The Aerosmith that no one talks about. The only Aero album not to have Joe Perry playing, also Brad Whitford left during this recording as well. So, a new guitar partnership was given a baptism of fire on this album.
This is not as bad as everyone makes out to be. In fact, it sounds about as Aerosmith as you could get. There are some killer tunes on this Aero disc. Opener Jailbait is a superb tune and is my favourite on the record. This has all the swagger and groove you would expect from the band, and Jimmy Crespo shows he’s no slouch either. Bolivian Ragamuffin has a killer sleazy groove with guitar to match. Tyler is just spitting out the lyrics in time to the beat, which sounds like a rap. The title track is the other song that really does it for me. Another monster sleazy riff and groove, and Tyler is so in his element here.
There is lots to enjoy here, don’t be put off by the naysayers.
8/10 from The Grooveman.
