Tough Love: Best of the Ballads cover

Tough Love: Best of the Ballads

Aerosmith · 2011

60 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · rock & roll

Aerosmith's heartfelt ballads blend bluesy rock with powerful, emotive vocals that resonate across generations.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional journey
  • heartfelt introspective moments
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic vocal performances

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2011, Aerosmith was in a reflective phase of their career, having released their previous studio album, 'Music from Another Dimension!' in 2012. 'Tough Love: Best of the Ballads' serves as a compilation that showcases their softer side, emphasizing emotional depth amid their hard rock legacy. This collection illustrates the band's ability to craft timeless love songs over their extensive career.
Stylistic neighbors
Led Zeppelin· Van Halen· Guns N' Roses

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Angel 5:08
  • 2 Amazing 5:35
  • 3 Love in an Elevator 5:23
  • 4 Cryin’ 5:09
  • 5 What It Takes 5:12
  • 6 Rag Doll 4:24
  • 7 Crazy 5:17
  • 8 Deuces Are Wild 3:34
  • 9 Livin’ on the Edge 6:22
  • 10 Blind Man 3:58
  • 11 Janie’s Got a Gun 5:29
  • 12 Dream On 4:24

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