The Best of Poison: 20 Years of Rock
Poison · 2006
71 min · 18 tracks · hard rock · glam metal
An energetic compilation of glam metal anthems that defined a decade of rock excess and flamboyance.
Why this album works
This album is significant not only for its retrospective view of Poison's greatest hits but also for its commercial success, achieving Gold certification by the RIAA. It encapsulates the band's influence on glam metal, showcasing tracks that became staples of rock radio and helping to revive interest in their music through nostalgia and classic rock playlists.
- Best for
- sing-along party anthems nostalgic energy for gatherings wave-like pacing for road trips
- Context
- By the time 'The Best of Poison: 20 Years of Rock' was released in 2006, Poison had already established themselves as one of the defining bands of the glam metal genre, with multiple chart-topping hits. This compilation celebrates their enduring legacy after nearly two decades since their debut album, 'Look What the Cat Dragged In', which launched their career in 1986.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Holograf· Crush 40
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Talk Dirty to Me Standout 3:44
- 2 I Want Action (single version) 3:05
- 3 I Won't Forget You (single version) 3:34
- 4 Cry Tough 3:38
- 5 Look What the Cat Dragged In 3:10
- 6 Nothin' But a Good Time Standout 3:43
- 7 Fallen Angel 3:56
- 8 Every Rose Has Its Thorn Standout 4:20
- 9 Your Mama Don't Dance 3:00
- 10 Unskinny Bop 3:49
- 11 Rock and Roll All Night 3:35
- 12 Ride the Wind 3:53
- 13 Something to Believe In 5:30
- 14 Life Goes On 4:49
- 15 Stand 5:14
- 16 The Last Song 4:22
- 17 Shooting Star 4:37
- 18 We're an American Band 3:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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