Power to the People cover

Power to the People

Poison · 2000

70 min · 17 tracks · hard rock

A raucous celebration of glam metal with infectious hooks and a defiant attitude, embodying the spirit of rock and roll.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Power to the People Start here — The title track captures the essence of the album's themes of empowerment and rebellion while showcasing Poison's classic glam rock sound.
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    Can't Bring Me Down — This track exemplifies an upbeat resilience, with lyrics that convey determination against adversity, echoing the band's enduring spirit.
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    I Hate Every Bone in Your Body but Mine — With a catchy chorus and tongue-in-cheek lyrics, this song stands out as a quintessential Poison anthem that blends humor with hard-hitting rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • high-energy sing-along moments
  • dynamic live performance vibes
  • cathartic anthem releases
  • nostalgic crowd-pleaser tracks

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer studio polish over live
  • seek mellow, quiet experiences

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Marks a return after a hiatus, blending new and classic material effectively.
Themes
2000s rock revival· defiant empowerment· glam metal nostalgia
Career context
Released on June 13, 2000, 'Power to the People' marked Poison's return after a six-year hiatus following their previous studio album, 'Native Tongue.' At this point in their career, the band attempted to reconnect with their fanbase and revive their signature sound amidst the changing landscape of rock music.
Stylistic neighbors
Mötley Crüe· Def Leppard· Cinderella

Tracklist

  • 1 Power to the People Start here 3:20
  • 2 Can't Bring Me Down 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) 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

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