Open Up and Say... Ahh!
Poison · 1988
36 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · glam metal
An exuberant blend of catchy hooks, glam theatrics, and hard rock energy that defined late '80s hair metal.
Why this album works
'Open Up and Say... Ahh!' achieved major commercial success, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and certifying quadruple platinum in the U.S. The album's lead single, 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn,' became a power ballad staple and significantly impacted the genre, contributing to the glam metal movement's mainstream appeal.
- Best for
- sing-along anthems with friends steady upbeat party atmosphere cathartic full-volume release
- Context
- Released in January 1988, 'Open Up and Say... Ahh!' was Poison's second studio album, following their successful debut 'Look What the Cat Dragged In.' At this stage, the band was solidifying its place in the glam metal scene, building on their earlier popularity with a more polished sound and ambitious production.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Holograf· Crush 40
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love on the Rocks 3:33
- 2 Nothin’ but a Good Time Standout 3:45
- 3 Back to the Rocking Horse 3:36
- 4 Good Love 2:52
- 5 Tearin’ Down the Walls 3:51
- 6 Look but You Can’t Touch 3:25
- 7 Fallen Angel Standout 3:58
- 8 Every Rose Has Its Thorn Standout 4:20
- 9 Your Mama Don’t Dance 3:00
- 10 Bad to Be Good 4:03
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