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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • reflective moments between anthems
  • uplifting melodies for road trips
  • introspective lyrics with vibrant sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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
Mötley Crüe· Def Leppard· Cinderella

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Native Tongue 1:01
  • 2 The Scream 3:49
  • 3 Stand 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 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

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