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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys varied energy throughout long, immersive listening sessions
- 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.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, rock & roll
Greatest Hits is an album by Aerosmith, released in 1980. Aerosmith's greatest hits blend bluesy rock riffs with swaggering energy and haunting melodies, encapsulating their dynamic sound. 'Greatest Hits' achieved significant commercial success, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart and eventually being certified multi-platinum. It played a pivotal role in reviving interest in Aerosmith during the early '80s, paving the way for their resurgence in popularity that culminated in the later part of the decade. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Greatest Hits sound like?
Aerosmith's greatest hits blend bluesy rock riffs with swaggering energy and haunting melodies, encapsulating their dynamic sound. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Greatest Hits by Aerosmith notable?
'Greatest Hits' achieved significant commercial success, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart and eventually being certified multi-platinum. It played a pivotal role in reviving interest in Aerosmith during the early '80s, paving the way for their resurgence in popularity that culminated in the later part of the decade. 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.
Who is Greatest Hits for?
Greatest Hits works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, varied energy throughout and long, immersive listening sessions.
How many songs are on Greatest Hits?
Greatest Hits has 17 tracks, running approximately 68 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dream On Standout 4:25
- 2 Mama Kin 4:26
- 3 Same Old Song and Dance 3:03
- 4 Seasons of Wither 4:56
- 5 Sweet Emotion Standout 3:13
- 6 Walk This Way Standout 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
Release Date
November 11, 1980
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
68 min 48 sec
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