Rocks

Aerosmith's fourth album, 'Rocks', is a definitive work of 1970s hard rock, celebrated for its raw, visceral, and blues-inflected sound. The album's creation was famously fueled by the band's hedonistic lifestyle, which is reflected in the aggressive, live-sounding production and lyrical themes of excess on tracks like "Back in the Saddle" and "Combination". A major commercial success that shipped platinum upon release and has since gone quadruple platinum, 'Rocks' became a cornerstone of the genre, profoundly influencing artists such as Guns N' Roses, Metallica, and Nirvana.