Night in the Ruts cover

Night in the Ruts

Aerosmith · 1979

35 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · rock & roll

Aerosmith's gritty blues-infused rock intertwines with a raw, unrefined energy that captures their turbulent journey.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • short, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • contemplative late-night vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1979, 'Night in the Ruts' was Aerosmith's fifth studio album and marked a challenging time for the band, following the commercial success of 'Draw the Line.' Faced with internal conflicts and substance abuse issues, this album represented both a continuation of their hard rock sound and an indication of the struggles ahead. It was produced during a period when the band's cohesion was beginning to falter, foreshadowing significant lineup changes in subsequent years.
Stylistic neighbors
Led Zeppelin· Van Halen· Guns N' Roses

Tracklist

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

  • 1 No Surprize 4:25
  • 2 Chiquita 4:26
  • 3 Remember (Walking in the Sand) 4:05
  • 4 Cheese Cake 4:14
  • 5 Three Mile Smile 3:42
  • 6 Reefer Head Woman 4:02
  • 7 Bone to Bone (Coney Island White Fish Boy) 2:59
  • 8 Think About It 3:35
  • 9 Mia 4:14

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