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O, Yeah! – Ultimate Aerosmith Hits

Aerosmith · 2002

142 min · 33 tracks · hard rock

An electrifying anthology of rock anthems blending bluesy grit with glam flair and hard-hitting melodies.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Mama Kin Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Dream On — As one of Aerosmith's most iconic songs, it showcases Steven Tyler's soaring vocals and the band's knack for combining poignant lyrics with powerful instrumentals, symbolizing their signature style.
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    Walk This Way — This track exemplifies the band's fusion of hard rock and rap, featuring a legendary riff and a collaboration with Run-D.M.C., which helped bridge rock and hip-hop cultures.
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    I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing — As the theme song for the film Armageddon, this ballad became a massive hit, showcasing the band’s softer side and broadening their appeal beyond traditional rock fans.
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    Sweet Emotion — With its memorable bass line and reflective lyrics about life on tour, this classic encapsulates the raw energy and emotional depth that defines Aerosmith's early work.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

This compilation highlights Aerosmith's hits but lacks cohesive flow due to its varied eras and repeated tracks.

What we noticed

  • Several songs are repeated in the tracklist, indicating a focus on their most popular hits rather than a cohesive narrative.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing experience
  • nostalgic sing-along moments
  • energetic anthem enjoyment

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Starting Point — A comprehensive compilation that introduces new listeners to Aerosmith's key hits.
Themes
Boston rock scene· touring life reflections· 90s rock revival
Career context
Released in 2002, O, Yeah! – Ultimate Aerosmith Hits captures Aerosmith at a commercial peak following their resurgence in the late '90s. This compilation showcases their extensive catalog, including classics from their early days alongside hits from their later albums, solidifying their status as rock icons.
Stylistic neighbors
Led Zeppelin· Van Halen· Guns N' Roses
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Mama Kin Start here 4:28
  • 2 Dream On 4:27
  • 3 Same Old Song and Dance 3:55
  • 4 Seasons of Wither 5:27
  • 5 Walk This Way 3:41
  • 6 Big Ten Inch Record 2:15
  • 7 Sweet Emotion 4:36
  • 8 Last Child 3:22
  • 9 Back in the Saddle 4:42
  • 10 Draw the Line 3:47
  • 11 Dude (Looks Like a Lady) 4:25
  • 12 Angel 5:09
  • 13 Rag Doll 4:26
  • 14 Janie’s Got a Gun 5:30
  • 15 Love in an Elevator 5:23
  • 16 What It Takes 5:12

Disc 2

  • 1 The Other Side 4:06
  • 2 Livin’ on the Edge 6:21
  • 3 Cryin’ 5:08
  • 4 Amazing 5:55
  • 5 Deuces Are Wild 3:36
  • 6 Crazy 5:17
  • 7 Falling in Love (Is Hard on the Knees) 3:28
  • 8 Pink (The South Beach mix) 3:54
  • 9 I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing 4:59
  • 10 Jaded 3:35
  • 11 Just Push Play (radio remix) 3:12
  • 12 Walk This Way 5:11
  • 13 Girls of Summer 3:15
  • 14 Lay It Down 3:50
  • 15 Come Together 3:45
  • 16 Theme From Spider‐Man 2:57
  • 17 Toys in the Attic 3:05

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