Native Tongue
Poison · 1993
56 min · 15 tracks · hard rock · glam metal
Anthemic glam rock melodies entwined with introspective lyrics and polished production create a vibrant sonic landscape.
Why this album works
'Native Tongue' debuted at No. 16 on the Billboard 200, showcasing Poison's enduring popularity despite shifts in rock trends. The album's title track received significant radio play and contributed to Poison's legacy as a pivotal glam metal band during a time when alternative rock was rising in prominence.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs reflective moments between anthems uplifting melodies for road trips
- Context
- Released on February 8, 1993, 'Native Tongue' was Poison's fifth studio album, coming after their commercial peak with 'Flesh & Blood' in 1990. This album marked a shift towards a more mature sound and lyrical complexity, reflecting the band's adaptation to the changing musical landscape of the early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Holograf· Crush 40
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Native Tongue Standout 1:01
- 2 The Scream 3:49
- 3 Stand Standout 5:15
- 4 Stay Alive 4:23
- 5 Until You Suffer Some (Fire and Ice) 4:14
- 6 Body Talk 4:01
- 7 Bring It Home 3:55
- 8 7 Days Over You 4:13
- 9 Richie’s Acoustic Thang 0:56
- 10 Ain’t That the Truth Standout 3:25
- 11 Theatre of the Soul 4:41
- 12 Strike Up the Band 4:15
- 13 Ride Child Ride 3:53
- 14 Blind Faith 3:32
- 15 Bastard Son of a Thousand Blues 4:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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