Aerosmith at their 70s best. Review on Honkin on Bobo - Aerosmith

Since Aerosmith's comeback in the 80s, fans have been crying themselves hoarse, urging the band to go back to making the mind of music that took them to the pinnacle of their success in the mid 70s. Professional song-writers, and outsiders helping with arranging songs saw Aerosmith diverging from the sleazy, no-holds barred music they were known for, and headed towards mainstream rock. MTV only encouraged this trend. Aerosmith did produce a lot of good music in this period, but decided that it was time to go back to their roots and do an album like the old times. They got back their old producer and regained their old magic. This album in my opinion is the best they've put out since the 1977 classic 'Rocks'. Every song rocks. People might be put off by the fact that only one song is an original, while all the others are covers of old blues numbers. A lot of people might also not want to hear Aerosmith 'doing the blues'. But this album is infact Aerosmith putting the blues in an entirely new perspective. The album starts off with a bang with the riff-roaring 'Roadrunner', and keeps the beat with 'Shame Shame Shame'. Following this is 'Baby Please Don't Go' - really pushes the tempo. Do not play this song while driving!! It slows down for a while with an amazing rendition of Aretha Franklin's 'Never Loved a Man' (retitled 'Never Loved a Girl' of course!). Guitarist Joe Perry then takes over the lead vocals, and plays his heart out on 'Stop Messing 'Round', one of the best guitar interplay put on view by Aerosmith. JP also sings on 'Back Back Train'. A very dark sounding song, which you'll find impossible to put out of your head. Fans of Aerosmith ballads such as 'Cryin' and 'Hole in my Soul' will be very pleased with Steven Tyler's vocals on 'The Grind'. In all, the album is very polished, yet retains the crass grittiness that makes Aerosmith America's greatest Rock n' Roll band. Great guitar interplay for the connoisseurs. Thumping drums and Tom Hamilton's bass give the band great groove. And Steven Tyler is at his screamin' best, on the vocals, and on his harmonica, giving this legendary band the vibe that makes them the best in the business.