Power to the People cover

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

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