I keep wondering why it is that prime era Aerosmith (1973-1976) didn't really make as big of a splash in the UK as it should have done. Here, you could almost be fooled into thinking that Aerosmith were some '80s thing that came into being alongside Bon Jovi.
― Gholdfish Killah (Turrican), Sunday, 12 November 2017 18:36 (six years ago) link
Gems is a damn fine way to start
― calstars, Sunday, 12 November 2017 22:13 (six years ago) link
Not sure which ASmith thread to bring this up but might as well be here. Been thinking a lot about Perry’s style - in particular his tendency toward chromatic runs. In particular : three mile smile - lick and a promise - sweet emotion verse - even fucking walk this way. It’s pretty characteristic to my ears at least. Less sure about his solo prowess but as a rhythm player, dude ranked an A.
― calstars, Sunday, 12 November 2017 22:19 (six years ago) link
^ otm
I'm surprised "Toys" didn't get more love here. To me that track is the place where Aerosmith takes it to the next level, and truly becomes something to contend with unto themselves, beyond the sum of their influences. It's a blistering declaration of intent, and to me it feels like they were able to keep riding its wave of propulsive energy right through Side B of Draw the Line, even if in ever more dissolute and despondent, after-after hours fashion. If you binge listen to the albums in chronological order, I think you'll see what I mean.
― never have i been a blue calm sea (collardio gelatinous), Monday, 13 November 2017 03:17 (six years ago) link