Power to the People
Poison · 2000
70 min · 17 tracks · hard rock · glam metal
Energetic glam metal anthems collide with live recordings, capturing a band's enduring spirit and swagger.
Why this album works
The album peaked at number 24 on the Billboard 200, showcasing that despite a shift in musical trends, Poison still maintained a dedicated fanbase. Additionally, its combination of new tracks and live performances helped solidify their legacy as glam metal icons during a time when the genre was less mainstream.
- Best for
- high-energy sing-along moments dynamic live performance vibes cathartic anthem releases
- Context
- Released on June 13, 2000, 'Power to the People' marked Poison's first studio album in nearly a decade, following the band's hiatus after their 1996 album 'Native Tongue'. At this stage, Poison was attempting to reclaim their place in the rock scene amidst the changing musical landscape of the early 2000s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Holograf· Crush 40
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Power to the People Standout 3:20
- 2 Can't Bring Me Down Standout 3:29
- 3 The Last Song 4:21
- 4 Strange 3:16
- 5 I Hate Every Bone in Your Body but Mine 3:10
- 6 Intro / Look What the Cat Dragged In (live) 4:23
- 7 I Want Action (live) 4:40
- 8 Something to Believe In (live) Standout 6:27
- 9 Love on the Rocks (live) 3:30
- 10 C.C. Solo (live) 1:29
- 11 Fallen Angel (live) 4:38
- 12 Let It Play (live) 4:14
- 13 Rikki Solo (live) 4:52
- 14 Every Rose Has Its Thorn (live) 4:52
- 15 Unskinny Bop (live) 4:05
- 16 Nothin' but a Good Time (live) 4:29
- 17 Talk Dirty to Me (live) 4:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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