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Pandora's Box

Aerosmith · 1991

225 min · 53 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · rock & roll

Aerosmith's sultry bluesy rock intertwines with raw energy, showcasing their enduring classic sound through a compilation of fan favorites.

Why this album works

'Pandora's Box' is significant not only for its commercial success, reaching #39 on the Billboard 200, but also for encapsulating Aerosmith's evolution and influence in rock music. The compilation helped introduce new fans to their classic hits while reigniting interest in their earlier work, contributing to their resurgence in popularity in the early '90s.
Best for
dynamic journey with emotional peaks for nostalgic sing-alongs great for extended listening sessions
Context
Released in 1991, 'Pandora's Box' arrived during Aerosmith's resurgence following the success of their 1987 album 'Permanent Vacation.' This compilation features tracks from their early years and serves as a celebration of their legacy, bridging their hard rock roots with the glam rock revival they were experiencing at the time.
Stylistic neighbors
Alice Cooper· Freddie Mercury· Queen

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 When I Needed You 2:36
  • 2 Make It 3:47
  • 3 Movin’ Out 5:43
  • 4 One Way Street 7:02
  • 5 On the Road Again 3:37
  • 6 Mama Kin 4:27
  • 7 Same Old Song and Dance Standout 3:54
  • 8 Train Kept a Rollin’ 5:33
  • 9 Seasons of Wither 5:40
  • 10 Write Me a Letter 4:19
  • 11 Dream On Standout 4:27
  • 12 Pandora’s Box 5:44
  • 13 Rattlesnake Shake 10:28
  • 14 Walkin’ the Dog 3:15
  • 15 Lord of the Thighs 7:13

Disc 2

  • 1 Toys in the Attic 3:07
  • 2 Round and Round 5:04
  • 3 Krawhitham 4:00
  • 4 You See Me Crying 5:13
  • 5 Sweet Emotion 4:36
  • 6 No More No More 4:34
  • 7 Walk This Way Standout 3:41
  • 8 I Wanna Know Why 3:04
  • 9 Big Ten‐Inch Record 4:03
  • 10 Rats in the Cellar 4:07
  • 11 Last Child 3:54
  • 12 All Your Love 5:29
  • 13 Soul Saver 0:53
  • 14 Nobody’s Fault 4:23
  • 15 Lick and a Promise 3:06
  • 16 Adam’s Apple 4:50
  • 17 Draw the Line 3:44
  • 18 Critical Mass 4:52

Disc 3

  • 1 Kings and Queens 5:33
  • 2 Milkcow Blues 4:15
  • 3 I Live in Connecticut 0:56
  • 4 Three Mile Smile 3:45
  • 5 Let It Slide 2:55
  • 6 Cheese Cake 4:16
  • 7 Bone to Bone (Coney Island White Fish Boy) 3:01
  • 8 No Surprize 4:27
  • 9 Come Together 3:46
  • 10 Downtown Charlie 2:34
  • 11 Sharpshooter 5:32
  • 12 Shit House Shuffle 0:36
  • 13 South Station Blues 4:11
  • 14 Riff & Roll 3:18
  • 15 Jailbait 4:40
  • 16 Major Barbara 5:06
  • 17 Chip Away the Stone 4:07
  • 18 Helter Skelter 3:16
  • 19 Back in the Saddle 4:49
  • 20 Circle Jerk 3:44

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