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This is a cool little disc for the price. Obviously there wasn't a whole lot of work put into making it, but still it's pretty good. Although there are several versions of the first five tracks on other A-Smith CD's, the main attraction is the last song. It's the first ever commercially available live version of "One Way Street", a 7 minute-plus song from their first record. This live version is taken from the grand opening of their club, Ma Kin, in December of '94. When I said commercially availible, I meant that there is a bootleg of that entire show floating out there called "House on Fire." But this is the first Aerosmith approved live version of the song. The other tracks are basic neccesities for even the casual fan. So, you probably already have the first five, but if you're a big enough fan, the last song is definately worth your money.

Here they go again.. damn record company sponges/leeches.. Hey, if you're reading this, here's an idea for an Aerosmith re-re-re-release.. Re-do PUMP and rename it MILK IT, cos that's just what you're doing!

Every song here is an Aerosmith classic through and through. If You are an Aerosmith fan you already own every song on here. 'Back In The Saddle' is from Rocks, 'Toys In The Attic' and 'Walk This Way' are both from Toys In The Attic, 'Seasons Of Wither' from Get Your Wings, 'Chip Away The Stone' is from Gems, and 'One Way Street [live]' is from Aerosmith, but wait its live so you dont own it... yet! This is worth buying just for the live version of 'One Way Street' the studio version is amazing but this is even better! The guitar solo is flawles, and I have seen Aerosmith live 4 times, and heard all of their live albums and they have never sounded better then they do here. It was recored live in '94 at the club MaKIN that Steven Tyler used too own. Look its worth it for that one song but you also get all those other great songs aswell. This is only an EP so its probly for Die Hards like myselve only!

I actually obtained this CD from a friend who knows that I am a huge Aerosmith fan. Overall, it is a neat CD to have for your music collection. But ultimately I recommend purchasing this CD simply for Track #6. The outstanding live version of "One Way Street" is a perfect representation of Aerosmith at is "baddest". The song is a perfect mixture of rock, rhythm, and blues (along with musical solos) that gives the listener the perfect taste of what Aerosmith music is all about.

The only 2 reasons for anyone getting this release are the studio version of Chip Away The Stone and the live version of One Way Street.

But that said, the only way for anyone to get those 2 tracks outside of this release is to pick up Gems for Chip Away The Stone and one of the many bootlegs containing the radio broadcast of their show at Mama Kin Music Hall, December 19, 1994 for One Way Street.

Gems is not worth it. Chip Away The Stone is the only new track on that release. The Mama Kin show, on the other hand, is worth having since it is a really good show. But you'll have to seek out an unofficial source.

As for the other tracks on this release...well, at least none fall into the "Angel" category and all are remastered.

Chances are you'll pay more for postage than for the actual CD (I did).