Search - Aerosmith :: Greatest Hits 1973-1988

Influential American Rock 'N' Roll. 'Nuff said.

Eggplant | state of denial | 03/18/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Huh, first one to review this. Here goes...



I think it's pretty safe to say that everybody and their mother know who Aerosmith are. They've all heard "Don't Wanna Miss A Thing" and "Jaded" enough times. And, of course, Steve Tyler is a celebrity in his own right. But (at least most) classic rock/70's music fans can tell you that back in the '70s, Aerosmith was KICKIN'. Don't get me wrong, their later stuff is good, but, honestly, it's hard to top the classics featured on this set.



And if you want foot-tapping, groovy, funky rock and roll (they don't make 'em like that anymore), look no further than this compilation. These songs are classics; the powerful ballad "Dream On" that skyrocketed Aerosmith to fame in the early '70s, the funky riff-laden "Walk This Way" (this is the original, obviously, sans Run DMC), their take on the Beatles hit "Come Together", the hard-drivin' "Back In The Saddle", et cetera, et cetera, and, of course, both versions of one of the best songs ever recorded - PERIOD - "Sweet Emotion". Track 5 is the watered down version (still decent), but Track 16 is the REAL "Sweet Emotion"... ohh man. Trippy intro, funky beat, ROCKING riffs... THIS is what rock 'n' roll is all about (you listening, Breaking Benjamin?)!



Yeah... this is a great introduction to classic Aerosmith. Although this is listed as an import (and a pricey one at that), you can buy this and "Classics Live!" as a two-set at most American record stores for a reasonable price. Check it on out.



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