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Greatest Hits

Aerosmith · 1980

68 min · 17 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · rock & roll

Aerosmith's greatest hits blend bluesy rock riffs with swaggering energy and haunting melodies, encapsulating their dynamic sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • varied energy throughout
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing
  • nostalgic reflective moments

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in late 1980, 'Greatest Hits' came at a crucial time for Aerosmith, as they were transitioning from the raw energy of their early albums to mainstream recognition. This compilation followed the band’s successful album 'Rocks' (1976) and helped solidify their place in rock history while introducing them to new audiences.
Stylistic neighbors
Led Zeppelin· Van Halen· Guns N' Roses

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dream On 4:25
  • 2 Mama Kin 4:26
  • 3 Same Old Song and Dance 3:03
  • 4 Seasons of Wither 4:56
  • 5 Sweet Emotion 3:13
  • 6 Walk This Way 3:31
  • 7 Big Ten‐Inch Record 2:14
  • 8 Last Child 3:27
  • 9 Back in the Saddle 4:40
  • 10 Draw the Line 3:23
  • 11 Kings and Queens 3:49
  • 12 Come Together 3:45
  • 13 Remember (Walking in the Sand) 4:05
  • 14 Lightning Strikes 4:28
  • 15 Chip Away the Stone 4:00
  • 16 Sweet Emotion (1991 Thoener remix) 4:35
  • 17 One Way Street (live) 6:40

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