Vacation Club cover

Vacation Club

Aerosmith · 1988

30 min · 5 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · rock & roll

A vibrant fusion of glam rock swagger and bluesy riffs, capturing the essence of late '80s hard rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • vibrant sing-along moments
  • playful irreverence throughout tracks
  • for road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • seek atmospheric background music

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1988, Aerosmith was navigating a resurgence after the commercial success of their previous album, 'Permanent Vacation.' 'Vacation Club' came during a period of experimentation with different mixes and styles, reflecting their efforts to maintain relevance in a changing musical landscape. This release highlighted their continued popularity while also showcasing a push towards more polished production techniques.
Stylistic neighbors
Led Zeppelin· Van Halen· Guns N' Roses

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dude (Looks Like A Lady) (Extended Rockin' Dude Mix) 5:45
  • 2 Dude (Looks Like A Lady) (Dude This Way) (A Cappela) 7:14
  • 3 Rag Doll (Extended Vacation) 7:14
  • 4 Once Is Enough 5:21
  • 5 Angel (New AOR Mix) 5:07

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata