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Aerosmith

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After two decades of not being quite sure what my opinion of Aerosmith was, I finally broke down and bought this CD two weeks ago.

I can't stop listening to it.

There are some odd things here--for example, how come "Make It" is so good, even though Joe Perry's guitar solo is not quite in tune and is totally out of time? Is he playing along with a different song? And who did the lousy overdubbed lead guitar on "Somebody"? It's played bad and edited even worse. And what's with the goofy intro to the great "Walkin' The Dog"?

The real revalation, after years of hearing nothing but talk of coke addictions and internal squabbling associated with Aerosmith, is how fun and downright optimistic this band can be. "Make It," "Dream On," even "Mama Kin," all sound to me like declarations of independence and musical freedom from Steven Tyler. In it's best moments, this album doesn't just rock; it SWINGS.

"Dream On" is pure magic--and inspired, too, because there is nothing else here with the same level of musical sophistication--and it hasn't been rendered impotent by radio overkill the way that contemporaries like "Stairway To Heaven" or "Smoke On The Water" were.

I'm shocked to find that this record is carried NOT by Joe Perry--most gorups of the genre lean so heavily on lead guitarists--but by by bassist Tom Hamilton and (I spent years trying to avoid saying these words) the GREAT Steven Tyler.

I've spent two weeks listening to this, two weeks searching for the word to describe Tylers vocals, and I keep coming back to my initial adjective: MUSCULAR.

My god the guy can sing. He makes me feel strong and macho just listening to him. Trust me, that's saying a lot.

I loved the Rocks LP years ago, but even that album didn't display the guys throat like this CD. He could do ANYTHING at this point, and they were fresh off the bar circuit. He was what--20?--and gave Jagger a run for his money, right out of the box.

I hate to admit it, but you can now count me among the Aerosmith clan.

Rats.

Aerosmith has made great albums... Rocks, Toys in the Attic, Draw the Line, etc. They're all great... no doubt about that, but without their debut album, they might not have recieved that push they needed to be stars. This is a very raw and gritty album. If you want proof, listen to Steven Tyler's vocals. He never sounded like that again after Get Your Wings. Along with its importance, their debut album provides the listener with a barrage of catchy, bluesey rock. Aerosmith doesn't give up until you reach the end of the album.

1. Make It: Great opener, period. There is truly nothing wrong with this song. It's catchy and it rocks. 8.5 stars (out of ten.)
2. Somebody: The opening riff is original, the vocals soar above the istrumentals, and the guitar is killer. 8.5 stars.
3. Dream On: The only song that gains enough recognition it deserves. This is the second-definitive Aerosmith song, next to Walk This Way. Perfect. 10 stars.
4. One Way Street: An epic blues-rock bonanza. Love the guitar Love the harmonica. Love the vocals. Aw, heck, I love it all. 9 stars.
5. Mama Kin: Some of the best riffs Joe Perry ever made are displayed on this track. I'm so glad they added it to the latest greatest hits album (Oh Yeah!) 10 stars.
6. Write Me: One of their most underrated songs ever. The beat is rocking, and there isn't any better harmonica-wailing anywhere. It's a personal favorite of mine. 9 stars.
7. Movin Out: This is a very moody and out-of-place song here. It's not bad by a long shot. It just doesn't fit with all of the fast paced flurries the preceed it. It's still a keeper that I think would have been better on Get Your Wings. 8 stars.
8. Walkin' The Dog: One of their best cover songs. The only thing that falters is the odd opening, but once you get through it, it's such a great song. The guitars rock, and so do the vocals. What a way to close it. 9.5 stars.

Tha comes to a grand total of 9 stars.In short: What are you waiting for, an invitation? Get this if you like music PERIOD.

This is my favorite Aerosmith album. Everything is just so good. I really don't think there is anything bad on this album. "Dream On" is probably the greatest rock ballad, ever. "Somebody" has a great solo. "Ony Way Street" and "Movin' Out" groove like nothing else.

Aerosmith's self titled debut gave fans a glimse of things to come. It's opening track "Make It" was the song they had been using to open shows as you can tell by the lyrics, "Good evening people welcome to the show". The next track "Somebody" was written by Tyler and one of his former bandmates when he was in a group called Chain Reaction. It's got great guitar lick from both Perry and Whitford. The song's highlight is a vocal/guitar harmony in the middle. The next track is a rock n' roll opus. "Dream On"( a song written by Tyler at the age of 17) has had as much if not more importance to the development of rock than Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven". "One Way Street" the band's next song has heavy jazz influences as well as heavy harmonica solos. Next, another classic, "Mama Kin", the first song Steven Tyler ever wrote, contains one of the most memorable guitar riffs in history thanks to Brad Whitford and the heavy rythym beats of bassist Tom Hamilton and Drummer Joey Kramer. In fact Steven believed in the song so much he had it's name tatooed on his arm. The next song "Write Me" is just your average aerosmith rocker. For anyone that's familar with their music "Write Me" is in the same stable as songs like "No More, No More" and "Chiquita". The following track, "Movin' Out", is the first Tyler/Perry songwriting combination. Done with mostly accoustic guitars, the song is great. Especially when the drums start to kick in. The final track is a cover song od the old Rufus Thomas, "Walkin' The Dog".

Aerosmith's self tittled debut is one of their best albums. The band is young and fresh, ready to take the world by storm. They accomplished that of course.

1. Make It 8/10. Good rockin start.

2. Somebody 8/10. Good riffing.

3. Dream On 10/10. Classic power ballad. Steven wrote this at the age of 17. Very impressive.

4. One Way Street 8/10. At 7 minutes long this was their longest song for over 20 years until a song on 9 Lives was longer.

5. Mama Kin 10/10. Hard rocking classic. This song could represent the very essence of rock and roll.

6. Write Me a Letter 8/10. I like the swagger and groove on this one.

7. Movin Out 8/10. Joe and Steven's first song written together. Great start.

8. Walkin the Dog 8/10. Cover of a blues song. They cranked the amps and had fun on this one.

If you are new to Aerosmith and want to get into their old stuff you won't be disappointed. Or if you're an old fan who hasn't quite gotten around to pickin up Aerosmith's substantial catalog do yourself a favor and pick it up now.

This is first Aersomith longplay, recorded after 2-3 years of playing in local clubs and small areas at Boston. This is very solid piece of work, and the music here is very unique, shows of what Aerosmith early inspirations were. The only two first longplays were rock n' rolly like this one, then the band turned more into playing hard rockin' stuff.
Let's get more into this one. This shows how great songwriter Steven Tyler was. He wrote almost entire material here, only movin' out is with help of Joe Perry and Somebody is written with a guy called Emspack (who the hell is he, I really don't know) and Walking The Dog is a blues cover. This is one of those albums that I like putting in and just let it go song by song. It's one of my Aerosmith favourite albums, amongst Rocks, Toys In The Attic, and Get Your Wings.

Make It. 9/10. Good opening to the album. Heavy, steady, go! Rockin' all night long with a nice solo to it.

Somebody. 10/10. Propably my favourite here! VERY cool riff, rock n rolling verses (I'm not quite sure about the chorus, but still it's okay) and a good solo (though sounds a bit too much like Led Zeppelin)

Dream On. 10/10. Classic ballad. No doubt about its perfection. Great climate, great riff, great heavy part, all is perfect. Impressive for Tyler (He wrote in in the age of 17)

One Way Street. 10/10. Another Aerosmith Gem. It sounds like dark, oldschool pub blues n' roll. And great harmonicas. And I don't think it's too long. For true Aerosmith fan it'll never get boring.

Mama Kin. 10/10. Classic rocker. I love this riff! One of first Aerosmith minor hits. And a habitue of aproximately all Aerosmith concerts.

Write Me A Letter. 8/10. Rock/Blues N' Roll simple pub song. Nothing special, but still cool.

Movin' Out. 8/10. More darker and mysterious. An early Aerosmith autobiographical song.

Walkin' The Dog. 10/10. Great Blues cover. Surpasses Rufus Thomas' original. One of the finest blues covers Aerosmith did.

I find this album really interesting and it's as well a good point to start for new aero fans, as well as it is a must have for fanatics.

This is Aerosmith's debut album. Released in 1973. This don't really sound like Tyler's singing now but it still sounds great.
Make It- Good song and a good opener for an album the LYRICS remind me of the first song off of Chicago's debut
Somebody-Up-tempo hard rockin' love type song
Dream On-Aerosmith's best song
One Way Street-Great
Mama Kin- Guns 'N Roses redid this and changed the lyrics a little bit
Write Me A Letter- Mid-Tempo Song
Movin'Out-kind of funny about how they always have to move because people don't leave them alone
Walkin' The Dog-This is a blues type song it is supposedly a remake but I never heard of the guy who sung it
Aerosmith is awesome and they have a bunch of great songs like Janie's Got A Gun Walk This Way Dude Looks Like A Lady Same Old Song And Dance I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing and Livin' On The Edge but I think there best song is Dream On and I think this is their best album.

Ahh, yes the first album ever by the band that would not disappear for the rest of the millenium. This is a must fan for any guitar liking rock fan. With such tracks as Walkin' the Dog, Mama Kin and the 70's FM staple Dream On, Aerosmith introduces they're raw, hardcore talent. I recommend EVERY Aerosmith album, but especially this one!!!! END

I remember when the music teacher in a local Bronx High School (Cardinal Spellman) started to rave about his son's band to my friends who attended the institution. His son had abandoned his Italian roots, grown his hair long, dressed strangly for the times and chose the stage name Tyler. He picked up vinyl for anyone who wanted and we took this record home to listen. I remember as a young musician and enthusiast, I was shocked by the power and range of his voice, particularly on his blood curdling rock screams, as well as the guitar work by the guitar duo of Joe Perry and Brad Whitford. The band reminded me of a combination of the Stones and the Yardbirds. Seeing them live at Central Park on a hot Summer night in July two years later, it was clear to see that is impression was correct, from both their material and personna on stage. This disk was recorded poorly, but the remastered release improves on the muddy sound of the original. Initially, the disk did not do well, and the single ("Dream On") was later re-released after the second disk ("Get Your Wings") made more of an impact. The results were astounding. "Dream On" shot up the charts as a classic rock anthem, and this album was released with a different color back ground, and entered the charts. For years, folks thought this was actually their second disk because of the timing and the extended airplay the "newly" released "Dream On" received. Although the tune is clearly a rock masterpiece, with it's strong dynamics, great guitar and screaming vocals, this is not the only gem here. "Make It" is a strong rocker with a great guitar hook, and Steven Tyler shows his vocal chops where he sings along note for note with the lead at the end. "Write Me a Letter" is another ballsy rocker, with harmonica by Tyler and Stones like vocal harmonies on the chorus. "One Way Street" features a sparse arrangement of one guitar, vocals, and minimal drums to start, and segues into another driving tune. "Mama Kin" has another memorable guitar hook and powerful vocals, making it a cover song choice for numerous bands, including Guns and Roses. The release concludes with a no nonesence take on the Rufus Thomas classic, "Walkin' the Dog" done as the heavy handed rocker the boys heard their English influences play. In all, this is good debut, that suffers from poor recording and production, but a strong indication of the band's future capabilities. Their sound and arrangements really grow up as they received label backing and budget, especially on the Jack Douglas produced follow up, "Get Your Wings". Get this.

Aerosmith has always been one of my favorite bands and this CD is one of their best! I think Aerosmith in their early years captured the essence of what rock and roll is all about! Every track on this CD is pure rock and roll! The band just jells! The chemistry between the group members is pure magic! It only happens to a few bands and this is one of those times! These guys are like brothers and when they disbanded briefly in the seventies..even though they tried the fill the holes with other bandmates it just didn't work..

Steven, Joe, Brad, Tom and Joey will forever be Aerosmith and if you ever want to read a great rock biography check out "Walk This Way"..it tells a great story about how the guys got together and slaved in clubs perfecting their style before hitting it big..Joey Kramer came up with the name for the group and it fits perfectly! They are like a fine tuned jet plane!!

One Way Street is probably my favorite track on this CD..it kicks!! The sound is pure..some of their later eighties stuff kind of left me wishing they would go back to their roots..but this CD and Get Your Wings and Toys in the Attic are their classic masterpieces! For those of you who only know the later stuff you have to check these CDs out or you will be missing the best part of this legendary band!!