Gems
Aerosmith · 1988
53 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · rock & roll
Aerosmith's 'Gems' offers a gritty compilation of hard rock anthems laced with bluesy grooves and raw, passionate vocals.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady rhythm for road trips
- gritty anthems for sing-alongs
- raw energy for workout sessions
- bluesy grooves for evening gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer soft, mellow tunes
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 1, 1988, 'Gems' came out during Aerosmith's resurgence following their successful comeback album 'Permanent Vacation' in 1987. This compilation featured previously released tracks alongside fan favorites, showcasing the band's prolific output as they solidified their place in rock history. The album coincided with a period where Aerosmith was re-establishing their brand after years of personal and professional struggles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Led Zeppelin· Van Halen· Guns N' Roses
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rats in the Cellar 4:07
- 2 Lick and a Promise 3:05
- 3 Chip Away the Stone 4:01
- 4 No Surprize 4:27
- 5 Mama Kin 4:28
- 6 Adam’s Apple 4:34
- 7 Nobody’s Fault 4:21
- 8 Round and Round 5:06
- 9 Critical Mass 4:52
- 10 Lord of the Thighs 4:16
- 11 Jailbait 4:40
- 12 Train Kept a Rollin’ 5:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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