinny Bop Standout 3:48
  • 6 Let It Play 4:21
  • 7 Life Goes On 4:47
  • 8 Come Hell or High Water 5:02
  • 9 Ride the Wind 3:51
  • 10 Don’t Give Up an Inch 3:43
  • 11 Something to Believe In Standout 5:28
  • 12 Ball and Chain 4:23
  • 13 Life Loves a Tragedy 5:14
  • 14 Poor Boy Blues 5:19

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