Gems

by Aerosmith

Gems cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 15 November 1988
  • Label: Columbia
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 53:51
  • Community rating: 3.62/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Bruce Fairbairn

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Released to bridge the gap during the Boston hard rock band's massive late-80s commercial resurgence, this compilation focuses exclusively on deeper, heavier cuts from their 1970s catalog. It intentionally bypasses their biggest radio hits to highlight their gritty, blues-drenched origins and powerful instrumental interplay.

Genres

Descriptors: Arena Rock, Acoustic, compilation, bluesy, Riff-Driven

Tracklist

  1. Rats In The Cellar (4:07)
  2. Lick And A Promise (3:06)
  3. Chip Away The Stone (4:02)
  4. No Surprize (4:28)
  5. Mama Kin (4:28)
  6. Adam's Apple (4:35)
  7. Nobody's Fault (4:22)
  8. Round And Round (5:06)
  9. Critical Mass (4:53)
  10. Lord Of The Thighs (4:16)
  11. Jailbait (4:41)
  12. Train Kept a Rollin' (5:42)

Credits

  • Aerosmith - primary artist
  • Jack Blades - written-by
  • Jim Vallance - written-by
  • Joe Perry - written-by
  • Mark Hudson - written-by
  • Steven Tyler - written-by
  • Tommy Shaw - written-by

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